Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Google leak! IK Multimedia MODOBASS?
17 Oct 2016 · A google search has revealed the name of IK's secret new product - MODOBASS
Add some vowel sounds with The Orb formant filter plug-in
17 Oct 2016 · The Orb gets mouthy with its easy to use three band formant filter, but is it all mouth and no trousers?
Behringer planning new analogue drum machine!
17 Oct 2016 · According to a post on Facebook, Behringer are planning a new analogue drum machine and are inviting you, the potential customer, to tell them what you think it should have...
DSM03 Feedback Eurorack Module from Dave Smith Instruments
17 Oct 2016 · The DSM03 Feedback Module is a new release from Dave Smith Instruments, offering sound shaping components as seen in the Pro 2 and Prophet 12 synthesizers.
Cakewalk give away their CA-2A, for FREE!
17 Oct 2016 · The LA-2A is one of the most emulated compressors ever. Cakewalk's CA-2A is one of the best emulations, and now you can get it free for a limited time!
DESTRUCTOR! Blue Cat’s suitably named distortion effect plug-in
16 Oct 2016 · Blue Cat Audio promise their new distortion plug-in Destructor will go to 11, and everywhere in-between. And it features guitar amp simulation, too.
Acustica release SSL-modelled plugin bundle: SAND FAB4
16 Oct 2016 · Acustica has again applied its sample-based CORE9 processing to emulate a classic British mixing console EQ, dynamics and control features.
Keeley’s Loomer: My Bloody Valentine’s ‘Loveless’ in a pedal?
15 Oct 2016 · Keeley's new Loomer pedal tries very hard to sound like My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless' album, but somehow it's not quite there...
How to sound like J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr
15 Oct 2016 · Coming out of the post-punk hardcore scene of the United States, J Mascis transformed from a drummer into guitar legend, his unique style was complemented by his love of classic rock and melded with his ...
Frank Zappa’s Utility Muffin Research Kitchen is up for auction
14 Oct 2016 · Lady Gaga, who has acquired Zappa's estate, is selling the contents of the house including his legendary home studio. Go grab a piece of history.
Radial Tonebone Classic V9: What, no tube?
13 Oct 2016 · The classic tube based overdrive pedal gets a makeover and yet loses a certain something integral to its original tone...
Steinberg Dorico notation software ships next week
13 Oct 2016 · Steinberg's new flagship notation software is almost ready to go. With attractive crossgrade pricing Dorico is looking to take the score writing market.
Dialog Audio MP3244: Modulation made easy?
13 Oct 2016 · The Modulation Processor 3244 gives you modulation control over your hardware synths, your analogue gear and your software instruments all from within your DAW
Roland System-8 now shipping very slowly
12 Oct 2016 · Roland say they are available now but where can you buy them? No one has the System-8 in stock outside America - that's rubbish!
Ableton Live 9.7 available now!
12 Oct 2016 · Ableton Live 9.7 is now available featuring lots of updates for Push which is exciting if you have the hardware and rubbish if you don't
Famidrums – the Nintendo NES drum sounds brought back to 8 bit life
12 Oct 2016 · Is it a new percussive feminine hygiene product or a bunch of 8 bit drum kits from the Nintendo NES? It's the Famidrums.
Verbos Electronics announce Bark Filter Processor for Eurorack
12 Oct 2016 · 12 bands of Bark scale filtering in a wide and comprehensive Eurorack module - the Bark Filter Processor is coming soon - can we have some video?
Fender launch PM-3 Limited Adirondack Triple-0 and PM-1 Limited Dreadnoughts
12 Oct 2016 · Fender has announced four new acoustic guitar models with premium features and in two popular acoustic guitar sizes.
LunaStone’s The Pusher: One booster too many?
12 Oct 2016 · This new boost pedal aims to give you some more clarity and that extra push when you need it. But it's not exactly the only product of its type out there...
eowave jam their Domino bass synthesizer into a Eurorack
12 Oct 2016 · eowave shrink the Domino down to Eurorack size, take out the LFO, throw in some patch points and a whacking great cutoff knob.
Elysia’s “compressor from the future”: Mpressor 500
12 Oct 2016 · The well-respected compressor from Elysia is now available as a mono 500 series module. The Mpressor 500 also has a unique new saturation feature.
IK Multimedia MODO is brewing up some physical modelling
11 Oct 2016 · Physical modelling the likes of which we've never experienced, or so they say. IK Multimedia is getting real with MODO and I'm hoping it's not just a bass guitar.