Modal Argon8 Firmware 2.0 offers MPE, Polyphonic Sequencing and more

A decent update for the Argon8 family of wavetable synthesizers brings in MPE support, a Polyphonic Step Sequencer, Envelope Curves, Gain Boost and a few other bits and pieces.

Will the new Two notes Torpedo Captor X kill the Ox?

Could the new feature-packed Torpedo Captor X load box from Two notes Audio Engineering, with its compact design and affordable price, replace its costlier competitors?

Audio Damage Phosphor 3: from 80s alphaSyntauri to hypermodern MPE and expanded modulations

Originally based upon the 1980s aphaSyntauri digital additive synthesizer Phosphor 3 gets a welcome update to include MPE and microtuning support, more modulation and a lick of paint.

Eventide Rotary Mod: Leslie speaker simulation for Mac and Windows

Eventide has ported its Rotary Mod iOS app to macOS and Windows. The latest of the H9 series plug-ins simulates the classic Leslie rotary speaker cabinet with additional modulation.

Is the new PRS SE Tonare Parlor the perfect couch guitar?

PRS has officially announced its new SE Tonare Parlor acoustic model. The guitar harks back to those days of yore when smaller-bodied instruments ruled the roost.

OB-Xa V: Arturia models the classic Oberheim analogue polysynth

The Oberheim OB-Xa has always managed to capture the imagination with its fat analogue sound and emotive presence and Arturia hopes to have captured its essence in their OB-Xa V virtual instrument.

Fender Mod Shop adds hardtail Strat bridges, black headstocks and Inca Silver finish

Fender's Mod Shop now offers Inca Silver finishes, painted black headstocks and - finally - the option to order a Stratocaster with a hardtail bridge!

RE:Surface Project: Live music streaming reimagined on Microsoft’s Mixer

Microsoft is planning to rescue live music by mixing it up on their Mixer live-streaming platform as "RE:Surface" and bringing in audience participation, monetisation and really wild times.

KMA Logan Transcend Drive: A super-flexible mod in a limited edition

KMA is producing a limited edition run of a modded version of its Logan drive pedal, the super-flexible Logan Desert Transcend Drive - only 100 units are being made.

Acustica Audio Pink4: The API sound in-the-box?

Acustica Audio updates Pink! The Pink4 plug-ins suite comprises six plug-ins which recreate every aspect from a line of desirable 60's era American pro audio gear.

Mad Professor adds four new “Lockdown Special” modded pedals

The Mad Professor has added four more pedals to his modded "Lockdown Special" range, including the Dual Blue Delay, Big Tweedy Drive, Stone Grey Distortion and Amber Overdrive. Nice!

Danelectro releases the new Roebuck distortion pedal

The new Roebuck distortion from Danelectro is a reimagining of the cult '90s Ibanez Mostortion, a pedal prized by session guitarists and collectors the world over.

Lenovo ThinkPad P14 and 15S: Windows alternatives to 13″ MacBook Pros?

Lenovo updates its 14" and 15" ThinkPad workstations with new Intel silicon and up to 14 hours of battery life, presenting musicians with a new Windows-based competitor to the latest MacBook Pro.

FabFilter Saturn 2: the multi-band saturator gets a big update

FabFilter has announced Saturn 2, a hot update to its multi-band saturation plug-in with an updated GUI, new distortion and amp styles, modulation visualization, and more.

Nembrini Audio releases new 8180 Monster Tube Guitar Amplifier plugin

Nembrini Audio considers its new 8180 Monster Tube Guitar Amplifier a "landmark for heavy and rock guitar sounds", and it's currently available at a fantastic launch price!

Brand new PRS acoustic guitar leaked on YouTube!

A new, as yet unreleased PRS acoustic guitar model has popped up on YouTube being played on an acoustic track - can you guess what the new guitar will be called?

J. Rockett Audio Designs Broverdrive: An annoying name for a musical overdrive pedal

The new J. Rockett Audio Designs Broverdrive is an overdrive pedal with a great tone and a really annoying marketing campaign. Will you be able to bypass the 'bro' jokes and focus on the tone?

MIDI editor for Korg Volca Drum presents every parameter in a VST plugin

MIDI editor maestro Momo has released an editor for the Korg Volca Drum featuring every parameter you can think of and many you didn't know existed. 

Conjured Circuits JP6 Multimode VCF for your Moog Modular now available

Conjured Circuits has licensed the System80 Jove filter and brought it to the Moog Modular (MU) format so that big modular enthusiasts can enjoy that creamy Roland Jupiter-6 sound.

Fender boosts Player Series with short-scale Duo Sonic, Mustang and Mustang Bass

Fender re-energises its Player Series by adding five new short-scale instruments: two new Mustangs, two Duo Sonic models and a new Mustang bass. We like.

The 720 Britt is Invaders Amplification’s brand new British-style 20 watt head

The new 720 Britt from Invaders Amplification is a hand-wired 20-watt British-style amp head that can go from clean to saturated drive. Available in customisable colours!

JHS Pedals “Legends Of Fuzz” – based on four legendary fuzz circuits

JHS Effects just launched four new fuzz pedals, all based on legendary circuit designs from the past. Introducing the Smiley, Supreme, Bender and Crimson.

Pande-Mic: how the breathing mask becomes an instrument!

Bernd Deckers has creatively turned a breathing mask into an unique instrument that looks like something straight out of an avant-garde performance!

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2 overdrive: Way more control, way more tones

Fault V2 by Old Blood Noise Endeavors looks to be a super-flexible overdrive/distortion pedal, with a powerful three-band EQ and twin gain stages for a flipping enormous range of tones.