Renegate: A bad boy of a full-band expander/gate plug-in

A free gate plug-in with envelopes and an optional step sequencer? We're in. Renegate is either free, or USD 29 in the, ahem, expanded version - and it's also quick and easy to operate!

Universal Audio Apollo Solo: a rebranded Arrow for Thunderbolt and USB 3

Universal Audio has rebranded its entry-level 2in/4out desktop audio interface - previously called Arrow - as the Apollo Solo, now available in Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3 versions.

Behringer gets into wavetables and reveals their PPG Wave prototype

Behringer reveals a PPG Wave clone called the BBG, along with a prototype. But wavetable synthesis evolved in the 30 years since the PPG Wave came along - will the BBG be an anachronism?

Plugin Alliance NEOLD V76U73: Classic Telefunken channel strip for your DAW

The Telefunken V76 preamp and U73 compressor are among the most sought-after pieces of vintage studio gear. Now you can have them both – in the new Plugin Alliance NEOLD V76U73 channel strip plug-in.

Fender Brent Mason Signature Telecaster: The ideal session guitar?

The new Fender Brent Mason signature Telecaster is based on his heavily modified vintage '67 Telecaster, a guitar with many hardware mods and a unique pickup combination. The ideal session workhorse?

PROGUE: forthcoming Moog Prodigy and Rogue inspired DIY analog synthesizer

JSI has released a video of a prototype PROGUE which brings together elements of the Prodigy and Rogue synthesizers into one compact, DIY and cool looking box.

Das Kleine Fusion: a smaller vacuum pumped Fusion system from Erica Synths

Erica Synths has streamlined their Fusion II system into the slightly more compact and perhaps more affordable Das Kleine Fusion that's still packed with tubes and premium possibilities.

RITMOBOX: retro inspired analog drum synthesizer from AVP Synthesizers

RITMOBOX is a cool, combat green 5-channel analog drum synthesizer with 8-step sequencing and MIDI. They are only making 9 with the first batch so get on the waiting list now!

Winter NAMM Show 2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

It's just been announced that The Winter NAMM Show 2021 has been cancelled. A week of virtual events called Believe in Music will take place instead in late January 2021.

Fender reveals the 70th Anniversary Esquire model

As the Esquire turns 70, Fender has announced a limited run of 70th Anniversary Esquire models based on original specs, and loaded with a single Tim Shaw designed pickup.

Squier expands its Mini series with new Mini Strat and P Bass

Squier has added a Mini Stratocaster, a Mini P Bass, and a Mini Jazzmaster HH to its Mini Series. Reasonably priced, these instruments are ideal for travel, or for players with smaller hands.

Fender announces new Tone Master Deluxe and Twin Reverb models in blonde

Fender has updated its Tone Master amp series with classic '60s Blonde Tolex, and new Celestion speakers. But will these new digital recreations replace the old classics they are based on?

Fender introduces new Road Worn Vintera Strat and Tele models

Fender has just announced a new range of Road Worn Strat and Tele models that span the '50s, '60s and '70s. Now you can get that relic'd look without paying Custom Shop prices!

Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio stereo reverb and synthetic tail generator

Desmodus Versio is less of a room simulator and more of a synthetic tail generator which can take you to unusual places and it's also the first module based upon Noise Engineering's DSP platform.

Revolutionise your synth jams with Bastl Instruments 3-voice Midilooper

The Midilooper was one of the coolest boxes to emerge over the virtual stay-at-home Superbooth and it's shipping now. Record your MIDI input, loop it, quantise it and route it to 3 different boxes.

SC-808: a free TR-808 drum machine built on code and running on SuperCollider

Yoshinosuke Horiuchi came up with this modelling of the classic TR-808 Rhythm Composer during lockdown and is offering it for free. It can take you inside the coded heart of 808 sound design.

Robaux LL8: 8 tracks of triggering packed into a little Eurorack drum machine

Robaux is calling the LL8 the little brother of its SWT16 trigger sequencer and it offers classic 16-step drum programming over 8 tracks in a very neat little package.

Reflex Pro X: a delay powerhouse unlike anything we’ve seen!

A decade in the making, Reflex Pro X is an unusually deep delay plug-in with modulation and feedback crossovers. If you're looking for a new delay machine for your DAW, check this one out.

Fender celebrates 60 years of the legendary Jazz Bass with special edition

The stylish new Fender limited edition 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass celebrates 60 years of an iconic bass design, with vintage looks and all the low-end you're ever likely to need.

Best Sample Packs This Week: 70s piano, frame drums, chill pads, lo-fi hop hop

The best sample packs this week: a modern take on a vintage 70s electric piano, unique samples of Asian frame drums, synth pads with nature sounds and lo-fi hip hop sounds for the Babylon application.

Save USD 400 on Slate Digital’s Virtual Recording Studio bundle!

Slate Digital is chopping USD 400 off the price for its Virtual Recording Studio, which includes a modeling mic, interface and a whole bunch of plug-ins.

Harley Benton SC-Custom II: An affordable single cut design evolves

Harley Benton has updated its SC-Custom range, now named the SC-Custom II. These single cut models have a redesigned neck joint for better upper fret access, along with a new roasted fretboard.

Danelectro adds new colour options to ‘64XT and ‘59X12, ships new ’50s-inspired models

Earlier this year, Danelectro teased a couple of guitars that are now finally getting an official release. The company has also added a cool new finish to its ‘64XT and ‘59X12 models.

ASM Hydrasynth firmware update 1.5: New filters, microtonal scales and more

The awesome ASM Hydrasynth is getting even better with the latest firmware update. Version 1.5 adds a bunch of new filters, modulation capabilities and microtonal scales.