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Leak: meet the Elektron model:cycles FM groovebox

model:cycles is Elektron's new machine, or should we say one of the machines which the Swedish manufacturer wants us to meet on February 26. It's an FM groovebox!

Kiesel shows Gibson the finger by launching a new CS6 signature model!

A new chapter in the Kiesel-Gibson spat: Kiesel launches two new signature guitar models, one of which uses the body shape that was the subject of Gibson's recent cease and desist letter, the CS6!

Leak: Is Apple introducing a new 13-inch MacBook Pro?

According to a leak on Twitter, Apple may be working on a new 13" MacBook Pro. Judging by the results of a 3DMark Time Spy Benchmark test, the 2020 13" MacBook Pro will be a great performer.

Build yourself a DX7 with the XFM2, a 64-voice, 2-part, 6-operator FM synthesizer!

The XFM2 is a huge synthesizer in a tiny space that has 4 times the capacity of the previous version. They've upgraded the audio quality, simplified the build and given us all a DX7 kit for $99.

Plugin Alliance Friedman BE-100 and DS-40: Boutique Plexi tones for your DAW

Plugin Alliance debuts the Friedman BE-100 and DS-40 plug-ins, emulating two classy tube amplifiers in turn inspired by some of the most famous British amps in rock history.

Hologram Electronics Microcosm Granular Pedal: Huge potential (and not just on guitar)

Hologram's Microcosm is a granular effects pedal for all instruments with potentially huge possibilities. No DAW or plug-ins required - all the fun of granular processing in one unit!

VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt hand-wired Dumble amp clone… for $849!

Attention, tone hunters: The new VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt is a hand-wired clone of the legendary Dumble amp, one of the most highly sought-after and expensive guitar amps in the world...

Thought-to-CV: hacking muscle-to-prosthetic arm interface to control modular

DJ and electronic musician Bertolt Meyer is attempting to interface the electrodes that control his prosthetic arm with his modular synthesizer. In reality, he's now generating CV with his mind.

Black Corporation Deckard’s Dream MK2: the dream evolves

Black Corporation has announced Deckard's Dream MK2 in a sleek new desktop format with all the sound of the original CS-80 replicant plus some genetic enhancements.

Fender limited-edition Raw Ash American Performer Stratocaster and Telecaster!

A new limited edition range of American Performer Telecaster and Stratocaster have just been announced by Fender in a Raw Ash finish, with Yosemite pickups and Greasebucket tone circuits. Neat!

Softube and Marshall present Kerry King Signature and Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-ins

Softube and Marshall present us two great guitar amps, the Plexi Super Lead 1959 and Kerry King Signature models, now available in a handy plug-in format for your favourite DAW.

Fender Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE: Can you tell the difference?

YouTuber intheblues has done a blind test between the Fender Telecaster and Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series models. Can you tell which is which? Tell us in our poll.

Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry: Fat neck, more tones

Grab yourself some classic guitar tone with this new Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry model. Now available for pre-order and with some great features, it all stacks up to some great tone.

Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 1: A carbon-fibre supercar Strat

Built by Master Builder Ron Thorn, the new Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster 1 mashes up a Strat with a Saleen 1 super car - including three footpedals to control volume, tone and the built-in wah!

Devil Fish hits back at Behringer’s proposed “Murdered Out” TD-3

Robin Whittle, the creator of the Devil Fish modification for the original TB-303 has hit back at Behringer's plans to incorporate this mod into a special edition TD-3. Update: And Uli responds.

Ummet Ozcan’s Genesis Pro: a phenomenal new virtual hybrid synthesizer for €1

Ummet Ozcan has revealed Genesis Pro that combines many forms of synthesis and innovative ideas into what he believes to be the ultimate software synthesizer. And it's yours for a single Euro.

Ampethron Portable: an expandable hardware touch-screen synthesizer from the future

Phasenetic Labs are calling it Ampethron Portable and it's a hardware synthesizer built into touch screen interface with expandable algorithms and an Xbox controller. This looks like fun!

40 years of Jackson Guitars and its Custom Shop goes on the rampage!

It's 40 years of Jackson Guitars and its Custom Shop has hit the mark with a set of amazing axes that will either wow you or make you run for cover. Here are our favourites from the new series.

PedalStation 1: Four great pedals crammed into one Sony Playstation housing!

The PedalStation 1 houses an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808, ProCo RAT, Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay and Electro-Harmonix LPB-1 circuit in one old Sony Playstation games console! Epic!

New Epiphone Inspired by Gibson range: More than just a headstock!

Check out these new Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" guitars! We have all the specs on the new Epiphone electric range including a new headstock shape, new finishes and both classic and modern designs.

NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Synthesizers by Korg, Erica, Nord, Sequential

NAMM threw up loads of new synth gear and sound manipulators this year - but here are the 5 that topped our list of the Coolest New Synths at NAMM 2020!

Chapman Guitars ML2 Thomann Special Edition: Two new stripped-back, full-on rock machines

Chapman Guitars has joined up with Thomann to offer some lush-looking, stripped back, single-pickup single cut models: The ML2 Thomann Edition! There's even an LH version at no extra charge. Nice!

NAMM 2020: The Coolest New Guitars by Fender, Gretsch, Eastman, D’Angelico, Cort, Novo

The Winter NAMM Show had some stunning guitars on show - here are our Coolest New Guitars picks from the billions of new models announced. Some of these had us phoning our bank managers....

Sell a kidney and get this vintage-style tube console handmade in the USA.

What is Tree Audio prepared to give you for EUR 65,000? A hand-made, all-tube, 16-channel mixing desk with space for four Series 500 rack modules, that's what. Worth it?