Intel 8-core Coffee Lake CPU surfaces primed for a fall 2018 release

Intel is going to release an 8-core, 16-thread mainstream Coffee Lake processor in the fall. The processor made an appearance in the SiSoft Sandra database, clocked to a modest 2.6GHz.

Avantone unveils Chris Lord Alge-endorsed Yamaha NS-10M replicas

Now everyone will have the opportunity to add a pair of NS10M-sounding monitors to their monitoring setup or replace their aging Yamahas. The CLA10s will start shipping in August.

Hotone intros Binary series of budget pedals: Amp, Cab, Mod and Eko

New Amp, Eko, IR Cab and Mod Binary Effects pedals that are all based upon the Hotone Xtomp Modelling, each has its own set of dedicated controls and features an OLED screen for scrolling through presets.

Line 6 Shuriken Variax SR250 Guitar: Standard length for more appeal?

Line 6 has just added a new standard scale length version of its Variax Shuriken guitar with more appeal to players that aren't used to baritone guitars but want all the possibilities of guitar modelling.

New Toshiba OCZ RC100 SSD drives slay with NVMe speeds, affordable prices

Thanks to NVMe, Toshiba's newest 64-layer 3D-TLC NAND memory chips, and a custom controller, these SSD drives race at up to 1600MB/s - more than you need even for high resolution audio recording.

Malekko releases Quad LFO Generator with surpise built in 16-step sequencer

We first saw the Quad LFO at NAMM but didn't realise that you could record 16 steps of parameter automation. You can also distort the waveforms, change the phase and attenuate the output. It's full of ...

Apple updates GarageBand with new drummers, Mellotron sounds

Apple has dished out a comprehensive GarageBand update with plenty of new content for songwriters at home and on the go; this patch is available to music makers on all Apple platforms for free.

Arturia sex up controllers with sensitive, delicate and high impact KeyLab MkII

The Pro-Feel key-bed is robust and yet sensitive, delicate and nuanced for high-impact play - are Arturia describing the new KeyLab MkII controller keyboards or a new range of condoms?

Treadstone for Eurorack: a full analogue voice and modulation for your rack

Analogue Solutions small but epic Treadstone monosynth has been refitted into the Eurorack format. You get a proper synth voice with filter, envelope, LFO, sequencer and delay. Shame they didn't paint the ...

Behringer, Midifan and the MUSIC Tribe City factory strike: Uli takes to Facebook

Uli posts a response to the heat generated by recent reports of a strike at his MUSIC Tribe City factory and the legal action taken against a Chinese news site for using words like "shameless" and "copycat".

New from Softube: American Class A, OTO Biscuit, Weiss Comp/Limiter emulations

In addition to expanding its Modular software synth, Swedish developer Softube unveiled a trio of brand-new plug-ins — a console channel strip, an effects unit, and a new compressor/limiter.

Softube Modular officially licenses Clouds from Mutable Instruments

This is not a DIY clone or approximation, Softube has an official Mutable Instruments Clouds module for their Modular virtual Eurorack virtual instrument.

Slate Digital presents ML-2 small-diaphragm modelling microphone with 18 models

Slate Digital has come up with a small diaphragm modelling microphone to supplement its Virtual Microphone System. The ML-2 can emulate 18 microphones, including dynamic mics.

Lenovo ThinkPad P52 mobile workstation: the hardcore music producer’s laptop?

Lenovo has announced a new workstation-class laptop in its ThinkPad series, the P52, which can be configured as a music and video production monster, and has plenty of connectivity.

Fender Player Series: The worst-kept secret of 2018?

Fender's new Player Series has just been officially announced! Unfortunately for Fender, we have already seen these guitars leaked last week. But will they be enough to make you want one?

Rumor: Apple to ditch Lightning ports, opt for USB-C in 2019 iPads and iPhones

Apple may bestow USB-C ports on 2019 iPhones and iPads, ditching the long-standing Lightning port. Such a move won't be at all surprising considering the recent USB-C only MacBooks and MacBook Pros.

Sontronics unveils the Corona, a retro-style dynamic vocal mic that “requires no EQ”

British manufacturer Sontronics has unveiled a peculiar retro-styled dynamic microphone, the Corona. Designed for stage and studio use, it has a tight super-cardioid polar pattern and it's been developed for ...

Native Instruments releases crushing effects trio: Dirt, Bite, and Freak

The brightly-coloured new stompbox-style effects go against the dark UI trend that's been going on since Logic Pro X's release. Expect to see them as stand-alone products and in Komplete 12.

Novation Circuit Mono Station 1.2 brings Patch Flip, CV sequencer & synth tweaks

Novation's commitment to developing products after release continues with the 1.2 update to Circuit Mono Station. You get a bunch of new features that feel like they should have always been there.

Boss wireless guitar system, the WL Series, announced

Boss has a new set of wireless hardware for your live guitar rig that even includes a handy compact pedalboard version that integrates with their Katana-Air wireless amps.

MPG-70 hardware programmer for Roland Super JX and MKS-70 synthesizers

Got a Roland Super JX synthesizer or rack-mounted MKS-70 knocking around that you've never been able to program? The MPG-70 can help you with that giving full hardware control over every parameter.

New vintage compression and EQ plug-in suite by Acustica Audio: Water

Acustica Audio has a new suite of three analog-inspired plug-ins called Water, modelled after a bunch of 60's hardware and replete with a channel strip, equalizer, and compressor.

Ernie Ball Music Man St. Vincent 2018: Disruption by Design

The cool new 2018 version of the St Vincent signature comes in Charcoal Sparkle, Blue Dawn, Stealth Black, and Sea Breeze finish, along with two new pickup configurations.

MOD Duo X a universe of effects in a box on your desktop

The MOD Duo guitar pedal gets upgraded to the MOD Duo X and placed on the desktop. Apparently, It contains an infinite amount of effects, instruments and MIDI utilities but details are still a bit sketchy.