Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster: Luxurious looks and classic Tele tones

The new Fender Rarities Maple Top Telecaster comes loaded with Pure Vintage ’64 Telecaster bridge and Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster neck pickups. Expect vintage tones under those luxurious looks.

Yamaha THR-II Series: A new generation of a successful desktop amp

So V1 was already pretty good... Now Yamaha has added new goodies to the THR series. V2 covers the desktop 10-30W range and adds Bluetooth, lots of amp models, a mobile editor and other neat stuff.

Presonus PX-1 and PM-2: new budget-friendly studio microphones

Presonus is now shipping the affordable PX-1 and PM-2 microphones. The Presonus PX-1 is a large diaphragm condenser mic, while the PM-2 is a matched pair of small diaphragm condensers.

Tascam introduces the Model 16 mixer, interface and digital recorder

Looking for an all-in-one solution for live mixing and recording? The Tascam Model 16 is a 14-channel analogue mixer, 16-channel digital recorder and audio interface.

Balaguer Guitars Hyperion Standard – Updated and refined offsets

Balaguer Guitars have re-imagined their Hyperion model and have also added the new Hyperion T Standard to the lineup for this year. These two offset style models are available for pre-order now.

Mattoverse Electronics TremStortion – Analogue tremolo meets distortion

The new Mattoverse Electronics TremStortion combines a complex analogue tremolo with the option of running it through its own built-in distortion, making it a very interesting boutique mash up of effects.

Stone Deaf Effects limited edition PDF-1X – Josh Homme inspired tones

The new Stone Deaf Effects limited edition hybrid guitar effects pedal, the PDF-1X is based on the legendary vintage '70s Maestro MPF-1 and will give you Stone Age tones on tap.

Tactical audio mangling with the Tactical Nuke plug-in by 3 Sigma Audio

Tactical Nuke is a wavetable device capable of both analog and digital-sounding distortion. There are 512 wavetables included, along with the ability to import your own.

Analogue Solutions to unveil Colossus mega-synth at Synthfest 2019

Look at the size of that thing! Analogue Solutions spare no expense to build an extraordinary analogue synthesizer console with 12 oscillators, 8 filters, 2 sequencers and a double 31x31 pin matrix.

Harbinger Pro Audio introduces the M100-BT and M200-BT portable PA systems

Need an affordable portable PA? Harbinger Pro Audio has unveiled the M100-BT and M200-BT systems. Both systems come with a Bluetooth streaming option and 800 Watts of power.

Stagelight acquired by Roland Corporation and becomes Zenbeats

Open Labs has taken Stagelight as far as they can go and Roland has picked up this versatile touch-orientated DAW and will move it forward as Zenbeats. Free move for existing users plus classic Roland kits

Ananashead FX Range Booster – Sabbath-style Dallas Rangemaster tones?

The new Ananashead Range Booster is the latest in a long list of treble boosters inspired by the classic late '60s Dallas Rangemaster. But will it get you closer to that Sabbath tone?

Mooer Audio GE150 amp modelling and multi-effects unit

Mooer Audio's new GE150 amp modelling and multi-effects unit has 55 onboard amp models, nine effects blocks and a looper with 80 seconds of recording time. Could this be the perfect portable fly rig?

BluGuitar 100W Amp1 Iridium Edition – New dedicated Metal amp

The new BluGuitar 100W Amp1 Iridium Edition manages to squeeze a four channel modern Metal voiced amp into a robust, lightweight amp in a floor pedal format. Perfect for lightweight, high gain tones.

Fender Custom Shop works with Leica to create the Andy Summers Monochrome Strat

Born from a unique partnership with Leica Camera, the Andy Summers Monochrome Strat is a limited edition run from Fender Custom Shop inspired by his love of the guitar and photography.

Novation LaunchKey Mini Mk3 – new version of Ableton Live’s most portable controller

Novation has come up with a new and improved version of the LaunchKey Mini. They've added a creative arpeggiator and chord mode and brought it in-line with the style of their SL Mk3 super-controller.

Moog Model 10 modular synthesizer rides again

For a limited time and in limited numbers Moog Music is hand-building the sublime 1971 Model 10 Analog Modular Synthesizer as created by Bob Moog. What a time to be alive!

Monogram: New generation modular controller for musicians and other creatives

Moving on from their Palette Gear modular controller Monogram builds on that experience and offers a beautifully designed modular controller system for music and other creative applications.

Expert Sleepers ES-9 massive 16 in/out USB audio/CV interface for Eurorack

Expert Sleepers has announced that they are releasing the ES-9 USB Audio Interface at Synthfest in October. It will run 16 channels of either audio or CV to and from your computer and Eurorack.

TC Electronic hints at new Toneprint pedalboard via Facebook

TC Electronic has been teasing more potential new products via their Facebook page and this time we have a shot of their new Toneprint Pedalboard. But will it be launched at Winter NAMM?

Death By Audio and the Black Angels collaborate on Phosphene Scream

Texas-based psyche rock band The Black Angels have collaborated with Death By Audio on the new Phosphene Scream pedal, a reverb and delay pedal that will get you tripping and riffing.

Momo releases an editor for the Elektron Model Sampler

The Elektron Model Sampler gets all its tracks laid bare, hidden parameters revealed and XY pads added in this comprehensive editor plug-in that will run inside your DAW.

Synthesis Technology E300 Ultra VCO and E520 Hyperion Audio Processor

The E300 Ultra VCO is a collaboration with Dave Rossum based on his sawtooth core used in the MOTM-300. The E520 is a powerful, CV controlled multi-effects unit for Eurorack that's coming to Kickstarter.

Craig’s Production Tips #5: How To Spice Up Your Electronic Snare!

Your electronic snare sounding dead and lifeless? Try these simple tricks to liven up your snare sounds - after all, it's one of the most important elements in any song or production.