NAMM 2019: Squier overhauls Classic Vibe Series

The guys on the Squier team at Fender have all been super busy, so now we have an insane amount of new guitars and basses to choose from. All inspired by vintage classics from Fender's back catalogue.

NAMM 2019: Ernie Ball is teasing a VPJR tuner pedal

Ernie Ball just dropped a teaser video of the new VPJR tuner pedal and it could be the perfect partner for your pedalboard. Why hasn't anyone else done this before?

NAMM 2019: EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Xotic range

The new 2019 EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Xotic range adds a touch of class to these great modern guitars. Yeah, they still have the wiggle stick and the hot pups, but now they look exotic.

NAMM 2019: Stylophone GEN R-8 fat and chunky analogue synth for grown-ups

Will the Stylophone GEN R-8 be the synthesizer that finally shakes them free from the ghost of Rolf Harris and the toy synth for kids? Could be! Updated with walkthrough video.

NAMM 2019: Komplete Kontrol M32 micro keyed mini controller

Native Instruments smallest and cheapest way into the Komplete eco-system with the Komplete Kontrol M32 MIDI controller keyboard and NKS control station.

NAMM 2019: Komplete Audio 1 and 2 affordable USB audio interfaces

Native Instruments first audio interface release since the Audio 6 the Komplete Audio 1 and Audio 2 are neat and tidy 2-input USB audio interfaces with LED meters and a nice big volume knob.

NAMM 2019: Native Instruments give away Komplete Start for free

A brand new bumper bonus bundle of synths, effects, instruments and loops are yours for free with the Komplete Start collection with Kontakt 6 and Reaktor 6 players.

Behringer RD-808 Rhythm Designer sound demonstration

Although it's yet to get its official release check out our no-talking demonstration of the Behringer RD-808 Rhythm Composer.

NAMM 2019: Reverend Greg Koch Signature Gristlemaster

We finally get the low down and full specification on the new Reverend Greg Koch Signature Gristlemaster. One seriously nice signature model guitar and you can hear Mr Koch put it through its paces here.

Behringer MS-101 is officially released and check out our sound demo

The red version of the MS-101 gets officially launched on the Behringer website and we now have all the details including a no-talking sound only video of the synth in action.

NAMM 2019: Suhr Pete Thorn PT15 IR Amp – Hybrid all tube amp

A new hybrid all tube valve head designed by Suhr with Pete Thorn. The Suhr PT15 IR combines Impulse Response technology and a built-in load to make this modern-day amp super versatile.

NAMM 2019: Steinberg AXR4 audio interface with TB2 and 32/384 conversion

Steinberg is getting into the Thunderbolt rackmount audio interface game with the new AXR4. It's a flagship product designed for professional recording that features DSP effects and MIDI.

NAMM 2019: Sensel Morph Buchla Thunder Overlay MIDI and MPE controller

Rediscover the joys of pressure based MIDI and MPE control with the Buchla Thunder reimagined for the Sensel Morph pressure controller.

NAMM 2019: Leaked Fender Alternate Reality XII 12-String

The new Alternate Reality XII 12-String is out the bag and the pricing is good, This model is popping up all over Europe on Fender dealer web pages ahead of it's NAMM Show launch.

NAMM 2019: Steinberg Absolute 4 instrument collection is in excess of 100GB

A chunky update to the Absolute collection of Steinberg HALion, instruments and synthesizers including the new Groove Agent 5, HALion 6 and HALion Sonic 3.

NAMM 2019: PreSonus updates its Studio interfaces with USB-C

PreSonus has upgraded its Studio audio interface line with USB-C connectivity, retaining the units' comfortable pricing while making them easier to integrate with modern computers.

NAMM 2019: Keeley announces new Synth-1, DDR, Fuzz Bender and Eccos

The Keeley Synth-1 is a signal-triggered synth wave generator, the DDR is a Delay, Drive and Reverb, the Fuzz Bender is a three transistor hybrid-fuzz and the Eccos is a vintage tape flanged delay!

NAMM 2019: Yamaha get into some Keytar action with Sonogenic SHS-500

It's fun, it's fruity, it'll make teenagers dance innocently at parties, it's the Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-500 keytar Bluetooth MIDI controller and all-around party machine.

NAMM 2019: Waldorf Quantum synthesizer firmware update adds 5th synthesis engine

The Waldorf Quantum V2.0 firmware brings in a modular synthesis engine with 6 "Kernel" oscillators that can be waveforms, wavetable, samples or noise combined into a single complex oscillator.

NAMM 2019: Fender Alternate Reality Meteora HH and Sixty Six

The new Fender Alternate Reality series finally gives us something two guitars that aren't abominations. In fact, the new Meteora HH and Sixty Six both look pretty classic '50s & '60s retro-inspired.

NAMM 2019: Rossum Electro-Music Trident – three prongs of oscillation

Trident is a Multi-Synchronic Oscillator Ensemble which invites three oscillators to play with each other in synchronous, symmetrical and zing modulated ways. Updated with video!

NAMM 2019: Blackstar JJN-20R Jared James Nichols signature amp

The new Blackstar signature JJN-20R Jared James Nichols is a two-channel, 20-watt amp head in Racing Green and has a few neat tricks up its sleeve. Bluespower!

NAMM 2019: Catalinbread Coriolis Effect

Catalinbread has decided to name their latest effect after a strange phenomenon in classical mechanics. The new Coriolis Effect combines many unique effects into one little pedal.

NAMM 2019: Fender Alternate Reality Powercaster divides opinion

The new Fender Alternate Reality Powercaster is certainly going to divide opinions and so get ready for some internet flame wars with this new model...