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James Bond’s latest (musical) gadgets
06 May 2016 · James Bond is amazing, quadrocopters are amazing - what if you got robot quadrocopters playing the James Bond theme? Pure awesomeness! These little guys are a little off most of the time, but the idea is great ...
Audio issues with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
06 May 2016 · Music production software doesn't seem to be running as well as it should on Microsoft's flagship hardware.
Universal Audio releases Chandler Limited Curve Bender EQ plugin
05 May 2016 · Developed by Softube and available exclusively for UA, this very special mastering EQ has even been approved by Chandler Limited.
Jet City offer “group buy” on Indiegogo for JCA45 amp head
05 May 2016 · This amp has been a 'not so secret' secret for some time now and it looks like you will finally be able to get one, albeit via a crowd funding website, which is an interesting way of distributing an amp.
Midas Heritage-D 96 photo leak – a new X32 or Pro Series?
05 May 2016 · There are a few reports on forums across the net that Midas accidentally leaked these photos on their website, but have since removed them. A new X32 perhaps?
Universal Audio Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe Plugin – Classic recording amp in your DAW
04 May 2016 · Hopefully the first of many virtual amps from this collaboration of two great music companies, the virtual Fender '55 Twin Deluxe brings a classic guitar amplifier into a modern recording environment.
Moog release a new iOS app – the Model 15
04 May 2016 · Fancy a $10,000 modular synth stuffed into your iPad?
Flux:: BitterSweet Transient Designer goes ‘Pro’
03 May 2016 · Flux::'s well-known freeware transient designer is now 'frequency dependant' in a new 'pro' form. But how will it compare to the new Sonnox plugin?
Freestyle – a VST Host from New Sonic Arts
03 May 2016 · Drag and drop a bunch of instruments together into your ultimate combi for live performance or just messing about.
TC Electronics Sub’N’Up polyphonic Octaver pedal
03 May 2016 · The popular Toneprint Series of pedals get a new addition to the range. With lots of flexibility, edibility and polyphonic capabilities. Just how low will it go?
Avid quietly adds Windows 10 support to Pro Tools 12.5
02 May 2016 · Windows 10 has the fastest take-up of any Windows OS ever made and yet Avid don't seem to want anyone to know they now support it.
Radial BT-Pro Bluetooth Direct Box now shipping
01 May 2016 · If there could be a professional way of implementing bluetooth into your workflow then this is it.
ZVex Fuzz Factory is 20 years old! How much is a paint job worth?
30 Apr 2016 · The Bauhaus-inspired paint job on this limited run celebrates the anniversary of this very angry little box of fuzz. Limited to 25 pedals worldwide, this will appeal to the dedicated collector. But is it worth ...
Cakewalk SONAR 2016.04 update with exclusive new plugins
30 Apr 2016 · This months rolling update for SONAR brings some significant new features including linear-phase mastering plugins and TH3 Cakewalk amp simulator.
Harrison surprise Mixbus users with Mixbus 32C
29 Apr 2016 · Has Harrison's dream of fully emulating one of their beloved hardware consoles finally come to pass?
EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run pedal – New DSP chip with more oomph
29 Apr 2016 · Featuring powerful internal processing via a new DSP chip, this delay/reverb goes far beyond the BBD delay pedals from the early '80s that it is based upon.
Wait, that looks familiar! ESI’s new U22 XT USB Audio Interface
29 Apr 2016 · With a new look for ESI, does this mark a new line of products? I wonder if the reddish exterior is a sign of quality, as it is with another well-known brand!
MusicLab’s virtual RealStrat rocks to version 4
29 Apr 2016 · Let's face it, keyboard players are always envious of their Strat-wielding band mates. Well, now you can do away with them...
Moog attempt to make a planet sized modular synth
28 Apr 2016 · Help create a world wide modular synth with The Global Synthesizer Project by Moog and Yuri Suzuki.
Zeppelin Design Labs with an alternative offering: The Cortado
27 Apr 2016 · Looking for some creative inspiration? Check out this "Balanced Buffered Piezo Contact Mic" sold as a DIY kit, or purpose built for a range of applications.
Klysoft release ITVL a completely jazzed generative step sequencer
27 Apr 2016 · A Step Sequencer that can improvise and generate randomness around your notes - now that's jazz.
Novation’s Launch Control XL with HUI Support – Too basic?
27 Apr 2016 · Novation have brought HUI connectivity to their Launch Control XL, adding Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools support on top of it's original purpose for Ableton. But is there enough on offer?