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Fretello Stage: A free app to jam guitar riffs to backing tracks
30 Sep 2017 · 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 2017 · 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 2017 · 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 2017 · 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...
MAGIX Music Maker in new customized editions with free updates for life
28 Sep 2017 · Celebrating 22 years on the market, MAGIX is releasing customizable Music Maker Editions designed to let users assemble their own Music Maker package with their preferred instruments and features.
Expert Sleepers General CV module brings GM sounds to Eurorack
28 Sep 2017 · Has General MIDI really been the thing missing from my modular setup? With General CV you can now have Orch Hits, Voice Oh's, Alto Sax and Ocarina patched, CV controlled and modulated.
Cakewalk tease Momentum: multi platform musical capture cloud?
28 Sep 2017 · Momentum is a new music capture platform being developed by Cakewalk for all devices, DAWs and operating systems. Could it be a cloud based phone app with a companion plug-in?
PRS Europe goes Maple with Limited SE Custom 24 guitar series
27 Sep 2017 · These maple neck SE Custom 24 models are available in a range of cool colours - in Europe. A new limited run, this series looks like a lot of guitar for the money.
MOTU ships 828 ES $1000 interface: Can it break into the pro interface market?
27 Sep 2017 · MOTU (Mark Of The Unicorn) has a new audio interface in rack format. The 828 ES supports 60 simultaneous audio channels in total, spread out across 28 inputs and 32 outputs. More specifically, there are 8 ...
Softube launches Buchla 259e Twisted Waveform Generator for Modular
27 Sep 2017 · The Buchla 259e is the first officially licensed Buchla software emulation. It's called the Twisted Waveform Generator and there's plenty of sonic abuse in here that makes it worthy of the name.
TheoryBoard: colourful scale and chord generating MIDI controller
27 Sep 2017 · A very dull name for an awesome looking chord and scale generator. TheoryBoard is a MIDI controller that can generate every known chord to every known scale and let you play melodies without missing a note.
Circuit 1.6 brings panning, FX muting, pad dimming and micro steps
27 Sep 2017 · Novation grant more wishes with the Circuit 1.6 update including the long-awaited ability to pan, mute effects, put in some micro steps and dim the lights.
Waves 25th Anniversary sale: up to 80% off famous plug-ins
27 Sep 2017 · To celebrate 25 years of killin' it, Waves is doing an anniversary sale where it's taking up to 80% off its products and bundles. Additionally, it redesigned and updated three of its longest-standing ...
Need IRs on your pedalboard? Mooer has you on its Radar…
27 Sep 2017 · Mooer have come up with an easy way to add IR speaker emulations to your pedalboard - Radar comes loaded with 30 Impulse Responses while letting add your own, too.
Mooer GE200 multi-effects pedal: Boss GT-1 meets Line6 Helix?
27 Sep 2017 · A new potentially budget conscious multi-effects and amp simulation floor pedal. Will this be able to offer Line 6 Helix like flexibility, but on a budget?
Leak! Make Noise derive Contour and Dynamix modules out of the 0-Coast
26 Sep 2017 · Everyone loves the 0-Coast semi-modular synthesizer from Make Noise and now it seems they've pulled out a couple of sections to create the Contour and Dynamix Eurorack modules. Now with official video!
Slate finally releases FG-Stress, a licensed Empirical Labs Distressor emulation
26 Sep 2017 · Steven Slate says FG-Stress took the better part of two years to complete - and as usual he ain't hiding his pride in his work. But it is priced a good amount below the competition...
MacOS High Sierra 10.13: Should you update?
26 Sep 2017 · Apple has just published a new update to OSX - but should you update right away? We checked out a few apps and called the most important software developers. Find out here if your software is supported.
Wired Heart: lovable 6 oscillator digital touch synthesizer
26 Sep 2017 · Wired Heart is a very affordable digital synthesizer with touch sensor control and light sensitivity. Just another weird maker of noise or is it lovable enough to stay in your hands for more than a minute?
Danelectro Billionaire Series: Tone-rich pedals that won’t break the bank?
26 Sep 2017 · Danelectro introduces a new effects pedal range and a cool battery charger/power supply in one. Will this keenly priced new range save you breaking the bank?
iZotope teasing new Ozone and Neutron versions?
25 Sep 2017 · iZotope is due to update its stuff. It looks like something is on the horizon, for the company published a short teaser video on its YouTube channel. The clip most likely refers to Ozone 8 and Neutron 2...
Xirid XS2: a new hardware sequencer on the horizon!
25 Sep 2017 · The XS2 is shrouded in mystery and will likely remain so until November, when it will receive a showcase at the SoundMit expo in Italy. It's a neat and simple-looking box with a display, several knobs and ...