Alter Audio Timetosser boxes in real-time audio slicing, dicing, and re-sampling

Timetosser is a ready to go re-sampling maschine - not that a Kaoss Pad or an iPad with effects apps won't be able to get you the same effects, but they can't beat this little box's immediacy...

BlinkWheel: Electromechanical step sequencer controlled by LEDs

Hackspace experimenter Koka Nikoladze has constructed the BlinkWheel electromechanical step sequencer that's programmed by the placement of LEDs that blink and trigger samples as the wheel turns.

TBProAudio DynaRide tames those troublesome loud or quiet parts

DynaRide probably won't smash drums in the style of a 1176, but might end up sounding cool and useful for other things - like more "surgical", mix leveling work. It looks modern, but with a vintage edge...

Gleetchlab 4: modular DAW of audio processing and mad manipulation

Gleetchlab 4 is for messing around with the nature of sound via 6 loopers and a load of processors to filter, stretch, delay, degrade, Gristleize, percolate, resonate and modulate.

XT Synth: space age guitar violin ribbon synth MIDI controller

Looking like the sort of instrument played by space rockers Andromeda on TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, the XT Synth positively pulsates with possibilities.

Flintpope Palette brings some thick synth pads for free on Windows and Mac

in case you are in the mood to try something new, here's a cool freebie that just popped up - Palette is inspired by paintboxes and has eight coloured rectangles that trigger samples.

trig31: 8-channel trigger-to-MIDI converter for Eurorack

Send triggers out to a drum machine or MIDI sound source with Vladimir Pantelic's trig31 8-channel trigger-to-MIDI converter. Time to dust off that Dr Rhythm or groovebox and get it back into your mix.

Revelation Guitars’ Marrakesh Quarter Note: Microtonal fun on a budget

If you fancy opening up your musical world then you should take a look at this cool new offset guitar that has more to offer than many others out there...

MalletSTATION: The MIDI controller that beats your beats with beaters

I had no idea that the MIDI input paradigm that was missing from my life was mallets. The Pearl Drum MalletSTATION is here to change all that and it's got to be this season's must-have controller.

Sonimus combines the Black & Brown SSL 4K equalizers in its StonEQ 4k plug-in

Rather than go for a straight-up emulation, which has been done hundreds of times, Sonimus combined the best traits of the SSL 4K EQ's two variants - the Brown and Black versions...

Warm Audio WA-47jr – the Neumann U47 replica for $299 is a thing now

A $299 Neumann U47 clone? Why not - the technology is there, and $299 is (more or less) what it costs to produce a convincing replica. So give it up for Warm Audio and its WA-47jr mic...

MusineKit 2: A musical adventure playground

Developed by Sensomusic and La Muse En Circuit, MusineKit 2 brings a playful and creative musical box of modules to touch, control, manipulate and mess about with on Windows or MacOS. Pure joyfulness.

Best free plug-ins this week: Little Plate, MSpectralPan, AAS Session Bundle

This week saw some excellent freebies pop up in time for those gloomy November productions of yours. Check out Little Plate, MSpectralPan, and a great offer for Focusrite users...

ALM about to release an Akai S950 filter clone module called MUM M8?

I put on my detective badge and track down the clues to uncover a rumoured Akai S950 filter clone by ALM/BusyCircuits. Some shaky images and second hand sightings point to the name MUM M8.

MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF: a filter like no other?

The MSK 007 Leapfrog VCF claims to uncover old filter architecture that's never been used in modular before. Is it just me or does it look every bit like an oscillator?

Sublime Guitars’ Chieftain Deluxe: A high-spec yet affordable semi-hollow?

A classy looking new semi-hollow guitar designed to give you the best instrument for the money, this "globally manufactured" guitar appears to have it all for less than a $1000. Too good to be true?

Waves kicks off Black Friday sale with a ridiculous discount on its Diamond bundle

It's not even the middle of November, and Waves is already kicking things off with a rocking discount on its Diamond bundle. While it usually costs around 3000 USD, the bundle can be had for just 299 USD...

Introduce yourself to the Serge TKB Eurorack sequencer from ARC Modular

An introductory video of the Serge TKB has emerged. It's a touch-keyboard, CV programmer and sequencer built for Eurorack by AnalogueResearch.com (ARC) and officially licensed by Serge Tcherepnin.

Quadrantid Swarm Experimental desktop touch synthesizer on Kickstarter

It's a box of noise, sequences and unexpected tones that modulate beneath your finders. Eowave are bringing the Quadrantid Swarm prototype we saw at Superbooth to Kickstarter.

Is the new PRS Custom 24-08 2018 the year’s most versatile US-built guitar?

It might be a stretch to say that the new PRS Custom 24-08 is the only guitar you will ever need, but there's definitely a lot of versatility built-in here with 8 tones on tap from two humbuckers.

Gibson Slash 1958 serial #8 3096 First Les Paul Limited Run: Recreating a legend

This guitar will, of course, be special to many Gibson die-hard fans and lovers of Slash, but is it really worth spending $4000 dollars on an autograph?

MusicMan turns up the bling with Petrucci Signature NOMAC Majesty guitar

When John Petrucci wants a special guitar to commemorate a Dream Theater album, you had better pull out all the stops and make something majestic!

PRS debuts new 2018 SE guitars: Next year’s best buy for the budget-conscious?

With something for all budgets and playing styles, the new 2018 PRS SE range seems a strong offering. There's even a Rainbow Trout on offer for the more daring...

Malekko Heavy Industry Manther: first look

At last, a glimmer of one of the desktop boxes Malekko were showing at NAMM. Manther is an analog monosynth with a 64 step sequencer and bags of character.