Reaktor Blocks 6.4 update: You can now patch User Blocks into racks

Seems obvious but up until now user-made Blocks couldn't use the front patching "racks" concept that was introduced in version 6.3 - but with 6.4 now they can!

Guqin: Magical Chinese 7-string traditional instrument captured in the Neo Orchestra Hybrid Engine

The Guqin is often known as "the instrument of the sages" and here Sound Magic has based their modelling on a design dating from the Tang Dynasty 1200 years ago. It sounds magnificent. 

Qu-Bit Surface: Physical modelling in an 8-voice multi-timbral Eurorack module

Revealed at NAMM but now shipping is the Qu-Bit Surface multi-timbral physical modelling Eurorack voice for plucks, strikes, bangs, chokes and spatialized stereo.

Hide audio content in your audio files with DECODER / ENCODER apps!

Play spy games with your fans and friends by encoding inaudible audio messages or other audio content into your audio files and having your people decypher them to play them back!

Fender and girl in red team up for one-off “Rainbow” Player Series Telecaster

Enter now to win a one-off Fender Player Series Telecaster, hand-painted by girl in red with all the proceeds of the raffle going to the Kaleidoscope Trust, a leading LGBTQ+ charity.

Glitchmachines unleashes a hybrid synth/sampler beast with Polygon 2.0

Polygon 2.0 is a complete overhaul of one of the most powerful hybrid samplers out there, with expanded modulation, granular sampling, dual oscillator, and more!

Mesanovic introduces the SC1 small diaphragm condenser microphone

Mesanovic has introduced the SC1 small diaphragm condenser microphone. The company's first SDC features exchangeable capsules and is sold in matched stereo pairs.

Tritik Irid serves up shimmering reverbs and colourful ambiences

Tritik Irid is a new reverb plug-in with three pitch shifters for shimmering soundscapes and rich harmonic ambiences. Will it give Valhalla Shimmer a run for its money?

A Leslie? No! It’s Dawner Prince Electronics’ Pulse Revolving Speaker Emulator

An iconic 20th century rock sound has been revamped by Dawner Prince Electronics, packing the Doppola and Maestro Rover RO-1 into the compact Pulse Revolving Speaker Emulator pedal.

PreSonus celebrates 25 years with facelift for Audiobox USB 96 interface

Celebrating 25 year in the music tech arms race, PreSonus circled back to the home studio classic that is its AudioBox USB 96 dual-channel interface, with a swish black front panel.

VHS Dreamwaves: nostalgic and vibey 80’s throwback rompler

"Ghostly VHS tones, softly degraded keys, hypnagogic sound beds and wobbly synth leads" packaged into a convenient rompler with LFO, filters and envelopes! What's not to like?

Fender Parallel Universe Vol II Maverick Dorado, a vintage oddball reborn

Fender's new Maverick Dorado is based on a vintage guitar originally made out of old 12-string guitar parts from Fender's parts bin. A curiosity reborn! Now, about that headstock...

Jared Dines and Sterling by Music Man announce new Jared Dines signature model

YouTube celebrity Jared Dines' new Sterling by Music Man signature model features 24 frets, gold hardware, and a price that's hard to beat. Unfortunately, it will only be available in the US.

AKAI MPC Beats is a complete beat making and remixing studio – for free!

AKAI has introduced MPC Beats, a new beat making DAW that's completely free. The included samples and loops and the famed MPC workflow will have you making beats in no time.

Ghost In Translation: Eurorack Modular with a Teensy MIDI heart

An interesting project is underway from Ghost In Translation building a unique modular format based on Eurorack sizing but run on Teensy boards and controlled by MIDI behind the scenes.

The new Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper doubles its predecessor’s loop time

After being leaked earlier this year, the new Electro Harmonix 1440 Stereo Looper has finally been officially released, with 24 minutes of unlimited overdubs and a handy Loop Manager app.

Zoom V3 Vocal Processor: multi-effect box for stage, studio, podcasts and more

Zoom has introduced the V3 Vocal Processor, a vocal effects box with 16 voice-altering effects. The V3 isn't just for live singers: You can also use it to add effects to podcasts, videos and more.

Behringer releases images of ARP 2500 clone modules in Eurorack format

Behringer has released a bunch of photos of Eurorack modules that appear to be clones of the modules from the classic ARP 2500 synthesizer. Could this be the clone of the most desirable synth ever?

Fender Custom Shop’s Ron Thorn builds a $10,000 one-off Meteora

This one-off Ron Thorn Meteora is the first time that the Fender Custom shop has taken on this unique guitar design - unfortunately the price tag will be way, way above what most of us can afford...

PreSonus Atom SQ: DAW-centric MIDI controller for Studio One and Ableton Live

PreSonus introduced the Atom SQ, a USB-MIDI controller for DAWs like Studio One and Ableton Live. With 32 pads, 8 encoders, touch strip and color screen, it offers more hands-on control for everyone!

Behringer RD-9 (RD-909) prototype pops up on eBay!

While Behringer fans bemoan the delayed release of the RD-9 some enterprising geezer from Stockport has the original prototype for sale - or so he says.

Electro Faustus EF209 Drone King: kneel before these tones

The EF209 is the self-proclaimed Drone King by pedal manufacturers Electro Faust. It features 6 oscillators and numerous modulation possibilities.

Best Sample Packs This Week: Symphony strings, grand piano, rain sounds, aggressive drums

Pick of the sample pack crop this week: a full string symphony, a grand piano with simple controls, nature sounds from gorgeous locations like the Rocky Mountains and an aggressive drum bundle. Yum!

Avantone Planar: open-back reference headphones with planar drivers

Avantone Pro has announced the Planar reference headphones. With an open-back design and planar drivers, they're designed for reference sound and high wearing comfort.