J Rockett Audio Design Mr Moto – Two vintage amp effects in a single pedal

Combining two cool vintage style effects we would normally associate with valve amps from the '50s and '60s, but will the new Mr Moto pedal have you dialling in classic tones in your pedalboard rig?

Rivera Clubster Royale Recording guitar amp – Bargain boutique studio amp?

This new boutique amp series contains a selection of essential tools for the recording guitarist. Could this new amp be the ultimate studio tool for home recording?

Behringer play the PCB synthesizer guessing game again

Another day another mystery synthesizer PCB from Behringer inviting us to "guess the product". A certain amount of cynicism appears to be creeping into the comments - are we getting bored with this game?

808 Day: Behringer drop an RD-808 jam video and tease a 909 day announcement

Not as much going on this 808 Day as we'd hoped but we do get a good sound demo of the forthcoming RD-808 with some hints at pricing and release date. Will we see an RD-909 on 909 Day?

808 Day: Roland release JX-3P Plug-Out for System 8 synthesizer

Roland celebrates 808 Day by releasing an update for the System-8 synthesizer that includes the JX-3P 6 voice polysynth. Add in a pair of trainers and some limited edition vinyl and is that our lot for this ...

808 Day: DSP Synthesizers R808 Eurorack drum module $80.8 for one day only

8 classic sampled 808 drum sounds packed into a compact R808 4HP Eurorack module at a spectacular price for one day only. Get some 808 into your rack this 808 Day.

Aclam Cinnamon Drive pedal – Dual stage overdrive with Smart Track?

A new pedal from Spain is the first in the range from a company better known for making a locking pedalboard system. Will this vintage style drive pedal be enough to keep you rockin' in the free world?

Jacques Pedals Bête Noire – Classic Plexi tones plus modulation = Van Halen?

This new pedal from France combines classic rock amp tones with phasing effects and tries to emulate that infamous 'Brown Sound' of all those classic Van Halen records.

Steel Panther – Satchel’s Pussy Melter, he’s released a real one!

Citing freedom of speech, Steel Panther have gone ahead and released a distortion pedal named the Pussy Melter as a limited edition release on their site

Roland tease Plug-out Number 3 for System 8. Which synth are they emulating?

A video on Facebook suggests that Roland are about to announce their third virtual Plug-Out recreate of a classic synthesizer for the System-8 on 808 Day. Firm favourite is the JX3P - what do you think?

Xotic California Classic XTC Series – Boutique vintage Tele models announced

New boutique US built Telecaster-style guitars, with more options to customise than you can shake a stick at. But will it rival make you switch from buying from Fender?

Ribn: Looping finger driven modulation of any MIDI parameter from an iOS device

New into the Apple App Store is Ribn, an organic repeating modulation generator that you can run into any MIDI device. Record looping oscillations or complex finger movements for fabulously spontaneous control.

ZVex Silicon Fuzz Factory 7 – Dirty velcro synth fuzz in a box?

A new limited edition of the boutique fuzz pedal that loves to squeal and splutter with the best of them. The Silicon Fuzz Factory 7 is probably not for the faint-hearted but if like dirt, chances are you'll ...

Fender Parallel Universe – 2018 Tele Thinline Super Deluxe limited edition

The latest release in Fender's Parallel Universe Series comes in a hot-rodded orange finish and is loaded with a pair of cool vintage style TV Jones Classic pickups.

TC Electronic BQ250 and BQ500 – Bass heads with no fuss?

Two new Class D compact bass amp heads from Denmark. No fuss, just plenty of power in a compact design with the emphasis on being portable and user-friendly.

Genelec announces high-SPL S360 monitor and 7382 subwoofer

Well-known brand Genelec launched two new monitoring products - the two-way S360A active monitor and the imposing 7382A subwoofer. They are high-SPL models, which makes them ideal for distance listening.

Are Gibson advertising for new CEO – Bye bye Henry ?

Gibson is officially advertising for a new CEO and so it would appear Henry's days at the guitar company are numbered.

Behringer suggests we fasten our seat belts for 808 Day – is their clone ready?

Other than a pair of trainers Roland is not sparking much anticipation for 808 Day on the 8th August. Behringer meanwhile is hinting that they are going to make it all about their RD-808 analogue drum machine.

Sputnik – Arcade Modded Guitar

This Ibanez Semi-Hollow AS53 has been stuffed full of controllers and has enough lights on it to help land an aeroplane

Aeolian Meditation: a complex addictive additive synthesizer playground

Taking inspiration from ancient Greek instruments of nature Aeolian Meditation generates drones from layered and modulated harmonics coloured by noise and FM. It can create beautiful leads and basses too.

Origin EON15-S and EVO17-S: monster laptops for audio and video production

Origin, maker of high-powered PCs and laptops, announced two new models for gamers and content creators - EON15-S and EVO17-S. Both computers are respectably thin and light, although the 15-incher steals the ...

EarthBoard – This new magnetically powered pedalboard could set you free

Could this new magnetically-powered pedalboard be the way forward for guitarists looking to avoid messy cabling, noisy power outlets and allow us to set up without having to cover our pedals in velcro?

Upcoming Apple MacBook Air refresh to be more powerful than the 12-inch MacBook

The 13-inch laptop will be powered by Intel's Kaby Lake Refresh 14nm processors. This implies the upcoming laptop will be significantly faster than the 12-inch MacBooks, which work with ultra low-power M3 ...

Audified MixChecker Pro lets you preview your mixes on a wide range of speakers

MixChecker Pro offers over 60 speaker models in different sizes, and you can also add ambient noise (subway station, in a vehicle, in the park). The pro version has been optimized to produce better latency.