Joyo Guitto GBP Pedalboard Series: Saying goodbye to Velcro?

The new Guitto GBP pedalboard range has a unique system that uses clamps to hold your pedals in place - without messy Velcro! Could this be the pedalboard attachment system you've been waiting for?

Southwest Synth Fest: Austin gets a brand new synth event and expo

There's a brand new synth event about to go down. The very first Southwest Synth Fest (SWSF) will be held on June 15 in Austin, Texas. SWSF will feature a gear expo, workshop, talks, and performances.

RME Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle: Is it really a bargain?

If podcasting is your thing, RME has a new offer for you. The RME Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle includes an audio interface, an Audio-Technica BP40 microphone, accessories, and even an online course.

Muse’s Matt Bellamy buys (most of) Manson Guitar Works

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has bought Manson Guitar Works! The internationally renowned guitarist has been using Manson's guitars for years - and has stepped in to acquire a majority share.

SubLab: serious sub-bass from Future Audio Workshop

SubLab pulls together a number of digital and analogue processes to craft a bass sound in a single instrument that would normally take multiple plug-ins to achieve.

Virtual ANS generates musical wonders from images, sounds and sonograms

A software simulation of a vintage Russian photoelectronic musical instrument, Virtual ANS draws music and atmospheric sounds from sonograms of sounds, images, artwork and musical recordings.

HyperSpace: make your own reverb by combining algorithms

HyperSpace lets you build your own reverb by combining a selection of algorithms - Vintage, Classic, Retro, Modern, Sci-Fi, and Cosmic. This is one colourful reverb!

Behringer reveals their ARP 2600 clone case and calls it the 2600

Behringer promised an ARP 2600 ages ago and now we're seeing the pieces come together. Imaginatively called the 2600 we get our first look at the case and features of this highly anticipated clone.

Ableton launches summer sale: 25% savings on all software and Push 2

Ableton has slashed the prices of all versions of Live 10, as well as upgrades and packs by a hearty 25 percent. The offers are valid until June 11, 2019.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors gives us Whitecap, an asynchronous dual tremolo

The new Whitecap pedal is an 'asynchronous dual tremolo' combining digital and analogue sides that can be run in either series or parallel in a way we've never seen before.

Elephant gives the Surface Dial MIDI and mouse-over control of all your plug-ins

A new and evolved version of Elephant turns the Microsoft Surface Dial into a smoothly turnable MIDI controller and instant mouse-over grabber of plug-in knobs and sliders.

RODE introduces the TF-5 small diaphragm condenser microphone

RODE has introduced the TF-5, its most expensive small diaphragm condenser microphone yet. The RODE TF-5 comes as a matched pair and includes a stereo mounting bracket. What does it have to offer?

TTSH V4: The ARP 2600 clone you can have now

TTSH or Two Thousand Six Hundred is an ARP 2600 project by Swedish DIY producers The Human Comparator. Preorders have just opened on the new version 4 which should be available in August.

Mastering The Mix BASSROOM gets your bottom end in shape

Mastering The Mix BASSROOM is a new mix and mastering plug-in designed to help you achieve a tight, well-balanced low end. It's a specialized, tweakable bass EQ with an innovative user interface.

Mooer GE300: The ‘budget Helix’ is finally released!

Mooer's GE300 virtual amp/multi-FX system is now available! Given its impressively low price and extensive feature set, we think this unit could become a serious contender...

Zoom intros the LiveTrak L-20R digital rack mixer

Zoom has introduced the LiveTrak L-20R, a 20-channel digital rack mixer. The Zoom L-20R lets you control the FOH mix and six individual monitor signals using up to seven iPads.

The UK Sound 276 dual channel FET compressor is now shipping

UK Sound has announced that it is now shipping the 276 compressor. The UK Sound 276 aims to deliver two channels of 1176-style FET compression at a reasonable price.

Nylon: Geometric oscillators and explorative sound design

Nylon is a cool looking synthesizer that uses oscillators based on geometry to define the timbre via a circular path. Then it's all morphing, modulation and movement for there into unexplored sounds.

Mesa Boogie debuts the Fillmore 100, a 100-Watt combo or head with matching cab

When you need real headroom, only 100 Watts of all-valve power will do. Luckily for you, Mesa Boogie has just announced the new Fillmore 100 amp combo and head with matching cab.

Alto Professional Uber FX: A mobile PA with bluetooth and internal FX

Alto Professional has announced the Uber FX portable PA system. With 2 mic inputs, bluetooth streaming, and internal effects, it looks like a good fit for street performers and other mobile musicians.

Apple to unleash 28-core Mac Pro monster

Apple has announced the new Mac Pro with up to 28 cores and 1.5 TB of memory. In a sharp departure from the previous model, the Mac Pro brings back PCI Express slots – eight of them!

Dwarfcraft Gold Standard Eau Claire Thunder: A limited run of only 73 units

Limited to 73 units, Dwarfcraft's Gold Standard Eau Claire Thunder pedal has less gain and a warmer, woollier sound than the standard version. Ideal for down-tuned riffs and sludgy guitar chords?

Best free plug-ins this week: brass synth, guitar amps and more

Here's a sampling of all the great freeware music production tools which appeared last week, such as a brass machine, a guitar amp and effects suite, sampled music boxes, and a nifty step sequencer.

Flower Pedals’ Dandelion Tremolo V2: A feature-packed pedal with a fine bouquet

Flower Pedals has reworked its Dandelion tremolo to version V2, adding new features to its lush-sounding analogue circuit. And there's even an update for V1 users for a measly USD 30.