Waves V11: Much more than just Catalina support and freebies

V11 is a comprehensive update which brings revamped Renaissance plug-ins, new additions to Waves' Premium bundles, EQ Curves support for Pro Tools / AVID S6, and plenty of useful stuff left to go.

Befaco Instrument Interface plugs guitar and voice directly into your Eurorack

Befaco has updated its Instrument Interface module to feature a Neutrik combination connector for microphones as well as Hi-Z guitar and line-level instruments. It also does a bit of envelope following.

Befaco VCMC controls your MIDI gear with CV from your Eurorack

Befaco has released the VCMC Voltage Controlled MIDI Controller module which takes all your CV modulations, notes and gates and sends it out as MIDI to your DAW, soft-synth or hardware MIDI gear. 

Gibson ES-335 Alvin Lee ’69 Festival’ signature guitar: Reliving the Woodstock magic

A new limited run Alvin Lee ES-335 '69 Festival' signature model from Gibson has just been announced. By celebrating the Ten Years After guitarist with a replica of his famous guitar

OPFXS Dig Deep: The best octaver pedal of 2019 so far?

The OPFXS Dig Deep is an octave pedal which can seemingly deal with just about any signal you can throw at it, and still produce clear bass notes to thicken your sound.

Clue #3 – Behringer for the WIN?

Behringer please, it's Friday, the last thing I need is another cryptic video to disturb my weekend. Get on with it so that I can enjoy my Friday beer in peace.

Positive Grid Spark: A new app and speaker system for practising guitar and bass

Positive Grid has launched its new Spark speaker and app system. Aimed at learners, it lets you play along to the chords of your favourite songs or to generated drum and bass tracks.

Jared Dines finally sells his monster 18-String guitar for $20,000

Dines' 18-string monster of a guitar has finally been sold for $20,000 to Philip Kaplan, founder of music distribution service Distrokid. Now Jared can donate the proceeds to kids in need.

Gibson loses Firebird guitar body shape trademark in the EU

Gibson has lost its Firebird guitar body shape trademark across the EU after a legal decision that echoes a previous one stripping Gibson of its Flying V trademark. Ouch.

Big D Whiskey Barrel Top Custom T-Style Guitars: Aged oak tone from the USA

Big D's T-Style models come with unique tops made from Kentucky distilleries barrels from Maker’s Mark, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey and Knob Creek. Does the use of reclaimed wood throughout add mojo?

Fender Champion 100XL: Taking the crown from the Boss Katana?

A new wallet friendly 100W combo from Fender, the Champion 100XL packs in two channels and on-board effects. At this price, takes the market leader, the Boss Katana.

Strymon Iridium Amp and IR Cab pedal: It’s official!

Iridium has three guitar amps in one pedal created using the Matrix Modelling process. Also onboard is an IR engine and room reverb. Will this effect live up to Strymon's stellar reputation?

ADDAC 215 Dual Sample & Hold with extras Eurorack module

ADDAC System has announced the 215 "Super Utility" module in the shape of a dual Sample & Hold with a couple of nice extras.

Clue #2 in Behringer’s play-along mystery game

The Behringer tease machine is in full flow as they reveal a new clue to this thing that's been 30 years in the making. I hope it doesn't become an 8-letter Countdown conundrum or we'll be guessing forever.

Fender Songs chord app launches on Apple iPhone with 750,000 tracks

The new Fender Songs app has launched for Apple iPhone, letting you learn the chords to over 750,000 new tunes whilst you jam along on your guitar, banjo or keyboard. Lyrics? Yes. Tabs? No.

PRS 35th Anniversary: Three new Custom 24 models and McCarty range updates

It's the PRS 35th anniversary year and the company is releasing three new Custom 24 models covering all price points: SE, S2 and Core. Plus the McCarty models are being tweaked a little for 2020.

Strymon Iridium: A new amp/cab simulator pedal

A first image surfaces of a new Strymon pedal called Iridium, an amp/cab simulator pedal - we'll keep you posted as new details are released about this pedal. Watch this space!

Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces

According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!

Deal: Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros

A Marshall Origin 5C Combo for only 249 instead of 499 Euros - now that's a massive saving. The classic Marshall crunch tones are there and it's designed for home and studio use.

Superlative Space Bee SB01 opens for preorders on Kickstarter

Superlative has the Space Bee SB01 homage to the SH-101 ready for production and are looking for preorders on Kickstarter for $899 from people interested in "the sound of the past, crafted for the future".

FLASH: The synth built into a MIDI plug

On one end is a MIDI plug, on the other is a jack socket. Somewhere in between is FLASH - a teeny-tiny fully working 16-voice FM synthesizer. 

16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina

A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.

Fender Mod Shop offers new Silverburst finish on Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster

Fender's Mod Shop has quietly been adding some nice custom options of late, including mahogany necks. Now it offers one of our favourite finishes, Silverburst, for the first time.

Elektron releases OS updates for Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Analog Heat

Elektron has released OS updates for the Analog Rytm and Analog Four. Among other improvements, both machines received a major feature that many had been wishing for: sequencer MIDI out, at last!