Has SmithsonMartin folded or evolved into Touch Innovations?

Has SmithsonMartin gone out of business or have they secretly changed hands or just a new name? The plot thickens.

112dB release Cascade for really dense synthesis

Put on your lab coat and safety goggles and see if you have the brain power to pull some density out of the very scientific Cascade.

Victory Amps call the shots with new Sheriff 44 and Sheriff 22

Those classic Marshall Plexi tones in two new heads from this boutique amp company. Designed by Martin Kidd one of England's top amp designers.

Providence Brick Drive BD-1 Bass preamp overdrive pedal

A small brick-coloured box for your bass with lots of useful options for both live and recording purpose: Just another brick in the wall or is this unit one to build your tone with?

Harrison to release Mixbus & Mixbus32C V3.4 at Summer NAMM 2016

Users of Harrison's Mixbus or Mixbus32C DAW software will receive an update to v3.4; check out the cool new feature and plugin!

Boss TU-3 Tuner Free on both Android and iOS

Boss give away their TU-3 tuner as an App for free both on iOS8 or above, and also Android. This accurate tuner is on both iTunes and Google Play stores as of today.

Roland TR-8 update arrives with Drumatix TR-606 sounds!

Keenly awaited, Roland have finally released its update to the TR-8, including a new TR-606 emulation. Oh, and some other stuff.

Positive Grid BIAS Amp: New standalone version announced

Positive Grid announce the new updated version of this popular guitar amp simulator for Mac and PC, making it easier to match real amp tones along with new standalone option.

Monoplug’s Metronom plays with time

Keep your shit together with this Metronom metronome from Monoplugs.

Focal promise Utopia with new headphones

Focal have announced three new models of headphones which quadruple in price, ending with the Utopia's for 4,000 USD!

Ibanez premier new Artwood Vintage thermo-aged acoustic guitars

This new process seeks to artificially age the wood of the guitar in an attempt to replicate the tone of an old vintage acoustic guitar. But does it actually work?

Softube Modular is available now

It's here, the wait is over, Softube have finally released Modular - sounds awesome, looks less so.

StudioLogic releases the Sledge – Black Edition

Dark and mysterious with a Waldorf heart and Italian styling, this updated version invites you to climb on board the new Black Edition Sledge.

Vir2 release Aeris Hybrid Choir Designer

Aeris takes a bunch of oo's ah's and oh's and transforms them into an interesting collection of pads in this Kontakt based vocal instrument.

Radial JDX Direct Drive DI Box launched

A very handy little red box that could save you a trip to the osteopath or get you out of a sticky situation in case of amp failure.

Fender Mod Shop – Design your own guitar and get it within 30 days

Fender's new online ordering and custom guitar service launches in the US. Now you can specify your dream instrument and have it delivered straight to your door – within limits so far.

Epic Soundlab release Quadrimorph Spectral Crossmorphing thing

No, I have no idea what that means either but Quadrimorph makes some great monster noises.

OverTone DSP reveals PTM-5A – another Pultec EQ plugin!

Although an additional plugin modelling a classic Pultec EQ isn't the most original release, this completes OverTone DSP's great plugin collection.

Todd Sharp Amplifiers offer new JOAT 30RT

New boutique amp company from Nashville USA designed using a mixed valve output section utilising EL84 and 6V6 tubes. Launching their new 30 watt model at Summer NAMM.

Eventide prototype multichannel effects processor seen

Last week at the 140th AES Convention in Paris, Eventide were seen with a new multi-channel effects processor. Boasting high DSP power and modern connectivity, what is it?

Three free one-knob plug-ins from Abletunes

The one-knob plug-in still rules for quick and easy no-nonsense sound tweaking and these three knobs from Abletunes are completely free.

Boss DD-500 Delay pedal firmware update

Boss update firmware to version 1.10 which fixes Tap tempo bug and adds level control to phrase loop.

Xvive crank it up with DynaRock and Sweet Leo overdrive pedals

Two very garish looking compact overdrive pedals designed in conjunction with Thomas Blug. Leopard skin usually makes me think of '80s metal or East End barmaids, hopefully these sound like neither...

Is YouTube stealing my money?

Is YouTube putting out speculative Content ID claims to intimidate content creators into giving up their ad revenue?