Potenza DSP Amigo Sampler: Amen Break Prayers Answered

The Amigo Sampler is an impressive new plug-in for getting Lo-Fi effects including slicing, stretching, and classic sample rate reduction.

ConvertWithMoss: Free Sample bank converter

From AKAI MPC to Bitwig and 1010music blackbox to NI Kontakt and Korg wavestate: The freeware ConvertWithMoss converts sample formats.

VONGON Replay: A Minimalist Synth Too Far?

Is the new VONGON Replay a poly synth for hipsters, a bold design statement or something rather useful? This correspondent is confused.

Harley Benton TravelMate & TravelMate-E: Carbon Fibre

The Harley Benton TravelMate comes in matt black with a carbon body.available in two versions, with perfect for players on the move

Line 6 Catalyst CX: More Amps, More Effects

Line 6 Catalyst CX doubles the amounts of amps and effects of the previous generation. And there is a free 2.0 update for existing owners!

Guitar Gear Gems: Lightkeeper V2, Sol Drive, & Bogren Digital

This week on Guitar Gear Gems we check out the Tubesteader Lightkeeper V2 and AmpMojo Sol Drive, plus Bogren Digital boutique amp software

J Rockett Airchild Six Sixty – Fairchild 660 in a pedal

J Rockett Airchild Six Sixty is based on the Fairchild 660 studio compressor. Made simple for guitarists and pedalboard friendly

GForce Software VSM IV: Virtual String Machine Gets Its Makeover

Following the likes of M-Tron Pro, Oddity Minimonsta, GForce Software's Virtual String Machine is brought up to date with a new UI & more.

Walrus Audio Fundamental Ambient – Reverb with Sliders

The Walrus Audio Fundamental Ambient Reverb is the latest effect in the series with sliders for controls and three reverb modes

Epiphone Modern Figured: Les Paul & SG Bursts

Epiphone introduces new Purple Burst and Mojave Burst finishes to the Modern Figured Series SG and Les Paul

Alesis Strata Prime e-Drum Kit: Layer Deep in New Features!

Building on the success of the Strike, can the Alesis Strata Prime e-Drum Kit continue to challenge an increasingly dense market?

Gibson Theodore Standard: McCarty’s Sketch comes alive

Gibson Theodore Standard. The new US-built model with '57 Classic humbuckers is here and in three finishes

Roland RD-08: The most affordable RD-series Stage Piano ever

The new Roland RD-08 expands the famous RD series with a new entry-level model. Does the RD-08 have what gigging musicians need?

Gibson Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck revealed

The Gibson Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck Signature 12-string is here. Priced at $50k each!

Zoom MS-CDR70+: 149 modulation effects also for synths

Explore 140+ guitar effects with the Zoom MS-70CDR+. Get lush choruses, expansive delays, studio-grade reverbs, and beyond

AlphaTheta euphonia: Rotary Mixer with a Rupert Neve Transformer Stage

The AlphaTheta euphonia is the flagship rotary DJ mixer with 32-bit AD/DA conversion, frequency-specific effects sends, and much more.

Oeksound Bloom: Another “Desert Island” Plugin?

Oeksound Bloom, the highly anticipated new adaptive tone-shaping plug-in has been released, albeit with a bug or two that needs ironing out.

Keeley 4-in-1: Blues Disorder, Angry Orange, & Super Rodent

Keeley Electronics 4-in-1 Series. The Blues Disorder, Angry Orange, and Super Rodent each combine two classic circuits

Fender Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster

Grammy-winning artist Raphael Saadiq’s limited edition signature Fender Telecaster is glorious in Dark Metallic Red.

Guitar Gear Gems: BB04 Full Range Drive & more

We check out the new BB04 Full Range Drive, plus the reissued, revamped Octave Clang and the new Ashdown bass combo

Gibson 1958 ES-335 Reissue: Murphy Lab Aged

The Gibson 1958 ES-335 Reissue models are available with two levels of Murphy Lab Ageing and vintage correct specifications

Cort G250 SE: HSS Modern S-Type

Cort G250 SE their latest affordable HSS Modern S-Type. With roasted maple neck and available in four colours

The iZotope Trash distortion is back, but is it your kind of filth?

The iZotope Trash distortion plug-in has returned, with impressive creative features including multiband processing and spatial modelling.

D16 Group Sigmund 2: The four-part delay is back!

D16 Group Sigmund 2, the sequel to the company’s digital delay, ups the modulation count to one per delay line and beefs up the filter section in the process.