IK Multimedia Amplitube Brian May sound pack: We Will (Virtually) Rock You

IK Multimedia has released its Amplitube Brian May software pack, aiming to give you all the classic Queen tones you could possibly want. But does it get close to Brian May's iconic sound?

Catalinbread Topanga II: More verb, more surf, more spaghetti

The new limited edition Catalinbread Topanga II is based on the Fender 6G15 spring reverb and will give you all those classic '60s sounds of surf music and spaghetti westerns.

Ellistronics release a souped-up version of their Ellitone Multi-Synth

The rustic charm of badly cut wood has been replaced by a sleek looking black enclosure as Ellitone strives to bring the awesome sound of the 6 synthesis engine Multi-Synth to a wider audience

100 Grit: Vintage Eurorack distortion controlled via 8 fingerable brass balls

The 100 Grit is a tormented self-oscillating ladder filter that can be pushed in all sorts of distortion via multiple feedback paths - put your fingers on those balls and things get really insane.

Morley 20/20 Wah Range: Classic pedals get a pedalboard-friendly update

The ever popular Morley Bad Horsie, Power Wah and Power Wah Volume now come in new pedalboard-friendly sizes as part of the revamped 20/20 range, saving you valuable board real estate.

Cort GB74 Gig Bass: A budget alternative to the Fender Jazz Bass?

Cort takes on Fender's Jazz Bass with its new GB74 Gig Bass, adding some tonal options that could entice some budget-conscious J-Bass fans to switch to a more cheaper but more versatile instrument.

Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Compact: A low-fat version of an “amp-in-a-box” pedal

Tube feeling in a compact format, suitable for every amp in the world? The Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Compact sounds suspiciously good. Can it convince you?

IK Multimedia wants to Rock You! Is something majestic due soon?

It looks as though IK Multimedia are about to release a new set of Brian May signature tones for their Amplitube software. But, will it rock you?

Gibson Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I: USD 8000 for a Custom Shop guitar?

After the recent Hendrix 'Izabella' Strat, the new Gibson Custom Shop Eric Clapton 1964 Firebird I is the latest example of a high-priced, limited edition guitar made for collectors.

AngelicVibes Neo is a creative multi FX engine with nine effects

AngelicVibes has released NEO, a multi FX plug-in with nine effects. NEO lets you build flexible effects chains in a creative and intuitive way, for use on all kinds of signals in your tracks.

MAAT thEQblue: 12 parametric EQs in one plug-in

Got enough EQs yet? With the MAAT thEQblue, you can add another one to your arsenal. One? More like twelve, because MAAT’s new equalizer contains up to 12 parametric EQ architectures in one plug-in.

TC Electronic releases Finalizer app for software-based mastering

TC Electronic has released the Finalizer app, a mastering software suite with algorithms from the System 6000. But have they done themselves a favor by making it a stand-alone app, not a plug-in?

Voltage Modular Nucleus virtual Eurorack bundle free for a limited time

22 modules featuring oscillators, filters, envelopes, VCAs, sequencers and more completely free in the Voltage Modular virtual Eurorack Nucleus bundle until 31st August. Download this right now!

The Standing Grand: The future of the grand piano is lightweight, portable & standing upright

Sarah Nicolls is building a lightweight & portable acoustic "Standing Grand" piano based upon her innovative "Inside-Out Piano" and is looking for people to support this unique project via Kickstarter

NUX Horseman: Gold and Silver Klon pedals in one – for $69?

NUX's new drive pedal, the Horseman, is based on the classic boutique Klon overdrive pedal - for way under 100 bucks. And this isn't just one Klon! It imitates both the Silver and Gold versions...

Mooer Tone Capture guitar modelling pedal: Guitars as IRs to let you clone your tone?

Mooer says its new Tone Capture pedal can save your guitar's tone as a preset for later recall, letting you play one guitar tone using another instrument. Sounds like an interesting concept...

Rubato Guitars’ Lassie: A new featherweight carbon fibre guitar

A new carbon fibre guitar has been announced by Rubato Guitars, the Lassie. Fitted with dual mini humbuckers and coming in at a mere 2.5 kg, would you be tempted by this lightweight?

Source Audio Spectrum: A stereo filter effect pedal with deep editing via USB

Source Audio's Spectrum pedal is an "intelligent" stereo filter effect with 128 presets and the ability to 'menu dive' via USB for lots and lots and lots of editing options.

Woojer Edge: strap some haptic bass to your chest

The Woojer Edge is a Strap or Vest transducer device that you wear to add energy and bodily response from music direct to your bones. Could it be thumping some body-blow bass into your mixes?

Rachael: a companion module for Deckard’s Voice with a life of her own

To go along with the Deckard's Voice Eurorack module Black Corporation has now announced Rachael, a suitably multi-faceted ring modulating, VCO, LFO, ADSR module that very much has a life of its own.

MeeBlip releases the cubit go MIDI interface and splitter / thru box

Need an inexpensive MIDI interface for your mobile device or computer? MeeBlip has just released the cubit go, a combined USB MIDI interface and 4-port splitter / thru box.

Brian May Guitars to build a signature Two Tone electric for Arielle

The guitar company run by Queen's Brian May is planning to release a signature model guitar for Arielle based around her own hand-built instrument she calls Two Tone.

Fender Jimi Hendrix Custom Shop ‘Woodstock’ Strat: Cashing in on the Izabella legacy?

Fender has decided that the 50th anniversary of Woodstock is the ideal time to release a Hendrix-badged white Stratocaster with an eye-wateringly hefty price tag. Is this the real thing or a cash-in?

EHX Mod11: Lots of modulation effects and “hidden” editing modes

Electro-Harmonix' new Mod11 is a "greatest hits" of modulation effects in one pedal, with a couple of neat extras that allow more parameter editing than you might expect for a pedal of this size.