Guitar Gear Gems: Behringer CE-1, Walrus DI, Robben Ford PRS

All the latest whispers and news in the guitar world that you may've missed. Including clones of vintage effects, potential signature models and more.

Arturia Augmented STRINGS launches with free INTRO instrument

Augmented STRINGS is a new series of immersive acoustic instrument sounds combined with morphing abstract synthesis. INTRO is a streamlined version you can have for free.

Acustica Fire The Clip: One-knob “ultra-linear” clipper plug-in

Fire The Clip by Acustica Audio is a one-knob clipper plug-in that offers four linear clipping modes, true peak clipping and up to 1024x oversampling.

Gibson Sergio Vallin 1955 Les Paul Goldtop

Maná's Sergio Vallin has had his guitar recreated by Gibson, so now you can get a Murphy Lab aged 1955 Les Paul Goldtop just like his.

HUM Audio RP-2: 2-channel boutique analog preamp with remote

The hand-assembled HUM Audio RP-2 preamp offers a transformer-balanced design with fully discrete Class-A circuitry and remote control.

Eplex7 DSP Psychedelic FM Superesonator: Addictive razor waves

You don't have to be on drugs to appreciate the Psychedelic FM Superesonator but it probably helps. Banging new floor-filling plugin synthesizer from Eplex7 DSP.

Behringer Kobol Expander: France’s Minimoog gets the Behringer treatment

The RSF Kobol Expander was a Minimoog inspired monosynth made in France. Behringer has just revealed some photos of their version.

Aberrant DSP Digitalis: The wackiest digital degradation plug-in ever?

Aberrant DSP Digitalis sends your audio to the crusher by wreaking all sorts of digital havoc from dynamic bitcrushing to spectral filtering.

Fender El Mocambo Stratocaster & Telecaster: Double Trouble!

Fender Custom Shop has announced the El Mocambo Stratocaster and Telecaster. A pair of guitars made using the hallowed timbers of the Toronto club.

Analogue Solutions Colossus “look at the size of that thing” Double

The Colossus Double is a monster of a synth and while it might not destroy planets it will engulf any room you place it in. Also available in a Slim.

dsp.coffee: Homespun boutique modules with a growing catalogue

dsp.coffee is a new boutique modular firm that just popped up in the States, supplying new designs and reworked Eurorack classics.

Spitfire Audio Polaris: Orchestra epically emulating classic synths

Synthesizers were created to emulate instruments but in a deliciously perverse twist, Polaris is what happens when a modern string orchestra imitates classic synth sounds.

Behringer reveals 80s blast of the Pro-VS and unveils Eurorack version

Behringer releases sound demo of Pro-VS mini-synth and forthcoming Eurorack version (Now with video!). Will there be modular versions of all their mini-synths?

Harley Benton MR-Series: Gabba Gabba Hey!

Harley Benton launches its MR-Series Classic and Modern, a Mosrite inspired set of guitars with left-handed and baritone models on offer.

KMA Machines Queequeg 2 Sub Generator: Analogue Octaver

KMA Machines Queequeg 2 is their revamped octave effect. This analogue sub generator can go lower than before and has even better tracking.

UJAM Deluxe: Instant sounds and patterns for hip hop and RnB

UJAM Deluxe is an all-in-one VST instrument that delivers old-school synth lines and patterns for hip hop, RnB and more. Get your groove on!

Master Tones The Palette: Visual, AI-based, multi-channel mastering

Master Tones The Palette is a new AI-based mastering plug-in that lets you mix a custom color for your track. It even handles multi-channel audio.

New ADAM Audio A Series Studio Monitors with remote control

The ADAM Audio A4V, A7V, A44H, A77H, and A8H speakers feature rotatable HPS waveguides, DSP-based room correction, and remote control.

Midweek Modular: Molten’s Hole, AMSynths, Norand, Raze and more!

Midweek Modular is an all-new segment helping you absorb the latest modular news more efficiently! Here are my modular highlights of the week...

X Audio Systems BEATS FM: Stereo processor and radio infused noise generator

X Audio Systems are about to launch a new BEATS FM prototype onto Indiegogo to nail down "The Ultimate Noise Machine" stereo processor and radio.

Gibson Leo Scala Super ’58s: 10 Flying V exclusive one of kind models

Gibson launches new Master Artisan Collection Gibson Leo Scala Super '58s Flying Vs and they are all bespoke with amazing details

QOTSA secret studio weapon in a pedal? Acorn Amps Solid State

Get that Josh Homme QOTSA tone without hunting down his secret weapon. Acorn Amps Solid State is a recreation of the elusive Peavey Decade

Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster

The Fender Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster is a new signature model based on the original guitar which has made over $2 Billion

AIR Music Tech: 7 new plug-ins with sounds from the AKAI Force and MPC

AIR Music Tech has released 7 new plug-ins in one go. Hype, Solina, Odyssey, Mellotron, Electric, TubeSynth, and Bassline are based on sound engines from the AKAI MPC and Force.