ALM Motto Akemie: Chaos in a 6-Voice FM Drum Machine Plugin

A software plugin from ALM/Busy Circuits? Inspired by the Akemie Taiko drum module, Motto Akemie puts six of them in a plugin with a step-sequencer.

Cherry Audio CR-78 – I Can Go For That

Cherry Audio tackles its very first drum machine plugin with a recreation of the first programmable, microprocessor-controlled analog CR-78!

Gretsch John Gourley Broadkaster – Portugal. The Man signature model

Gretsch John Gourley Broadkaster has just been revealed for Portugal. The Man guitarist and vocalist. In a stunning Iridescent Black finish

Midweek Modular: Randomisation, Lavender and ignorable filters

In Midweek Modular this week a VCV Rack module becomes hardware, we mix stereo signals and discover a unique lowpass filter in the valleys of Wales.

Dante, AES 50, AVB: What audio networking format is right for you?

Audio Networking formats such as Dante, AVB and AES50 are now commonplace. But which format is right for you? Read our guide to Audio Networking!

Fender H.E.R. Custom Chrome Red Stratocaster at Super Bowl LVIII

This Fender H.E.R. Chrome Red Stratocaster was a last minute order for Super Bowl LVIII. Could we see this new colour as an official release?

Love Hultén MIDI Guitar with NESpoly synth and onboard Cat

Love Hultén MIDI Guitar with an onboard NESpoly synth. Created for Catbeats, this chiptune synth/guitar also features a built-in cat avatar

Mooer GTRS Modern 800 – Twin Humbucker Intelligent Guitars

Mooer GTRS Modern 800 is the latest release in their Intelligent Guitar Series and incorporates a tech built directly into the guitars

Guitar Gear Gems: Spurr Audio Echo Mini retro delay and more

This week we check out the Spurr Audio Echo Mini, the new Silktone Overdrive+, and the latest Dreadbox Psyclop analog loop/attenuator

Warm Audio Warm Bender Review: Germanium multi-mode Tonebender Fuzz

In this Warm Audio Warm Bender Review, we sample far-out fuzz tones. Does the WA-1B fuzz evoke Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Mick Ronson?

Warm Audio Ringer Bringer Review: Moog MF-102 Mooferfooger Returns!

In this Warm Audio Ringer Bringer review, we look at the reincarnation of the legendary Moog MoogerFooger MF-102 ring modulator.

Gibson SG Supreme Luxurious Double Cuts revealed

These Gibson SG Supreme models follow on from the Les Paul Supremes of last year. Bringing fancy AAA tops, gold hardware and mother of pearl

Roland+Supreme Mashup: The Boutique Boutiques

The Boutique Call nobody asked for is happening as fashion house Supreme lend their design skills to a couple of mini Roland units.

Suzuki to re-release Omnichord for 70th anniversary – pre-order now!

The spike in interest in the Omnichord caused by its use on the Gorillaz track Clint Eastwood has prompted Suzuki to reproduce it. And here it is!

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom with correct headstock

Epiphone Adam Jones 1979 Les Paul Custom. Based on the original model played by the Tool guitarist and with far closer specifications

Giorgio Sancristoforo presents Full Blotter: Psychedelic Ambient Drones

Full Blotter pulls large grains from audio and processes it through a psychedelic machine of infinite ambient loveliness.

The Desert Island Dual Channel Strip: The Final Boss Of Preamps?

The Desert Island Dual Channel Strip is an ultra-high-end mastering grade preamp with an extensive EQ section for tracking and mixing.

Vintage Linn LM-1 For Sale: €35,000 For A Classic Beatbox?

The Linn LM-1 was truly a game-changing piece of technology. How much do you have to spend to get that sound and feel in your music?

Guitar TAB: Lines and numbers, what do they mean?

Guitar TAB is the linchpin of guitar playing. Understanding tablature will be essential for your guitar-playing journey, so let's take a look...

Access Virus TI Discontinued: End of an Era

Access has reportedly ceased production of the Virus TI2 line of synthesizers. A chapter of modern synth history is coming to an end.

The Upsetter: How To Sound Like Lee Scratch Perry

Dub pioneer Lee Scratch Perry was a mystical figure who had a major influence on recording and electronic music culture in many ways.

Danelectro Nichols 1966 Fuzz Drive – Recreates the Liverpool Fuzz

The Danelectro Nichols 1966 is based on Steve Ridinger's Liverpool Fuzz design from the 1960s. Offering fuzz and distortion tones in one pedal

Brian Eno Turntable II – Spin the light fantastic with this fantastically expensive turntable

Brian Eno Turntable II is the musician and producer’s latest work. Is this colour-changing record player worth £20000?

Midweek Modular: Piano chords, Modulation Orgies and Archeology

In this week's Midweek Modular, we unearthed some ancient 1U modules, produced chords of various colours and got stuck into a Modulation Orgy.