The Helix has landed – hard? Line 6 modeling troubles.

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

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

You're really, really going to want to play with this light-controlled multi-synth effect thing.

Roland announces System-500 analogue modular units

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

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

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

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

Four channels of CV and near-infinite modulation capabilities? Yes please.

Allen & Heath unveil portable ZED mini mixers

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

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

Live DJ performances without lugging any unwieldy boxes to your gig...

Amplitube 4 for Mac and PC gets integrated DAW recording section

Capture those moments of guitar genius without launching loads of other apps first.

IK Multimedia’s ultra-portable USB keyboards arrive

IK has never been shy about creating a really wide range of products and makes more stuff specifically for iOS-based hardware than more or less any other company. With computer peripherals there’s a fair ...

Native Instruments creates its own plug-in format

Bridges the gap between third party software instruments and NI's Maschine and Komplete Kontrol hardware

Bitwig 1.3 gets multitouch support on Windows, Linux

Mac users left out in the cold a little, though they do get a free E-cowbell.

Splice launches sample subscription service

Splice Sounds is a new service that is looking to introduce the cloud subscription model to samples. Access your sample sets from anywhere.

Why do so few big names develop music apps for Android?

Music app development on Android has been piecemeal for several reasons. But all that may be about to change.

SONAR “Ipswich” update gets realtime recording of instrument tracks and more

Rolling updates to Cakewalk's flagship DAW continue to add new features for paying users.