Intel readying Alder Lake hybrid-core CPUs, optimized for Windows 11

Introducing the new Intel Alder Lake CPU! What performance can Windows users expect from its hybrid architecture with Thread Director?

SolidGoldFX Lysis MKII: Now updated and with even more attitude!

What happens if you put a polyphonic octaver, synth and filter in a fuzz pedal? Find out with the SolidGoldFX LYSIS MKII!

Steinberg releases Absolute 5 collection of virtual instruments

Absolute 5 beefs up the collection to 130 GB of sound content through 28 VST and HALion instruments including Amped Elektra, Electric bass and drum re-synthesizing Backbone.

MiniMix: Compact 6-channel stereo mixer Eurorack module from Toppobrillo

MiniMix is a useful looking Buchla inspired mixer module with 6 channels, soft mutes, voltage-controlled panning and is chainable for more channels.

Austrian Audio debuts OD505 and OC707, its first live sound mics

Austrian Audio debuts its first live sound microphones, the OD505 and OC707. Looking for a live mic of your own? These could be just the ticket.

Les Paul’s first ever Gibson Les Paul to go under the hammer

This 1952 Goldtop Gibson Les Paul, Les Paul's first signature Gibson guitar, is all set to go up for sale at Christie's auction house.

Flowtones: Virtual analog synthesizer in VSTi form

ToneBooster Flowtones layers up some virtual analog sounds with multiple windows of sound design and editing as a plugin for your DAW.

The new Amonito all-in-one guitar amp may be priced too high for some

The Amonito is a lightweight amp, currently attempting to get your attention via crowd funding. But will its odd shape and high price tag be its downfall?

KRK introduces the KNS 6402 and KNS 8402 studio headphones

KRK has updated the KNS Series headphones. The new KRK KNS 6402 and KNS 8402 are closed-back, circumaural headphones for tracking, editing and mixing.

Keith McMillen K-Mix BLUE: New preamps, Ableton integration and more

Keith McMillen has updated the K-Mix audio interface, digital mixer and controller with a blue paint job, new preamps and Ableton Live 11 integration.

Mackie EleMent Wave wireless mic system for video creators & streamers

Content creators will love the new Mackie EleMent Wave wireless mic system. Does it offer enough for the money though, against stiff competition?

Headrush MX5: A new compact modelling rig with 4″ colour touch display

The new Headrush MX5 is a powerful and compact amp modelling processor that features a high-resolution 4" colour touch display.

Mackie goes mobile with Thump GO portable loudspeaker

Rechargeable, lightweight and cleverly designed the Mackie Thump GO powered PA speaker should be a big hit with buskers and street performers alike.

Heritage Audio MOTORCITY EQualizer: The classic Motown EQ recreated

Heritage Audio announces the MOTORCITY EQualizer, an exact recreation of the classic passive EQs used at the Motown studios in the 1960s.

Harrison 32C Channel: console channel strip plug-in harkens back to 1975

32C Channel features the original four-band parametric EQ, filter section, and characterful compressor from the 1975 Harrison 32C console.

Gibson Tony Iommi Signature SG Special: A new P90-loaded doom machine

Bring the doom! Gibson's new USA-built Tony Iommi Signature SG Special in Vintage Cherry is available to pre-order in Europe now.

Accentize Chameleon uses AI to imitate any reverb

Accentize Chameleon uses artificial intelligence to recreate the reverb from any recording. A game changer for foley, ADR and post production?

Is this PRS Sculpture Custom 24 the lightest Custom 24 ever?

This PRS Sculpture Custom 24 is a completely stripped, hollowbody version with no electronics, and weighs in at an insane 3.9lbs!

LaBassa: Unique fretless bass sampled for a good cause

LaBassa is a Kontakt based sampled instrument taken from a custom made electric fretless bass that's available for a donation to charity.

Sound Objects GEK.KON digital lo-fi monosynth

Modular Moon's Anna "Tulpa Dusha" Martinova introduces us to Gek.kon the latest collaboration with Russian synth makers Sound Objects.

Poly Effects Hector: A virtual modular within your modular

Hector is upon us opening the can of worms that is a hardware module containing a virtual modular environment. Will Eurorack ever be the same again?

AMSynths AM8104 pulls the Jupiter-4 filters into Eurorack

The AM8104 replicates the high and low-pass filters from the Roland Jupiter-4 and presents them in a neat and silver Eurorack module.

LTS Tiltration: new saturation and tilt equalizer plug-in by Trident Audio

Trident's digital offensive continues with LTS Tiltration, an "analog mojo" plug-in debuting brand new designs with attractive intro pricing.

Five legendary guitarists and their iconic instruments

Five guitars, five legendary guitarists: These instruments were built or modded over time to become intimately associated with some of rock's greatest musicians.