Equipment news, leaks and tips
PreSonus Quantum 2 arrives: a $700 sequel to the $1000 pro-audio interface
03 Oct · The Quantum 2 is a fact and it's out for blood! It's a 22-input, 24-output audio interface that connects via Thunderbolt 2 to deliver 24-bit, 192kHz sound with very low latency...
Microsoft kills Groove Music Pass and pushes users to Spotify
03 Oct · In a deepening partnership between Microsoft and Spotify, Groove Music ceases it's Music Pass streaming surface and invites users to take their music catalogue to Spotify Premium.
This week: pedals by Suhr, TC Electronics and Dwarfcraft Devices
03 Oct · With granular noise making, bit crushing madness, dual analogue chorus and harmonizers with mashable real-time controls, this week's round up of new pedals has something for everyone!
Antelope Audio outs Edge and Verge modelling condenser microphones
03 Oct · Antelope Audio introduced a pair of large and small-diaphragm condenser microphones, designed to work with its proprietary mic simulation software. Read more about The Edge and The Verge here...
Blackstar brings HT Venue guitar amp series up to date with Mk II
02 Oct · Updated for 2017 to include more responsive drive channels, voice switches and recording outputs, the MkII versions of the HT Venue series have more to offer than their predecessors.
Antelope Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 audio interfaces: Mid-market conquerors?
02 Oct · Antelope Audio introduced the Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 interfaces, targeting the $1000 price segment that's been of interest to manufacturers this year. As expected, they carry traditional Antelope features...
Genos: Yamaha’s next generation digital workstation keyboard
02 Oct · Be a musical magician at any party with this ultimate automatic music making machine from Yamaha. Genos will inspire and intensify your musical creation and performance.
SynthFest UK will have a Roland Boutique D-05 to play with
02 Oct · Roland have announced that they have chosen SynthFest UK show for the first UK outing of the new Boutique D-05 Linear synthesizer. It's this Saturday 7th October in Sheffield.
Best free plug-ins this week: RaveGenerator, Drift, Synthaktion Basic
01 Oct · In this week's choice of no-cost musical instruments and effects you can add to your productions right away! We have a rompler, a lovably weird Sinevibes effect, and a Kontakt-based monophonic synthesizer...
Gibson USA 2018 Gary Clark Jr Signature SG Gloss Yellow
30 Sep · This new Artist Series signature model guitar for Gary Clark Jr certainly stands out from the crowd in its bright yellow finish and triple P90 layout.
Fretello Stage: A free app to jam guitar riffs to backing tracks
30 Sep · All your band mates are at home suffering through a monster hangover, just when you want to meet up and jam some new killer solos. This free app might be a quick fix for your riff addiction.
sE Electronics infiltrates Shure wireless systems with V7 MC1 dynamic capsule
29 Sep · Chinese microphone maker sE has found a novel way to break into the hand-held market - why build your own wireless transmitter/receiver range when you can just make a capsule compatible with your rival's ...
ROLI releases a “next generation” Lightpad: Welcome to Block M
29 Sep · The new Light Block M features added sensitivity, undulating tactile feedback and a deeper and thicker fingerable surface. Erm... this is a musical product right?
Fender reissues FSR Emerald Wheat Blues Deluxe amplifier
28 Sep · An emerald green-clad reissue of the ever-popular Fender Blues Deluxe amplifier, this new upgraded version is part of a limited run for 2017 as part of Fender's FSR series...