Behringer RD-9 Rhythm Designer full details and price

At last, the full official details have arrived on the long-awaited RD-9 along with confirmation of the highly anticipated price of $349.

Fern Guitars’ the Phoenix – An all wood modular guitar system

Fern Guitars' The Phoenix is an all wood modular guitar system that lets you swap out your pickups in seconds.

Chaos Audio Stratus: The last guitar pedal you’ll ever need?

The Chaos Audio Stratus is a multi-effect in a pedal format, and the second incarnation of an idea we have seen before. But will players take to it?

PreSonus Retro Mix Legends: analog flavors for the Studio One DAW mixer

PreSonus' new Alpine Desk, Brit Console, and Porta Cassette plug-ins add analog character to the mixer in PreSonus' Studio One DAW.

Despatch: Global Modulation Matrix for Ableton Live

Despatch is a nicely designed and visually arresting modulation device for Ableton Live that can create gorgeous modulation shapes and route them to any device or hardware.

Gig Performer 4: Build your ultimate live performance rig

Gig Performer 4 transforms your plugins and VSTi's into an impressive live performance rig with better-looking widgets, a new Global Rackspace, probability and zoomable wiring.

Sony Motion Sonic – a wrist-based effects system

Sony has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund its new wrist-based effects controller, the Sonic Motion.

Sandberg marks its 35th anniversary with four new Racing Car Design basses

Sandberg is celebrating its 35th anniversary with four new Racing Car Design basses, that are available only throughout 2021.

XAOC Devices MOSKWA II: Classically styled 8-step Rotosequencer

Building on the original rotosequencer the MOSKWA II is a circle of 8-steps of CV and Gate/Trigger generation with creative controls, a built-in quantizer and slew limiter.

Dave Mustaine celebrates Memorial Day with new signature Gibson Flying V

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine teases his new signature Gibson Flying V via Instagram. Could we be looking at an official release for Summer NAMM?

RME Fireface UCX II: a well-deserved upgrade for the Fireface UCX

RME has announced the Fireface UCX II. The audio interface comes with significant improvements, like SteadyClock FS, more DC-coupled outputs and direct-to-USB recording.

F.’em: 11 Operator FM hybrid quad-timbral Synthesizer

11 Operators configured through a freely assignable matrix with FM, VA and sample-based sounds, multimode filters and a complex effects engine. Did we miss anything?

Boutique Amps Distribution fire destroys building that houses Friedman Amps

Unconfirmed reports are coming that Boutique Amps Distribution has burnt down. The facility homes Friedman Amplification, Wampler, Soldano and many more

FKFX Obvious Filter: this morphing filter sequencer plug-in is maniacal, and also free

Obvious Filter is a feature-loaded morphing filter sequencer which filters and transforms audio into rhytmic sequences. And you can have it free!

Sonnox deals at Thomann: heavy discounts on Native and HDX plug-ins and bundles

From 1 June to 7 July, Sonnox is offering massive discounts on its elite-tier Native and Pro Tools (HD/HDX) plug-ins and bundles. Check 'em out.

Toontrack expansions sale on EZX, EZKeys, EZMix with up to 35% off

Drum VST purveyor Toontrack starts a 2-month sale on expansions for EZDrummer 2, EZKeys, and EZMix - that's drum libraries, sounds, and MIDI.

Positron 16: A concept for a morphing analog polyphonic synthesizer

Responding to Uli Behringer's public request for input on new synthesizers, Heinakroon created the beautiful Positron 16 concept. Will it get ever made?

Behringer says the RD-9 is finally shipping

Almost 3 years since the original announcement that Behringer was building a TR-909 clone the long-awaited RD-9 Rhythm Designer is boxed up and ready to go.

Review: Minimal Audio Rift pushes the creative distortion envelope

Rift splits waveforms in two, destroying each half in more ways than you could possibly imagine. Our verdict: No distortion plug-in comes close.

Relab LX480 Essentials: 4 classic L480 reverbs for USD 39 (introductory offer)

Relab's LX480 Essentials strips down the hefty price tag of the Complete version from $350 to $99 to give you a taste of the premium-priced original.

Black Corporation ISE-NIN: Is that a Jupiter-8?

Holy crap! Black Corporation reveals that they have what looks like a Jupiter 8 clone up their sleeve. It's called ISE-NIN and this is going to be awesome.

Custom finishes for classic pedals: Built-to-order stompbox designs by Gear Ant

A special look for standard pedals? Gear Ant takes effects pedals and enclosures we've seen a million times and turns them into mini works of art.

Manson Guitars reveals spectacular MA 10th Anniversary Editions revealed

Manson's eye-catching new MA 10th Anniversary Editions series comprises 10 guitars, each with one-of-a-kind combination of specs and finishes.

ReVolt: USB power for everything!

Got a synth or device that runs on batteries? Why not replace them all with the ReVolt USB-to-battery power converter? Now on Kickstarter.