StaffPad makes it to iPad with a huge 2020 update

A significant update to StaffPad scoring and hand-writing recognition software takes it to iPad for the first time and can now split parts to other devices over Wi-Fi.

London Acoustics Enna and Telge Enhancer Bundle: analogue sound in the box?

London Acoustics has released the Enna and Telge Enhancer Bundle. The company claims that the two plug-ins will make your in-the-box production sound like it was made using analogue gear. 

Moog reintroduces its legendary 16 Channel Vocoder

It's been 40 years since Moog last manufactured their 16 Channel Vocoder and they've decided the time is right to bring this chunk of vocal filtering magic back to life.

Dr Z debuts the Z Wreck Jr, a 15-Watt amp that reins in the power

Dr Z's new stripped-back 15-Watt amp, the Z Wreck Junior, is based on the larger Z Wreck and dials back the power while retaining the "chiming cleans and blooming overdrive". No frills, just tubes!

Gruv Gear LYNK Pedalboard: An enticing new modular system for pro players?

The new Gruv Gear modular LYNK Pedalboard and Kapsule system might be an enticing new option for for busy musicians that tour, gig and rehearse frequently using multiple effect pedal setups.

Ummet Ozcan’s Genesis Pro: a phenomenal new virtual hybrid synthesizer for €1

Ummet Ozcan has revealed Genesis Pro that combines many forms of synthesis and innovative ideas into what he believes to be the ultimate software synthesizer. And it's yours for a single Euro.

Mogwai Audiotools MREV Plates: Four plate reverbs for 15 bucks

Mogwai Audiotools has released MREV Plates. The plug-in offers four plate reverbs with modulation and some other cool features. It's on sale right now for just USD 15.

Behringer’s free online marketplace freemusictribe.com is open for business

Behringer's online marketplace for used music gear, freemusictribe.com, has now officially opened its doors. Will it become the new hub for buying and selling gear that the company envisions?

Ampethron Portable: an expandable hardware touch-screen synthesizer from the future

Phasenetic Labs are calling it Ampethron Portable and it's a hardware synthesizer built into touch screen interface with expandable algorithms and an Xbox controller. This looks like fun!

40 years of Jackson Guitars and its Custom Shop goes on the rampage!

It's 40 years of Jackson Guitars and its Custom Shop has hit the mark with a set of amazing axes that will either wow you or make you run for cover. Here are our favourites from the new series.

Robaux introduces 3PT triple ringed multi-faceted voltage generator!

3PT generates voltages in seven different modes across three channels including chords, random, quantizing, sequencer and modulation or you can grab the knob and control three things at once.

The Heraeus AMLOY: A new 3D-printed guitar bridge!

The Heraeus AMLOY is the world's first 3D-printed bridge to use amorphous metals. Not only does it look unique, it also enhances the tonal properties of your instrument, apparently.

Lego Microtonal Guitar: Blocks as frets, wherever you want them

The Lego Microtonal Guitar is an ingenious way to allow the use of microtonal scales by using some 3D-printing, and those little Lego blocks we all know and love.

Maxon Scott Henderson SD-9SH Sonic Distortion: “The best distortion in the world”?

What's better than Maxon's classic SD-9 distortion? A special Scott Henderson SD-9SH edition! Given the skills of all the people involved, it should be pretty special...

Framus debuts William DuVall Talisman D-Series, a lower-priced signature guitar

Alice in Chains' frontman gets a new signature model from Framus. Made in China, the William DuVall Talisman D-Series comes in at a fraction of the price of the German built model.

Behringer and Music Tribe’s free music gear Marketplace opens on Monday

Music Tribe has decided that what the community needs is a place to buy and sell gear that's completely free. So are Reverb and eBay about to become a thing of the past for musicians?

PedalStation 1: Four great pedals crammed into one Sony Playstation housing!

The PedalStation 1 houses an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808, ProCo RAT, Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay and Electro-Harmonix LPB-1 circuit in one old Sony Playstation games console! Epic!

NAMM 2020: The Coolest Studio Gear by Wes, Antelope, Korg, AKAI, Golden Age Premier

NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.

String gauge: Does it matter and should we even care?

Does string gauge matter? Yes, says YouTuber Rick Beato. But perhaps not in the way you think. His new video has some fascinating insights into string gauge that many may find surprising.

Neil Young slams MacBook Pro for its “Fisher Price” audio quality

Neil Young sparked controversy this week after a vitriolic tirade against the MacBook Pro laptop computer; the guitar legend stated that making music on a MacBook Pro "makes me barf".

Spruce up your Moog Minitaur or Sirin with these handy overlays

Oversynth has released a bunch of new overlays for the Moog Minitaur and Sirin synthesizers. They include the additional functions that arrived with the version 2.0 firmware.

Harley Benton TUBE15 and TUBE5 Celestion: New budget Celestion-loaded valve amps

Loaded with Celestion speakers, Harley Benton's latest all-tube combos, the TUBE5 and TUBE15 amps, come in at a seriously wallet-friendly price point.

New Epiphone Inspired by Gibson range: More than just a headstock!

Check out these new Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson" guitars! We have all the specs on the new Epiphone electric range including a new headstock shape, new finishes and both classic and modern designs.

ADDAC217 Quad Gate-to-Trigger for firing things properly

We often see Gates and Triggers as the same but when firing envelopes or drum modules it can really make a difference. The ADDAC217 will ensure a short sharp trigger hits all the right places.