Komplete 13: New sounds, new guitar tones and absolutely everything else

Native Instruments has announced Komplete 13 bringing together everything that's appeared since version 12 plus a handful of previously unseen sources of sound and a brand new version of Guitar Rig.

Softube Statement Lead: no nonsense polyphonic lead synthesizer

Statement Lead starts with waveforms of rare, modern and legendary synths drops them through a step modulated filter, shapes, articulates and flows out through FX. Simple, clear and instantly usable.

Newfangled Audio Pendulate: Chaotic monosynth based on a swinging double pendulum – for free!

Newfangled Audio and Eventide are bringing in some new chaotic oscillator techniques in the form of Pendulate which drags sound out of the physics of swinging oscillations - and it's yours for free!

Could The Hurricane from Ivison Guitars be the best boutique single cut of the year?

Ivison Guitars' newest model, The Hurricane, takes inspiration from three famous vintage models, and is all hand-made in the UK using the finest tonewoods, electronics, and hardware.

Three Vintage Moog Synthesizers up for grabs in the Bob Moog Foundation Trifecta Raffle

"Trifecta" just means there are three prizes in this year's raffle: a Moog Source, a Moog Prodigy and a Moog Rogue. All in tip-top condition and could be yours for a $25 ticket.

Joranalogue MORPH 4 and FOLD 6: Dimensional Modulation and Multi-Topology Wavefolding

Joranalogue modules are always packed with deep functionality and exciting possibilities. MORPH 4 is an array of dimensional modulation while FOLD 6 is simultaneous parallel wavefolding - nice.

Is Teenage Engineering about to release the OP-2?

Teenage Engineering has a huge product announcement to make on the 30th of September. They say they've been working on it for years and it's great for the outdoors. Is it the OP-2 or a hammock?

Can Leapwing Audio RootOne lift your LF game?

Driven by a proprietary algorithm, RootOne is a subharmonic generator, saturator, compressor and decay shaper with an easy to use interface. Will it lift your LF game?

Best Sample Packs This Week: Healing audio, vocal pads, world instruments – and a free 808!

The best sample packs this week: sounds that will heal you, vocal pads that add a heavenly shimmer, a robust pack with a staggering list of world instruments, and a simple free 808 plug-in. Enjoy!

Gibson, Fender, PRS & Co.: Do guitar brands matter anymore?

Do you think established brands still hold the monopoly on the industry that they used to? Or have modern production methods and techology made brand-consciousness redundant?

Fender debuts Limited Edition American Professional Stratocaster with solid rosewood neck

Noice! Fender adds two new Limited Edition American Professional Stratocasters with a solid rosewood neck, in Fiesta Red or Desert Sand and loaded with some great Pure Vintage ’65 pickups!

Thomann’s “The Music Never Stops” Virtual Festival now streaming online

Thomann hosted its very own virtual festival, “Music Never Stops”, with 8 talented performers and bands from around the world performing on YouTube and each grabbing €1000 worth of gear. Enjoy!

Lego Les Paul: A single cut guitar for Minecraft!

This amazing Lego Sunburst Les Paul is a full-scale replica of the iconic instrument we all know and love, made completely from Lego and with all the details of the classic single cut.

Arturia 3 Modulation FX: three timeless classics with a modern twist

Arturia is steadily expanding its portfolio of effect plug-ins. The new 3 Modulation FX bundle includes emulations of three timeless classics.

Virsyn AddStation: Next Generation Additive Synthesis for iOS

Virsyn has just revealed their latest software synthesizer for iOS called AddStation. It's based on additive synthesis and combines thousands of sine waves with unique morph sequencing.

Behringer 2500 Eurorack modules now available at preorder for stunning prices

The first four Behringer modules based on the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer are now available for preorder for unbelievable pricing considering this is Eurorack and these are 2500 modules.

Doepfer reissue Dark Energy for Eurorack in the A-111-5 Mini Synthesizer Voice

The A-111-5 is a modular version of the Doepfer desktop Dark Energy synthesizer and it's back. It brings an entire monosynth into your Eurorack as a single semi-modular module.

Kemper Profiler OS 7.5, now with an Acoustic Simulator

The new Kemper Profiler OS 7.5 gets a new Acoustic Simulator and some neat stereo widening effects. There's also a new Rig Manager 3.0 update to go along with it.

Review: Manson MBM-1 Meta, a Matt Bellamy signature guitar that pulls no punches

Manson Guitars and Matt Bellamy of Muse designed the MBM-1 to offer players an affordable, flexible guitar that doesn't skimp on quality. Have they hit the mark? Here's our in-depth review.

Jack White auctions off guitars, including The White Stripes era gear

This unique auction includes two modified EVH Wolfgang guitars, a Gretsch Triple Jet prototype and a whole host of other gear used by Jack White, including stuff from The White Stripes and beyond!

The PRS Private Stock Snarling Tiger is one wild cat

This PRS Private Stock Snarling Tiger is possibly one of the worst looking high-end guitars we have seen in ages, and reminds us of a cat off a certain cereal box!

Gibson teases new Murphy Lab aged Les Paul prototypes on Instagram

Gibson CMO Cesar Gueikian shows off three aged Les Pauls, a Gold Top and two 'Bursts, each using the company's new Murphy Lab division. But do they look realistic?

MicroFreak goes disco with Vocoder update and special Vocoder Edition version

Arturia has added Vocoder functionality to the MicroFreak in the latest update and released the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition with a microphone. But with no audio input how have they done that?

Harrison Consoles AVA Vocal Flow: a one stop shop for vocal processing

Harrison Consoles has released AVA Vocal Flow. The latest plug-in of the AVA series includes a complete vocal processing chain with seven modules and flexible routing.