Dtronics DT-RDX adds knobs to your Yamaha Reface DX

FM is notoriously annoying to program. Dtronics DT-RDX pulls out 50 FM parameters from the Yamaha Reface DX and puts them under your fingers for immediate, tactile and intuitive knob fiddling.

RODE goes all-in on podcast recording with the RODECaster Pro

Australia's renowned manufacturer RODE has gone all-in on the podcasting segment with the RODECaster Pro, an integrated podcast recording station that doesn't seem to skip a beat.

Best free plug-ins this week: Soundspot Ravage Lite, AirWindows BassKit, Adam Monroe’s Delay

As always, freeware Sunday is all about free gifts from generous software developers. For that, we say: Thank you! Today we have Ravage Lite, BassKit, and Adam Monroe's Delay to show you.

StageLight 4 is now on iOS and wielding a brand new sampler

Developer OpenLabs brought its StageLight cross-platform music production platform to version 4. Being a major update, it delivers significant changes and improvements.

Chase Bliss Audio opens up a Dark World of reverb

Chase Bliss Audio has released a teaser for a new reverb pedal called Dark World that's dripping in 1980s vibe, complete with low-resolution 8-bit graphics and plenty of retro aesthetics.

J Rockett Audio Designs Monkeyman pedal: A ’50s Tweed amp in a box

The new Monkeyman pedal distils the classic Fender Tweed amp tone and puts it into a surf green pedal. Will this new boutique pedal from the USA make you want to rock'n'roll?

Stanmore II Voice Bluetooth Speaker: Alexa in your Marshall!

Marshall and Alexa join forces: The new Acton II Voice and Stanmore II Voice smart speakers combine classic rock amp looks with modern day smart speaker technology.

Friedman Amplification adds BE-OD Deluxe and Golden Pearl overdrive pedals

Dave Friedman makes a mean Plexi circuit and his amp brand is among the more desirable out there. But he's also a dab hand at the good ol' drive pedal, of which he's about to release two more...

James Hetfield ESP LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone: The Purple Beast!

The new James Hetfield ESP LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone comes factory tuned to low B and has some great hardware included in the price. Limited to 500 guitars worldwide, could this be the low 'One' for you?

Black Friday: The hottest audio gear deals – and where to find them!

It's getting cold (in the northern hemisphere) - that can only mean that audio gear makers are offering silly discounts on their products. Here's a list of the best offers and hottest deals.

Prophet 12 LE: Limited Edition is the last of Sequential’s analog/digital hybrid

This is the last run of 100 Prophet 12s ever to be made. The Prophet 12 LE comes in icy arctic white and a maple body and is a superb hybrid synthesizer - get one while you can.

Reverend Guitars and Reeves Gabrels unveil the RG-SUS ‘sustainer’ signature guitar

Reeves Gabrels of Bowie and The Cure fame has put his name to a new Reverend Guitars signature model, the RG-SUS, that could be the perfect guitar for the more adventurous guitarists among you...

Boss Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage: The next big thing in combo guitar amps?

Boss has just announced two new amps, the Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage. Both combine tube amp modelling and useful features with a light-weight combo design that should be easy to transport.

NAMM 2019: Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander – A Swiss Army knife for valve amps?

Do you own a tube amp? If so, then you should check out the new Boss Waza Tube Amp Expander due for release in 2019, which has a lot of cool features designed to complement your amplifier.

Birdkids launch RAVEN analog semi-modular synthesizer on Kickstarter

RAVEN is a synth-voice for Eurorack sporting dual VCO's a VCF and two VCAs. It's simple, elegant,100% analog and looking for pre-orders on Kickstarter.

Wylde Audio debuts Blood Eagle Raw Top, Odin Grail Camo and Barbarian Psyclone

Wylde Audio announces new Limited Editions inspired by famed Gibson models. With their pointy edges, these three Viking-themed axes could be wielded in battle - but are they worthy of Valhalla?

Bogner Ecstasy Red and Blue Mini pedals: Smaller size, same boutique tone?

The Bogner Ecstasy pedals have been shrunk, letting you squeeze even more pedals onto your board. Will these new versions of the Red and Blue be enough to take you down the rabbit hole of tone?

Lancinantes: a throbbingly painful drone synth plugin from Inear Display

Lancinantes will sear itself into your consciousness, burn through your brain extinguishing all hope and light, leaving just a deep throbbing sense of dread. It is the sound of your doom.

Tosin Abasi announces the Abasi Pathos distortion pedal

Animals as Leaders' guitarist Tosin Abasi has developed a new pedal in collaboration with Brian Wampler under the new Abasi Concepts brand. Could this premium pedal be the perfect drive pedal for you?

Shapeshifter: DIY drum machine with expandable hardware

4 voices, 16 samples per voice with independent pattern lengths, a low pass filter and a bitcrusher. And then a breadboard on which to develop your own expansions for the Shapeshifter Open Hardware DIY kit.

Mooer amps it up with two new micro preamps: UK Gold PLX and Blueno

Two brand new pedals from Mooer expand its Micro Preamp line-up. Could the new the UK Gold PLX and Blueno be the perfect Christmas present for a guitarist you know?

Cubase 10 is imminent: Steinberg prepare for a milestone update

Steinberg's website is down for maintenance while they prepare for the launch of Cubase 10. We have a teaser video and a handful of potential details. What's on your wishlist for Cubase 10?

Joué expressive modular MIDI controller gets a 25 key Grand Clavier

Trying to play creatively on an octave-and-a-half of mini rubber keys is an uphill battle so now Joué is giving us the extended Grand Clavier with 25 notes of MPE expression, a controller strip and bubble.

NAMM 2019: PRS announces the first wave of 2019 models

NAMM 2019 isn't exactly far away and PRS has just announced their first batch of new guitar models for next year. Including the new Paul’s Guitar, CE 24 Semi-Hollow, Ziricote SE Custom 24 and SE acoustics.