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First Look Review: Akai MPC Studio and MPC Desktop production system

Almost 10 years ago, Akai presented the MPC Studio, a very compact USB and MIDI controller with accompanying software. At the time, this MPC generated positive feedback but also some critical voices. The famed ...

Superbooth 2021: Best bits of Superbooth live stream chat

Join the Gearnews team on Monday the 20th of September for a live stream to discuss all the best synths and gear from this year's show hosted by Molten Modular.

Best Hardware Sequencers: How to go dawless with gear from Korg, Arturia, Erica and co.

So, you're thinking of going Dawless and are considering a hardware sequencer. What are the options and what could they bring to the sequencing table?

Superbooth 2021: The Godfather – Eurorack audio processing to kill for

Enjoy Electronics has something special going on with The Godfather, a multichannel audio processor in 60HP with complex mixing and a killer effects section.

Superbooth 2021: Tiptop Audio wants to f#ck your sh#t up

While we'll still reeling from the Buchla 200 Series collaboration Tiptop Audio hits us with some killer new effects modules.

Superbooth 2021: Moog pumps up the Moog Sound Studio to 3-tiers

We knew it was coming, the 3-tier version of the Moog Sound Studio which features the Mother-32, DFAM and Subharmonicon in one awesome package.

Fender Player Plus Stratocaster, Telecaster and Basses: Are they worth their price?

Fender adds new Player Plus Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazz Bass, and Precision Bass models, in catchy new colours. But do the price tags fit the bill?

Superbooth 2021: Neuzeit Instruments Quasar eye-popping binaural 3D mixer

Quasar is an extraordinary-looking binaural mixer for placing Eurorack sounds into a 3-dimensional space around your head.

Superbooth 2021: Dreadbox Nymphes 6-voice analog synthesizer

Nymphes is a neat and tidy analogue polysynth with 6 voices that come from springs, from groves and from the sacred rivers flowing seawards.

Steinberg WaveLab 11: multitrack editing, parameter automation and more

Steinberg has announced WaveLab 11. The new version of the audio editing software features enhanced support for multi-channel files, plug-in automation and many more improvements.

Superbooth 2021: Expert Sleepers adding the Poly Exciter synth to Disting EX

In a forthcoming v1.9 firmware update Disting EX is getting another polysynth but this time it's about resonators.

Cereal Instruments: Swerve, Binary, Resolution and Raze

New modules from Cereal Instruments give us some tasty and affordable utilities and a distortion that will Raze your audio to the ground.

Boss Waza-Air Bass: 3D spatial audio and Bluetooth practise system for bass

The new Boss Waza-Air Bass is designed specifically for bass players and offers 3D spatial audio, amps and effects to help you get your groove on.

Silhouette: A kooky, exciting optical soundtrack synthesizer

Silhouette is a visually responsive synthesizer that uses images to generate audio in weird, experimental ways. Check out this intriguing prototype!

Surf’s up with the Fender Japan Original Canvas Esquire Heather Brown

Aloha! This sweet Fender Japan Original Canvas Esquire Heather Brown evokes the spirit of Hawai and its surf culture.

Gotharman’s Urano: Modular Synthesizer in a box

Urano contains a large range of digital modules for building into 8 parts of sound and modulation using samples, wavetables and virtual analog through digital and analogue filters. 

Best Virtual Synthesizers 2021: The Top 5 software synths of the year (so far)

We all have our favourite go-to software synthesizers but what are the new breakthrough synths of this year? Here are 5 for your consideration.

Harley Benton Fusion-III Run#2: HSH and HH models in three finishes

Harley Benton has just announced the second run of its popular Fusion-III model, now available in three new finishes and HSH or HH Roswell pickups.

Gibson debuts Jerry Cantrell ‘Wino’ Les Paul Custom with Murphy Lab ageing

Gibson's new Jerry Cantrell Wine Red 'Wino' Les Paul Custom signature model has a Fishman Powerbridge piezo - and is limited to 100 units worldwide.

Sequential Take 5 compact polysynth: It’s official

Sequential has released all the details on their new compact and portable polyphonic 5-voice synthesizer called the Take 5.

Gibson Tony Iommi Signature SG Special: A new P90-loaded doom machine

Bring the doom! Gibson's new USA-built Tony Iommi Signature SG Special in Vintage Cherry is available to pre-order in Europe now.

Worldwide rights to Oberheim name returned to Tom Oberheim

Tom Oberheim has announced that after 36 years, the worldwide rights to the Oberheim trademark are now back with its founder.

Gibson serves Mojo Hand FX with cease and desist over Mister-O pedal name

Gibson has served Mojo Hand FX with a cease and desist over the use of Mister-O name, and Instagram comments side with the pedal maker

Roland unleashes Zenology FX for your DAW, free till Dec 31 2021

Roland turned all 90+ effects from its Zen Core sound engine into a Roland Cloud plug-in which you test for free until Dec 31, 2021. Yes!