Pulsar 1178: FET compressor plug-in with modern features

Pulsar Audio's capable take on the 1178 FET compressor adds comprehensive sidechain EQ, analog saturation and mid-side processing to the concoction.

Peavey’s new invective.MH 20W mini head for Misha Mansoor packs in the features

The Peavey Misha Mansoor mini invective 20 watt amp head is packed with great features and plenty of power

Tracktion Waveform Free 2021: the free DAW gets even better

This meaningful update shows Tracktion's Waveform Free DAW is still going strong, getting new features despite the price Zero Dollar tag.

LANDR Sessions: collaborate online over video chat and streaming in any DAW

LANDR Sessions is a plug-in that you insert on your master track in any DAW to stream audio and chat over voice and video at the same time. Neat!

ST Modular Oberhausen: CEM3340 based Complex Oscillator

From the prolific furnaces of ST Modular pours the Oberhausen Complex Oscillator based on a pair of CEM3340s and a pair of modulation oscillators.

Metropolix: Intellijel brings the X factor to Metropolis

Intellijel Metropolix evolves and expands upon its popular M-185 style sequencer with more tracks, modulation and performance features.

Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian shows off new Richie Faulkner Flying V prototype

Cesar Gueikian has been teasing a new Gibson Richie Faulkner Flying V prototype on his Instagram page that could well go into production later this year.

Kali Audio introduces the IN-5 active nearfield monitors

Kali Audio has introduced the IN-5 nearfield monitors. With coaxial midrange and HF drivers, the IN-5 features the same concept as the IN-8 in a more compact package.

Analogue Solutions Colossus: Monumental synth and fabulous piece of furniture

Analogue Solutions has announced the fourth production run of the Colossus synthesizer and have opened preorders for people with a huge hole in their studio.

DROID: Is this the ultimate multi-function module?

The DROID system of modules and expanders from Mathias Kettner is now available and could replace half your Eurorack.

The new Red Witch Binary Star pedal combines a celestial delay with modulation effects

The new Binary Star from New Zealand based effects company Red Witch combines delay and modulation effects into a single analogue-style unit.

EQuity by Genuine Soundware: parametric EQ plug-in with IR-based preamp coloration

EQuity is an inexpensive parametric EQ plug-in with 4 bands, 2 filters, a spectrum analyzer and IR-based preamp coloration.

Caelum Audio Smoov: smooth program-dependent compressor plug-in

Smoovs provides a clean, transparent-sounding take on Caelum's Schlap characterful program-dependent compressor plug-in.

Recording savant Rupert Neve passes at 94: Rest in sound!

Pro audio pioneer and inventor Rupert Neve died, aged 94, on February 12, 2021 in Wimberley, Texas - his residence of 27 years.

The Pedalboard Challenge Part 2: Get a full-on pedalboard with effects for €200!

Part 2 of our €200 Pedalboard Challenge: Time to buy some pedals! The Gearnews crew gather ideas for the best cheap pedals for €100-180.

Furch Guitars adds new antibacterial treatment for guitar necks

Inspired by the current COVID concerns, Furch Guitars has developed a new antibacterial varnish containing silver nanoparticles that kills microorganisms.

Black Joystick2: Grab control of your Eurorack mothership

The Erica Synths Black Joystick2 pumps out 8 channels of finger fiddling CV in all directions, 4 channels of motion recording, drones and LFOs.

Sound Magic Headphone Mix 4 emulates monitor speakers on your headphones

Mixing on headphones can be tricky. Sound Magic Headphone Mix 4 uses a combination of techniques to create the illusion that you're listening to monitor speakers.

WA Production Biggifier: A new one-knob mix plug-in for fat sounds

Biggifier recreates five effects chains used by producer Jonas Aden in the one-knob format: it's designed to fatten, thicken and creamify your mixes.

Epiphone updates its Emperor Swingster hollowbody models with metallic finishes

Get your inner rockabilly on with these Epiphone Emperor Swingster hollowbody models - now in some sweet new metallic finishes!

Accentize SpectralBalance automatically EQs your speech recordings

Achieving clear, consistent speech recordings can be tricky. Accentize SpectralBalance uses neural networks to adapt the EQ curve in the blink of an eye.

Rickenbacker celebrates 90 years with new guitar and bass models

Switched at birth? The 480XC guitar and 4005XC bass look like their blueprints were mistakenly swapped at the factory - here's what we know so far.

Ableton Live 11 is coming on February 23 – and you can try it now!

Ableton has announced that Live 11 will be released on February 23. But you don't have to wait that long: Join the public beta and try the new version of the DAW for free!

Behringer opens pre-orders on Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie 2600 limited editions

Not content with their 2600 clone Behringer rolls out the more nuanced 2600 Blue Marvin and Gray Meanie versions of the classic ARP synthesizer. UPDATE: Preorders are open!