Gibson’s Mark Agnesi and Marcus King reveal new signature ES-345 guitar

Messrs Mark Agnesi and Marcus King discuss a brand new ES-345 signature model during a backstage interview at the Eric Clapton Crossroads festival. You can also get a sneak preview of the prototype!

Electro Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord: A mini JFET drive pedal for almost any instrument

Based around a JFET circuit and has a three-way input switch, which means that it will work with virtually any instrument and not just the guitar. Will the EHX Nano Operation Overlord drive your tone wild?

iZotope releases Ozone 9 with all-new mixing and mastering goodies

iZotope dropped Ozone 9, introducing the typical improvements and forward-looking technologies found in a major Ozone release. There's a new bass processor, instrument level editing, and plenty more.

ResonHeart: An acoustic sound generator with a mechanical soul

The physical modelling in Xhun Audio's ResonHeart is based purely on the mechanical components of clockwork, air pumps, motors, pneumatic valves and complex resonators. It's a mechanical synthesizer.

Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII – The perfect practice amp?

Is the new Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII the perfect practise amp? Well, for the money it certainly packs in a lot of useful features into this 20-Watt combo.

More fun times are here with the Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-300 Keytar

The SHS-300 is a battery-powered Keytar with a built-in speaker, a dozen sounds and Bluetooth for ultra-portability. Paired with the JAM Function app you'll never play a wrong note.

Boss Katana MK II: A new sharper blade for your tone!

Boss Katana MK II launches today with five new amps and variations, for up to ten sounds and a new Stereo Expand feature for the 100 watt models. The blade has been sharpened and is ready for action.

Kirk Hammett ESP LTD Sparkle Ouija limited editions: Purple or Red Sparkle, anyone?

Mr Hammett's KH-2 Ouija sparkle models now come in stunning Purple and Red Sparkle finishes; both models are available now as part of the LTD range and next year from the Japanese Custom Shop.

Hudson Electronics releases Ariel Posen signature Broadcast-AP preamp pedal

A new signature version of the ever popular boutique, UK hand-built Hudson Broadcast preamp pedal. Now with silicon transistors and an ultra smooth OEP transformer.

Behringer issues USD 35 clone of the Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones, the BH 770

True to form, Behringer introduced a lower-priced take on a piece of studio-standard gear - in this case, the well-regarded Beyerdynamic DT 770 closed-back headphones. But are they any good?

M-Audio AIR series: New USB-C audio interfaces with Crystal preamps

M-Audio has unveiled the AIR series USB audio interfaces. With USB-C connectivity, Crystal preamps, low latency and low prices, the M-Audio AIR series interfaces are sure to make an impact.

Gibson YouTube channel is back – with a Slash!

Rumours were sparked over the weekend when all the content disappeared from Gibson's YouTube channel - now it's back with a new video featuring the company's Global Brand Ambassador, Slash!

Tannoy brings back its Gold monitors for modern music producers

Tannoy is staging something of a comeback for its studio monitor line-up with the introduction of Tannoy Gold, positioned as premium nearfield monitors to occupy the company's top range.

Ampethron Sci-Fi DSP hardware synthesizer is a year from launch

New concept futuristic synthesizer Ampethron is a whole year from its launch date but here are some teaser images and sound examples. Will we be seeing more soon?

Spice up your Elektron Model:Samples with an Oversynth overlay

The Elektron Model:Samples is arguably one of the dullest looking groove boxes ever to emerge from Elektron well now you can spice things up a bit with an overlay from Oversynth - that's better!

MXR limited edition Brown Acid Fuzz: Seventies Sabbath tones!

MXR's new limited edition Brown Acid Fuzz pedal is a 70s UK-style silicon fuzz circuit with a retro style graphic. Could this be the ideal pedal for Sabbath-esque tones?

Ernie Ball Music Man and Mars Volta’s Omar Rodríguez-López: The Mariposa is official!

The new Ernie Ball MusicMan Mariposa was designed with the Mars Volta and At The Drive-In guitarist. This unique offset guitar looks perfect for Omar Rodríguez-López frenetic guitar style.

Babelson Audio introduces the FD1N and FD3N Tube EQ Saturator plug-ins

Babelson Audio has released the FD1N and FD3N Tube EQ Saturator plug-ins. They look almost exactly like the FD2N Tube EQ from a few weeks ago. What's the difference, and do you need all three of them?

Buchla Easel Command / 208c Synthesizer awaits your pledge on Kickstarter

Buchla Easel Command is their new take on the 208c Synthesizer with many enhancements and layout changes that we first saw last month. It's now available for preorder on Kickstarter.

Qu-Bit Bloom fractal sequencer generates the infinite patterns of life

Start with 32 steps and branch off down different pathways of organically generated melodies that flux and mutate while being shaped and scaled into the infinite possibilities of Bloom

Steinberg introduces URC series USB 3.0 audio interfaces

Steinberg has announced the URC series audio interfaces. The new Steinberg UR22C, UR44C and UR816C interfaces feature a 32 bit / 192 kHz audio resolution, DSP effects and USB-C connectivity.

The Bass Makkina Tube: Analog Synth from synth-builder extraordinaire Arthur Joly

Arthur Joly builds synthesizers, beautiful synthesizers. He has a house in Brazil full of them. His latest creation of the Bass Makkina analog tube synthesizer and it's a work of art.

JHS Cheese Ball Fuzz: Cloning the boutique ’90s Lovetone Big Cheese

The JHS Cheese Ball Fuzz is Josh Scott's attempt to clone the classic Lovetone Big Cheese fuzz pedal, a pedal admired by many professional guitar players and collectors. Set sail for seas of cheese!

Burls Art builds Reggae Bass – from pencils!

Burls Art is back with a new project - this time a bass made of black, red, gold and green pencils, all set in epoxy resin. And this time, his video has detailed explainers on each step.