NAMM 2019 Preview: The Latest News, Leaks and Rumours

The Winter NAMM Show 2019 hasn't even started yet but we're already seeing plenty of news, leaks and rumours about hot new gear - catch up with our Winter NAMM Preview coverage.

NAMM 2019: HeadRush FRFR-108 powered guitar cabinet with 2000-Watt 8″ speaker

HeadRush has designed the new FRFR-108 powered speaker to be lighter and smaller than the previous model while still packing 2000 Watts of power and costing below $200.

NAMM 2019: Audient teases new guitar I/O product on Twitter

Audient is teasing a new box on Twitter. Could it be a guitar interface? Have built-in DSP/modelling? Can we use it for live work or desktop recording? What could "AMP IO" mean?

Plasma Distortion for your Eurorack? Yes please!

Erica Synths tease us with a glimpse of a glowing tube of fabulously distorting plasma sitting in what appears to be a Eurorack module. This is going to be awesome!

Casper Bastl Dark Matter is here to feedback your reality

Dark Matter will take your Eurorack audio to breaking point with 4 flavours of voltage controller overdrive while feeding back it's own resonant feedback crossfaded and crushed.

NAMM 2019: Ibanez Axion Label and Prestige RG5000 range stand out from the crowd

A dizzying number of new guitars at NAMM from Ibanez, but there are two we think you should be taking a look at, with lots of attention to detail, quality hardware and stunning finishes.

Mad Professor Double Moon: An all-in-one analogue modulation pedal

Finland's Mad Professor has been busy brewing up a new all-analogue modulation pedal with 11 lush-sounding effects available, including flangers, chorus and vibratos. But is it missing a trick or two?

Behringer has finished their first prototype Eurorack module: Loads more to come

Uli Behringer updates us on their plans for Eurorack domination that includes 40 modules over the next two years and that their first prototype is ready to go. You're going to be able to afford this.

Keeley Limited Edition X Pedals: 10 to choose from, but only 30 of each available!

Keeley unleashes 300 limited edition pedals with 'prototype' no-frills aesthetics: The X series encompasses 10 models, all limited to a 30-unit release worldwide.

NAMM 2019: Blackstar bravely launches Studio 10, a trio of Class A combo amps

Blackstar is bravely launching three new 10W combos, the new Studio 10 range based on an EL34, 6L6 or KT88 output tube respectively but sharing the same single-ended input stage.

Top 5 Studio Gear in 2018 by Eventide, Neve, SSL, PreSonus, Zoom

2018 saw some big names in the audio industry reminding us of their decades-old legacy with fantastic new hardware. At the same time, perfectly good gear like digital mixing desks that used to cost a lot more ...

Warm Audio WA-251 tube mic: $10,000 quality for under $1,000?

A straight-up USD 799 replica of the Telefunken ELA M 251 whose official reissue costs no less than USD 9500! Can Warm Audio deliver ten-thousand-dollar quality at a tenth of the price?

Gibson exclusive CME SG Standards in Custom Shop finishes with T-Top pickups!

Gibson is planning an exclusive CME SG Standard series in unique Custom Shop finishes loaded with T-Top style humbuckers - nice! But they could come very dear to buyers outside the States.

Synclavier brings its DSP synthesis engine to iOS and releases a knob

Synclavier is using NAMM 2019 to launch a reworking of their digital synthesis engine onto iOS plus they've got a hardware knob to help you play with parameters.

NAMM 2019: The new Supro Blues King 12 gives more for less

Supro has just announced a new all valve combo, the Blues King 12, a Class A amp with an additional FET boost and analogue spring reverb included in the price, too.

Strymon teasing new product on Facebook – A Helix Killer?

Strymon has made an announcement on their official Facebook page stating that there is a new product being launched by the company on 10 January. But what is it?

Joyo R-07 Aquarius delay and looper pedal for under GBP 80

Joyo's R Series of budget effects pedals is causing a bit of a stir and its latest addition is the new Aquarius delay/looper pedal. with 300 s of loops and 8 delay models for under 80 quid.

NAMM 2019: The new Epiphone DC PRO revels in 70s flair

Featuring a double cut design and twin humbuckers, Epiphone's new DC PRO rock guitar also has a rather tasty AAA flame maple top that gives the whole package bags of 70s flair.

Leaked Akai APC Live images: Is this thing for real? (updated)

Slightly dodgy looking images have appeared on the internet of what appears to be a mash-up between the Akai MPC Live sampler and APC controller. It's filed for FCC testing as the APC Live so it must be real ...

Nave Polymorph analog synthesizer built from Polivoks schematics

A new analog synthesizer based on the Soviet Polivoks with a name suggesting polyphony. But the Polymorph is more likely to be duophonic and is heading for release in February.

NAMM 2019: Will the Ibanez Joe Satriani JS1CR keep its Chrome Boy finish?

Ibanez's new Joe Satriani JS1CR 'Chrome Boy' will include Joe's favoured DiMarzio Satchur8 and SUTAINIAC pickup system. But will this version keeps its chrome finish?

Receive 2 and Transmit 2 – stereo inputs and outputs for your Eurorack

Joranalogue Audio Designs has introduced some studio-grade modules for taking audio into and out of your Eurorack. Receive 2 and Transmit 2 look very serious indeed.

Korg Minilogue XD – is this the new thing they were teasing?

Could the keyboard Korg were teasing be this leaked image of the Minilogue XD? It has a digital oscillator section just like the Prologue and the sequencer from the Monologue.

Top 5 Boutique Fuzz Pedals of 2018 by Mr Black, ZVex, Beetronics, KHDK, Earthquaker

It is that time of year again, the one where I get to share my favourite boutique dirt boxes and explain why I believe you should be hunting them down to add to your fuzzy sonic palette.