W.A. Production The King 2: The multiband compressor gets a new look

The emperor's new clothes: W.A. Production has released The King 2. The multiband compressor plug-in has been refreshed with a new GUI, new preset browser and other improvements.

Blackstar boasts “glassy clean tones & crunchy overdrives” with new HT Club 40 MkII 6L6

The new Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII 6L6 is an updated version of the company's popular 40 Watt combo and comes loaded with a pair of 6L6 tubes for more American-style tones.

Reverend Guitars announces new Ron Asheton and Pete Anderson signature models

The new Ron Asheton and Pete Anderson signature guitar models from Reverend Guitars add colour and style to the company's already impressive catalog.

Enter Super Sixteen, a Eurorack sequencer and motion recorder! Last Chance via Kickstarter!

Time is running out on the ExtraLife Instruments Super Sixteen Kickstarter - they need a handful more pledges to hit the goal! It offers 64 steps of CV/Gate sequencing with motion recording.

VVOLT LEGO Eurorack case will bring out your inner modular child

These awesomely playful and colourful Eurorack cases are not actually LEGO but brick compatible 3D printed PLA. They come as a kit from Jakarta and are remarkably good value for a fun little case.

The new SolidGoldFX Oblivion Quad Flanger gives you complete control

SolidGoldFX has just released one of the more out-there flanger pedals. The Oblivion Quad Flanger has three different flange modes, and a whole bunch of control options.

IK Multimedia’s new Axe I/O Solo interface – a compact recording solution for guitarists

Initially making an appearance in NAMM 2020, the IK Multimedia Axe I/O Solo is designed for guitarists from the ground up, and comes with all you need to get recording into your computer.

Neon Egg Planetarium 2: Synth styled effects pedal that’ll make anything sound epic

The Planetarium 2 features a stereo Reverb and Chorus running into an Echo and Compressor with external side chaining for some epic sounds, modulated echoes and lush lines pumping to your track.

IK Multimedia Space Delay plug-in: reincarnating the Roland RE-201 Space Echo

IK Multimedia's latest plug-in, the Space Delay, attempts to faithfully recreate the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, that legendary tape-based delay unit from the mid-70's.

Teenage Engineering Splash Modular Bag for keeping things dry wherever you’re jammin’

Hoping to spend the summer jammin' on the beach, a paddleboard or in a hot-tub? Then the Splash Modular Bag will keep all your Teenage Engineering gadgets safe and dry in a water-resistant roll-up bag

2getheraudio Space Duck: ducking delay and reverb with many extras

2getheraudio Space Duck is a new delay and reverb plug-in with integrated ducking. It also offers many extras for creative sound design, including a bit crusher, format filter and more.

inSIDious: Authentic sounds from the 80s that we tried to forget in one bodacious plugin

Impact Soundworks has harnessed the iconic sound of the Commodore 64 for us all to enjoy in inSIDious inspired by famous computer game composers of the 1980s and the most accurate SID recreation ever

SoundCloud introduces online mastering for your tracks

SoundCloud has teamed up with Dolby to integrate an online mastering service directly into the streaming platform. After uploading your tracks, you have a choice of four mastering algorithms.

Native Instruments helps out with new Community Drive sound pack

The new Community Drive sound pack from Native Instruments has contributions from 14 top artists and producers, and aims to raise funds for musicians affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

MSK 013 Middle Path VCO walks between East and West coast synthesis

The MSK 013 Middle Path VCO from North Coast Synthesis journeys between East and West Coast synthesis with a dual oscillator module for simple sounds and a sine shaper for complex waveforms.

The Paw is Bad Cat Amplifiers’ new boutique, handmade desktop amp

The Paw desktop amp from Bad Cat Amplifiers is handmade in the US, and combines a boutique tube preamp with custom IRs and a stereo 60-watt, Class D power section.

Dunlop adds an auto-return function to the Cry Baby Q Mini 535Q Wah

The new Dunlop Cry Baby Q Mini 535Q Auto-Return Wah comes packed with options and features a Red Fasel Inductor to get you those sweet, classic wah tones.

Gibson is offering $59,000 for missing shipping ledgers

Gibson is looking for shipping ledgers that documented its solid-body instruments between the years 1959 and 1960, and is offering a $59,000 cash reward to anyone who returns them. No questions asked.

Fender gives the Player Series an update and adds four new models

Fender has just expanded its Player Series with four new models. The Mustang, Duo-Sonic, Duo-Sonic HS, and Mustang 90 come with upgraded hardware, and ten new colours!

The HeadRush Looperboard gets an updated 2.0 firmware and loads of new features

The HeadRush Looperboard just got a free firmware update. Version 2.0 has a brand new user interface and comes with a whole heap of cool new features.

Eventide Undulator: “Magical” tremolo with heaps of modulation

The newest family member in the Eventide H9 series is Undulator, a tremolo full of "magical" modulation. Like the other H9 series plug-ins, Undulator is available for Windows, Mac and iOS.

Sensel Morph multi-surface MPE controller absorbs Pure Data to control anything you can imagine

The pressure and touch-sensitive Sensel Morph has integrated its API with the open-source Pure Data visual programming language to let the community to dream up new ways to harness the control system.

G&L introduces the Tribute Fallout – its newest short scale bass

If you've been looking for a short scale bass, check out the new G&L Tribute Fallout Bass. It has a 30" scale length and a single MFD Humbucker with three distinct tonal variations.

Gibson contests Collings headstock trademark registration

Another day, another Gibson legal case. This time the guitar giant is going after Collings Guitars. Gibson is contesting the headstock shape and believes it is too similar to its own designs.