Blackstar Dept 10: A new valve-based pedal range

Blackstar's new Dept 10 valve-based pedal range with Cab Rig simulator technology gives you ultimate control over your tone.

NUGEN Audio Paragon ST: A stereo convolution reverb without limits

Paragon ST turns NUGEN Audio's Paragon 3D audio reverb plug-in into a stereo reverb based on convolution and impulse resynthesis.

Singular Audio filterdrve: A Korg MS-20 filter for 500-series racks

Singular Audio's new filterdrve adapts the notoriously grouchy, squealing, and characterful filter from the Korg MS-20 for Series 500 racks.

A new, compact Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man analog delay

The Electro-Harmonix Nano Deluxe Memory Man analog delay is a new compact version of the classic Deluxe Memory Man.

Black Rooster Audio RO-SPR: Six vintage spring reverbs in one plug-in

Are you a fan of classic, bouncy, analog reverbs? RO-SPR from Black Rooster Audio brings six highly tweakable spring reverbs to your DAW.

Waves V13 update brings support for Apple M1 CPUs and Windows 11

Waves has updated its plug-ins to V13. The new versions offer native support for Apple M1 processors and Windows 11, among other improvements.

Noise Engineering new modules, firmware and plugins

A new Versio firmware offers twisted auto-wah while the Melotus Versio brings grain delay and transformation. Vice Virga is out and the plugins are officially released.

SOLAR 5 and Joystick modules coming soon from ELTA Music

ELTA Music is squeezing their SOLAR 50 drone synth into a 5 oscillator SOLAR 5 Eurorack module and has a Joystick Dual CV Fader module on the way.

SoloRack 2.0: Virtual Eurorack expands with more modules and polyphony

SoloStuff has released version 2.0 of the Doepfer inspired SoloRack virtual Eurorack modular VST plugin with 20 new modules and a new polyphony system.

Is Expensive Better? Here’s some gear that’s good value for money.

Prices don't always reflect value for money in the long term, argues Gearnews' Bob Malkowski. Here's some music gear that's a great investment.

Positive Grid Authentic Hendrix pack for BIAS FX 2 and Spark gets an official release date

Will the new Positive Grid Authentic Hendrix for BIAS FX 2 and Spark give you the ultimate virtual Hendrix experience?

New from Crazy Tube Circuits: Golden Ratio φ Phi V2 multi-compression pedal

The new Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio φ Phi V2 features three different types of compressor circuits and a wide range of compression ratios.

Google adds a Guitar Tuner to its list of browser-based tools

Next time you're out of tune, you can just Google it, with the search-engine's new browser-based Google Guitar Tuner.

Best Offset Guitars 2021: The top Jazzmasters, Jaguars and boutique alternatives

The Best Offset Guitars! We take you through the top guitars for all budgets that should be on your radar, from Fender, PRS and smaller boutique makers.

W.A. Productions InstaComposer generates tracks at the click of a button

InstaComposer by W.A. Productions is an automatic MIDI pattern generator that spits out five tracks of melodies, bass lines, chords and rhythms.

Death By Audio Speed Tripper: A psychedelic delay to blow your mind

Death By Audio's limited edition Speed Tripper pedal mixes optical phase and epic delays in creative ways. Yup, it's mental!

Will the Mayku Multiplier change DIY music instrument building forever?

In partnership with Teenage Engineering, meet the Makyu Multiplier. Bringing industrial pressure-forming replication to your desktop.

JBL Eon One Mk2: The Ultimate Busking PA System?

Need a lightweight, portable and powerful PA? Seemingly JBL has the solution with the Eon ONE Mk2! Is this the ultimate busker's live audio rig?

UVI Falcon 2.5: New presets, sequencers, effects and modulators

UVI's Falcon hybrid synthesizer and massive multisample instrument get a decent update that expands the synthesis engine and widens the palette of processing and manipulation.

Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Lazarus 1959 Les Paul Standard

The new Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Lazarus 1959 Les Paul Standard comes loaded with Gibson Burstbuckers and a cool story

Harley Benton Fusion-III Run#3 adds hot new colours!

Run#3 of Harley Benton's Fusion-III introduces hot new colours to its series of modern high performance guitars for players on a budget.

IK ships AmpliTube X-GEAR, its first effect pedals

With IK Multimedia's new AmpliTube X-GEAR effect pedals, you can take your AmpliTube sounds direct on to the stage or into the studio.

Martinic takes on the underrated AKAI AX73 analog synthesizer

A comprehensive emulation of the AKAI AX73 analogue synthesizer by Martinic with modern enhancements that aim to rekindle interest in an underrated classic.

Beyerdynamic Pro X Series: New headphones and microphones for creators

Beyerdynamic has announced the Pro X Series with two new microphones and two headphones for studio recording, podcasting, streaming and content creation.