The new NUX MG-300 Modelling Guitar Processor comes jam-packed with features

The new MG-300 Modelling Guitar Processor from NUX is packed with an insane amount of features, and could give other budget multi-FX units a run for their money.

Foxgear releases new XYZ Waves & Jeenie pedals – both with 100% analogue signal paths

Foxgear just introduced two new pedals, the multi-effects modulation XYZ Waves pedal and the Jeenie guitar interface. Both units maintain a 100% analogue signal path.

Pittsburgh Modular revamps the Lifeforms SV-1 into the sublime SV-1b

Pittsburgh Modular has finally let go of the old legendary Lifeforms SV-1 and moved into the new era of classy black design with the SV-1b in both Eurorack and Blackbox formats.

Jackson’s Pro Series Limited Edition Soloist SL27 EX is a 27 fret monster!

This new 'Wildcard' limited edition is the first time Jackson has made a production model with 27 frets. Yes, 27 frets! This guitar goes up to 11 and smashes through the insanity barrier!

Roland releases JX-8P Model Expansion for Zenology

Roland's Zenology virtual instrument gets its first Model Expansion in the shape of the classic 1985 JX-8P polyphonic synthesizer and includes the editing functions of the PG-800 programmer.

Charvel adds sandblasted Neon Pink Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1!

This neon pink, sandblasted Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH FR E Ash just screams "Look at me!" - and with these specs it is definitely worth a look.

Jackson release epic Steve Vai Crossroads guitar – Time to cut heads!

Jackson has just announced the cuttin' heads guitar that Steve Vai wielded during the duel in the 1986 classic film Crossroads. Time to play with the devil!

The new EVH 5150III 15W LBX-S combines the best features of its predecessors

From "crystal clear" clean to full-on dirt, the EVH 5150III 15W LBX-S lunchbox amp head combines the best features of its predecessors, the LBX1 and LBX II.

Hans Zimmer brings wisdom to Spitfire Audio Westworld Competition debacle

A hugely popular soundtrack scoring competition fell into controversy when the internet didn't approve of the winner. Hans Zimmer has weighed in with some calming wisdom that we should all listen to.

Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Falcon: Not Hard To Handle!

The new Gretsch G6136T-RR Rich Robinson Signature Falcon signature model for the Black Crowes guitarist looks stunning in its Raven’s Breast Blue livery and includes some premium accoutrements.

Charvel Henrik Danhage Signature: A heavy-relic shredder that takes no prisoners

Henrik has played with Swedish progressive heavy metal band Evergrey for 20 years - and his new signature Charvel looks like it was at every one of those gigs!

EVH Limited Edition Wolfgang Special Sassafras: A mean new rock machine!

A mean new rock machine from EVH: the limited edition Wolfgang Special Sassafras offers a new tonewood and finish option on what was already a great high-performance instrument.

MIA 413 Tape Saturator: A new analog saturation and distortion toolkit

With 413 Tape Saturator, audio developer Mia Laboratories presents an appealing new plug-in for warming up and compressing your mix buses and audio/instrument tracks.

UA Midi Control: Control the Universal Audio Apollo Console via MIDI

Developer Radu Varga has released an app that lets you map a MIDI controller to the UA Apollo Console software. That sounds like a very useful tool for Apollo owners, and there's even a free version!

BandLab Albums: A utopia for musicians’ digital publishing needs?

By giving artists 100% of the revenue and staying transparent, BandLab Albums wants to be what Bandcamp and other rivals are, for better or worse, not...

Caparison and As I Lay Dying’s Nick Hipa unleash new Angelus-NH signature model

Caparison Guitars and As I Lay Dying’s Nick Hipa just announced the new Angelus-NH signature guitar, a beast of an instrument loaded with top spec hardware and epic looks!

Siren Pedals takes on the classic Boss HM-2 & BluesBreaker pedals

The new Eligos and Juneau effects from Siren Pedals are based on the now legendary Boss HM-2 and Marshall BluesBreaker circuits, but with a few modern tweaks and unique graphics.

Initial Audio Dynamic Delay: stereo delay with integrated ducking

Initial Audio Dynamic Delay is a stereo delay with an integrated ducker. This means that you no longer need an external compressor to accomplish the popular delay ducking effect. Sounds like a winner!

The new JOYO XL-Zombie II packs crushing American-style amp tones in a lunchbox format

If you've been looking for super-saturated American high-gain amp tones in a mini head, the new JOYO BanTamP XL-Zombie II lunchbox-style amp has you covered.

Dove Audio NJM2069 VCF/VCA harnesses the sound of Korg chip from Poly800

Dove Audio has found a bunch of old Korg NJM2069 VCF/VCA chips and fashioned them into a new 5U Moog module. The chip was used in synths like the Poly800, DW8000 and DSS1.

Best Sample Packs This Week: Boutique strings, Caribbean percussion, Italian instruments

This week's best sample packs: a unique set of boutique strings, high-quality Caribbean drum and percussion instruments, horror-themed sound effects, and two classic Italian instruments from 60s!

Watch this amateur woodworker make an incredible guitar – out of a shelf.

What did you do during the lockdown? One amateur woodworker built an amazing semi-hollow guitar from scratch out of some old office shelves. Check out this incredible video, you won't regret it.

Gibson Signature Les Paul for Tool’s Adam Jones enters production

Remember the Gibson Adam Jones Signature model from NAMM? The Silverburst Les Paul Custom has now entered production, per Tool's Instagram page. Will it ship by this summer?

From Kraftwerk to Battlestar Galactica: XILS X-201 Vintage Vocoder and effects box

Modelled after the classic Sennheiser VSM-201 vocoder as used by Kraftwerk, Herbie Hancock, Boney M and Battlestar Galactica the XILS  X-201 brings that immediately recognisable sound back to life.