SynthFest UK 2020 goes virtual with a 48 hour online event

The UK's largest synthesizer show SynthFest has announced that they are planning a 48 hour weekend of content and happenings from the 10th to the 12th of October.

UVI Shade: a creative filter with massive amounts of modulation

UVI Shade is a creative filter and EQ plug-in with a massive modulation engine. Combine dozens of filter types with modulators for all sorts of swirling, rhythmic filtering effects.

Moog Music’s Dark Series drains the colour from the Matriarch and Grandmother

In homage to their vintage black aesthetic Moog brings that classic and distinct style to their Matriarch and Grandmother synthesizers. What do you think: more professional or killers of joy?

Joyst JV-1: Battle your melodies with this huge gamer-style joystick MIDI controller

The JV-1 has 39 tactile joysticks for granular control over pitch and velocity in this innovative MIDI controller - will you have enough fingers?

Harley Benton GPA-100: A 100-Watt power amp in a pedal-sized enclosure

With a 100 Watts into 8 Ohms and a 3-band EQ, the new Harley Benton GPA-100 power amp could be the perfect solution for musicians that need power and portability.

Telefunken TF11 FET: A premium condenser mic on a budget-friendly price

A genuine Telefunken mic priced just below USD 900? Yes, the TF11 FET makes that perfectly possible! And it's voiced after the well-regarded AKG C12 tube multi-pattern mic.

Isovox Isomic: a dedicated microphone for the unique Isovox vocal booth

Isovox has unveiled the Isomic, a condenser microphone specifically designed for the company's unique vocal booth. Besides an astonishing frequency range, what else does Isomic have to offer?

Elektron Analog Four and Analog Rytm MkII get a new look

They call it "Refined, Rewrought and Reborn" the Analog Four MkII synthesizer and Analog Rytm MkII drum machine get some new clothes and new content - this is not a MkIII.

New Sire Larry Carlton H7, L7 and S7 models now finally available, and they look great!

The new Sire Larry Carlton H7, L7 and S7 models are now finally available! All three guitars have high quality components and tonewoods, and we think they could be the guitar bargain of the year.

Michigan Synth Works XVI Desktop Fader Bank for CV, I2C and MIDI

A delightfully simple bank of 16 faders that you can plug into MIDI, patch to CV and interface with I2C devices. USB powered long-throw faders for controlling stuff - brilliant!

Chronovore: TB-303 sequencer for Eurorack from Michigan Synth Works

MSW has taken on a 1:1 smd recreation of the classic Roland TB-303 sequencer and packed it into the 24HP Chronovore Eurorack module with the perfect choice of buttons and tempo knob.

Instruo Líon: Pin Matrix module for knotting and weaving signals and voltages

The Instruo Líon (pronounced Leon) is a 6x6 matrix mixer with a pin-style interface like that found on the Synthi. It can route signals, insert effects and is perfect for live patching.

The Fender H.E.R. Artist Signature Stratocaster – in a shiny new Chrome Glow finish

The new Fender H.E.R. Artist Signature Stratocaster really stands out from the crowd visually. But apart from the aesthetics, is it just another Stratocaster?

Steda Electronics SR-909 is ready to compose your rhythms

The Steda Electronics project to clone the Roland TR-909 is complete and kits are now available for preorder. The SR-909 is a dead ringer for the classic drum machine and sounds spot-on.

A.O.M. Nu Compressor: 52 compressors in one $300 plug-in

With 52 programs to choose from, A.O.M.'s newly released Nu Compressor is like many different compressors in one plug-in. But does that justify its premium price tag?

Warm Audio WA-87 R2: The Neumann U87 clone gets an update

Warm Audio has announced the WA-87 R2. The new version of the condenser microphone uses higher-quality components to get even closer to the sound of the famous U87.

Ernie Ball Music Man releases September Ball Family Reserve models

The September 2020 Ernie Ball Music Man Family Reserve models include a Cutlass, Mariposa, JP, and a Bongo bass, in striking Lemon, Lime, and Cinnamon finishes.

Gibson has built Kirk Hammett a ‘Greeny’ 1959 Les Paul

Kirk Hammett of Metallica has just posted a photo on his Instagram of Peter Green's 1959 Les Paul Standard - cloned by Gibson! Does this mean we will see a limited run of this guitar soon?

Harley Benton Mighty-15TH: An affordable new 15-Watt all-tube head

Harley Benton adds to its range of affordable amps with the Mighty-15TH, an all-tube 15-Watt amp head offered at a very impressive price point.

Roland FANTOM V2.0 update brings multisampling, new effects and more

Roland introduced the FANTOM in 2019 as an all-in-one music production environment. Version 2 overhauls the sampling engine, introduces effects to the master section and brings automation editing to the touch ...

Leak: Ableton Push 3 – could it be a standalone groovebox? No, it’s a fake.

An image emerged of the back of what could be the Ableton Push 3. There appeared to be audio in/outs and MIDI connections that got us all excited but it turns out it was a fake - Oops!

Nervous Squirrel WAVIATRIX: 24 channel sample playback module for 5U Moog Modular

WAVIATRIX will fire off 24 samples in response to buttons or trigger inputs with looping, polyphony and pitch control. Opens up huge soundscape potential in 5U Moog Modular.

Best Sample Packs This Week: Sounds for cinema, lo-fi loops, and brass instruments

We've got some awesome sample packs for you this week: dark cinemascapes, versatile lo-fi loops, a free collection of brass instruments, and a raft of sounds you need to create sound design for film.

Error Instruments Sound Scaper: Metallic digital sound torturer

Error Instruments brings us a metallic nightmare that'll generate shifting digital soundscapes. Sound Scaper is available in Eurorack or desktop with unique features.