Squier 40th Anniversary: Fender goes gold with Strat, Tele, JM and bass models

Available in two ranges, the Gold Editions  and the Vintage Editions, these new Squier 40th Anniversary models all celebrate in style.

LANDR FX Suite: 5 essential multi-effects plug-ins, 5 knobs

The LANDR FX Suite features 5 plug-ins of the one-knob operation kind. Each plug-in has a single dial and up to 50 multi-effects presets.

Squier Classic Vibe Baritone Custom Telecaster with a 27″ scale length

Squier launches a Classic Vibe Baritone Custom Telecaster with '60s styling and a massive 27" sale length neck, perfect for getting low down and dirty!

Knif Audio Soma EQ plug-in: passive tube mastering EQ emulation

Knif Audio released a plug-in emulating the Soma passive tube mastering EQ with some extra features added for the digital era.

Build your own Eurorack modules on the Daisy Patch Submodule platform

Electro Smith has a new Patch Submodule for the Daisy DSP Platform that could make designing Eurorack modules even easier.

Leaked: The new Apple iMac Pro is on its way in 2022

A tasty scoop on the rumored new Apple iMac Pro! We lend an ear to different leak sources and find out when we can expect this new beast.

MAGIX Sound Forge Audio Studio 16: fairly advanced but uncomplicated audio editor

Sound Forge Audio Studio 16 is an audio editor that won't intimidate beginners but will carry them reasonably far in their recording pursuits.

Genelec Aural ID: Personalized headphone profiling for your ears

We welcome Genelec Aural ID headphone monitoring software, a personalized virtual audio environment profiler mapped to your very own ears.

D’Angelico unveils its 2022 Limited Edition Collection Deluxe models

The new D’Angelico 2022 Limited Edition Collection Deluxe models come in Sapphire, Sage and Rust finishes, and with Seymour Duncan pickups.

Free Softube plug-in: Dirty Tape, for when tape’s too clean

Free for a week, Dirty Tape is a simple and effective plug-in to conjure tape drive, hiss and dirt for audio and instrument tracks.

Jackson Audio and Cory Wong team up for The Optimist signature drive pedal

Designed in collaboration with Cory Wong, The Optimist drive pedal from Jackson Audio combines a Klon, Timmy, Baxandall EQ, and MIDI in one stompbox.

Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special: Stripped back and ready to rock!

The Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special is a mahogany bodied, single PowerHammer PRO humbucker loaded rock machine, at a great price point.

Gibson preparing to sell NFTs of its most famous guitars

On January 14, Gibson filed for trademark registrations for the “uniquely shaped body portion" for six guitars. Could this mean future NFT releases?

GForce Software M-Tron MkII: The mother of all ‘trons

GForce unearths another fabulously ancient machine and captures the tape banks of the dual-manual Chamberlin Musicmaster and Mellotron MkI and MkII.

Slate Digital FG-Dynamics plug-in: never too late for an SSL comp?

FG-Dynamics captures the channel dynamics section from an SSL 4K-series analog console, complete with the Gate/Expander module.

SSL Fusion Transformer plug-in: get some British iron!

Transformer replicates the sonic impact of the 600-ohm, 1:1-wound under-damped output transformer found in the SSL Fusion processor.

Manson Guitar Works and Adam “Nolly” Getgood design new 6- and 7-string Oryx

Manson Guitar Works and Adam "Nolly" Getgood announce new Launch Edition Oryx 6- and 7- string models, loaded with Bare Knuckle pickups.

API MC531 Monitor Controller: monitoring section from an analog console

The MC531 is a desktop-bound, standalone version of the monitoring facility built into an API console's center section. Mmmm!

JAM Pedals introduces new Delay Llama Mk 3 Analog Delay, now with Tap Tempo

This updated JAM Pedals Delay Llama Mk 3 Analog Delay has an old-school delay sound based on BBD chips, and features Tap Tempo with subdivisions.

Chasing Lights: 3-channel analog rhythm sequencer from ST Modular

Chasing Lights offers 3 channels of analog 8-step trigger sequencing with channel chaining and clock dividing in a 22HP Eurorack module.

Fake Stratocasters: Could you tell a replica pre-CBS Strat from the real thing?

Just about to buy a super-cool vintage Strat? Would you be able to tell replica from real? We dive into the world of fake pre-CBS Stratocasters.

Behringer pursues podcasters with USB-equipped Vintage Mic series

If you've ever fancied a USB mic with vintage aesthetics for your live stream, then the new Behringer Vintage Mic Series could be of interest!

Magnatone Starlite 5-watt Class A combo: Low-wattage vintage Fender Tweed tones

The new Magnatone Starlite is a 5-watt Class A combo with vintage Tweed and Black Face tones, and is currently available for pre-order.

Made for Metal: Prepare for whiplash with HEAVYS headphones

Thunderstruck? HEAVYS headphones have been uniquely crafted for metalheads. We look into their brutal design to find out what lies beneath.