Solar Type G: Finally, an LP-style single cut by Ola Englund

Solar Guitars' new Type G models are a range of single cut guitars first spotted back during Winter NAMM. Can Ola Englund's Type G compete with LP-inspired models by ESP/LTD?

Pulse Synthesizers Load Runner Granular Synthesizer for Eurorack

Load Runner pulls grains off your 16bit wav files and chases them about. Lots of CV control over all parameters, nice big waveform display and very hands-on.

Epiphone turns heads with Limited Edition Dave Rude Flying V Outfit in Ultra White

Tesla's Dave Rude has a new Epiphone signature model called the Flying V Outfit, a totally white guitar with twin coil-split humbuckers. This V is sure to turn some heads!

PRS extends SE Custom 24 range with Laurel Burl Limited Edition

PRS has just announced a run of the new Custom 24 Laurel Burl Limited Edition model, loaded with dual 85/15 “S” humbuckers. This guitar looks pretty fine in its new attire.

Meris Hedra: 1990s studio rack rhythmic pitch shifting – in a guitar pedal!

Ever wanted those classic '90s studio pitch shifting algorithms favoured by players like Steve Vai? Check out the new Meris Hedra, a powerful pedal with a rack of tricks up its sleeve.

Mattoverse Electronics Drone Tone MK III: A new synth for your pedalboard?

The updated Drone Tone MK III from Mattoverse Electronics lets guitarists add a synth drone to their guitar sound from this compact, easy-to-use pedal, which now has a tap tempo control.

Top 5 Synthesizers at Superbooth 2019 by Soma, Novation, Pittsburgh, UDO, Gamechanger

Superbooth 2019 was packed with inspiringly fabulous noise making machinery and sound shaping systems of synthesis - our synth expert Robin has plucked out his 5 fave synths from the show.

Cursus Iteritas Magnus and Ataraxic Iteritas Magnus 5U modules from Noise Engineering

Noise Engineering brings two more modules to bring to the chunky, high-end modular party in the shape of Cursus Iteritas Magnus and Ataraxic Iteritas Magnus oscillators.

Noise Engineering Kith Ruina puts a classic guitar stack in a 4hp module

Kith Ruina is here to prove that Eurorack is the new rock and roll with a classic guitar tonestack of single-knob distortion and a simple EQ. Rock on.

Fender Rarities Red Mahogany Top Telecaster: Boutique bling for May

This month's Fender Rarities release is the new Red Mahogany Top Telecaster, a fancy updated version of the classic 1950s working man's guitar. But does all that bling suit the design?

PRS Vela Semi-Hollow adds retro vintage style to S2 range

The PRS Vela will be available in a semi-hollow design this year, adding another variation to the popular S2 range by the American guitar company. Is this 2019's coolest modern offset so far?

MAAT releases the 2BC multiCORR multiband correlation meter

MAAT has introduced the 2BC multiCORR, a multiband correlation meter plug-in with 31 frequency bands. It's a kind of magnifying glass for dealing with mono compatibility problems.

Friedman launches Mic-No-Mo, a guitar amp cab simulation box

The new Friedman Mic-No-Mo is an all analogue DI box with speaker or speaker emulation. Perfect for making your guitar amp easier to record in a studio environment.

Studio Electronics brings back the SE-1X analogue monosynth for a limited time

The SE-1X 2019 is a reissue of classic clone of a classic synthesizer from a time when no one was doing analogue. Back for a limited time the SE-1X has become legendary in its own right.

Waves Submarine: A 2-octave subharmonic generator for bigger bass

Need more bass? The new Waves Submarine plug-in is a 2-octave subharmonic generator that adds subharmonic frequencies one or two octaves below the source signal.

Complexer 2: three dynamics processors, six modes, one plug-in

Could be a formidable tool, in the right hands: Complexer 2 is an affordable multi-stage dynamics plug-in with three independent dynamics processors, each incorporating six different modes.

Superbooth 2019: E-RM Polygogo polygonal synthesis module

Polygogo derives its waveforms from the 2D movement of polygonal shapes over time. These are ordered and modulated and rolled into all sorts of beautifully complex waveshapes.

ZVex Fuzz Factory Clear: See through the dirt with this cool, transparent fuzz!

The classic Boutique Velcro Fuzz tone of the ZVex Fuzz Factory is now available for a limited tome in a completely clear enclosure, so that you can appreciate the circuit in all its fuzzy glory.

Superbooth 2019: Sonocurrent M T2D dual triode distortion

A growly dual channel triode distortion Eurorack module from Sonocurrent. The M T2D features a pair of Korg's NuTube tubes a very cool Tilt filter and a pleasingly fat and distorted sound.

Best free plug-ins this week: a bunch of synths and other good stuff

As you consider selling a kidney to fund your next 15 or so synth purchases, take a moment to stop and check out all the cool stuff you can have for free this week!

Superbooth 2019: MFB SYNTH 8 polyphonic analog synthesizer

On the last day of Superbooth 2019, MFB has unveiled the prototype of the SYNTH 8 polyphonic analog synthesizer. With 3 VCOs and 2 filters per voice, we can expect some thick and lush sounds!

Superbooth 2019: Erica Synths Black Input

The Erica Synths Black Input module is a preamp, envelope follower and pitch tracker that lets you control your Eurorack system with other instruments or your voice. Neat!

Superbooth 2019: Instruments of Things 2.4SINK module

Instruments of Things is presenting the 2.4SINK module at Superbooth 2019. The module lets you control a Eurorack system with wireless motion sensors. Dance your CV!

Superbooth 2019: ALM Busy Circuits Squid “Salmple” sampler

The weirdly named Squid Salmple is an old school sampler that gives you 8 channels of sample triggering, loads banks from USB or record straight in. Assignable CV control, 3 channels of pitch control.