Behringer to set up new synthesizer division

Due to the impressive response to their maddening synthesizer teaser campaign Behringer are looking to make more synths.

Behringer synthesizer has 12-note poly in teaser 4

Teaser number 4 reveals the unexpected polyphony count and a more ambient, pad feel. Come Behringer, stop it now, let's have it!

Tracktion T5 is now FREE!

The fully-fledged T5 DAW from Tracktion is now free! For this weekend only, the free download also qualifies you for the cheap upgrade to their T7 DAW.

Keeley Bubble Tron: The new vintage effect that never was!

Based upon a pedal that never really existed quite like this. This new effect is steeped in 1970s modulation tones but with a dynamic twist.

New Beetronics fuzz pedals – Hand-crafted relic’d honey-toned fuzz?

Based on classic octave fuzz effects, these two pedals come in a unique relic finish that will probably divide opinions. But what do they sound like?

Reimagining DAW keyboard shortcuts with Pio One

Transparent mechanical keys can display whatever context aware text or image you want as a macro keyboard shortcut. Nifty!

Foot Control everything with ControllerHub 8 from Amelia Compass

The ControllerHub 8 can take up to 8 expression pedals, sustain pedals and foot switches and map them to anything for completely versatile foot based performance control.

Sanken’s CU-51 mic: Ugly Duckling or Swan?

Although the CU-51 is promised as a ‘Desert Island’ choice, the dreadful colour and design makes it look like it was found on a desert island!

Pittsburgh Modular tease us with silver knobs

Another synthesizer being teased this time from Pittsburgh Modular in a ridiculously angled tweeted photo

Korg release new OS and colours for Electribe 2 and 2s

Did the petition from disgruntled Electribe users actually work? Yes, and no, probably.

Ableton Live 9.7 pushes Push

New update from Ableton tweaks and enhances the Push hardware controller.

Hotone XTOMP- 300 pedals in one?

A new effect pedal with iOS and Android integration offers the ability to have 300 stomp boxes in one and includes emulations of many classic pedals accessed via the mobile app.

RUMOUR: Townsend Labs, Sphere – 3D Mic Modelling

We've stumbled across this new website containing very little information as a tease. 3D Mic Modelling? Something new is coming to pro audio.

Synchro Arts VocALign Project 3 permanent price slash

Is this a sign of times to come? A respected pro audio software developer halving their price! VocALign, a producer's secret weapon, is now affordable.

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?