LORES: smokey cinematic instrument from NI and Clinton Shorter

LORES is designed as a creative space where exotic instruments are layered within colorful smoke plumes and shaped using dynamic effects.

Cre8Audio NiftyKEYZ: Custom synthesizer, modular case and MIDI controller

NiftyKEYS can hold 112HP of Eurorack modules, run 4 channels of CV & Gate, split into zones, run an arpeggiator and MIDI control anything you want.

Making Sound Machines Stolperbeats: Groove packed shuffle machine

Stolperbeats roughly translates as "beats tripping over themselves" and is a shuffle-infused drum pattern generator to be fully revealed at Superbooth

Feedback Modules works up two new Mixer modules: MIX CR and MIX KM

Strikingly similar to the MIX BX the MIX CR and MIX KM mixer modules channel more classic mixer sounds into your Eurorack modular system.

You could win a €500 voucher in the Thomann #DIYKitChallenge22

The Thomann #DIYKitChallenge22 is now live and you could win up to €500. Build and customise one of the kits, upload a video to win.

In Ear Monitors: A Beginner’s Guide to IEMs

If you're a live performer looking for consistent monitoring from venue to venue, then In Ear Monitors could be the solution for you!

Deal: SSL Native Essentials down to EUR 49 from EUR 499

Thomann is selling the SSL Native Essentials Bundle for EUR 49, down from EUR 499. The offer is good until May 1, 2022.

Thomann Easter Sale 2022: 50 products up to 30% off!

Thomann Easter Sale 2022 kicks off with 50 products at prices reduced by up to 30%! The offers are valid until April 19, 2022 (19:00 CET).

MOOG Etherwave Theremin: the definitive one

With the new Etherwave Theremin, Moog has assembled and updated the best from the Etherwave Standard and Etherwave Plus models from the past.

Fender celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Jaguar with two new models

Fender launches two limited-edition guitars to celebrate the 60 years of the Jaguar - with starkly different takes on its classic offset shape.

Harley Benton adds all new JJ and JP basses to lineup

Harley Benton has launched new ash bodied JJ and JP basses with roasted maple necks. Available in 4-string and 5-string versions on launch.

Martinic plug-ins now at Thomann and on sale!

The Martinic promotion runs until April 25, 2022 and covers some of the developer's better-known plug-in effects and instruments.

Korg Volca FM: 2nd-gen comes with 6 voices, MIDI Out, and more

The 2nd-gen KORG Volca FM looks the same, but has many improvements: 6 voices, more memory, a new reverb effect, MIDI output, and more!

ZVex Effects Ukraine Flag Fuzz Factory sells out in record time

ZVex has created and sold 10 special Ukraine Flag Fuzz Factory pedals, with 100% of the proceeds donated to the World Central Kitchen

Gretsch adds new finishes to its Streamliner Collection

The Gretsch Streamliner Collection has been revamped with new colour schemes for 2022, offering retro style without breaking the bank.

iZotope sale at Thomann: up to 60% off Ozone 9 and bundles

Until May 1 2022, Thomann has an exclusive sale of Ozone 9 and iZotope software bundles with discounts reaching up to 60%.

Spotify Greenroom becomes Spotify Live, with added live audio features

Spotify's live audio creator app, Greenroom, has now rebranded as Spotify Live. We look at the new features it offers for listeners.

Samples of the week: Polaris, Polyscape 2, Voices of Wind and Freebies

This week, the samples party has Polaris and Polyscape 2 turning strings into radical sound generators. We have some freebies in there, too!

Cocked wah tones? Try the new Catalinbread Tribute Parametric Overdrive

The new Catalinbread Tribute is fitted with a Parametric EQ and gives you access to some great overdrive with cocked wah, or out-of-phase tones.

Spring & Easter plug-in sales, deals, and discounts 2022

All the big players are doing spring & easter plug-in deals with some banging discounts. We are collecting and sharing the links in this post.

Auto-Tune SoundSoap: Antares brings back easy audio repair

Antares released a new version of Auto-Tune SoundSoap, an audio restoration tool which began in 2002 and makes the laborous process easier.

Victory updates its V4 Series: Adds new Jack, Copper and Sheriff models

Victory Amplification has expanded and revamped its V4 Series, adding new The Jack, Copper and Sheriff models, along with upgrading existing ones.

A $99 USA made TubeScreamer? JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer

The JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer is a new US-made wallet-friendly boutique Tubescreamer with two types of clipping and high quality: for only $99.

Soundwide: NI, iZotope, PA and Brainworx form a supergroup

A company named Soundwise is officially recognized as the joint venture of iZotope, Native Instruments, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx.