Electro Harmonix Battalion: A mini bass rig in a pedal

Electro Harmonix' new Battalion squeezes a DI, preamp, distortion, noise gate and compressor into one all-analogue pedal - and the price is on point, too.

Victory introduces V130 The Super Countess, a 100-Watt powerhouse guitar head

Based around a set of 6L6 power tubes, with two channels and with four modes, it looks like they have packed a lot into this new 100 watt head.

Elektron Digitakt Sampling and Sequencing box is here

Digitakt is a sampling, sequencing, computer drumming, beat making powerhouse in a rather dull box. It's now available so check out the video for a tour of the workflow, then go buy one.

Go hard or go soft on your mix with Tokyo Dawn’s new DeEdger plug-in

The DeEdger is a rather intriguing transient shaper with the purpose of controlling a signal – or an entire mix's – "hardness", of sorts. But what features does this new tool bring to the transient-shaping ...

Go out on a LIMB with this wooden synthesizer and sequencer

The latest Synthfarm creation somehow pulls a sequence out of roughly hewn timber. The bouncing ball style sequencer in LIMB is simply delightful.

Mix 04: Enter the matrix of 16 VCAs in one mixtastix Eurorack module

Route anything anywhere on your Eurorack with the Rebel Technology Mix 04. It's a CV and audio mixing matrix that's fully expandable with itself and the Mix 01, 02 and 03.

Keeley Electronics’ Rotten Apple Fuzz and a Siamese Dream

If you're after that 90's Smashing Pumpkins fuzz tone then this new Rotten Apple fuzz could be exactly what you are looking for. Everything about this pedal screams Alt '90s fuzz tones!

EastWest MIDI Guitar Series – Hardware and software in harmony?

Looks like there is a new MIDI guitar system on the block and this one is designed from the ground up. These two companies both know a thing or two about each end of the system, so will this be the one?

Dead Duck’s free Synth and Effect bundles will rock your socks off!

You might have your needs covered by other VSTs and effects bundles, but can you ever have enough quality plug-ins? Head over to Dead Duck's and check out these two free FX bundles...

Get epic build-ups with Endless Smile by the makers of Sausage Fattener!

Dada's new ridiculous-until-you-actually-use-it plug-in is called the Endless Smile. It employs a secret combination of filtering, phasing, distortion, LFOs, reverbs, and audio displacement effects...

Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 fights back against Surface Pro snub

Intel have announced that they are not standing for the lack of Thunderbolt 3 in Microsoft's Surface products anymore - this time it's war!

Why music producers shouldn’t fret over 2017 MacBook Pros

Those who bought 2016 MacBooks this or last year have no compelling reason to upgrade to the new machines. They will be just fine bashing out bangers on their laptops for another year or two before upgrading...

TC Electronic Hall Of Fame 2 reverb pedal with added MASH and Shimmer

The reloaded version of TC's pedal has a new 'MASH' expression control built in, as well as polyphonic pitch shifting with the Shimmer preset. Is all the fuss being made of this new box justified?

Roland SPD::ONE digital percussion pads redefine the Boss Dr Pad

Roland announces the single pad SPD::ONE digital percussion pad as part of their Future Redefined event - but why are there four of them?

Gibson Custom SG, Firebird, Explorer and Flying V get the tuxedo treatment

Classy! Gibson announces a new limited run of Custom models, all dressed in the black 'tuxedo' look for 2017, featuring gold hardware and a nitro finish.

Gibson 2017 Les Paul Standard “Painted-Over” Series: Taking a beating?

This 'road warrior' look has finally made its way to Gibson! Now you can buy a pre-battered Les Paul Standard - but we're not sure how 'cool' these will look up close...

TC Helicon TalkBox Synth effect pedal: More features, less drool

This new guitar vocal effect pedal makes it easier to get those classic talking guitar tones and best of all doesn't require one of those hideous mouth tubes - more sounds and less drool!

Gibson Custom Modern Double Cut Standard released at last

Traditional American hand made guitars meets a more modern guitar styling with better upper fret access and a cool new look. Looks like Gibson are making a statement and it's a welcome one.

Waves cross-bred an EQ and compressor plug-in and called it the F6

This isn't another vintage EQ sim like the many flooding the market on a weekly basis. Rather, Waves' new F6 EQ is unabashedly digital and designed as a "surgical" tool for critical frequency correction.

IK Multimedia announce Syntronik: a collection of legendary synthesizers

Syntronik is 38 classic synthesizers sampled into 17 instruments with modelled filters and authentically drifting oscillators. It's more than a slice of synthesizer heaven it's the whole damn cake.

Antelope Audio launches Orion Studio HD interface for Pro Tools rigs

This is Antelope's third product to offer complete Pro Tools | HD and Native compatibility, accomplished via HDX and USB 3.0 for zero-latency streaming and 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing.

Providence BFX-1 pedal switching solution for active bass players

This new pedal looper for active basses is the latest pedal-friendly switcher from Japanese company Providence and has their handy Vitalizer circuit onboard too.

New Headrush video with Ola Englund shows every single factory preset

Now slated for release in June, the Headrush pedalboard is featured in a new video by Swedish metal god Ola Englund, who takes us through the full complement of factory sounds.

BeatSkillz’s free “intelligent” MAX-1 compressor could easily have cost 30 bucks

Surprisingly, BeatSkillz has decided to release its new MAX-1 "intelligent" compressor for free, even though the functionality on offer would be appropriate for a $30 price tag.