Fender upgrades Bassbreaker 15 combo amp to limited FSR edition

This blonde-finish Class A/B combo amp is available for a limited time with a rather nice speaker upgrade, making it a very well-priced, unique-looking amplifier for the money.

AES 2017: JBL 7 Series powered studio monitors now available

First announced at NAMM early this year, the JBL 7 Series comprises four models covering most common music, post, and broadcast production scenarios. They are finally available for sale now...

Sknote outs Disto-S, the cheapest Empirical Labs Distressor sim around!

At the introductory price of 50 USD, the Disto-S is your cheapest option for snagging a Distressor emulation. Normally, these go for $299 or more, so Sknote is being seriously disruptive!

Replikator: virtual Blade Runner sounds hand-crafted by humans, probably?

Replikator goes back to the original Blade Runner soundtrack and crafts sounds that reflect the best of Vangelis' soundscapes. Rich tones, deep textures and playable noises in a dramatic GUI.

Gibson is selling its Memphis guitar factory – Bye, bye Beale Street!

The US guitar giant is flogging its Memphis factory for a cool $17 million, it comes with a nice big car park and an entertainment centre, so a bit of a bargain really. Bye, bye Gibson Beale Street Showcase.

Sick Individuals Focus One: A 5-way multi-FX plug-in that stays simple to use

Developed in partnership with Prolody and Moditone, Focus One aims to simplify the detailed processing work involved in making a mix sound, well, special.

Treasure: TR-808 emulation for VCV Rack virtual modular software

The forthcoming VCV Rack virtual Eurorack gets an emulation of the Roland classic TR-808 Rhythm Composer called Treasure with loads of CV controllable features.

Rivolta shows stunning new Mondata STD that oozes retro cool

This latest collaboration from US master luthier Dennis Fano and Rivolta Guitars is so cool it hurts. If you can find a cooler looking boutique guitar for this money then good luck to you!

AES 2017: Transformizer Pro sound design plug-in finds your inner “Child”

Not for the weak-hearted, Transformizer Pro delivers extensive signal processing options, analysing a "Parent" sound for pitch, amplitude, duration, and timbre and applying it to your "Child" signal.

AES 2017: AMS Neve brings back the iconic 1073 mic pre-amp

The AMS Neve 1073SPX is an exact recreation of the 70s original, complete with matched components for a true-to-form sound including a Class-A mic preamp, along with the 3-band parametric equalizer...

AES 2017: Earthworks debuts premium SV33 condenser microphone

The SV33 is a front address condenser mic designed for a pure, uncoloured sound, reyling on hand-tuned circuitry, a 14mm capsule, and Earthworks' patented polar technology.

Krotos Reformer Pro: blend, perform and design sounds in real-time

Krotos, maker of the innovative Reformer sound design plug-in, has announced Reformer Pro, improving on the original concept with the ability to analyse and design sounds...

USB-MIDI2CV: Simple MIDI interface for your Eurorack

DSP Synthesizers have released two USB interfaces that take MIDI from any DAW, tablet, phone and output CV and gate for controlling your modular. USB-MIDI2CV and USB-MIDI2CVplus are available now.

AES 2017: sE Electronics updates sE2200 condenser, debuts V7 X dynamic mic

sE Electronics is extending its microphone range with an update to the popular S2200 condenser as well as the new V7 X dynamic mic designed for instrument recording - affordable choices both.

Cakewalk Momentum: Your cloud syncable, DAW dragable, 4-track recorder

Cakewalk have announced Momentum. A four-track recorder app for iPhone and Android that lets you drag and drop the audio from the Cloud directly into your DAW via a plug-in.

AES 2017: iLok Cloud is an online protection dongle you can’t break or lose

Pace have announced they are taking your iLok licenses online to the Cloud that never fails and a connection that's always on. iLok Cloud is the definition of optimistic software protection.

Microsoft Surface Book 2: Leaving the MacBook Pro behind?

Microsoft announces the new Surface Book 2 with 8th generation CPUs, touch, pen, dial and Mixed Reality Nvidia graphics. Apple's offerings seem underwhelming at this point, unless you want a new phone.

A Whammy killer? Electro-Harmonix outs Slammi Plus pitch shift/harmony pedal

A polyphonic box of fun designed to shift your pitches and create new harmonies, the Slammi Plus looks set to put a big smile on your face - and doesn't cost the earth.

LEAK: Antelope Audio to launch Amari, a high-end, “mastering grade” desktop interface

Leaked before its official announcement, the Amari is a "mastering-grade" USB desktop interface that incorporates most of Antelope's high-end technology. Just don't expect a low price tag.

PreSonus plugs in FaderPort 16 controller for hands-on DAW mixing

Like its name goes, the FaderPort 16 offers sixteen touch-sensitive, motorized faders for hands-on control over your audio levels. In addition, there are some 89 backlit buttons covering 104 DAW functions in ...

AES 2017: Sound Radix’ Powair adaptive compressor tames the peaks on its own

Powair works at two stages with the goals of taming dynamics and improving the sound of vocals and instruments. The first part is being handled by a k-weighted perceived loudness auto-leveler...

S-Modular: Simple semi-modular synthesis for your iPad

Turn your iPad into a lunchbox of modular synthesis with S-Modular by DesignByPaul. Some wiring behind the scenes but otherwise a cool way to start fiddling with Eurorack patching.

Lewitt rigs its new LCT 540 SUBZERO condenser microphone for silent running

The LCT 540 is one quiet mic - below the human hearing threshold. Lewitt says it even had to modify its measuring equipment to correctly measure the specs for its new microphone.

Delayed Eventide EuroDDL delay module is released this time for real

Eventide are ignoring the Summer NAMM release of their EuroDDL delay module and are trying again with AES New York, although you probably won't get one until January. Looks like fun though.