Fender criticised for misogynistic Instagram post

The Veronicas’ bassist Camilla Charlesworth was one of many Instagram users to call out Fender's recent Instagram post as inappropriate and misogynistic.

Wampler Ratsbane: A mini-pedal version of the classic RAT distortion

The new Wampler Ratsbane takes the classic '80s Rat distortion and puts it in a smaller format, with added voice options.

Bring balance to your tone with the new Kiesel Jason Becker Yin Yang signature model

The new Kiesel Guitars Jason Becker Yin Yang signature model is inspired by a famous Eric Clapton guitar and seeks to bring balance to your tone.

Algoritm FM Synthesizer: 9 operators of FM for Reason

Reason brings the fun to FM Synthesis with the colourful Algoritm FM and plays with 9 operators, filters and completely free routing.

New ’80s Fender Japan Boxer Series Telecaster and Precision Bass models coming your way

Fender Japan has expanded its Boxer Series of retro '80s style instruments with two new instruments. But does anyone really want them?

Stochastic Inspiration Generator taken on by Stochastic Instruments

Stochastic Instruments has taken on the manufacturing of the Stochastic Inspiration Generator and hopes to clear the backlog left by Omsonic.

New, colourful Apple iMacs and a mini Mac Pro for 2021?

There are rumours abound that Apple is working on redesigned iMacs and a new Mac Pro, all running its next-generation ARM chips.

JBL IRX 115S: Active 15-inch Subwoofer joins the affordable IRX series

The JBL IRX 115S Subwoofer is a perfect add-on for the IRX series of active PA speakers. However, does it offer enough as a stand-alone buy?

Hinton Instruments SwitchMix II: Analogue matrix for CV and audio

The SwitchMix returns to Eurorack as a compact switched, true summing routing matrix for both audio and DC-coupled control voltages.

Godin Montreal Premiere HT Laguna Blue – A new semi-hollow with eye-catching looks

Godin Guitars' new Montreal Premiere HT Laguna Blue has a special carved cedar core with a 'breathe-through' Canadian wild cherry body.

Stompenberg FX: Demo and play over 150 pedals live via the internet!

With Stompenberg FX you can try out over 150 effects pedals, in real-time, from the comfort of your own home! But be warned: it's addictive!

The new Dave Mustaine Collection will include Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer models

The Dave Mustaine Collection has been officially announced and will include both electric and acoustic guitars from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer.

Deal: 50% discounts on the DDMF ERS 250, DimD and EchORek2 plug-ins!

These DDMF plug-ins emulate three very celebrated vintage hardware effects. And now you can get them at half price! The offer is good until March 1, 2021.

GForce OB-E: Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer in stunning octaphonic detail

GForce Software has captured the huge sound of the legendary Oberheim 8-Voice synthesizer and stuck it in the OB-E virtual instrument for Apple Mac.

Softube and Empirical Labs team up for some beautiful plug-ins

Softube has teamed up with Empirical Labs to recreate the Mike-E Comp and Lil FrEQ hardware units as plug-ins. And if you're a Console 1 user, you can have it all in one channel strip.

Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster: Is it a bass or a guitar?

The Oneonta Stanley Clarke Spellcaster is a short-scale four-string bass that is based on a Stratocaster-style body, complete with a tremolo system!

The Pedal Movie – New pedals from Way Huge, Walrus Audio, Z Vex and Chase Bliss Audio

To further the hype for The Pedal Movie, Reverb got together with Way Huge, Walrus Audio, Z Vex and Chase Bliss Audio for a few exclusive pedals.

Thenatan Vybz: a creative lo-fi multi effects plug-in

The Thenatan Vybz is like the ultimate signal chain for creative audio mangling contained in a single plug-in. And if you hurry, you can save USD 50!

LA Circuits Bauhaus and Technicolor joins Suprematist, Moon Jock and more

A range of Buchla inspired and fabulously named Eurorack modules is now available from LA Circuits with many more to come.

PH Modular: 1U back panel extensions for Behringer synths mounted in Eurorack

Many Behringer synths are perfect for dropping into a Eurorack case but then you lose access to the back panel features. PH Modular has a solution.

The genius of Rupert Neve: 6 of his best studio innovations

On 12 February, Rupert Neve, the “godfather of modern recording”, passed away. Today we look at six of his most iconic creations and their lasting impact.

Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores gets wild benchmark results

Benchmark results are out for the upcoming Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Does this thing smoke or what?

Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration now official with new Rust In Peace teaser video

The Gibson and Dave Mustaine collaboration is now official as a new Rust In Peace video teases their partnership.

The VOX Clyde McCoy Wah: A classic wah pedal and its history

The humble wah pedal has come a long way. Today we take a brief look at the history of this effect, and its connection with Clyde McCoy.