Nektar Impact LX+ range gives a little extra

Nektar update their DAW friendly MIDI keyboard controllers and make something good slightly better with the Impact LX+

Chime Sharp, the music remixing puzzle game returns

Manipulate music while playing Tetris on a sequencer grid - Chime Sharp is a wonderfully creative waste of your time with tracks from CHVRCHES, Chipzel, Haiku Salut and many more.

API 512v Discrete Mic Pre offers more control

This new 512v builds on the well-renowned 512c and adds output control for modern workflows, allowing more API-style saturation.

Schertler present a modular analogue mixer: Arthur

Are you on the look-out for an analogue mixer that fits your requirements? Why not configure one to your own specification with 'Arthur' by Schertler?

Minimoog Model D returns to full production

They've done it! Moog have returned to full production on the Minimoog Model D after 30 years and massive popular demand.

New Vintage Reverbs for Studio One from Convology

Douse yourself in vintage reverbs and place your music into some legendary space.

Keeley The Dark Side shoots for Pink Floyd in a box

Looks like Robert Keeley thinks he can distill signature guitar tones in an effect pedal! Let's hope so, as if he has got The Dark Side right then this is one effect pedal that will be very popular indeed.

Third Behringer synthesizer teaser video reveals even more

Come on Behringer, not sure we can cope with any more teasing, show us the synthesizer already!

DOD Carcosa Fuzz aims for 1970s ‘velcro’ tones

This box of dirt aims to give you lots of silicon-based fuzz tones associated with the '70s; the androgyny, glam makeup and excess hair are all optional.

Waves and Scheps release Parallel Particles effect plugin

Andrew Scheps and Waves have developed a signature plugin that simulates 4 of his go-to mixing processes. Cool looking interface, but how does it sound?

OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer – nuff said

Dig out those old C90's and embrace the hiss of the Cassette Synthesizer - two sounds per tape.

Electribe 2 users petition Korg for updates

Electribe 2 users want you to sign a petition to tell Korg they seriously need some updates - power to the people!

Tricky Traps Creative Contraptions for Ableton Live

Sonic Faction liven up the dull Ableton Live environment and your uninspired performance with a bundle of 16 "Creative Contraptions" for Live and Max For Live.

Steinberg Smart Click Metronome, free for iOS

It goes on your iPhone and apparently it keeps time and you can take it anywhere and it keeps time there too!

Is Native Instruments about to announce Komplete 11?

A promotional image for Komplete 11 Ultimate emerges from the depths of the internet. Is it for real? Probably!

Flare Audio block out sound with Isolate

Badged on Kickstarter as "revolutionary" ear plugs made from titanium, they certainly look cool. Isolate can apparently "switch off your ears"!

Roll your own synthesizer modules with AI Synthesis

Get your soldering iron and enter the world of the DIY synth-head with these module kits from AI Synthesis

Zylia ZM-1: defying the rules of recording

The ZM-1 performs the impossible. Allegedly. Imagine a band sitting around one mic, after which you were able to balance their individual levels and isolate them. Can this possibly work as well as its makers ...

Mathew Lane releases StereoDelta Plugin for 3D audio

I'm normally not a fan of one-knob style plugins, but StereoDelta simplifies the critically acclaimed DrMS spatial processor plugin.

Zont Sound Pocket Synthesizer with cartridge action

Stylish handheld modular music making device or click-bait vapourware with a backwards cartridge concept - here's Zont.

Vicoustic booth without a door: VicBooth Premium

VicBooth Premium is a new isolation booth made from high quality materials. Hang-on though, it doesn't have a door!

Top 5 Virtual Rhodes Electric Pianos

The iconic sound of the Rhodes electric piano is part of our musical consciousness. Here's my top 5 software recreations of this classic instrument.

Danelectro’s new set of vintage-inspired guitars shipping, pricing announced

Finally hitting shops around now, this range celebrates their 60 years in the business. But has old age muddled their brains? Some of the prices are a little over the top...

Roland SH-5: Sampled From Mars

Another old synth gets the Samples From Mars treatment and the Roland SH-5 is great sounding and often overlooked source of noises.