API celebrates its 50th anniversary with limited 862 channel strip and 2500 bus compressor

50 years of API - how to celebrate? With two limited editions (50!) of the 862 and 2500 sporting gold faceplates, making them collectors' items for the truest of true studio hounds.

AES 2019: Origin is the first SSL large-format mixing console in over a decade

The SSL Origin is a 32-channel console designed for modern hybrid workflows. It features the E-series EQ, the "glue" bus comp, the nifty Listen mic compressor alongside new PureDrive mic pres.

AES 2019: AKG woos content creators with Lyra multimode USB microphone

Lyra is a multimode USB microphone which delivers the well-respected legacy of the classic AKG C414 condenser microphone in a form suitable for podcasters, streamers, and YouTubers.

Analogue Pocket: portable gaming with built-in DAW, synthesizer and sequencer

The Analogue Pocket is a little powerhouse of a portable, handheld games machine but it also has Nanoloop which they say is a digital audio workstation, synthesizer and sequencer. Sounds like fun!

Black Lion Audio Eighteen: Mic preamp and program EQ with a Melcor vibe

Black Lion Audio has introduced the Eighteen microphone preamp and passive program equalizer. BLA says that the Eighteen channel strip is "an homage to the classic Melcor sound".

Audeze introduces the (relatively) affordable LCD-1 reference headphones

Audeze has announced the LCD-1 reference headphones for mixing and mastering. And here's the kicker: they're only USD 399! Do the LCD-1 headphones deliver Audeze quality at an affordable price?

Kassutronics 2-channel bracelet Quantizer for Eurorack

A new addition to the growing range of modules from Kassutronics is a usually designed Quantizer based on the bracelet representation of scales with a lot of creative functionality behind the scenes.

Behringer “W” stands for WTF?

Behringer says they've been working on a "W" for 30 years in the latest tease campaign and offer up the slimmest of clues in a very dark and largely pointless video. What the f could it be?

Electro Harmonix reissues Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi ’73

Electro Harmonix has just announced a reissue of its classic Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi '73, adding some modern features to the formula yet retaining those famed '70s muff tones.

GForce Virtual String Machine V3 goes stereophonic

GForce brings stereo playback to their Virtual String Machine along with 3.5GB of new stereo library and they've redesigned the GUI for higher density screens and routed the LFO to the filter.

Can Cort move into the premium market with the X700 Duality?

Cort has a new flagship guitar, the X700 Duality. This "premium" guitar is the company's attempt to break away from the mid-range to budget guitar market. But will it win us over?

PRS announces new SE Mark Holcomb SVN and DW CE 24 Floyd models

PRS has just announced two new signature models, the new SE Mark Holcomb SVN and DW CE 24 Floyd, two enticing new guitars for lovers of modern rock tones.

Novation introduces the Launchpad X and Launchpad mini MkIII

Celebrating the Launchpad's 10th anniversary, Novation has unveiled the Launchpad X and the updated Launchpad Mini. They have everything we loved about the previous versions, but what's new?

Save time and money with the new Shure Audio Product Bundles

Starting out as a musician, podcaster, vlogger or content creator? Shure has announced a variety of audio product bundles built around the company's microphones, in-ear systems and other gear.

Softube Console 1 Fader: motorized fader controller for Console 1

Softube is granting the fans of its Console 1 ecosystem a long-held wish with the Console 1 Fader controller. It features ten motorized, touch-sensitive Alps faders and two analog console emulations.

USTA: the impossibly versatile 4-track orbital sequencer from Frap Tools

USTA is packed full of a ridiculous amount of features and creativity. I wonder how long it takes to become as proficient as the person in the video with all that button-pushing and knob-twiddling?

Source Audio Collider Delay + Reverb: Dual DSP and lots of control

Will the new Collider Delay + Reverb pedal take the market by storm? It certainly has enough power and functionality to take on the demands of pro musicians with its dual DSP setup.

#Oct23 are Strymon about to drop a new pedal?

Are Strymon about to unleash a new product before the end of 2019? Well, their latest Instagram post suggests that indeed, maybe they are. #Oct23

The Zero Guitar: A sustainable, eco-friendly 3D-printed guitar now on Kickstarter

This sustainable new 3D printed instrument could be a glimpse into the future of guitar making: the makers behind the Zero Guitar want to create less waste, with cutting edge eco-friendly materials.

Kurt Cobain Fender Mustang from Nirvana ‘In Utero’ period is up for auction

A custom-made Fender Mustang built for Nirvana's Kurt Cobain for his use during their In Utero period is up for auction. Of course, you'll need to be left-handed to make the most of it.

UVI goes infinite with Falcon 2 Hybrid Synthesizer

Falcon 2 decides that having every kind of synthesis and sampling is not nearly enough and removes all boundaries to let you play with infinite sonic possibilities. Sounds like fun!

Audiomodern Playbeat is a creative groove randomizer plug-in

Need some new inspiration for your beats? Audiomodern has released Playbeat, a pattern generator plug-in that helps you come up with new ideas by randomizing grooves.

Electro Harmonix Bluetooth headphones: Listen in style

After the EHX R&B Buds, Electro Harmonix is releasing more hipster-compatible Bluetooth headphones. With the EHX NYC Cans and Sport Buds, you can now listen in style anywhere you go.

Ernie Ball Music Man October Ball Family Reserve: A Majesty, a 7-string and a Stingray

The Ernie Ball Music Man October's Ball Family Reserve collection has now been announced and features a Majesty and a seven-string JP15 signed by John Petrucci, plus a fretless Stingray bass