Audec rolls out three awesome free Mac plug-ins: Crush, Vibrato, and Ring

For fans of free stuff - developer Audec released a trio of free plug-ins for Mac computers. These are the adc-Crush, adc-Ring, and adc-Vibrato. The plug-ins are very straightforward, yet fairly functional.

NAMM 2018: Electro-Faustus Theremorph theremin

Get your hands in on the action with an optical theremin synthesizer from Electro Faustus and Delptronics. Theremorph can also be a CV or MIDI controller for gesture based modulation and pitch wobble.

NAMM 2018: the Samson XP108w looks like another great portable PA!

Samson's Expedition XP108w is a rechargeable, portable PA that comes with a handheld wireless mic and Bluetooth connectivity. The XP108w comes off as a powerful portable PA indeed!

NAMM 2018: ToneBoosters Equalizer 4 is the most affordable AI powered smart EQ out there

At NAMM 2018, plug-in developer ToneBoosters unveiled TB Equalizer 4 - a very interesting equalizer backed with spectral side-chain compression, machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms.

NAMM 2018: AEA TRP2 may be the ultimate ribbon mic preamp

AEA introduced the TRP2 preamp - a follow-up to the original TRP, which was likely the first preamp designed exclusively for ribbon microphones. It all starts with a hign-gain, high input impedance design.

sE unveils sharp-dressed Billy F. Gibbons signature dynamic microphone

At NAMM 2018, Chinese mic powerhouse sE Electronics presented what has to be the most sharp-dressed microphone ever - the Billy Gibbons Signature Edition V7 BFG Dynamic Microphone.

NAMM 2018: can ELK become the Android of musical instruments?

Hailing from Sweden, MIND Music Labs introduced a Linux-based operating system - a MOS (Music Operating System) designed for low-latency audio, running on pretty much everything with a chip in it.

NAMM 2018: HEDD Audio touts powerful Tower Mains monitors

German manufacturer HEDD Audio announced a new full-range monitoring system - the HEDD Tower Mains. They are designed to be cost-effective and compatible with "every possible studio environment.

NAMM 2018: 2018 Laney Ironheart SLS compact 300-watt head announced

This compact new amp head from Laney includes built-in cab simulations, three channels and enough power to gig with - and some handy recording tools as well.

NAMM 2018: Bogner Mini Ecstasy Red & Blue Overdrive Pedals

Reinhold Bogner knows a thing or two about drive tones, so this year at NAMM he has announced the new Bogner Mini Ecstasy Red & Blue Overdrive Pedals

Gibson 2018 BFG Les Paul – Its back and it is still a beast

The Gibson BFG is back and this time it comes in two versions, so now you have to decide whether you are a P90 or a humbucker player? Luckily it only comes in one colour...

NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Child Stratocaster

Does the world of guitars need yet another 'Hendrix' Stratocaster? Well, apparently Fender's Custom Shop believes that it does. Voodoo Child or Voodoo cash in (slight return)?

NAMM 2018: Fractal Audio System AxeFX III

With even more power, more effects, more cabinet simulations and virtual amp craziness the latest iteration of the AxeFX has been announced via their Facebook page and it looks insane!

NAMM 2018: Ibanez Joe Satriani JS1CR30 Chrome Boy 30th Anniversary

If you are going to go 'Surfing With The Alien' then you may want to check out the JS1CR30 30th Anniversary Chrome Boy Joe Satriani signature guitar in 2018.

NAMM 2018: Waldorf Quantum synthesizer hybrid sound demo

The Waldorf Quantum is finally complete and NAMM gave us the fullest opportunity to try out this powerful hybrid synthesizer. Check out the sounds in this exclusive video.

NAMM 2018: Daking Mic Pre 2 brings console-grade analog sound down to 1099 USD

Created by drummer, audio engineer, and electrician Geoff Daking, the preamp basically combines a pair of standalone Mic Pre One units in 1U rackmount form. The circuitry is based on a classic console design ...

ART readies $150 dual compressor & limiter with PWM gain control

Somewhat under the radar, maker of sturdy and affordable studio gear ART is unveiling Dual Limiter - a two-channel 1U rackmount limiter that's priced a measly 149 USD. This doesn't mean ART...

Former Soundcraft guys create Cranborne Audio, introduce boutique-level $350 preamp

UK-based startup Cranborne Audio — founded by former Soundcraft personnel – debuted three pro audio products. These are the 500R8 500-series rack, the 500ADAT expansion unit, and Camden 500 mic preamp...

NAMM 2018: LaChapell Audio touts boutique preamp and channel strip at garage shop prices

Boutique preamp maker LaChapell Audio (a Digital Audio Labs brand) announced a pair of new products - the 500DT Audio Dual Topology Preamp and 500CS Audio Channel Strip. They are designed with the idea of...

NAMM 2018: Wavesfactory announces Spectre multi-band enhancer

Plug-in maker Wavesfactory announced Spectre, a rather striking multi-band enhancer for Windows and Mac. The tool combines a boosting parametric equalizer and multi-band enhancer, saturating the signal...

NAMM 2018: Soundtheory’s Gullfoss automated intelligent EQ promises quick fixes for big problems

Up-and-comer Soundtheory debuted its first creation - the Gullfoss intelligent automatic equalizer. The plug-in uses proprietary computational auditory perception technology to detect and resolve problems...

Acustica Audio Ruby plug-in replicates D.W. Fearn’s VT-5 tube EQ

Ruby is supposed to faithfully replicate the VT-5 vacuum-tube equalizer made by recording engineer and audio designer D.W. Fearn. Acustica Audio boasts that its own hardware sampling tech was...

NAMM 2018: Bose intros T8S and T4S digital mixing desks with full ToneMatch tech

Whereas Bose's T1 digital desk had a mere 3 mic preamps and a stereo input, the T8S features a complete 8 mic pres section with an additional 2 line inputs and 2 USB connectors for media playback...

NAMM 2018: Sontronics re-envisions its Apollo, Delta, and Sigma ribbon mics

At NAMM 2018, British mic maker Sontronics announced revisions of its finely aged ribbon microphones - the Apollo, Delta, and Sigma. All three models have been completely revised, rebuilt, and improved...