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Joyo dual-channel MA-10 portable amps for electric, acoustic and bass

01 May 2019 in Guitar

The new Joyo MA-10 series of cheap, portable battery-powered amps could be perfect for busking and includes models for electric and acoustic guitars as well as basses.

SB-1/Space Bee synthesizer from Superlative to debut at Superbooth 2019

11 Apr 2019 in Synths

Mysterious new synthesizer company Superlative teases some images of their SB-1/Space Bee synth that has shades of the SH-101 about it. We should get to see it at Superbooth.

NAMM 2019: Line 6 Relay G10S stomp box wireless system

25 Jan 2019 in Guitar

Line 6 has added the new G10S to their 24-bit wireless product range. This rugged pedal format system could be perfect for musicians wanting to go cableless.

NAMM 2019: Reverend Greg Koch Signature Gristlemaster

24 Jan 2019 in Guitar

We finally get the low down and full specification on the new Reverend Greg Koch Signature Gristlemaster. One seriously nice signature model guitar and you can hear Mr Koch put it through its paces here.

NAMM 2019: Blackstar Super Fly – A busker’s dream?

23 Jan 2019 in Guitar

New busker orientated portable amp, the new Blackstar Black Fly is an expanded and upgraded version of the ever-popular Fly series of mini amps. A busker's best friend?

Terrify small children with Mr Typo wall mounted speech synthesizer

04 Dec 2018 in Synths

Take the soul of Stephen Hawking, place it inside a bizarre baby sized monster, nail it to the wall and torture it. Meet Mr Typo and prepare to have nightmares.

EarthBoard – This new magnetically powered pedalboard could set you free

06 Aug 2018 in Guitar

Could this new magnetically-powered pedalboard be the way forward for guitarists looking to avoid messy cabling, noisy power outlets and allow us to set up without having to cover our pedals in velcro?

Keeley Germanium Amplifier pedal – handmade by Robert Keeley!

14 Mar 2018 in Guitar

This new single knob controlled preamp is based on a Tungsram AC125 germanium PNP transistor and is available in limited quantities from the Keeley Custom Shop

Sonicware announce ELZ-1 multiple synth engine “Gadget Synth”

17 Jan 2018 in Synths

Fresh out of Japan is this fun looking Gadget Synth containing 5 different sorts of synthesis, a 3 octave push button keyboard and a GameBoy style screen.

Boss Katana-Air: A wireless wonder amp?

09 Jan 2018 in Guitar

The latest desktop guitar amp from Boss is the new Katana-Air:, a completely wireless amp with quite a few tricks up its sleeve. Could this new practise amp make you ditch your cables?

KHDK Ghoul Jr Mini Overdrive guitar pedal: A purple monster?

19 Nov 2017 in Guitar

A new mini version of the original Ghoul Screamer overdrive pedal, will Kirk's new mini monster have enough gain to make your pedalboard quake in fear?

ZVex Effects TB-1 Tea Ball Microphone – A storm in a teacup?

11 Oct 2017 in Guitar, Other, Studio

Yet again Zachary Vex wows us with his weird and wonderful inventions, this time the boutique effects builder has made an otherwise simple kitchen utensil into a cool sounding and unique microphone for all.

iRig Keys I/O: IK Multimedia’s mobile music production station

24 Aug 2017 in Studio

The iRig Keys I/O believes it's invented the idea of combining a USB MIDI keyboard with an audio interface and throws in some software. After the teaser, I'm disappointed.

Fender Newport and Monterey Bluetooth speakers

Monterey and Newport Bluetooth speakers: A Fender for your kitchen?

19 Jul 2017 in Guitar, Other

Domestic Bluetooth speaker for your smartphone, tablet and guitar? Looks like Fender wants a slice of the growing home speaker market and are launching two Silverface inspired speakers, the Newport and ...

Dude, it’s a 5 channel mono mixer and here’s why you want one

22 May 2017 in Studio, Synths

Dude is a little 5 channel, battery powered performance mixer that'll connect up all your little external noise boxes. It's a lot more useful than it sounds, check out the video.

JOYO Top GT Mini guitar amp: A Fly swatter?

21 Apr 2017 in Guitar

Will this new budget micro guitar amp steal some of the Fly's thunder?

Techno-biological synthesizer installation powered by blood

10 Mar 2017 in Synths

Russian artist ::vtol:: draws 4.5 litres of his own blood to power a unique and terrifyingly beautiful sound installation

JOYO Jam Buddy stereo 4w practise amp in a pedal

JOYO Jam Buddy, a dual-channel pedal-sized stereo practice amp

11 Feb 2017 in Guitar

Aimed squarely at players that need a portable practise rig, the Jam Buddy has features like Bluetooth, stereo speakers, rechargeable batteries and a delay, offering a lot of functionality for your money.

The Yowler: Kickstarter community noise synth

20 Dec 2016 in Synths

The Yowler is a 3 oscillator noise synth that's already funded on Kickstarter but will add extra features voted on by the backers for every AU$1000 over goal.

Five synth stocking fillers for Christmas

Top 5 mini synth stocking fillers under £100

24 Nov 2016 in Synths

What better thing to find in your stocking on Christmas morning than a fabulous little mini synth? Guaranteed to distract you from all the business of preparing food or talking to relatives. Why watch the ...

Radial Tonebone Classic V9: What, no tube?

13 Oct 2016 in Guitar

The classic tube based overdrive pedal gets a makeover and yet loses a certain something integral to its original tone...

Kastle, the mini modular synthesizer from Bastl

10 Oct 2016 in Synths

It's a battery powered, pocket Kastle synth with 3 modes of messing with oscillators, loads of patch points and wants to modulate anything you plug it into.