Summer NAMM 2018: Gretsch Malcolm Young G6131-MY Signature Jet

Rock legend Malcolm Young was the backbone of AC/DC and Gretsch has announced a fitting tribute to the great man with this new production model based on The Beast.

Summer NAMM 2018: Fender launches three new effects pedals

Fender presents three new pedals Engager Boost, The Pelt Fuzz and Full Moon Distortion, which complement their existing line-up and have again been designed by Stan Cotey.

A briefcase full of Volcas? Squeeze up to 4 Korg Volcas in this hard-shell case

A very useful case that will protect up to 4 Korg Volca boxes plus their adapters and cables. The top comes all the way off so you could easily play with them inside the case. Might save them from beer spills.

Leak! Nektar to announce Panorama T4 and T6 MIDI controllers

New mid-range controller keyboards from Nektar get leaked on a French music store website. The Panorama T4 and T6 appear to have all the DAW integration facilities we like at an attractive price point.

TC Electronic updates Toneprint App, adds full iPhone support

With its new TonePrint app for iOS, Android, PC and Mac, TC Electronics promises more control over effect parameters as well as a more responsive user experience.

SoundBrut FU coming soon, with six fuzz tones in one pedal

The Swedish pedal builder SoundBrut has been busy this year, currently teasing a new silicon-based fuzz pedal called the FU which has six mid-scooped voices on tap.

Mackie intros affordable DL16S and DL32S stagebox wireless digital mixers

Mackie introduced a pair of new products in its DL Series of digital wireless live sound mixers. These are the 16-channel DL16S and 32-channel DL32S. The mixers will be available worldwide in the Fall.

Avid sets Sibelius free (kinda) with complimentary beginners’ version

Avid Corp. has gone ahead and made Sibelius, the popular notation software, free. Not the whole thing, though. Rather, it's called Sibelius | First and it stands for a streamlined free version.

Joyo releases its cheap, rechargeable JP-05 pedalboard power supply

A new flexible, rechargeable pedalboard power supply from a leading brand in budget guitar equipment. Will the new Joyo JP-05 power supply be reliable enough to make your pedalboard sing?

Is Moog about to announce a polysynth called the Moog One?

An unsubstantiated email posted on a forum spills the beans on the spec of what could be a huge polyphonic synthesizer from Moog, probably called the Moog One. Is it real? Hopefully Moog can set us straight.

PRS John Mayer Silver Sky prototype teased on Instagram

A new prototype of the PRS John Mayer Silver Sky has been spotted on Instagram, labelled as Colour Version 5.0.1. Will we be seeing it available in new finishes any time soon?

Westminster Effects Geneva Amp Sim pedal: An AC30 in a box?

This new boutique Vox AC 30 Top Boost amp sim and drive pedal is hand-built in South Carolina, with a simple design that can provide some classic British amp tones to those on a budget.

Washburn Idol range makes a comeback in 2018

At the tail end of the last millennium, the Washburn Idol range was born and now it is back and just in time for Summer NAMM 2018 with two new models announced today.

The Sleight of Hand is a magical CV signal footswitch for modular

When you've got your hands full of knobs how do you switch modulation or sequences without taking your fingers off the sweet spot? The Sleight of Hand is a passive CV signal footswitch that'll do the job ...

Atlas maps out your drum samples using a novel AI engine

Atlas is an AI-powered tool which maps out your drum samples, analyzes them, categorizes them, and constructs makeshift drum kits that are ready to go inside your DAW. It looks like an useful tool for ...

Danelectro adds new ’66T and ’59XT models to its 2018 line-up

Danelectro introduces some new vintage-inspired Shorthorn and Mosrite styled models for 2018, with better hardware and new pickups. there's also a new baritone model, too.

MOTU 8PRE-ES doubles down on preamps and networking, costs just over USD 1000

Priced USD 1195, the 8PRE-ES is a powerful and affordable unit that's designed thoughtfully and ergonomically. We are sure it will be capable of great things when in the right hands.

StarCruncher: Monophonic distorted realm explorer accidental minisynth

A new form of distorted synthesis discovered after a lab coding accident that has been likened to crashing data streams together is both painful and breathtaking. StarCruncher is somehow terrible and awesome.

Dreadbox splashes down with Drips V2 Eurorack drum synthesizer

Drips V2 is a cool drum and percussion synthesizer in a 21hp Eurorack module. "Drips" aptly describes the amount of development in this barely tweaked, hardly changed, module - oh look a grey front panel.

PluginPlay, a new platform for subscription plug-ins, challenges Splice

Currently in beta for Windows, with an upcoming Mac release planned, PluginPlay promises "access to the world's best plug-ins, when you need them, for as long as you need them." Watch out, Splice!

ZVex Super Duper Concert Bass Mod: Subsonic limited edition with a Sunn O))) vibe

If you like your trousers to flap with low sub-bass frequencies, then you should probably consider picking up one of these new, limited edition Super Duper Concert Bass Mod pedals from Zvex.

The Rode VideoMic Me-L targets iOS vloggers and musicians

Paired with the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch's front camera, it makes for a convenient vlogging solution, ideal for spontaneous creative outbursts or situations that don't allow carrying a more elaborate setup.

Supro 1696RT Black Magick Reverb amp: Retro rock tones now with reverb

New all valve spring reverb version of their classic two-channel Class-A vintage voiced amp and designed with some input from Lenny Kravitz, available as a head or combo.

Mooer’s new Black Truck revamps the Red Truck multi-effects pedal

The new Mooer Black Truck multi-effects pedal tweaks the older Red Truck design to produce a new version that looks more flexible, with a new 5-band EQ and more versatile footswitch functions.