Rumor: 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro coming in September?

Is Apple planning a new 16" Macbook Pro for September? The rumour mill claims the new MBP will have a stunning 3072 x 1920 screen! Enough to fit on your DAW's mix console, then...

Revv G2: From boost to crunch, a “touch-sensitive” Green Channel drive pedal

The new G2 pedal is based on the Green channel from Revv's Generator amps heads, and is designed to act like "touch-sensitive" amp channel covering the boost, crunch and mid-gain range.

Maxon OD808-40K: Maxon and Keeley collaborate on 40th anniversary version

A Limited Anniversary Mod by Robert Keeley: The Maxon OD808-40K comes with more gain, heights and a hefty price tag. Sought-after collector's object or rip-off? You decide.

Audiority PlexiTape brings the Echoplex EP-3 tape delay to your DAW

Audiority has released PlexiTape, an emulation of the Echoplex EP-3 tape delay. The plug-in models every aspect of the original, adding some modern features like a stereo delay line, and tempo sync.

Instinct: a distortion and dynamics processor from the land of the weird

Need an experimental sound-shaping tool for your next project? Take a look at Instinct, a creative processor that bridges the gap between saturation and dynamics processing in interesting ways.

Shergold Masquerader SM01-SD Ltd Ed Tango Fandango: Bright finish, flexible tones

The limited edition Shergold Masquerader SM01-SD Ltd Ed Tango Fandango will certainly turn heads! But under the scorchingly bright finish is a sonically flexible hard tail guitar worth checking out.

Sonible smart:comp puts AI and spectral compression in charge of helping your mix

smart:comp is designed around the concept of spectral compression - input signal is continuously analyzed across more than 2000 bands with the plug-in acting as an intelligent multiband compressor.

Dreadbox Erebus V3 80s-tastic special edition

Following on from the stunning retro looks of the Hypnosis multi-effects box comes this special edition of the Erebus V3 duophonic analogue synthesizer.

Vector digital hardware synthesizer warps its way into availability

The Vector Synth brings together additive, FM and subtractive synthesis with a touchscreen interface for 2D orbital parameter modulation and sequencing. Preorders open next week.

Coma Tone guitar pedal by Shy Boyz: Brave enough to leave your sound alone!

The new Coma Tone pedal from the Shy Boyz is unique because it's designed to not mess with your guitar tone in any way, shape or form. Get well soon, Billy Cardigan!

Gibson Joan Jett Signature ES 339 – A cherry bomb rock’n’roll machine

The new Gibson Joan Jett Signature ES 339 is a departure from her usual Melody Maker guitar but brings a whole new range of rock'n'roll tones, which will probably sound the bomb!

The Black Lion Audio B172A compressor is both: 1176 and LA-2A

Want an 1176 and an LA-2A, but can't afford either? The Black Lion Audio B172A is an 1176-style FET compressor on one side, and an LA-2A style opto tube compressor on the other.

Apple recalls 15-inch MacBook Pros (2015) over battery fire hazard

Apple is urging all owners of the "MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) model to check its serial number online and confirm whether their laptop is eligible for a free battery replacement.

Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is an all-in-one enhancer for drum tracks

Need to fatten up your drum tracks? Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is a new plug-in that has you covered with saturation, compression, EQ, and other effects designed to deliver some serious punch.

Sonic Academy’s ANA 2.0 is also fabulous without Slate Digital’s All Access Pass

You don't have to subscribe to Slate Digital to get your hands on the superb ANA 2.0 wavetable and sample-based software synthesizer. You can buy it straight from Sonic Academy.

LEAK: Fender Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster appears on US dealer sites

US dealer sites accidentally leak photos of a new Classic Vibe Starcaster model! The photos have since been pulled, but fortunately someone managed to grab some screen shots before they disappeared.

Skateistan: A fuzz pedal with a skateboard wheel, with proceeds going to charity

David Karon of KHDK Electronics has just announced his new charity initiative “Tone for Change", along with a first pedal, the Skateistan fuzz! All proceeds from the sale go to charity.

Supro Galaxy: A new 50W tube amp with channel-switching and 6-spring reverb tank

The new Supro Galaxy combines all the things us guitarists love in a good tube amp, including two channels, footswitchable solo boost, buffered FX loop and an assignable six-spring reverb. Nice!

Yamaha introduces the STAGEPAS 1K portable PA system

Yamaha has added the STAGEPAS 1K to its lineup of portable PA systems. The STAGEPAS 1K features a 12" subwoofer and an array speaker, as well as a 5-channel mixer with bluetooth playback.

Give your mix some polish with the Neve-inspired Need 31102 preamp and EQ plug-in

Hailed as one of the best-sounding units of its kind, the 31102 preamp/EQ combo has been recreated and "enhanced" in the Need 31102 Console pre/EQ emulation.

Arturia releases updated Keylab 88 mkII with CV/Gate outputs

Arturia has unveiled the Keylab 88 mkII. The new version of the 88-key hammer action keyboard controller comes with CV/Gate outputs, an updated workflow, and a nice software package.

Chase Bliss launches MOOD looper/delay pedal. With a 20-minute, must-see video.

Barely larger than a standard MXR oedal chassis, MOOD crams in so many features that the demo video is 20 minutes long. And it's a must-see. Is there anything the Chase Bliss MOOD can't do?

Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson: “Gibson’s claims entirely baseless”

Dean Guitars CEO Evan Rubinson has gone on record defending his company's guitars, saying that Gibson’s claims are without merit. This could be the beginning of a bruising legal battle.

David Gilmour’s Black Strat sells for $3,975,000, a World Record!

The David Gilmour guitar collection has smashed all kinds of records at an auction in New York today, including the most expensive electric, acoustic, Stratocaster and Les Paul guitars ever sold!