Analog Four MK2 synthesizer announced by Elektron with welcome updates

Elektron went ahead and announced the Analog Four MK2 to keep the recently unveiled Octatrack MK2 good company. The new box features plenty of updates and cosmetic enhancements to the delight of Elektron fans!

UVI unearthed an Akai AX80 and made it into the UVX80 VST Instrument

Another classic synth from the vaults. This time it's the rarely seen Akai AX80 1984 8 voice polysynth reborn as the UVI UVX80. Relive all those sounds you thought were coming from a Juno.

LTweed: A vintage-styled facelift for Fender Bassbreaker 15 combo

We hear that Fender is issuing a limited edition of its 15-Watt Bassreaker guitar combo with some pseudo-50s styling - if you love 'vintage' looks, you might want to give this compact tube amp a closer look.

Sneak preview of the SSF Entity Percussion Synthesizer

Steady State Fate's Andrew Morelli has been teasing a new Entity Percussion Synthesizer Eurorack module on both Instagram and YouTube. Exclusive: We have the full, unreleased and exclusive details!

Sonnox releases slick new Oxford Dynamic EQ plug-in

Fans of Sonnox's Oxford series of virtual studio gear plug-ins are in for a treat! The plug-in maker introduced a new dynamic equalizer that's soon to arrive in your DAW. The Oxford Dynamic EQ looks slick ...

Get a free UAD-2 Quad DSP Accelerator when you purchase a UA 6716 channel strip!

Universal Audio are running a sweet promotion for big spenders. If you purchased the UA 6176 channel strip recently, or buy one until September 30, you will receive a free UAD-2 Quad DSP Accelerator!

Control your envelopes with Erica Synths Black VC EG and Expander

The Black VC EG and the Expander offer a full ADSR with individual stage CV control, and CV or Gate output, along with looping, retriggering and three types of output.

Fano TC6 and RB6 Standards: Retro guitars hand-built in the US, for less

These two new Fano models have been added to the company's Standard Series with the aim of bringing you more colour options for less money whilst maintaining the hand-made in the USA credentials.

Classic Machines: vintage drum machines for Cubasis 2.2

Steinberg's Cubasis for iOS get's an update to version 2.2 which introduceds in-app purchasing and a bundle of 10 Classic Machines 80's drum machine legends. It's also half price for a couple of weeks.

Acustica adds Dreamware reverb to its Ebony analogue gear sims

Acustica Audio has added the Dreamware reverb to its Ebony channel strip, a reasonably priced collection of simulated "rare" analog gear. And there's been some under-the-hood upgrades, too...

Zvuk9: Expressive, grid based MIDI controller for hand shaping sound

Inspired by a Hang drum the Zvuk9 is a 9 pad grid of MIDI control and parameter manipulation. Offering touch position, note, velocity, aftertouch and movement mapping to whatever you want to control.

Bastl softPop: playfully organic semi-modular noise creature

Don't let the dull exterior fool you, the softPop is one psychedelic semi-modular biological entity that moves, grooves and devours other boxes of noise with the wet fart of ecstatic synthesis.

Design mockup shows how users want Ableton Live 10 to look

Nenad Milosevic listened to user feedback and created a thorough mockup of the requested design changes in the upcoming Ableton Live 10. His work is polished and authentic, though Live is still flat and dark...

Fender bows to CITES with Silverburst Strat, Tele Deluxe and Jazzmaster

These limited edition US-made Silverburst guitars have been created to follow international CITES regulations, with a new fretboard wood upgrade as part of their relaunch for 2017.

DIY dual 2HP Freez macro module with Look Mum No Computer

Look Mum No Computer takes two 2HP Freez modules and builds a macro voltage controlled locked looper in the coolest and zaniest hackable DIY project you'll see this week.

Epiphone tips its hat to James Bay with ‘1966’ Century signature guitar

Epiphone have signed up singer-songwriter James Bay as an endorser and produced a signature model guitar that recreates his widely recognisable workhorse instrument.

TC-Helicon Perform-VE: a banana-colored voice effects box

Ever felt the need to mangle your voice in a live situation? Then TC Helicon has something for you. Despite its toy-ish looks, the Perform VE houses effects and algorithms, a built-in mic pre-amp and MIDI ...

Fender Custom Shop Summer Selection 2017: Relic meets Pink Paisley

Summer is almost upon us and the Fender Custom Shop is about to assault our wallets with these 'vintage' guitars that never actually existed!

Gibson announces new Les Paul Specials, with a hint of Firebird

Looks like these new Custom Shop guitars will turn heads in more ways than one! With vintage Firebird colours and matching headstocks, they will certainly stand out from the crowd.

Octatrack MKII performance sampler announced by Elektron

Last night's leak foretold this morning's announcement of a new and updated Octatrack MKII. Seems like it might be more cosmetic than anything else and Elektron say it won't come with Overbridge.

Moog discontinues the Minimoog Model D, again

In 1981 the Minimoog Model D was discontinued because of the pressure of the digital age. In 2017 could it be the attack of the clones or have they simply run out of parts? Either way, we're sad to see it go.

Alabaster, the All Them Witches fuzz pedal, launched by Stomp Under Foot

Stoner rock band All Them Witches have collaborated with Stomp Under Foot to build the Alabaster, their new signature dirt box, featuring both fuzz and boost circuits - just in case you need even more volume!

Audio Damage Kombinat Tri effect plug-in features 13 distortion types

Everyone looking to add some gruffness to their tracks can benefit from having a multi-band distortion plug-in in their arsenal. Something like Kombinat Tri, with no less than 13 distortion algorithms...

Did a UK retailer just leak the Elektron Octatrack MK2???

Out of the blue, UK retailer Juno just hoisted the Elektron Octatrack MK2 up for pre-order! The purported successor to 2010's premium Dynamic Performance Sampler costs an eye-watering 1450 EUR...