Thinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 4: Lenovo’s new flagship amps up the production power

Lenovo's new Thinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 4 packs in even more CPU power and a bigger screen: If you're looking for a new production laptop, this may tempt you.

Alto Professional TX3 Series: No-frills powered PA speakers for those on a budget

Looking for affordable, no-frills powered PA speakers? Take a look at the new, no-nonsense Alto TX3 series. Will it hold its own in a crowded market?

Total Recall and Two of Cups: Present manager and Sample Player from Endorphin.es

Endorphin.es has two interesting new Eurorack modules: Total Recall will remember voltages and Two of Cups offers 8 banks of samples in two voices.

BLEASS Slow Machine: the bargain plug-in leading the tape stop revival

There's plenty of room for nostalgic (even dated) sounds in modern production, and Slow Machine is a quick, reliable fix for tape stop effects.

Universal Audio launches free UAFX Control app for its pedal range

The UAFX Control app is a free new app from Universal Audio for its UAFX Pedals. It features some neat bonus effects, but what else can it do?

Boss Cube Street II: A new portable amp aimed at buskers

The Boss Cube Street II has all the features you need to play on the move - but there's one annoying drawback to what looks like a capable amp.

Steinberg SpectraLayers 8: more AI, new features and enhancements

Just 10 months after version 7, Steinberg doubles down on new enhancements for Spectralyers 8 - both AI-driven and regular ones. Here's what's new.

New Ritchie Blackmore-inspired Catalinbread Dreamcoat and Skewer pedals

Catalinbread has announced a pair of Ritchie Blackmore inspired pedals called the Dreamcoat and Skewer, currently available as a box set.

Joe Bonamassa 1951 Fender NoCaster The Bludgeon – official video out now

Another cloned Joe Bonamassa guitar? Well, yes. This time it's a Fender '51 NoCaster with a PAF in the neck, and goes by the name 'The Bludgeon'.

KnittedKeyboard II: The cosiest of MIDI controllers

MIT has been messing around with the fabric of time and space and has knitted itself a multi-dimensional expressive controller that doubles as a scarf.

Ginger Audio GroundControl Caster: audio routing and mixing for live streams

Ginger Audio GroundControl Caster is a routing and mixing app that looks like a live streamer's dream. Combine and mix audio from various apps and add effects easily!

Krotos Concept 2: Supercharged with granular and shape modulator

The Concept virtual synthesizer from Krotos gets an upgrade and beefs itself up with a granular oscillator and advanced shape modulator.

Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay: A Stingray with Darkglass tones!

The Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay is a unique Stingray bass with an integrated Alpha / Omega distortion from Darkglass!

PRS Guitars HX Amplifiers: With an “Authentic Hendrix” Woodstock-tone

Paul Reed Smith announces new HX Amplifiers designed using access to Jimi Hendrix's original Woodstock amps!

Harley Benton Marquess Bass Series: New range for all bass styles

The new Marquess Bass Series by Harley Benton promises 4- and 5-string boutique-style basses for rock, metal and fusion players.

The new Pigtronix Infinity 3 Deluxe Looper and Universal Remote take looping to the next level

Pigtronix's new Infinity 3 Deluxe Looper and Universal Remote offer even more looping fun and control over your favourite digital effects.

The limited edition Gibson Noel Gallagher J-150 acoustic is out now

The limited edition Gibson Noel Gallagher J-150 is out today and will probably be harder to catch than a High Flying Bird or an Oasis in the desert!

United Plugins Electrum: Grab a guitar plug-in suite for a great introductory price!

United Plugins' Electrum combines a rack of virtual amps, pedals and tools on just one screen. Grab this packed plug-in at a 90% introductory discount.

Ibanez adds five new models to its Iron Label series – Nothing but Metal!

The Ibanez Iron Label series is back with three new guitars and two new basses. Dressed in all black, these instruments are ready to riff!

Audix enters the IEM game with A10 series earphones

Audix enters the IEM business with the new A10 series earphones. Is this a serious professional product or a quick consumer cash-grab?

T-BUDS: Behringer’s $39 true wireless, noise cancelling earphones

At just $39, Behringer's T-BUDS offer many of the same features as most true wireless earphones from the big brands, including active noise cancellation.

Roland GO:MIXER PRO-X: The audio mixer for smartphones gets an update

Roland has announced the updated GO:MIXER PRO-X. The audio mixer for smartphones get some new features for greater versatility and compatibility.

Thomann #reasons2play 48h contest: Why do you make music?

Why do you make music? Thomann launches the #reasons2play contest; enter now to win q €50 voucher! But be quick: the contest closes 23 June 2021.

Acustica Audio Brown: 4 plug-ins worth of old US broadcast gear

Acustica Audio kicks off its summer sale with a suite of rare equipment that gave the sound of Capitol Records, A&M Records, and Motown.