Summer NAMM 2016: Is Bill Finnegan about to launch a new Klon?

A new clean boost from the designer of the original Klon Centaur!

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 desktop seen in the wild

This looks very much like an OB-6 Desktop module hiding behind these two gentlemen posing in the Dave Smith Instruments showroom.

Rumours build as Apple’s MacBook Pro is long overdue an update

OLED display touch bar, Touch ID, Skylake processor, thinner and lighter frame: these are just some of the rumours anticipated for this year's MacBook Pro.

Fender Mod Shop – Design your own guitar and get it within 30 days

Fender's new online ordering and custom guitar service launches in the US. Now you can specify your dream instrument and have it delivered straight to your door – within limits so far.

Eventide prototype multichannel effects processor seen

Last week at the 140th AES Convention in Paris, Eventide were seen with a new multi-channel effects processor. Boasting high DSP power and modern connectivity, what is it?

Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System is finally here!

Eagerly awaited since the end of last year, everyone has had their eyes on this new concept by Slate Digital. Now the first units are starting to ship.

REVOX new R2R tape machine set to arrive next year

REVOX and tape manufacturer Horch House have announced a joint project, releasing a new reel-to-reel tape machine arriving in 2017!

Fender Gary Moore Stratocaster finally released!

A rumour come true: Gary Moore's Stratocaster now available as strictly limited Custom Shop model.

Is Moog about to reissue the Minimoog Model D?

Rumours of a reissue of the classic Minimoog Model D - we wait with baited breath.

Audified MixChecker – wtf does it do?

Some little box of tricks is being teased by Audified - what do you think it does?

Positive Grid ‘tone match’ BIAS Distortion Pro coming later this year

Due later this year, the Distortion Pro from Positive Grid is intended to model all types of gain pedal in your DAW via the Positive Grid BIAS software. Virtual gain in a virtual world?

Rivet ’63 and ’64 Pickups – ‘Unique’ tone shaping idea now on Kickstarter

Organic-sounding tonal options from Rivet: the company has announced a crowd funding campaign to get their new design off the ground and into your guitars. This is one to watch out for and check out.

Jet City offer “group buy” on Indiegogo for JCA45 amp head

This amp has been a 'not so secret' secret for some time now and it looks like you will finally be able to get one, albeit via a crowd funding website, which is an interesting way of distributing an amp.

Midas Heritage-D 96 photo leak – a new X32 or Pro Series?

There are a few reports on forums across the net that Midas accidentally leaked these photos on their website, but have since removed them. A new X32 perhaps?

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul ContouR8 sneaked on Instagram

So this sneak preview of this classic design updated for the modern player has the guitar forums alight with discussions this weekend already.

Fender Custom Shop Gary Moore Stratocaster – May 20th?

The plot thickens. It appeared briefly on Facebook and Twitter, has been pulled again and now there is nothing to be seen anywhere. So, Fender, where is this fabled Gary Moore Stratocaster?

Musikmesse 2016: Avantone Pro MP1 MixPhone Headphones

We've just spotted these at Musikmesse, these are wonderful but striking headphones with some unusual features and a high spec.

Musikmesse 2016 Report

Breaking news from Musikmesse 2016!

Musikmesse 2016: Softube teasing something modular – Updated!

Softube are hinting at some virtual modular type action that looks very interesting indeed. Click through for teaser video.

Musikmesse 2016: Antelope leak new products ahead of show

A new Zen desktop audio interface, a compact clock and a huge interface that we've actually seen before

Jet City Amplification: ’45’ amp prototype ‘leaked’ on Facebook

A sneaky peak on Facebook and some audio clips via Soundcloud of what could be. Is the legendary UK amp designer Martin Kidd involved as well?

Happy April Fools everyone! Audified announce ‘DeMixxer’

Fancy a laugh? I had to share this - what a great sense of humour!

Behringer U-PHORIA USB interfaces coming soon… 2 years late!

Apparently the long-awaited UMC1820 and UMC404HD USB audio interfaces by Behringer are nearly upon us, but details are still sketchy.

Not so secret, secret Eventide/Visconti/Bowie Plugin

Now 2 years in the making, Eventide have published a story around this hopeful release in partnership with Tony Visconti.