Milab VIP-60: The VIP-50 condenser microphone gets an update

37 years after the original VIP-50 microphone's introduction, manufacturer Milab shows off its long-awaited successor, the VIP-60.

Behringer RD-9 spotted in the wild

A Facebook photo shows the elusive and almost mythical Behringer RD-9 in the hands of a genuine paying customer.

Gibson Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V Polaris White: A stylish aged replica

Gibson announces new Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V, aged by the Murphy Lab and including exclusive prints by late rock photographer Mick Rock.

IK Multimedia adds AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 2 to its AmpliTube collection

IK Multimedia AmpliTube MESA/Boogie 2 brings four new MESA/Boogie amps and five cabinets, with a choice of speakers, to your DAW.

Arturia PolyBrute 2.0: Exponential update to the morphing analog polysynth

Arturia says this update will let you bend analog to your will like never before - this is more exciting than Christmas.

Are You Ready for a new Casio synth?

Casio has posted a mysterious video on YouTube asking "Are You Ready?" Well, are you? Please let it be a new synthesizer.

Hardtail Ts: Harley Benton debuts fixed-bridge humbucking Fusion-T HH HT series

Harley Benton has just released its new twin humbucker Fusion-T HH HT models, with a choice of roasted maple or ebony fretboards.

Behringer Octave Divider: A clone of the classic 1970s Mu-Tron Octave Divider

The new Behringer Octave Divider is a clone of the Mu-Tron pedal of the same name, with sub-octave and ringer effects at a fraction of the price.

Komplete Now: NI launches $10/m subscription package for selected plug-ins

Native Instruments launched KOMPLETE NOW, opening up a growing selection of Komplete 13 effects and instruments for USD 10 a month.

SSL Big SiX: 12-channel analog dream desk for hybrid studios

The rumors were true: The new SSL Big Six is a souped-up version of the SiX with 12 input channels and a 16-channel audio interface. Sounds like a dream come true for hybrid workflows.

Squeeze out vintage ’70s Orange amp tones with the new Joyo JF-22 Oxford

The Joyo JF-22 Oxford is a super affordable pedal that is voiced like a '70s all-tube Orange amp, and looks suspiciously similar to another clone.

Befaco Noise Plethora: 3 voices of noise crafting in a module

You want noise? The Befaco Noise Plethora has noise by the bucket load. Multiple noise algorithms through analogue filters for surprising textures and gritty sweeps.

Nucleus, a charming, capable new analog hybrid synthesizer, is now on Kickstarter

Nucleus is a desktop and Eurorack hybrid synthesizer with analog and digital oscillators and a huge modulation array coming to Kickstarter soon.

Zoom R20: 16-track portable multi-track recorder with touchscreen

Zoom has announced the R20 multi-track recorder. The R20 features 16 tracks, eight inputs with preamps and a touchscreen for DAW-style editing.

Wampler Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive: Two drives in one, with MIDI switching

Accidentally leaked a day early, the Wampler Pantheon Deluxe Dual Overdrive could be the new royalty as far as dual Blues Breaker-style pedals go.

Best New Tech 2021: The Hottest Technology for Musicians and Producers

What were the best tech products of 2021? We've taken a look back and picked out some of the most exciting developments in tech this year.

Mojo Hand FX Sericon: Klon-style overdrive with three gain stages and a low-pass filter

With its three gain stages and low-pass filter, the new Mojo Hand FX Sericon is probably one of the more tweakable Klon-style overdrives out there.

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins moves to Laney with new JH3000 amp

Laney and frontman for The Darkness, Justin Hawkins, have been working together on the new JH3000, a three-channel all-tube 120 watt amp head.

Joyo JF-21 Splinter: A ProCo Fat Rat clone for very little money

Joyo's latest pedal, the JF-21 Splinter, is essentially a clone of the popular ProCo Fat Rat, but for considerably less money.

Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro: Now with even more power and flexibility

The new Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro packs in tons of great features and offers players amp modelling, effects and more, for a great price.

Custom Series 49: Is this the ultimate SOMA Laboratory workstation?

Custom designed and built by Israel Criado Martin of Erinaq for electronic artist Richard Devine the Custom Series 49 crafts a world of SOMA Labs into an instrument.

Korsakov: Weird, thumb controlled digital Eurorack drum voice thing

Error Instruments introduces Korsakov, another strange Eurorack module with an odd-looking thumb joystick on the front for voice interaction.

Game Cat: Crazy synth built into a game controller

From Error Instruments we have a crazy random synthesizer built into a game controller that let you waggle your way to chiptune bliss.

Rewired Records 3x Deluxe Pro VST: A little bit more EDM in your synth

3x Deluxe Pro VST has a little bit more modulation, a bit more bounce and more effects than the regular version from Rewired Records, the masters of cheap and cheerful EDM VSTi's.