Frankenstein’s guitar! This crazy mod adds a MIDI keyboard to a Gibson Les Paul

Frankenstein's Guitar! Look Mum No Computer added a MIDI keyboard made of arcade buttons to a Gibson Les Paul. After all, why not? If you're a guitar aficionado/purist, do not watch this video.

Behringer releases videos on the first System 100 modules

The first couple of System 100 modules have appeared on the Behringer website with videos detailing their operation. Looks like Behringer is planning to slowly ramp up the interest towards release.

Behringer System 55 Moog modular clones now available for pre-order

A handful of Behringer's System 55 Moog modular clone modules are now available for preorder but with no idea of when they'll arrive.

D’Angelico launches new Bob Weir Premier Bedford – for all those Deadheads on a budget!

If you fancied buying a Bob Weir Bedford last year but couldn't quite stretch to it, the new D'Angelico Bob Weir Premier Bedford model may just satiate all your 'Deadhead' needs!

FLUX: Let’s do the time warp with this Temporal Modulation Rhythm Sequencer

FLUX from In Orbit Labs is a time-warping algorithmically based complex rhythm sequencer capable of Temporal Modulation bending to the curves of cosmic orbits.

Squarp Instruments Rample: Eurorack sample player leaks

A few details of the Squarp Instruments Rample appeared briefly on their website. They originally teased us with it in December but it could be fully revealed very soon - here's what we know.

Ernie Ball Music Man’s February Collection turns up the heat

Ernie Ball Music Man heats up the winter with the February Collection, offering three great looking guitars: a Jester in the Majesty's court, a hot Valentine and StingRay5 about to burst!

Fender Japan Modern Jazzmaster: A limited edition hot-rodded offset!

Made in Japan, the new Modern Jazzmaster takes the classic American offset guitar design and turns it on its head, with twin noiseless humbuckers and modern spec throughout.

Washburn Nuno Bettencourt Nele: The N4 goes Tele!

The new T-style Nuno Bettencourt signature model is called the Nele and comes with a unique six-way pickup switching system and that Stephen's Extended Cutaway design adored by its fans.

Now shipping: IK brings the verbs and vibes of Sunset Sound to T-Racks 5

Sunset Sound Studio Reverb for T-RackS 5 recreates the reverbs, sounds, and spaces of four locations inside Los Angeles' premier Sunset Sound recording facility.

Heil PR37: An all-new premium live vocal microphone

The Heil PR37 dynamic vocal mic is a new release from the most famous microphone company you've never heard of! Does the world need yet another live vocal mic? We think it might.

Dean Guitars Exile Select Series: Shred guitars with extra bling!

Dean Guitars releases some new Exile Select Series guitars in six different flavours, with quilted maple or burled poplar tops and some intriguing colour choices. Shredders' paradise!

Black Lion Audio remakes Chris Lord-Alge’s “Bluey” 1176 in hardware

Black Lion Audio's latest Bluey FET compressor recreates a modified “Blue Stripe” owned by Chris Lord-Alge based on the 1176; the company also debuts Eighteen, a new hardware channel strip. Tasty.

Plugin Alliance Friedman BE-100 and DS-40: Boutique Plexi tones for your DAW

Plugin Alliance debuts the Friedman BE-100 and DS-40 plug-ins, emulating two classy tube amplifiers in turn inspired by some of the most famous British amps in rock history.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. headphones with noise cancellation and Google Assistant

Marshall's latest wireless headphones, the Monitor II A.N.C. headphones are packed with active noise cancellation technology and work with Google Assistant.

G-Storm Electro XaVCF: Oberheim OB-Xa Eurorack filter module

The G-Storm Electro XaVCF module brings the Oberheim OB-Xa filter into the Eurorack format. With new 1-pole band pass and low pass modes, the XaVCF offers some additional features.

Hologram Electronics Microcosm Granular Pedal: Huge potential (and not just on guitar)

Hologram's Microcosm is a granular effects pedal for all instruments with potentially huge possibilities. No DAW or plug-ins required - all the fun of granular processing in one unit!

Erica Synths SYNTRX analogue synthesizer: pre-orders are now open!

Erica Synths has opened pre-orders for the SYNTRX analogue synthesizer. The EMS Synthi AKS inspired synth offers 3 VCOs and an LED patch matrix. You can now pre-order the SYNTRX for delivery in April.

VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt hand-wired Dumble amp clone… for $849!

Attention, tone hunters: The new VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt is a hand-wired clone of the legendary Dumble amp, one of the most highly sought-after and expensive guitar amps in the world...

Neural DSP Granophyre: A new amp sim plug-in with EQD Plumes

Can the new Omega Ampworks Granophyre virtual amp cut through in a crowded market? Maybe its output tube options, IRs and built-in EarthQuaker Devices Plumes boost pedal will help it get traction.

Rock N Roll Relics Revenge: A new guitar shape you’ll either love or hate.

The Revenge by Californian boutique guitar company Rock N Roll Relics has hints of many classic guitar designs all rolled into one - it's an intriguing shape you're either going to love or hate.

Omsonic Stochastic Inspiration Generator coming very soon

The fascinatingly named Stochastic Inspiration Generator from Omsonic and dBs Music is ready to take you on a probabilistic journey of melodic discovery and has a new expander to take it 4 tracks.

Leak: Fender Squier FSR Classic Vibe ’70s Jaguar in cool retro new colours!

Fender is about to release the Squier FSR Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar in two new limited edition finishes, Shell Pink and Daphne Blue, along with some (as yet elusive) '70s Mustang models.

Siren Pedals launches Airavata, Anvil and Midnight Train

Nashville based company Siren Pedal has announced three new hand-built and colourful boutique effects pedals: the Airavata, Anvil and Midnight Train.