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Kurzweil K2061 and K2088 V.A.S.T. Synthesizers: All the Details

23 Jan in Synths

Just in time for NAMM 2025, Kurzweil has finally shared the details on the upcoming K2061 and K2088 synths, prototypes of which had surfaced at NAMM last year.

Behringer UB-Xa D & Keyboard: Version 2.0 with new features!

01 Sep 2024 in Synths

An operating system update to version 2.0 for the Behringer UB-Xa D & keyboard is now available. Including new features and many bug fixes!

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums is an Educational Sample-Based Drum Machine

07 Jun 2024 in Synths

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums joins the Bullfrog educational ecosystem. Richie Hawtin: “It only makes sense to add a drum machine”.

Casio Dimension Tripper – Digital B-Bender that Modulates?

29 Jan 2024 in Guitar

The Casio Dimension Tripper is an expression pedal on the guitar strap - Possibly the weirdest guitar gadget at NAMM this year!

Sunn Amplification working with Mission Engineering

01 Aug 2023 in Guitar

Sunn Amplification is back and it looks like we could see new amps this year. It has been confirmed they will be partnering with Mission Engineering

Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update

11 Jul 2023 in Synths, Studio

Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on another

Nopia – Intelligent Chords, Bass and Arps in a Box

19 May 2023 in Synths, Studio

The Nopia is a clever box from Argentina that could be helping you make great tunes in a flash. We take a quick look at this prototype!

Behringer BMX: New Obie DMX-Inspired Prototype

17 Mar 2023 in Synths

Whilst we wait for their LinnDrum-based drum machine, the Behringer PR team have sneakily revealed their Behringer BMX sampling rhythm box

Guitar Gear Gems: IKEA Guitar, Eric Krasno sig and Muse Prototype

07 Mar 2023 in Guitar

This week we check out the IKEA Guitar and the new Eric Krasno signature model from D'Angelico, Plus, the new Matt Bellamy S-type prototype

Behringer Tease the JT-2 Jupiter Voice in Eurorack

21 Feb 2023 in Synths

Behringer have teased a new prototype via their Facebook page this afternoon, the JT-2, a single voice unit in a Eurorack form factor

Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Prototype #3

20 Sep 2022 in Guitar

The Gibson Adam Jones Flying V Prototype #3 has been shared in more detail via the Tool guitarist's Instagram page and it is a very different Flying V

Yamaha looks to evolve listening by Stepping Out of the Slate

27 Jul 2022 in Tech

Yamaha Design Lab unveils Stepping Out of the Slate. A collection of new prototypes built to bring back that nostalgic feel to your music experience.

Myles Kennedy spotted with a PRS Telecaster – A new signature model?

04 Jun 2022 in Guitar

Myles Kennedy PRS Telecaster was spotted during live shows in Germany. Could it be a new signature model or just a prototype being tested?

Superbooth 22: new RME ADI-2/4 PRO SE DAC/interface spotted

12 May 2022 in Studio

RME ADI-2/4 PRO SE DAC and interface is already looking like it makes a sound and is bound to hit the market soon.

Wolfgang Van Halen prototype semi-hollow EVH guitar spotted

25 Feb 2022 in Guitar

Will this new Wolfgang Van Halen prototype semi-hollow EVH guitar, spotted live, ever go into production? Let's hope so.

Behringer update on the Syncussion development

11 Jan 2022 in Synths

News from Behringer on the development of the Syncussion drum synthesizer and problems with chip shortages. Looks like 2022 is going to be slow.

Tim V3 Overdrive pedal teased by Paul Cochrane

03 Dec 2021 in Guitar

Paul Cochrane has been working on the Tim V3 Overdrive for many years, and it looks like we will see a production model sometime soon.

Behringer adds the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 to their growing list of prototypes

21 Jul 2021 in Synths

Behringer's thirst for old synths continues with a prototype clone of the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 drum synthesizer and asks their fans if they fancy one? Well, do you?

SOMA REFLEX: Synthesizer prototype with innovative expression

01 Jul 2021 in Synths

Out of the labs of SOMA comes a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer with an unparalleled level of real-time control over both timbre and sound - meet the REFLEX.