Origin X: Snazzy Modern Loop Engine for Kontakt from Artistry Audio

Artistry Audio has put together a loop-based instrument featuring a wad of modern content with an emphasis on sound design and cinematic soundscapes. Origin X looks rather nice.

Leak: Teenage Engineering is building a BlueTooth Speaker

Teenage Engineering told us they have a new magical device that they'll tease us about until the end of September. But a leaked report tells us it's a Bluetooth Speaker called the OB-4.

Leak: Native Instruments standalone Maschine+ groove box imminent?

Is Native Instruments about to release a standalone groove box? A leak from VintageKing reveals what could be a self-contained version of Maschine that they are calling Maschine+. This could be good.

Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato: Smooth tones with modern features

The new Walrus Audio Julianna Deluxe Chorus/Vibrato is a bigger sister to its Julia pedal, with more features and a handy extra footswitch for added versatility. And it sounds every bit as good!

Fender 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass: Aged to perfection?

In 1960 Leo Fender released the successor to the Precision - the Jazz Bass was born! In 2020, Fender has released the 60th Anniversary Road Worn Jazz Bass - it looks like a compelling instrument.

CEntrance PortCaster Audio Interface: Broadcasting made easy?

If you podcast or live stream, then the new PortCaster by CEntrance could be for you! Full of clever and useful features, we take a look at this well-priced podcasting solution...

Relive those 8-bit game soundtracks with the NES Poly Chiptune Synthesizer

With more than a passing resemblance to a games console cartridge the NES Poly looks like a classic box of chiptune noise. Hours left on Kickstarter - grab one before they're gone!

Best Sample Packs This Week: Classic quartet, free piano, 90s metal drums, house loops

This week's best sample packs include a beautiful string quartet that you can conduct yourself, a free grand piano, the heaviest of 90s metal drums, and a well-rounded pack of heavy electronic loops.

Deal: 1/3 off Hagstrom Swede LTD Black Dark King, a rock axe with a dark soul

Grab yourself a bargain-priced Hagstrom Swede LTD Black Dark King whilst stocks last. This single cut guitar comes with great spec and a very appealing 'deal' price (while stocks last).

Solar Guitars announce new 6- and 7-string Canibalismo V.1 models

The new Solar Guitars 6- and 7-string V.1 Canibalismo models are both equipped with EverTune bridges, and come in a very bright 'take-no-prisoners' finish.

Harley Benton launches CLC-650SM-CE Solid Wood Grand Concert acoustic

Harley Benton has just launched its new CLC-650SM-CE Grand Concert solid top acoustic guitars, with a Venetian cutaway and onboard Fishman pickup system. No laminates here - at under €500!

An electric guitar made from Himalayan salt!

YouTuber Burls Art has just made his most bizarre creation yet, a guitar body out of Himalayan salt. Definitely not your typical material of choice for a T-style instrument.

USA to Hike Foreign Artist Visas by 50% – Another Nail in The Coffin?

Pricing for Artist visas are set to skyrocket for foreign musicians looking to tour the USA. From October the 2nd, artist visas will rise by 50%. What does the USA have against foreign performers?

Kush Audio Silika: a digital compressor that sounds just as good as analog?

Kush Audio says that its new Silika compressor plug-in sounds just as good as analog hardware. What does Silika have to offer, and can it live up to these claims?

Harley Benton launches new SolidBass bass amp and cab range

The new Harley Benton SolidBass series of bass amps and cabs has something for every eventuality, and are aimed at everyone from beginners to working musicians.

Sennheiser MKE 200: The best mic for content creators?

Lightweight, compact, and priced at just EUR 95, will the new Sennheiser MKE 200 offer you a noticeable improvement over your standard camera mic?

Roland Zenology takes on the King of polysynths: JUPITER-8

Roland's Zenology, the software version of their ZEN-Core technology, hits the much-anticipated milestone which is the arrival of the legendary JUPITER-8 polyphonic synthesizer.

iZotope RX 8: Interesting new features and a few improvements

RX8 is here with useful new features for music producers and content creators, along with a host of usability and functionality improvements.

Behringer stomps into podcasting with the Bigfoot USB microphone

Behringer wants to conquer the podcasting mic market with the new Bigfoot USB mic. The spec sheet seems very familiar, with three capsules and four polar patterns. Will it stomp on the competition?

Befaco VCMC 1.2 brings Poly Mode and Web Editor to its Voltage Controlled MIDI Controller

The 1.2 firmware for the VCMC and CV Thing lets you convert multiple V/Oct notes into MIDI notes within a single gate and has a very cool Web Editor for easier configuration.

UDO Super 6 synthesizer is available at last!

The Super 6 is probably the most eagerly awaited synthesizer of recent times and they have kept us dangling so long. Finally the 12-voice polyphonic binaural analogue-hybrid synthesizer is here!

Are you a PRS Pulse Artist?

Aimed at up-and-coming players with local renown that have yet to become global superstars, PRS's new Pulse Artist program launches today. Apply now to be among the first wave of PRS Pulse Artists!

Hell has frozen over: NI Guitar Rig Pro 6 is coming!

Native Instruments has just announced the imminent release of Guitar Rig Pro 6 - and we may finally have an update worthy of what was once a force to be reckoned with in virtual amp sims.

DJ Swivel Spread: 3 bands of stereo widening and enhancing

DJ Swivel Spread is a multi-band stereo enhancer plug-in with some cool features. With 3 bands, a side filter and a tilt function, will Spread become your new weapon of choice for stereo tracks?