Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 – Less is more?
08 Oct 2018 · The new Mesa Boogie Fillmore 25 is lower wattage version of its recent Fillmore 50 amp head and is available as a head and combo. Will this new smaller version find its niche in the studio?
Fluid Audio SRI-2: An ergonomic 2×4 24-bit/192kHz USB interface with retro styling
08 Oct 2018 · The SRI-2 seems a reasonably priced and well-designed USB interface in desktop format that probably delivers on its maker's promises - hopefully the drivers and preamps are up to scratch.
It’s official! Moog One is their first analog polysynth for 35 years
08 Oct 2018 · At last we get the real images and the detail we've been lacking on this extraordinary polyphonic analog synthesizer from Moog Music. The Moog One is here, let's bask in its dreamy fatness.
Riffer: a randomising MIDI sequencer that runs inside your sequencer
08 Oct 2018 · If the sequencer in your DAW is feeling a little stale try Riffer - the randomising, scaling, motion moving, pattern and beat generating MIDI sequencer that runs as a plug-in.
Apogee makes Jam+ – a EUR 200 audio interface successor to Jam 96k
08 Oct 2018 · Apogee's dinky wee Jam+ lets you record an electric guitar, bass or keyboard directly to an iOS device, PC, or Mac - and adds the important option of using headphones to monitor on the device.
iZotope doubles down on free plug-ins with Vocal Doubler
07 Oct 2018 · Despite being a free plug-in and a promotional tool for iZotope meant to bring more people on board, Vocal Doubler rivals many other vocal doublers out there, both free and commercial.
Fender Parallel Universe spawns the Limited Edition Jaguar Strat
05 Oct 2018 · The new Fender Parallel Universe Limited Editon Jaguar Strat combines two classic guitar designs in one guitar - purists may disagree but we think there's something visually harmonious here...
SPL Crescendo: A 120V 8-channel mic preamp that’s (almost) impossible to overdrive
05 Oct 2018 · SPL claims the Crescendo is the first 8-in mic preamp in the known universe with 120V technology, and that this pre has so much headroom it's virtually impossible to overdrive.
Line 6 HX Stomp: All the power of Helix in a smaller format?
05 Oct 2018 · New Line 6 HX Stomp combines all the sounds and effects of the Helix range, yet manages to squeeze them into a much smaller pedal format.
touchAble Pro: touch control for Ableton Live on iOS, Android and Windows
05 Oct 2018 · Get your fingers into Ableton Live with touchAble Pro multi-touch controller and performance tool for iOS, Android and Windows touchscreens. It's more than control - it's like a whole new front end.
Transatlantic Plate Reverb: Slick-looking plug-in models two famed EU and US plates
04 Oct 2018 · Newcomer developer Rare Signals has come up with Transatlantic Plate Reverb, a recreation of two analogue plate verbs from the US and Germany, packaged in a very slick GUI.
KOMA Strom Mobile: Power your gear with USB power banks
04 Oct 2018 · Get your gear off-grid with the KOMA Strom Mobile that converts USB power banks into good, clean and portable 9v and 12v DC power for synths, effects and drum machines.
Is BOSS preparing to launch a Waza Craft DC-2w Dimension C and an MT-2w?
03 Oct 2018 · If this isn't some well-executed hoax, these two images seem to indicate that BOSS is planning to release a Waza Craft DC-2w and MT-2w. Are they legit? We hope so!
Can sonible smart:eq 2 tempt you into adding AI to your EQ?
03 Oct 2018 · Sonible has released the first major update to its AI-powered equalizer plug-in, smart:EQ. smart:EQ2 is a significant revamp with updated algorithms and a re-designed user interface.
Soundbrenner Core: 4-in-1 smart watch for the gigging musician
03 Oct 2018 · Forget your iWatch and your phone apps, strap a useful tool to your wrist. The Soundbrenner Core has a pulsing metronome, a magnetic tuner, decibel meter, multi-sync, DAW sync and even tells the time.
Epiphone John Lee Hooker 100th Anniversary Zephyr: A tribute to a blues legend
03 Oct 2018 · Epiphone is releasing a limited and modestly priced edition of the legendary 1961 Zephyr played by John Lee Hooker, who was famous for his Boogie Woogie blues style.
2HP Vowel – Crazy talking formant oscillating speech synthesizer
02 Oct 2018 · If you ever wanted your Eurorack to talk then this is probably not it, but if you want to generate the human-like squeals and formant tones of someone trapped inside a very small module then this is for you.
QSC intros CP Series of active PA speakers with DSP and 1000W of amplification
02 Oct 2018 · QSC says the new CP Series has a lightweight design, built-in DSPs, and 1000W of Class D amplification. They belong in the mid-range price segment, starting at GBP 396.
Golden Age Premier GA-251 recreates a famous German tube microphone
02 Oct 2018 · Manufacturer Golden Age has added a second microphone to its roster, the GA-251, recreating a famous Telefunken tube mic as part of its Premier line of premium products.
Eventide resurrects its SP2016 digital reverb in plug-in form, on sale until October 31
02 Oct 2018 · Eventide has recreated the SP2016 in plug-in form, modelling every aspect of the original hardware. There are three reverb types, each available in Vintage and Modern versions.
Erica Synths Liquid Sky Dada Noise System
02 Oct 2018 · Part sound generation but mostly audio processing, modulation and craziness wrapped up in a self-contained system. The Liquid Sky Dada Noise System is ideal for the most discerning sound designer.
M-Audio M-Track 8X4M: a USB-C 24-bit/192kHz audio interface at $299
02 Oct 2018 · M-Audio's first new audio interface in a while is an 8-input, 4-output desktop unit with distinctly modern design and functionality. Priced at a comfortable USD 299, it's capable of 24-bit/192kHz recording.