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Boss collaborate with JHS on Angry Driver JB-2 overdrive pedal
08 Sep 2017 · When two pedal companies work together, anything can happen. But will this new collaboration be the start of something special? Will it herald collaborations between Boss and other pedal makers?
NI Komplete Kontrol S49 and S61 MK2: how tickling the ivories looks in 2017
08 Sep 2017 · The Komplete Kontrol S49 & S61 MK2 update what is still one of the world's fanciest MIDI controllers with technology and enhancements familiar from the Maschine range of production stations...
Generate CV from plants with the Scion biometric feedback module
08 Sep 2017 · Instruo's Scion Biometric Feedback to CV module will produce random voltages influenced by the electrical currents detected on organic surfaces. So plug in your pot plant and let's get generating.
iZotope raises Spire, but how ‘no-hassle’ can wireless music recording be?
07 Sep 2017 · iZotope has announced the Spire Studio - a portable wireless system meant to let musicians "capture, edit, and collaborate" music on the spot - it also has a free iOS recording app...
Native Instruments Maschine MK3 announced: A whole new bag of tricks!
07 Sep 2017 · Today, Berlin-based Native Instruments took the wraps off of Maschine MK3, the third iteration of its software/hardware hybrid production system. This is the first major product upgrade since 2012's Maschine ...
The NDLR: Multi-part polyphonic arpeggiator and chord machine
07 Sep 2017 · The NDLR "Noodler" is an advanced arpeggiating box that will run up to 8 synthesizers with separate bass and lead patterns, 4 note pads and a drone root all from internal chords.
Gibson’s ‘not so secret’ Slash signature Firebird: Enter the SlashBird!
06 Sep 2017 · Is it a bird? Does it have a $1500 scrawl surcharge? Or is it the new Slash Signature model Firebird? This new SlashBird has just been 'leaked' via the man's own social media page...
NI Maschine MK3 and Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2 keyboard: could it be?
06 Sep 2017 · Casually strolling through the Native Instruments forum, we stumbled upon a thread showing what could be major upgrades to NI's Maschine system and Komplete Kontrol MIDI controller range...
Roland redefines the future with a D-50 Linear synthesizer experience
06 Sep 2017 · Roland hint at something to do with a D-50 Linear Synthesizer for 909 day this year. But they've already released the VSTi plugin version so why all the mystery?
Philips retools the portable recorder for musicians with the DVT7500
06 Sep 2017 · Billed as the musicians' portable recorder, the Philips DVT7500 has three (!) built-in mics and two XLR inputs, letting you record from the three microphones, the XLR and line-in inputs, or from both...
Generate frightening noises with the Evil Drum Oscillator module
06 Sep 2017 · The Evil Drum Oscillator captures the flatulence of demons, feasts on the possession of capacitors and laughs at the death throws of electronics. It's a beautifully scary module for your Eurorack.
MBS-100: Soviet-style monophonic bass synth from AVP Synthesizers
06 Sep 2017 · The MBS-100 is a classic looking bass synthesizer in a Soviet era style. Designed and built in Moscow does it have enough grit and character to penetrate the crowded mono-synth market? Now with video!
Kilohearts Phase Distortion: Get your frequency modulation on!
05 Sep 2017 · Instead of traditional waveform clipping and amplitude shaping, Phase Distortion modulates the phase of the input signal with its own amplitude. The effect gives the distortion a different flavor...
Gibson 2018 line-up: Are these enough to save the brand?
04 Sep 2017 · Is this new 2018 line-up enough to pull the American guitar legend out of the hole? Having not made much headway the last few years, will this range be the one to turn them around?
SyndtSphere: free spherical polyphonic morphing virtual synthesizer
04 Sep 2017 · Take an understated polyphonic virtual synthesizer, throw all its presets into a 3D spherical space and let them morph into one another. That's SyndtSphere, and it's free - check it out.
Enter the Pyrophone, a MIDI-controlled hydrogen flame organ!
03 Sep 2017 · Yes, you read that right. Invented in 1875, the pyrophone has become the centrepiece of a new scene of young artists who have rediscovered this crazy and dangerous instrument...
Slate Raven Core: finally, a complete system for touchscreen mixing
02 Sep 2017 · Slate Media Technology announced Raven Core, the latest addition to the company's line of touchscreen-based mixing consoles. The Raven Core comprises two touchscreens, a Slate Control Monitoring system...
Gibson 2018 Les Pauls available – with cryogenics and new finishes
02 Sep 2017 · With rising prices in Europe and CITES regulations in place, will the 2018 Les Paul range be able to tempt you to buy one? And why oh why are G-Force robot tuners back?
Vox VX50KB, VX50BA and VX50AG: 50W NuTube amps for keys, bass and acoustics
02 Sep 2017 · Lightweight and quite cheap, these new mini-combos offer a whopping 50-Watts of power and come in three new versions aimed at bass players, acoustic guitarists and keyboard players.
TC Hall Of Fame and Flashback Deals: €99 bargains on guitar pedals
01 Sep 2017 · With the advent of newer versions of these two great effects pedals, it looks like we've found a great deal on the old ones, but you may have to move fast to get them.
Vox AC Custom amps limited run in red tolex: Are we getting ‘maroon-ed’?
01 Sep 2017 · Vox have come up with a limited run of the AC Custom amps, with, ahem, a super exciting new colour of 'Maroon Bronco' - can this reinvigorate our interest in these guitar amps?
The VOX Continental is back and it’s bold
01 Sep 2017 · The VOX Continental Keyboard injects itself with three classic organs, three electric pianos and three acoustic pianos to create what it believes to be the ultimate stage keyboard - in orange.