Erica Synths spectral analysing Black Dual VCF is now available
06 Oct 2017 in Synths
First seen at Superbooth the Black Dual VCF with fabulous 16 band spectral analyser LED strip is now available from Erica Synths. Dark, growly filtering x 2.
ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Limited Edition quilted maple Ouija Board models
06 Oct 2017 in Guitar
Kirk Hammet's Ouija design is the focus of a new super-limited edition Japanese Custom Shop ESP version and a more widely available Korean-made guitar released under the LTD brand.
Eventide ups its mastering plug-in game with Elevate, an intelligent limiter
05 Oct 2017 in Studio
Developed by Newfangled Audio, Elevate combines a multi-band limiter, EQuivocate's equalizing tech, and a maximizer with the goal of increasing your mix's perceived loudness and improving its dynamics...
Vixen: a mixer for Korg Volcas gets Kickstarted and open for preorders
05 Oct 2017 in Synths
Vixen is an 8 channel mixer designed for mixing and powering up to 8 Korg Volcas. A great idea, great features at a keen $219 preorder price point in a weird coloured case.
bx_console N plug-in gets you closer to the Neve VXS analog console sound
05 Oct 2017 in Studio
Brainworx's plug-in models the 72-channel Neve VXS analog console, this time with the addition of per-channel saturation control and one-click random channel assignments...
Boss Katana amps updated to Version 2 with added FX – for free
05 Oct 2017 in Guitar
Boss has just announced a very nice little update to their popular Katana amp range, bringing some really useful new features and a range of new effects to the series. For zero dollars.
Mutable Instruments discontinue Clouds Texture Synthesizer module
04 Oct 2017 in Synths
The Mutable Instruments carnage continues with the announcement that Clouds, the granular texture synthesizer module found in everyone's Eurorack is discontinued.
Epiphone Winter Collection in white – now with built-in beer opener!
04 Oct 2017 in Guitar
This avalanche of all new all-white signature guitars will be here just in time for Winter, and it includes signature models for Matt Heafy, Björn Gelotte and Tommy Thayer.
Mackie Onyx Artist and Producer USB audio interfaces: Scarlett killers in black?
04 Oct 2017 in Studio
Mackie is pursuing the saturated small desktop interface market with the Onyx Artist and Producer. Both interfaces handle 24-bit/192kHz audio and take on Focusrite's Scarlett series...
Mutable Instruments Clouds and Braids as free Max4Live devices
04 Oct 2017 in Synths
Timo Rozendal has released Mutated Texturizer and Mutated Macro Oscillator, free Max4Live versions of Mutable Instruments' Clouds and Braids Eurorack modules.
HY SeqCollection is here: 5 MIDI sequencers for bonkers synth lines
03 Oct 2017 in Studio
HY SeqCollection features five sequencer modes - acid, dark, m5816, step16, and hexa. Acid is partly inspired, as expected, by the legendary Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer - expect to deal with 16s, accents ...
PreSonus Quantum 2 arrives: a $700 sequel to the $1000 pro-audio interface
03 Oct 2017 in Studio
The Quantum 2 is a fact and it's out for blood! It's a 22-input, 24-output audio interface that connects via Thunderbolt 2 to deliver 24-bit, 192kHz sound with very low latency...
Microsoft kills Groove Music Pass and pushes users to Spotify
03 Oct 2017 in Other
In a deepening partnership between Microsoft and Spotify, Groove Music ceases it's Music Pass streaming surface and invites users to take their music catalogue to Spotify Premium.
This week: pedals by Suhr, TC Electronics and Dwarfcraft Devices
03 Oct 2017 in Guitar
With granular noise making, bit crushing madness, dual analogue chorus and harmonizers with mashable real-time controls, this week's round up of new pedals has something for everyone!
Antelope Audio outs Edge and Verge modelling condenser microphones
03 Oct 2017 in Studio
Antelope Audio introduced a pair of large and small-diaphragm condenser microphones, designed to work with its proprietary mic simulation software. Read more about The Edge and The Verge here...
Blackstar brings HT Venue guitar amp series up to date with Mk II
02 Oct 2017 in Guitar
Updated for 2017 to include more responsive drive channels, voice switches and recording outputs, the MkII versions of the HT Venue series have more to offer than their predecessors.
Antelope Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 audio interfaces: Mid-market conquerors?
02 Oct 2017 in Studio
Antelope Audio introduced the Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 interfaces, targeting the $1000 price segment that's been of interest to manufacturers this year. As expected, they carry traditional Antelope features...
Genos: Yamaha’s next generation digital workstation keyboard
02 Oct 2017 in Synths
Be a musical magician at any party with this ultimate automatic music making machine from Yamaha. Genos will inspire and intensify your musical creation and performance.
SynthFest UK will have a Roland Boutique D-05 to play with
02 Oct 2017 in Synths
Roland have announced that they have chosen SynthFest UK show for the first UK outing of the new Boutique D-05 Linear synthesizer. It's this Saturday 7th October in Sheffield.
Best free plug-ins this week: RaveGenerator, Drift, Synthaktion Basic
01 Oct 2017 in Studio
In this week's choice of no-cost musical instruments and effects you can add to your productions right away! We have a rompler, a lovably weird Sinevibes effect, and a Kontakt-based monophonic synthesizer...
Gibson USA 2018 Gary Clark Jr Signature SG Gloss Yellow
30 Sep 2017 in Guitar
This new Artist Series signature model guitar for Gary Clark Jr certainly stands out from the crowd in its bright yellow finish and triple P90 layout.
Fretello Stage: A free app to jam guitar riffs to backing tracks
30 Sep 2017 in Guitar
All your band mates are at home suffering through a monster hangover, just when you want to meet up and jam some new killer solos. This free app might be a quick fix for your riff addiction.
sE Electronics infiltrates Shure wireless systems with V7 MC1 dynamic capsule
29 Sep 2017 in Live
Chinese microphone maker sE has found a novel way to break into the hand-held market - why build your own wireless transmitter/receiver range when you can just make a capsule compatible with your rival's ...