VS – Visual Synthesizer: Captivating multi-layered musically responsive visuals

The VS Visual Synthesizer from Imaginando uses graphical shaders to render stunning real-time visuals that react to MIDI or audio and can plug right into your DAW.

Behringer teases another rhythm machine

With a quote from Stravinsky about music, rhythm, life and pulses Behringer teases some kind of rhythm machine to be launched on the 28th June.

TC Electronic Icon Series plug-in/hardware controller combos on sale for EUR 98

This TC Electronic deal slashes prices on the Icon range to €98 - that's software and hardware combos for the price of a pretty good plug-in.

Origin Effects vs Revival Electric: Two companies, one trademark

Revival Electric and Origin Effects are both battling it out in the US legal system and via social media over a name

The Magic Power Cable: Power your 9V DC synths from 5V USB

The Magic Power Cable takes the 5V output of a USB socket and steps it up to power any 9V DC powered synthesizer or guitar pedal (with adapter).

DATA Synth Gold XO: Interactive digital noise

The Data Synth Gold XO is an updated version of the ".zilver" Data Synth and brings 70 algorithms of chiptune inspired noise and bad behaviour.

Red Rock Sound uniQ plug-in: blend 30+ filters from classic analog EQs

A big bag of modelled analogue filters in one plug-in? Yes, please! uniQ lets you piece together an analog-like EQ in your DAW, which feels very 2021.

Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail Deluxe: Analogue delay with digital control

The Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail Deluxe offers great-sounding BBD delays with modern-day digital control, making it a super versatile delay pedal.

Harley Benton Dullahan headless guitar: New colours, hardware and a competition

The new Harley Benton Dullahan headless guitars sport new colours and hardware. And you could win a prototype model in the promo competition.

DEAL: Blackstar Silverline Deluxe Combo 100W 50% off – only this weekend!

Need an amp for stage and at home? The Blackstar Silverline Deluxe 100W amp costs only 348 instead of 779 Euros until 20 June 2021 23:59 CET at Thomann.

Deal: Get Bitwig Studio 3 or 16-Track at 25% off with one year of free upgrades

DAW maker Bitwig is giving everyone a chance to land a discount on its flagship products - Bitwig Studio 3 (with free upgrade to v4) and Track 16.

MatrixBrute Noir Edition officially released

It's no longer a leak or a rumour; MatrixBrute Noir Edition is real and looking darkly fabulous in its sleek black coat.

Facebook and Deezer launch new tools to help musicians reach fans

Facebook and Deezer launch new tools for musicians aimed at helping cash-strapped creatives reach more fans and making more money from their music.

KMA Machines unveils new Tyler Deluxe Advanced Frequency Splitter

The KMA Machines Tyler Deluxe Advanced Frequency Splitter can take your existing stompboxes to another level. Blend, filter and split your effects!

Catch the legendary Thomas Nordegg, Steve Vai’s guitar tech, in action

In this exclusive video, Steve Vai's legendary guitar tech Thomas Nordegg, shares setup tips and stories about the guitar virtuoso.

Say hello to Yum Audio and download a free plug-in

Yum Audio is hitting the scene with four tasty plug-ins: LoFi - Playtime, LoFi - Pitch Dropout, Spread and Spread Light. Download one of them for free!

Boss Waza Craft HM-2W is now available for pre-order!

Boss' super-hyped little black box of dirt, the HM-2w Waza Craft, is now finally ready for action and available to pre-order! Everything on 10!

Befaco Morphader: Crossfade multichannel CV and audio

Morphader is a four-channel CV controlled crossfader that can handle both CV and audio signals for a complete scene shift right inside your modular.

Elektron Digitakt OS 1.30 Update: Filters, 2nd LFO and more

Digitakt owners rejoice! Elektron has a bunch of goodies for your sampling drum machine including another LFO, external signal mixing and new filters.

Sampleson REED106: Spectral Modelled electric piano that’s never the same

Sampleson says that every note is uniquely generated and with small variations making it feel more alive every time you play.

Windows 11 leak: A first glimpse at the new interface

Windows 11 is on its way, and a leaked version gives a few insights into what Microsoft has up its sleeve for the future. Here's what we know so far.

Sample Logic Animation Station: intelligent MIDI arpeggiator plug-in

Stuck on a creative plateau? Animation Station has an intelligent "Step Animator" engine for creating arpeggiated patterns and step sequences on the spot.

An engineering update on Behringer’s DS-80 clone of the CS-80

Behringer shares a workshop photo and a bit of story behind the development of its CS-80 clone. The bottom line? It's all going to take some time.

Soundmanufacture Push Hacker 2: configure Ableton Push for your personal needs

Drag and drop Ableton Live parameters onto ever Push controller's button, pad, and knob exactly how you want them. Here's what's new in Push Hacker.