Moog discontinues the Minimoog Model D, again

In 1981 the Minimoog Model D was discontinued because of the pressure of the digital age. In 2017 could it be the attack of the clones or have they simply run out of parts? Either way, we're sad to see it go.

Alabaster, the All Them Witches fuzz pedal, launched by Stomp Under Foot

Stoner rock band All Them Witches have collaborated with Stomp Under Foot to build the Alabaster, their new signature dirt box, featuring both fuzz and boost circuits - just in case you need even more volume!

Audio Damage Kombinat Tri effect plug-in features 13 distortion types

Everyone looking to add some gruffness to their tracks can benefit from having a multi-band distortion plug-in in their arsenal. Something like Kombinat Tri, with no less than 13 distortion algorithms...

Did a UK retailer just leak the Elektron Octatrack MK2???

Out of the blue, UK retailer Juno just hoisted the Elektron Octatrack MK2 up for pre-order! The purported successor to 2010's premium Dynamic Performance Sampler costs an eye-watering 1450 EUR...

Dope Matrix Mod Squad: 20 modules of virtual modular for Ableton Live

Drop a virtual modular system into Ableton Live via Max For Live. Dope Matrix Mod Squad will keep your fingers busy in sound generating, pattern making and effects processing.

Supro 1695TH Black Magick amp head: More Jimmy Page tones, anyone?

Grab yourself some early Led Zeppelin tones with this re-imagining of Jimmy Page's legendary modded Supro Combo, now presented in a head and cab format, the 1695TH Black Magick.

EH intros second compressor pedal in 2 weeks: Platform Stereo Compressor

This American pedal giant manages to squeeze out its second compressor pedal in as many weeks. This one, however, has some really handy features including metering, stereo mode and a dedicated drive section.

Audio Assault delivers The Punch, a saturator free until July 10

Audio Assault knows the punches tend to come free. So it made The Punch, a $10 saturation and compression tool with a single knob, free until July 10. Get on this and use the plug-in to fatten up your tracks!

oeksound soothe: a self-adjusting dynamic EQ for crushing problem frequencies

soothe lets you take advantage of a proprietary algorithm that automatically cleans up audio, suppresses unpleasant resonances, and engages only when appropriate. Sounds almost too good to be true!

EMMA Discumbobulator DB-2 effect pedal: A reboot for some cool filtered funk

The Discumbobulator 2 is an update to the classic boutique autowah/envelope filter pedal, and a dropped price means this little orange box of filtered funk has become better value...

Usine Hollyhock 3: a modular DAW unlike any other

Sensomusic's Usine Hollyhock 3 is an explosion of colour, control, manipulation and sound generation. Patch together MIDI, audio, DMX lighting and video in a modular environment of extraordinary creativity.

Reverend Matt West Signature model: A single-pickup tone monster?

Matt West, guitarist with Pop-Punk outfit Neck Deep, gets a brand new stripped-down, cool-looking signature model guitar that should give plenty of tonal options despite sporting only a single P90!

Mooer Red Truck: Compact multi-effect for gigging guitarists on a budget

Mooer are out to prove they can offer a shedload of useful features on a lightweight solution at a low price. But is the new Red Truck multi-effect slowed down by too many compromises?

Pulsar: Burst generator inspired by outerspace for Eurorack

Pulsar will send galactic bursts of CV through your Eurorack, in multiple modes and out of multiple outs with a spinning wheel of LEDs telling you what's going on.

Tinami will build you a custom MIDI Controller

Tinami will let you design and layout your own custom MIDI controller on their website and then build it and ship it to you. Currently in development but this could get really interesting.

Past echoes: Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 is out for Windows ProTools users

Line 6's Echo Farm 3.0 is finally available on Windows, in 64-bit AAX format. These simulations of delay and echo effects won over many producers back in the day, and are now making a long-awaited return.

KlangFormer: a Slate VMS alternative at half the cost?

The new KlangFormer mic modelling system combines German-made hardware with the Sonimus software studio - will this lower priced solution cut it against established products by Slate and Townsend Labs?

Gibson Custom Shop rolls out the Les Paul Standard ‘Rock Top’

Like a rolling stone? Gibson Custom Shop's new Rock Top LP Standard features a look styled on a 'stone' theme, with four models each showing a different variation - and all at the same astronomic price.

HoRNet announces new modulation-rich DeeLay Plus dual delay plug-in

HoRNet Plugins has released a new effect, the DeeLay Plus, a reasonably advanced delay with two separate lines with feedback and up to 5 seconds of delay time.

Manson Guitar Works get sparkly with 25th anniversary MA EVO guitar

Hugh Manson's Guitar Store is 25 years old this year and to celebrate they are releasing two o very sparkly guitars for the occasion. with a range of optional extras on each.

Keeley Tesla MK III Soviet Fuzz Bender: A ’70s-style Germanium dirtbox

Keeley has launched a new version of its Tesla Fuzz using old Soviet-era 104NU71 germanium transistors. The new pedal is being produced in limited numbers and has a distinct historical styling. Dosvedanya!

BeatStep Pro firmware 2.0 brings lots of new goodies

Polyrhythms, arpeggiation, rolls, pattern chaining and Volca compatibility are amongst some of the new features added to the Arturia BeatStep Pro in the bumper 2.0 update.

Low down and dinky: TC Electronic’s Sub’n’Up Mini Octave pedal

Need an octave pedal, but short of pedal board space? TC's new mini Sub'N'Up pedal might have lost a few controls from its bigger sibling, but still packs in almost all the same functions.

BOSS launches new pedals and a mini guitar amp, plus a bass FX board

Boss have announced some new effects pedals, plus a mini-amp for guitarists and a multi-effect for bass players, too. Will these new products be enough to make you want to go out and part with your cash?