Zvuk9: Expressive, grid based MIDI controller for hand shaping sound

Inspired by a Hang drum the Zvuk9 is a 9 pad grid of MIDI control and parameter manipulation. Offering touch position, note, velocity, aftertouch and movement mapping to whatever you want to control.

Bastl softPop: playfully organic semi-modular noise creature

Don't let the dull exterior fool you, the softPop is one psychedelic semi-modular biological entity that moves, grooves and devours other boxes of noise with the wet fart of ecstatic synthesis.

Design mockup shows how users want Ableton Live 10 to look

Nenad Milosevic listened to user feedback and created a thorough mockup of the requested design changes in the upcoming Ableton Live 10. His work is polished and authentic, though Live is still flat and dark...

Fender bows to CITES with Silverburst Strat, Tele Deluxe and Jazzmaster

These limited edition US-made Silverburst guitars have been created to follow international CITES regulations, with a new fretboard wood upgrade as part of their relaunch for 2017.

DIY dual 2HP Freez macro module with Look Mum No Computer

Look Mum No Computer takes two 2HP Freez modules and builds a macro voltage controlled locked looper in the coolest and zaniest hackable DIY project you'll see this week.

Epiphone tips its hat to James Bay with ‘1966’ Century signature guitar

Epiphone have signed up singer-songwriter James Bay as an endorser and produced a signature model guitar that recreates his widely recognisable workhorse instrument.

TC-Helicon Perform-VE: a banana-colored voice effects box

Ever felt the need to mangle your voice in a live situation? Then TC Helicon has something for you. Despite its toy-ish looks, the Perform VE houses effects and algorithms, a built-in mic pre-amp and MIDI ...

Fender Custom Shop Summer Selection 2017: Relic meets Pink Paisley

Summer is almost upon us and the Fender Custom Shop is about to assault our wallets with these 'vintage' guitars that never actually existed!

Gibson announces new Les Paul Specials, with a hint of Firebird

Looks like these new Custom Shop guitars will turn heads in more ways than one! With vintage Firebird colours and matching headstocks, they will certainly stand out from the crowd.

Octatrack MKII performance sampler announced by Elektron

Last night's leak foretold this morning's announcement of a new and updated Octatrack MKII. Seems like it might be more cosmetic than anything else and Elektron say it won't come with Overbridge.

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.