Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Glassy – spectral modelled electric pianos and pads from the classy 90s
14 Aug 2019 · Sampleson has shifted its spectral modelling gaze onto the electric pianos of the 1990s and offers up the aptly named Glassy combining classic DX and Roland digital sounds with a snuggly pad generator
What is Access up to? New synths in the making?
13 Aug 2019 · In a recent interview, legendary synth designer Axel Hartmann hints that Access is working on something new. We haven’t seen anything new from Access in what feels like ages, so what could it be?
Fender American Professional Rosewood Neck Limited Editions
13 Aug 2019 · Fender dealers are now starting to receive a new limited run of models with solid rosewood necks. Available in classic '50s & '60s colours these new guitars won't hang around long
RetroByts by Sono Elements brings back the sounds of the C64 and NES
13 Aug 2019 · Retro 80s sounds ahoi! RetroByts is a new software synth with C64 and NES waveforms, so If you've always wondered how to recreate chiptune sounds in your DAW, this plug-in could be what you need.
Mr Black Mini Octaves: A miniature polyphonic octave generator pedal
13 Aug 2019 · With controls for Sub, Root and Upper the new Mr Black Octaves mini pedal has all you need to mix and blend in your favourite polyphonic octave effects.
Creative Intent Remnant: a grain and tape delay for the experimental minded
12 Aug 2019 · Creative Intent has released Remnant, a grain and tape delay plug-in for intricate experimental soundscapes. With a tape delay and two grain delay lines, it manipulates audio in many creative ways.
Zeppelin Design Labs Altura MkII: the Theremin MIDI controller gets an update
12 Aug 2019 · Zeppelin Design Labs has released the Altura MkII Theremin MIDI controller, adding an arpeggiator / sequencer. If you're intrigued by the idea of controlling your synths like a Theremin, take a look!
Yellowcake Pedals induces Psychotropia, a trippy kaleidoscope of sound
12 Aug 2019 · Yellowcake Pedals has announced a new sample/hold filter effect, the Psychotropia, designed to react in ways hitherto unknown and open gateways both to new tones and altered states.
Holy pedals, Batman! It’s the Batmobile Ratmobile RAT2 distortion/fuzz
12 Aug 2019 · What does every guitar player need in their life? A boutique 100% hand-wired Batman Batmobile Ratmobile RAT2 distortion pedal, of course! Preorders are now open, Batman fans!
BeatBox by Rhythmo: Check out this DIY drum machine in a cardboard box
11 Aug 2019 · BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.
Best free plug-ins this week: Hand Bells, Vos Contemporary, SP22
11 Aug 2019 · This week, we have two awesome free sound libraries for you, as well as an unconventional sample recorder / editor. Check out Hand Bells, Vos Contemporary, and SP22.
Brainworx Diezel Herbert amp modelling plugin goes native
11 Aug 2019 · The new Brainworx Diezel Herbert plugin gives you a modern three channel virtual guitar amp emulation. With Impulse Responses and all the perfect effects for a high gain amp head.
La Grange reinvents The Wheel with Heartbreaker humbuckers
10 Aug 2019 · The latest incarnation of La Grange's The Wheel guitar is offered with vintage PAF-style Sheptone Heartbreaker humbuckers, giving a new twist on this boutique single cut model.
TBProAudio LA xLimit III: The mastering limiter reaches version 3
09 Aug 2019 · TBProAudio has released the LA xLimit III mastering limiter. The third installment of the plug-in features a new drive mode, new metering and monitoring options and a new user interface.
When is a guitar also a controller? When it’s an Elektro Caster!
09 Aug 2019 · What is the Elektro Caster? Not easy to say at this point. Yes, it's a guitar. And a controller that can output notes to arps and synths. And it has an OLED and LED fingerboard. It's all a bit crazy.
Les Paul’s White Custom 50th Anniversary Les Paul on sale for $250,000
09 Aug 2019 · A special one-off Les Paul guitar is now listed on Reverb by Les Paul’s longtime luthier Tom Doyle. It was supposedly one of Les' favourites - now you could down it. If you have the money.
ESP Godzilla: Radioactive monster riffs from the ESP Custom Shop
09 Aug 2019 · The ESP Custom Shop in Japan has created a radioactive tribute to the ultimate monster icon of film and TV to celebrate 65 years of the Godzilla franchise. It comes with a monster price tag, too...
Electro-Harmonix BASS9 Bass Machine: Get nine different bass tones from your guitar
09 Aug 2019 · The new Electro-Harmonix BASS9 Bass Machine pedal gives guitarists the opportunity to get low down and dirty, without the need for detuning or other laborious shenanigans.
Music Man Ball Family Reserve for August: A valentine steak bursting with cherry
08 Aug 2019 · The Ball Family Reserve August releases include the new Valentine Target Burst, Majesty Blue Steakhouse and the Bongo 5HH Wild Cherry Burst - some very tasty limited edition models here...
Deal: Buy a Nektar MIDI controller & get the Steinberg Padshop Pro granular synth
08 Aug 2019 · Until September 30, buying a keyboard - any model out of Nektar's range, anywhere in the world - gets you a copy of Steinberg's Padshop Pro virtual synth.
Townsend Labs Sphere 1.4 adds 10 new mic models
08 Aug 2019 · Townsend Labs has added ten new microphone models to its Sphere plug-in. With the new additions in Sphere 1.4, the company’s L22 microphone is capable of emulating 30 microphone models.
Ocean Swift OSS Enterprise: A hybrid vector synth for sonic explorations
08 Aug 2019 · Ocean Swift has released the OSS Enterprise hybrid software synthesizer. It offers additive, subtractive, and wavetable synthesis, vector morphing and extensive modulation options.