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BluGuitar Amp X: 100% Analog Amp with Digital Controls

23 Jan in Guitar

The most digital-looking analog amp on the planet? The BluGuitar Amp X is much more than that. It offers digital adaptability in a 100% analog signal flow.

AEA FC2: Fred Forssell’s Latest Tube Preamp Design

23 Jan in Studio

Announced at NAMM 2026, the AEA FC2 is a dual-channel tube preamp stage that delivers an unbelievable, harmonically pure, and transparent sound.

Soft Memo, Double Q, BALSAM: Synth Journal

11 Dec 2025 in Synths

This week, we check out Soft Memo, a patchable multi-effects box. Also: Pamela's Disco, a neural gesture controller with CV outputs, and a stunning modal synth.

Erica Synths Xenodrive: Hard-Hitting Stereo Distortion – Ready for Pre-Order

04 Dec 2025 in Synths, Guitar

Erica Synths Xenodrive joins the manufacturer’s range of desktop performance effects! The hybrid distortion unit is now ready for pre-order.

Modular Hybrid: Synthesizer and DAW in Harmony – Perfect Match!

19 Sep 2025 in Synths, Studio

This modular hybrid set brings together three products that complement each other perfectly: synth, audio interface and computer. A perfect match!

PWM Mantis V2 Update Adds Original OSCar Wavetables!

07 Aug 2025 in Synths

The PWM Mantis gets a major firmware update with the sounds of the legendary OSCar. The update also turns the Mantis into a 4-voice polyphonic synth.

Kodamo EssenceFM Update v7.0 Makes This 300-Voice Digital Poly More Powerful Than Ever

13 May 2025 in Synths

A new update for the Kodamo EssenceFM adds a 16-track step sequencer, second LFO and more to the already powerhouse FM synth.

Waldorf Quantum MK2 Discontinued: End of an Era?

23 Apr 2025 in Synths

Waldorf has announced that the Quantum MK2 has been discontinued and that no additional units will be made. If you want a Quantum, this could be your last chance!

UDO Audio Super 6 ST49: The SuperTouch 49 Fitted at the Factory!

09 Apr 2025 in Synths

After launching the SuperTouch 49 keybed at Superbooth 24, UDO Audio are now fitting these at the factory and selling the units as Super 6 ST49's!

Harley Benton Nashville Nylon: Hybrid Acoustic Guitar With Nylon Strings – Now In Black!

03 Apr 2025 in Guitar

The Harley Benton Nashville Nylon combines the slim look of an electric guitar with nylon strings and a piezo - now also available in black!

Behringer Grind: Brains Meets Crave – Available Now!

02 Apr 2025 in Synths

Behringer Grind is a semi-modular hybrid synth with 24 digital sound engines and an analog filter. Available now!

The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is Back!

01 Apr 2025 in Synths

The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is available again! The striking limited edition of the popular hybrid synth comes with a gooseneck microphone.

Arturia MiniFreak v3.0 Update – Now With Added Granular

18 Dec 2024 in Synths

Arturia update their brilliant MiniFreak hybrid synthesizer to version 3.0 and give us regular and granular sampling in both the hardware and software versions.