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Electro-Harmonix resurrect the Mini Synthesizer for iOS
26 Jul 2016 · Crappy old 1980's Mini Synthesizer is reborn on the iPad with the crappiness perfectly emulated - more curiosity than classic but certainly different.
Behringer CONTROL2USB: How cheap is cheap?
26 Jul 2016 · Have Behringer just released a monitor controller and interface at an X32-style price point? Introducing the feature-rich CONTROL2USB.
Chapman Guitars with public vote on upcoming pedal range
26 Jul 2016 · The Monkey Lord is back on his quest to bring quality guitar effects to the masses. He has had a few setbacks, but is now back and asking for your input on the range's design...
Can Keeley’s Hooke Reverb pedal put a spring in your step?
26 Jul 2016 · Keeley's new pedal verb has virtual springs that let you tweak the digital spring reverb. Do these 'organ'-inspired reverb tones offer something new?
Wave your phone, make music: The AC Sabre
25 Jul 2016 · Air Craft wants to find the mojo of the posing, performing guitarist in MIDI controller form. Could the AC Sabre iPhone app be it?
JoMoX Alpha Base top secret drum machine leaked
25 Jul 2016 · When JoMoX discontinued the XBASE range we lost two of the most authentic 808 and 909 drum machines. This leaked image of the Alpha Base just might be the replacement.
Friedman The Runt – Boutique Marshall tones at a cut down price?
25 Jul 2016 · A renowned amp designer announces a new budget range of ever-popular boutique Marshall inspired amplifiers. Cutting costs and not tone? Lets hope so!
Yamaha reboot the MX Synthesizer black and blue
25 Jul 2016 · A load of MOTIF sounds stuffed into a light weight keyboard - you can't really call that a "synthesizer" these days.
Countdown to the end of Windows 10 free upgrade
25 Jul 2016 · The Windows 10 free upgrade ends on 29th July - here's 5 reasons to upgrade and 5 reasons not to.
Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special: A new set of ’70s humbucker tones
24 Jul 2016 · A new range of 1970s inspired Alnico 4 humbuckers from master pickup winder Mr Seymour Duncan, with more output in the bridge and less 'muddyiness' in the neck, or so they claim.
Isovox Vocal Booth – would you?
24 Jul 2016 · A personal isolation booth for vocals that wraps around your head: many of us have tried to build something similar at least once. Isovox could be exactly what you need.
MOD Duo – A Linux-based open-ended effect system in a pedal
24 Jul 2016 · An open source community based effect pedal system for all musicians! What's not to like?
Behringer to set up new synthesizer division
24 Jul 2016 · Due to the impressive response to their maddening synthesizer teaser campaign Behringer are looking to make more synths.
Behringer synthesizer has 12-note poly in teaser 4
24 Jul 2016 · Teaser number 4 reveals the unexpected polyphony count and a more ambient, pad feel. Come Behringer, stop it now, let's have it!
Tracktion T5 is now FREE!
24 Jul 2016 · The fully-fledged T5 DAW from Tracktion is now free! For this weekend only, the free download also qualifies you for the cheap upgrade to their T7 DAW.
Keeley Bubble Tron: The new vintage effect that never was!
23 Jul 2016 · Based upon a pedal that never really existed quite like this. This new effect is steeped in 1970s modulation tones but with a dynamic twist.
New Beetronics fuzz pedals – Hand-crafted relic’d honey-toned fuzz?
23 Jul 2016 · Based on classic octave fuzz effects, these two pedals come in a unique relic finish that will probably divide opinions. But what do they sound like?
Reimagining DAW keyboard shortcuts with Pio One
23 Jul 2016 · Transparent mechanical keys can display whatever context aware text or image you want as a macro keyboard shortcut. Nifty!
Foot Control everything with ControllerHub 8 from Amelia Compass
22 Jul 2016 · The ControllerHub 8 can take up to 8 expression pedals, sustain pedals and foot switches and map them to anything for completely versatile foot based performance control.
Sanken’s CU-51 mic: Ugly Duckling or Swan?
22 Jul 2016 · Although the CU-51 is promised as a ‘Desert Island’ choice, the dreadful colour and design makes it look like it was found on a desert island!
Pittsburgh Modular tease us with silver knobs
21 Jul 2016 · Another synthesizer being teased this time from Pittsburgh Modular in a ridiculously angled tweeted photo
Korg release new OS and colours for Electribe 2 and 2s
21 Jul 2016 · Did the petition from disgruntled Electribe users actually work? Yes, and no, probably.