NAMM 2018: PRS Mark Tremonti MT 15 Lunch Box Amplifier announced

The long-standing relationship between PRS and Mark Tremonti has bought the world some really good quality guitar products and now they are releasing a cool lunchbox style amp together

NAMM 2018: Is Suhr teasing a new single-cut design on Facebook ?

Looks like Suhr are debuting a new guitar at this year's NAMM Show and could it finally be the Single-Cut design that Suhr fanboys have been waiting for all these years?

NAMM 2018: HeadRush FRFR-112 new high powered speaker for your modeller

After last years launch of the HeadRush pedalboard amp modeller they have decided this year to follow it up with the perfect lightweight 2000-watt powered speaker.

NAMM 2018: Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 Keytar

The original wireless keytar MIDI controller is back in a new sequel - Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 MIDI controller and on-stage posing device for electronic musicians

Moog Symposium performance at the University of Surrey

Saturday 3rd February sees a Symposium of seminars, demonstrations and performances at the University of Surrey by the likes of Chris Carter, Chris Watson and Thom Holmes presented by Moog Soundlab UK

NAMM 2018: Spectrasonics releases some small updates and calls it news

Spectrasonics have pulled an awesome update out of years of developing - you can now run Stylus, Trillian, Omnisphere and Keyscape standalone, without a DAW - FAB-U-LOUS!

NAMM 2018: Panoptigon player for Optigan/Orchestron discs

Born in the 1970's from games manufacturer Mattel the Optigan and Orchestron were the futuristic Mellotrons of their day, pulling audio off celluloid discs. Someone has built a new player for the discs.

NAMM 2018: Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder

Waldorf will reveal their leaked string machine at NAMM 2018. The Waldorf STVC String Synthesizer and Vocoder has string oscillator banks, a 16-voice synthesizer and vocoding filters.

NAMM 2018: Blue Cat Audio intros Axiom virtual amp and multi-FX suite

Blue Cat Audio has announced a new amp simulation suite using tech from its Destructor distortion software, and it looks to be a comprehensive multi-fx and virtual amp solution.

NAMM 2018: Fender unveils new Hot Rod IV amp range

Fender is just about to release a new series of amps, the Hot Rod IV range! Four new models update existing designs - but are they more than just a cosmetic makeover?

NAMM 2018: Erica Synths to release a bunch of new modules

Along with the long awaiting Drum Sequencer and intriguing Graphic VCA Erica Synths are also bringing along a new Black Hole DSP 2, Black Resonant Equalizer and a Bass and Snare.

NAMM 2018: Strymon Magneto Four Head dTape Echo and Looper

If Strymon made Eurorack effects modules they would make the Magneto - wait, what? A multi-head tape echo, looper and interstellar space machine in my rack? Yes please!

NAMM 2018: Lunastone to launch four natty new boutique drive pedals

Swanky looks, tasty marketing descriptions and a heritage that includes the TrueOverDrive: These four new pedals by Lunastone have certainly got us interested in hearing more. Sound examples, please!

NAMM 2018: Robin’s synthesizer predictions

Arturia releases EuroBrute, Roland puts ACB in a multi-functional Eurorack module, Yamaha re-releases the CS-80 and Moog converts everything to Eurorack. Here are my NAMM 2018 predictions and a mixer I want.

NAMM 2018: Doepfer go polyphonic with 5 new modules

Five new polyphonic modules to get some voices into your Eurorack. A four-part oscillator, filter and envelope, an eight-part VCA and the MIDI/CV interface to bring the notes in.

NAMM 2018: ADAM aims to entice entry-level producers with new T Series

The T Series benefit from much of the technology developed for the company's flagship S & AX Series monitors, yet are cheaper. We think ADAM's new monitors will easily find their way in project studios...

NAMM 2018: Audient intros iD44 20in/24out USB audio interface with console-grade preamps

The iD44 offers an imposing 20 inputs and 24 outputs, with Audient's proprietary preamps and choice of Burr Brown AD/DA converters. And the price tag is also a point of interest...

NAMM 2018: Line 6 HX Effects processor leaked

Line 6 could be gearing up to present HX Effects based on the Helix system's effects processor. This highly anticipated new product has been setting guitar forums alight for months and now it has been leaked!

NAMM 2018: IK Multimedia teases new product, but can it fulfil our expectations?

Promising "a new level of hardware/software integration for stage and studio", the teaser video points towards something reminiscent of an audio interface. Or a controller. Or a product for stage use...

NAMM 2018: Milkman Sound’s The Amp is (nearly) a full valve amp in pedal format

The Amp is a new boutique valve driven guitar amp in a pedal board friendly format, but will it have enough creamy tones to warrant ordering one from Milkman Sounds?

NAMM 2018: KORG’s KONNECT portable PA may make you rethink the traditional live sound setup

KORG doesn't just do synths, this announcement says, they're also making inroads in the affordable Live sound category with KONNECT - a self-contained PA unit designed for small-scale venues and uses.

NAMM 2018: sE and Rupert Neve Designs unveil RNT multi-pattern tube condenser mic

Allegedly in development for many years, the concept behind the mic is to combine authentic tube timbre and colour with modern functionality, utilizing the benefits of today's technology.

Audient teases possible new audio interface ahead of NAMM 2018

Looking at Audient's current range of audio interfaces, there's a notable lack of products geared towards the big studio niche. The British audio specialists might be looking into changing that soon...

Bitwig Studio 2.3: Phase synth, Expanded devices and time signatures

Bitwig Studio 2.3 fulfils a couple of frequent feature requests with time signatures and larger GUIs for devices, and gives us a whole new synth in the shape of the phase manipulating Phase-4.