Tops and Flops: Launching a Podcast & Guitar Upgrades

In this week's Tops and Flops, we look at launching a new podcast and replace some broken tuners on my Telecaster.

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen Killer Wail Wah: With Light Sensor Technology

New Richie Kotzen Killer Wail Wah from Tech 21 was tested for roadworthiness by the maestro himself and proved to be rock-solid.

Kemper PROFILER Player receives Update 12.1 with New Features!

With OS 12.1, the Kemper Profiler Player gets new distortions, a morphing feature, stereo out, and expanded EQs for better sound.

Silent Album Protest: 1,000 UK Artists Band Against AI

"Is This What We Want?" is the silent album protest from over 1,000 UK artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and Damon Albarn.

FabFilter Pro-Q 4.02: Updated With More Functionality!

FabFilter has released a new update of the very popular software equalizer Pro-Q 4.02 with some very interesting new features!

Upcoming iOS Ambient Music Feature, New Life for the Korg DW-8000 & More: Synth Journal

Demos of the Steampipe and Sequential 12, a new OS for the DW-8000, and a dedicated iOS ambient music feature coming in version 18.4.

Synergy SYN-20IR: Ultra-Flexible Tube Tones

The Synergy SYN-20IR is the latest in their flexible, swappable preamp range fo tube heads.

Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4: Feather-light Multiscale Bass!

Strandberg Boden Bass Standard 4 new featherweight 4-string multiscale bass model

The Allen & Heath SQ V1.6 Firmware Update brings in Requested Features

With the latest V1.6 Firmware, the Allen & Heath SQ series has a range of add-ons and improvements including some user-requested features.

Plugin Alliance Vertigo VSS-2: A Monster Channel Strip Plugin

The Plugin Alliance Vertigo VSS-2 channel strip is a plugin that combines elements from some of Vertigo Sound's revered hardware processors.

Guitar Journal: Spotting a Fake Gibson & more

Spot fake Gibsons, explore Joe Bonamassa's new Strat pickups, and delve into the mystery of the ultra-rare GC-1 amp.

Strymon EC-1 ‘60s Tape Echo: Modified Echoplex EP-2

Experience warm, vintage tape echo with the Strymon EC-1. Inspired by a modified '60s Echoplex EP-2

Walrus Audio Canvas Clock: Your Pedalboard All-Rounder for Perfect Sync

Sync your effects with precision! The Walrus Audio Canvas Clock ensures perfect timing for delays, tremolos, modulation pedals, and MIDI!

The RODECaster Video Firmware Update is here!

The latest firmware update for the RODECaster Video adds some interesting new workflow features, and there's a new protective dust cover.

Cali76 Stacked Compressor: Great Dual FET Compression

Cali76 Stacked Compressor: Dual studio-grade FET compression from Origin Effects

Aly James Lab VProm 3.0: Drum Machine Plugin Now With EPROM Burner, More

Burn your own EPROMs for hardware drum machines and much more with the LM-1-emulating Aly James Lab VProm 3.0 plugin.

Eternal Engine MARS Is the 4-Voice Polyphonic Tube Synth of Your Dreams

Eternal Engine MARS is the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based on vacuum tubes.

Prolight + Sound 2025: The Event Highlight Celebrates its 30th Anniversary!

Prolight + Sound 2025 will be celebrating its 30th anniversary from 8 to 11 April 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, and will be focusing on future topics.

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator 10th anniversary: A Success Story of the Mini-Synths

10 years of Pocket Operator! A look back at the development and highlights of the little mini-synths from Teenage Engineering and a contest.

Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom Ebony Guitar: A collector’s beauty!

The Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom Ebony embodies the legacy of one of the most successful and influential guitarists in music history.

ToneWoodAmp2: Turn your acoustic guitar into a tonal masterpiece!

The new ToneWoodAmp2 from Honz Technologies has some great new features, conjuring up breathtaking acoustic guitar sounds without an amp.

Behringer Vocoder VC16: Here Come The Robots

The Behringer Vocoder VC16 is a complete vocoder with six digital sound engines in a Eurorack module. First shown in 2023, the module is now ready to order.

Two Notes Torpedo Reload II: Tame Your Tube Amp

Two Notes Torpedo Reload II reactive load box, dual-channel and a Celestion Approved Load Response

Behringer Octavia Octave Fuzz: The Sixties’ Legend Revived – Available Now!

Behringer has released the Octavia Octave Fuzz, modelled after the effect, made famous by Jimi Hendrix. Instant sixties' vibes! Available now!