The Clarett 2Pre: Focusrite’s new compact 10×4 Thunderbolt interface
07 Dec 2015 in Studio
FireWire? Forget it. And yes, Thunderbolt on a compact interface with only two premps is a very good idea...
Do we need another PAF pickup clone?
07 Dec 2015 in Guitar
So the whole aftermarket guitar pickup world is saturated with PAF clones. Will yet another one really make any difference?
Handmade British PAF Humbuckers.
Auria 2: the most powerful DAW on iOS?
It looks like a DAW and has a load of pro features, but runs on your iPad. Could this be the future?
Cardboard Stratocaster!
04 Dec 2015 in Guitar
Cardboard guitar engineering feat that sounds like a classic Stratocaster.
ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Ltd Edition Nosferatu
03 Dec 2015 in Guitar
ESP LTD’s Limited Edition Kirk Hammett Nosferatu guitars sold out in less than 24 hours!
Steinberg updates Cubase Pro and Artist to version 8.5 with new cloud tools
02 Dec 2015 in Studio
You want cloud collaboration? You got cloud collaboration! And a bunch of other new stuff too, obviously.
The Helix has landed – hard? Line 6 modeling troubles.
02 Dec 2015 in Guitar
Line 6 Helix has a few teething issues.
Korg debuts iDS-10 iPhone synthesizer
Synth behemoths transplant virtual studio from Nintendo DS to iPhone. Yes, you read that correctly.
Faderfox announces DJ4, a tiny DJ controller for Traktor and Live
30 Nov 2015 in DJ
Also works with other software and MIDI hardware, even both at once. Oh, and it's USB powered.
Blue Cat Audio’s Plug’n Script updated to version 2
Building your own instruments and effects requires a degree in computing, right? Well, perhaps not.
Bleeplab previews Thingamagoop 3000 multi synth effect noisemaker box
25 Nov 2015 in Synths
You're really, really going to want to play with this light-controlled multi-synth effect thing.
Roland announces System-500 analogue modular units
25 Nov 2015 in Synths
A bunch of analogue goodness for Eurorack users, plus a special new case to put them all in.
Korg debuts affordable digital piano for beginners and intermediate players
20 Nov 2015 in Synths
Virtuosos also welcome: All the features you need to learn and practice piano at home on a real keyboard.
Roland creates its own dedicated headphones for AIRA users
Roland’s AIRA hardware looks pretty cool and now you can get the headphones to match; they work with other gear too of course.
dbx’s goRack Performance Processor aims to supercharge your PA system
19 Nov 2015 in Studio
Wave goodbye to feedback and muddy sound from your portable PA setup with this pocket-sized processor that won't break the bank.
Dave Smith Instruments introduces Prophet-6 Desktop Module
19 Nov 2015 in Synths
All the power of the keyboard version in a package small enough to carry almost anywhere. You’ll want a case for it too.
IK Multimedia’s iRig Acoustic pickup is insanely small and works with your phone or tablet
Finally, acoustic guitarists can join the mobile revolution with this tiny iOS and Android- compatible recording companion
Macromachines previews new Omnimod Eurorack module
17 Nov 2015 in Synths
Four channels of CV and near-infinite modulation capabilities? Yes please.
Allen & Heath unveil portable ZED mini mixers
17 Nov 2015 in Studio
Mixing, effects and audio interfacing in an ultra-portable box. Choose your weapons then go forth and perform.
Ableton updates Live to version 9.5, announces Push 2 hardware
It's a big deal for Live users.
IK Multimedia gets serious with ultra-portable new audio interface
31 Oct 2015 in Studio
It works with… well, everything.
Arturia’s first audio interface is almost here
Wait, it has HOW many connections?
Pioneer brings live effect performance to the iPad
23 Oct 2015 in DJ
Live DJ performances without lugging any unwieldy boxes to your gig...
