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.

Boom Library liftFX creates playable build-ups and risers on the fly

Fasten your seatbelts! Boom Library liftFX creates custom build-ups, risers, drops, swells, and other sound effects, playable in real-time and in sync with the DAW tempo. An EDM producer's dream?

Elite Acoustics EAE Stompmix 4 lets you mix with your feet

Elite Acoustics has announced that the Stompmix 4 is now available. Designed for performing on the go, the EAE Stompmix 4 offers four channels of digital mixing in a compact stompbox format. 

Auburn Sounds Panagement 2: the binaural panning tool gets an update

Want to send your audio on a journey through space? Auburn Sounds has released the updated Panagement 2 binaural panning processor. Among other improvements, it adds reverb and delay effects.

Enter the 12×12 Buffered Matrix from Tesseract Modular

A 12 input and 12 output Buffered Matrix gives you enormous routing flexibility and the ability to tame a large system that's struggling under the weight of its own complexity.

Gecho Loopsynth: hand-made digital polyphonic pocket synthesizer hits version 2

About the size of a credit card the Gecho Loopsynth has a range of sensors and microphones to turn environments into sound and movement into control. New features include MIDI, CV, better sound and Clouds.

MOK Waverazor Dual Oscillator module spitefully slices and splices its way onto Eurorack

The Waverazor Dual Oscillator is a barely contained firework of two complex spliced waveforms wrestling for supremacy in a laser show of dissonant sonic explorations and modulated insanity - available now!

Fender Rarities Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster: Has Fender finally gone too far?

The latest Fender Rarities Series release is the Quilt Maple Top Stratocaster. And it's, well, got quite a unique aesthetic. Put it this way: If you like gold and quilt maple, you'll love this one...

Puremagnetik Zerone: this comic-themed particle splitter pulverizes your audio

Puremagnetik has released Zerone, a granular effects processor that shoots your audio to pieces with its laser eyes. These particles are then time compressed or expanded to create ambient soundscapes.

Contour 1: rise, fall, loop and bend with Joranalogue’s slew limiter and function generator

With just a couple of sliders and a pair of knobs the Contour 1 can move from Slew to Envelope, filter to oscillator, divider to LFO, and onto being a weird signal shaping super-device.

Behringer RD-8: EUR 299 TR-808 clone available for pre-order from Thomann

European retailer Thomann has listed the highly anticipated Behringer RD-8 analog drum machine for pre-order. The price is EUR 299 and shipping may take up to 4-5 weeks.

Glassy – spectral modelled electric pianos and pads from the classy 90s

Sampleson has shifted its spectral modelling gaze onto the electric pianos of the 1990s and offers up the aptly named Glassy combining classic DX and Roland digital sounds with a snuggly pad generator

Fender American Professional Rosewood Neck Limited Editions

Fender dealers are now starting to receive a new limited run of models with solid rosewood necks. Available in classic '50s & '60s colours these new guitars won't hang around long

RetroByts by Sono Elements brings back the sounds of the C64 and NES

Retro 80s sounds ahoi! RetroByts is a new software synth with C64 and NES waveforms, so If you've always wondered how to recreate chiptune sounds in your DAW, this plug-in could be what you need.

Mr Black Mini Octaves: A miniature polyphonic octave generator pedal

With controls for Sub, Root and Upper the new Mr Black Octaves mini pedal has all you need to mix and blend in your favourite polyphonic octave effects.

Creative Intent Remnant: a grain and tape delay for the experimental minded

Creative Intent has released Remnant, a grain and tape delay plug-in for intricate experimental soundscapes. With a tape delay and two grain delay lines, it manipulates audio in many creative ways.

Zeppelin Design Labs Altura MkII: the Theremin MIDI controller gets an update

Zeppelin Design Labs has released the Altura MkII Theremin MIDI controller, adding an arpeggiator / sequencer. If you're intrigued by the idea of controlling your synths like a Theremin, take a look!

Yellowcake Pedals induces Psychotropia, a trippy kaleidoscope of sound

Yellowcake Pedals has announced a new sample/hold filter effect, the Psychotropia, designed to react in ways hitherto unknown and open gateways both to new tones and altered states.

Holy pedals, Batman! It’s the Batmobile Ratmobile RAT2 distortion/fuzz

What does every guitar player need in their life? A boutique 100% hand-wired Batman Batmobile Ratmobile RAT2 distortion pedal, of course! Preorders are now open, Batman fans!

BeatBox by Rhythmo: Check out this DIY drum machine in a cardboard box

BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.