Nord Piano 5: two sizes, two layers, twice the memory

The new Nord Piano 5 comes with twice the memory size for the piano and synth sections. They've also doubled up the sections for enhanced splits and layers. What else is new?

iZotope Spire Studio 2: the portable, hybrid recording system gets an upgrade

iZotope's Spire is a unique hybrid system for recording anywhere. The second generation comes with better preamps, more memory, better battery life and other improvements.

Aurora Analog Flanger: A tweakable powerhouse of an analogue flanger pedal

The new Aurora Analog Flanger has enormous potential for tweaking - this is one of the beafiest analogue flanger pedals we've seen for a long time.

Cyberfader: A retro-style fader plug-in with channel strip benefits

Cyberfader turns the DJ fader into a channel strip plug-in with several effects that seem particularly handy for performance and automation.

Boom Library Enrage review: multi-FX plug-in that needs some taming

Boom Library's Enrage is a beast of a modular multi-effects plug-in for music producers and sound designers - we took the animal out of its cage.

Arousor v3: Distressor plug-in gets 2 Opto modes, on sale at USD 70 off

Empirical Labs' compressor plug-in gets 2 new Opto modes, more ratios, second harmonic distortion, and other goodies in version 3.

This new Epiphone Brendon Small Ghost Horse Explorer is brutal!

After being first spotted back in November 2019, it looks like the Epiphone Brendon Small Ghost Horse Explorer 24 fret model is finally getting a release.

60 years of the SG: Gibson ships 1961 “Les Paul” SG with sideways Vibrola

Gibson's gorgeous new SGs are based on the 1961 "Les Paul" models - but these two red-blooded rock guitars are way too expensive to actually play.

The Epiphone made-in-USA Casino is now shipping – would you pay the up-charge?

This premium made-in-USA Epiphone Casino is now available, but be prepared to pay $2.6k. Does the price tag match the specs? We take a closer look.

Gibson’s new Slim Harpo “Lovell” ES-330 is a beautiful blues machine

Gibson honours blues musician James "Slim Harpo" Moore with new Slim Harpo "Lovell" ES-330 Artist Model in Vintage Sunset Burst.

The new Fender Custom Shop Joe Strummer Esquire can be yours for just €15799!

Fender Custom Shop has recreated a limited run of The Clash frontman Joe Strummer's iconic sticker-covered Esquire, with only 70 being made.

Pioneer DJ introduces the VM series active monitor speakers

Pioneer DJ has introduced the VM series active monitors. And they're not just for your home DJ setup: Pioneer DJ says that the VM-50, VM-70 and VM-80 are neutral enough for music production, as well.

Moog Sound Studio: magical all-in-one synth package

Choose from a Mother-32 and DFAM or Subharmonicon and DFAM as a cool synth studio package with a 2-tier stand, cables, artwork and a little mixer.

Origin Effects’ RD Compact Hot Rod: Premium-priced boutique Plexi tones

Origin Effects' carefully designed new RD Compact Hot Rod gives you some quality valve amp tones - but be prepared for a premium price tag.

The Wardenclyffe Deluxe: A new dimension for Hungry Robot’s lo-fi modulator pedal

Yes! Hungry Robot upgrades The Wardenclyffe lo-fi ambient modulator pedal to a new deluxe version with even more lo-fi goodness and tweakability.

Pocket Beatbox: Coolest portable multisampler on the planet

Here's a fabulous device, a box of beats, a slab of rhythms and samples that you tap and play and enjoy and take with you that's both simple and complex designed by Koka.

Ampeg introduces new Rocket Bass Series combos

The new Ampeg Rocket Bass Series comprises of five new combo amps ranging from 30W to 500W, with something for everyone.

ODDSound MTS-ESP Suite: Set your tuning free at last

ODDSound MTS-ESP is a new system that lets you create and sync alternative tunings across your plug-ins and MIDI devices. A breakthrough in microtonal composition?

Reverend Greg Koch Gristlemaster 90 with Bigsby

Reverend's Greg Koch Gristlemaster 90 is based around a set of P90s and a Bigsby B50 vibrato, resulting in an enticing new take on the T-style guitar.

Tone Empire Reelight Pro aims to reinvent the reel

Tone Empire has released Reelight Pro. The plug-in brings emulations of six analog tape machines to your DAW. Have they reinvented the reel?

Best free plug-ins this week: SpikeQ, Puppy Snuggles and MTB

In this week's collection of free plug-ins, Low Wave Studios is back with a transient shaper, Owl O'Lantern releases a cuddly tremolo and Matthieu Brucher adapts the Metal Zone for bass.

Soma Labs Cosmos Drifting Memory Station Looper

Cosmos Drifting Memory Station is a new looper from Soma Labs and you can hear it action here, and as part of the Keys & Frequencies event.

Jack White has a new limited edition Holeyboard x Third Man Hardware Pedalboard

The Holeyboard x Third Man Hardware Pedalboard is a collaboration between Jack White and Holeyboard, and is available exclusively from Third Man Records.

Dreadbox brings its new stompbox effects into focus

These fabulously colourful stompboxes are revealed as the intriguingly named Kinematic, Lethargy, Darkness and RainDrops.