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Cherry Audio imports the 900-Series Moog modules into Voltage Modular

15 Oct · The VM900 collection is Cherry Audio's attempt to capture the magic of the Moog 900-series modular synthesizer in software form. It's looking pretty epic.

Nektar Impact LX Mini: Feature-packed USB keyboard controller for the road

15 Oct · The new Nektar Impact LX Mini is a 25-key USB keyboard controller that packs many useful features for controlling your DAW and software synths.

Crafting sound and embroidering circuits with Sam Topley

15 Oct · Sound artist Sam Topley works with textiles to create interactive musical experiments and instruments. Her latest is a fabulously embroidered noise machine.

5 things to remember when running music software on your new M1 Mac

15 Oct · Considering switching to a new M1 Mac? Worried about compatibility? Here are 5 things to remember when moving to Apple Silicon-based machines.

Gear Every Guitar Player Needs in Their Gig Bag

15 Oct · Every guitarist has accessories that are necessary for what they do. Here are a few essential items you should always have with you.

Roland releases its first earphones: the new V-MODA Hexamove

14 Oct · The new V-MODA Hexamove Pro and Hexamove Lite mark the first earphones from Roland's subsidiary company. But does style come with substance?

Harley Benton expands its Pro Series with the new Fusion-T HH Roasted

14 Oct · The latest Harley Benton Fusion-T HH Roasted models feature roasted hard Canadian flame maple necks, Roswell pickups, and six great finishes.

Harrison 32C Vocal Intensity Processor plug-in: quick vocal and dialogue touch-ups

14 Oct · Console-maker Harrison has a new analog-inspired plug-in, the 32C Vocal Intensity Processor, to quickly whip voice recordings in shape.

Revv Amplification G8 Noise Gate: Enjoy the silence

14 Oct · The new Revv Amplification G8 Noise Gate is based on the company's Generator Series 120 MKIII amp-head, and opitimised for all guitars rigs.

iZotope RX9, now with even more spectral editing options

14 Oct · iZotope followed up on its September announcement with the release of RX9 and Post Production Suite 6. Here's what's hot in post-production!

The new Boss RC-600: The ultimate looper?

14 Oct · The Boss RC-600 is the company's new flagship looper system and has some serious power inside that bright red metal chassis.

Acorn Amplifiers is now taking pre-orders for its new TMA-1 fuzz pedal

13 Oct · The new TMA-1 fuzz pedal from Acorn Amplifiers bears a striking resemblance to HAL 9000 and is now available for pre-order.

Harley Benton launches new MiniStomp compact effects pedal range

13 Oct · Harley Benton's MiniStomp compact effects pedal range has loads of new effects, including drive, fuzz, modulation, reverb, and delays!

Infected Sounds ACTIV8: 8-voice dance synth with a huge library of waveforms

13 Oct · Another virtual synth from Infected Sounds and Rewired Records is packed full of EDM sounds made from 2 oscillators running 250 waveforms.

Harley Benton rolls out new high-spec’d DLX and LTD models

13 Oct · The new Harley Benton DLX and LTD models feature gold Gotoh hardware, Tesla humbuckers, and a host of other upgrades.

Roland SP-404 MKII: an update to the veteran sampler arrives

13 Oct · Word on the street is that Roland is dishing out an extensive update for the SP-404, a 16-year old sampler that still rocks - in its own way.