Could Softubе Console 1 become the ultimate Steinberg Cubase 9.5 Pro controller?

Softube has announced its Console 1 hardware and software combo will integrate better with Cubase Pro 9.5 via a free upgrade; users will be able to control different functionality from the controller.

Spitfire Audio will set free its Labs sample libraries, Kontakt no longer required

Spitfire Audio announced its Labs sample libraries are going free in the near future. Formerly Kontakt-only, they will be breaking free of the Native Instruments sampler with the addition of a custom plug-in.

Fender videos demo new effects pedal line-up designed by Stan Cotey

Stan Cotey of Fender has designed six brand new effects for pedals and now Fender has finally released some great demo videos of each one for you to check out.

Roland mixes ACB and samples in the TR-8S Rhythm Performer

Take the TR-8 Rhythm Performer, tone down the green and import your own samples and you have the TR-8S. It's not groundbreaking but it's probably exactly what we wanted for a live performance groovebox.

W.A. Production SphereDelay plug-in available now at GBP 7 introductory price

W.A. Production has a brand-new delay plug-in called SphereDelay, with a streamlined feature set, sleek GUI and a nice introductory price of only 7 GBP - frankly, that's a steal.

ZVex ’59 Sound Vertical: More Bassman for your buck?

Now available in a more pedalboard-friendly 'vertical' edition, the new ZVex '59 Sound Vertical also saves you money as well as real estate on your board.

Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE: An ambitious ‘amp-like’ British boutique overdrive

British company Origin Effects, known for its compressor effect pedals, has launched its first overdrive effect, the RevivalDRIVE - with a big feature set and a price to match.

FaithState: an ethereal 12 voice modular synthesizer and synthesis sandbox

A complete modular synthesizer with 9 generators, 12-voices, 500 waveforms and a wonderfully playful illuminated surface of interactivity - if you're a believer in synthesis then checkout FaithState.

Roland teasing a new AIRA product to be revealed on Monday

A mysterious and rather foggy video hints at something with glowing faders that Roland are planning to announce on Monday the 5th March. What do we think? Sampler? Mixer? Groovebox? TR-8 Mk2?

Gibson creditors want new CEO before offering a rescue deal – Bloomberg

New rumours around Gibson's financial woes has bondholders demanding a new leadership structure for the company before offering it a financial lifeline. Are Henry's days at the helm numbered?

Mutable Instruments restyles Braids into the Plaits Macro-Oscillator

The spiritual successor of Braids has arrived. Meet Plaits, the newly designed macro-oscillator with 8 melodic and 8 percussive models, no screen, simple controls and CV for everything. Every rack should have ...

Open Labs StageLight: the multi-platform multi-touch DAW hits version 3.5

StageLight 3.5 works some magic into the Drum Machine with multiple lanes of automation, enhances the mixing experience and sorts out the browser. There's no DAW on Windows, Android or MacOS as touchable.

Polivoks Mini armoured tank desktop analog synthesizer ready to fire

Based upon an original schematic from Polivoks designer Vladimir Kuzmin the Polivoks Mini rolls onto your desktop with a simplified and improved architecture while retaining that classic face-melting sound.

Erica Synths Graphic VCO wavetable designer module is now available to order

We first saw this thing in December and then it was at NAMM last month and while it looks fabulous the Graphic VCO has been a little tricky to fully get a handle on. Erica Synths have just released it for sale ...

Mammut: sound design software for unpredictable fast Fourier transforms

Mammut is sound design through high-resolution spectrum splitting via mammoth Fast Fourier Transforms for individual peak processing with surprising, exciting and unpredictable results.

Fender Mustang GT 100 amplifier Bluetooth Fail!

Pretty big Bluetooth issue discovered in the Fender Mustang 100 amplifier series and it is such a fail, it makes you wonder how Fender ever let it past final testing...

SOLAR RAYY Morphic Dual-Layer Analog Polysynth – crowd-sourcing a synthesizer

The Sonorous Ord "RAYY" is a game-changing digitally controlled analog synth with a 3D dual-layered architecture looking for funding on Kickstarter. Except it doesn't exist yet - would you back a concept?

n-Track Studio 9 gets a complete redesign, guitar amps and vocal tuning

n-Track Studio is one of the oldest digital audio workstations on the market and has reached version 9 with a GUI redesign, amp modelling and vocal correction. It's still got it!

Behringer Neutron round-up of latest demo videos

Demos and deep dives into the Behringer Neutron have started to appear as a few lucky beta testers share their thoughts on the prototype. We've pulled our favourites together in a handy round-up.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors Flat Light – A Textural Flange Shifter?

This new flanger pedal from US boutique pedal builder Old Blood Noise Endeavors will make you rethink what this classic modulation effect can achieve, with three distinct modes for serious versatility.

Fender Limited Edition Offset Telecaster offered in USA

Loaded with a Fender Custom Shop Broadcaster and Shawbucker pickup combination, this limited edition Offset Telecaster is certainly an eye-catching instrument and likely to be popular with offset fans ...

Make Noise discontinue the Phonogene tape inspired sampling looping module

The original Eurorack take on the Pierre Schaeffer Phonogene tape-based instrument has been quietly retired by Make Noise. Phonogene is dead. Long live Morphagene!

Uphoria & TrackGod 2 – meet your new trap and hip-hop rompler lords

Trap and hip hop producers can choose from a huge variety of sounds, plug-ins, and romplers - recently the market has seen two new additions in the form of, Uphoria and TrackGod 2.

Behringer rumour mill points to Jupiter 8

We can't let a week go by without another Behringer synthesizer rumour. This time they were spotted playing with a Roland Jupiter 8 and a TR-909 - what could it possibly mean?