Tiptop Audio Fold Processor: wave multiplier and sub-octave generator

Based on a classic Serge design the Fold Processor folds waveforms and then generates multi-octave low-frequency square waves for some sonic oompf.

C15 boutique polyphonic digital synthesizer now available for pre-order

After a long time spent in careful and measured development could the Nonlinear Labs C15 be the most exquisite of synthesizers?

Win 1000 Euros – with a music video #MusicBelongsEverywhere

Make a 60-second video of an impromptu gig and upload it by 17th April, and Thomann might just be sending you a EUR 1000 voucher for music gear and instruments...

Dadamachines: MIDI to motor machine for making music with everything

Dadamachines takes your MIDI performance and crashes, bangs, pokes and twangs it into the real world with the automat toolbox of motors and solenoids. On Kickstarter now.

Radikal Swarm Oscillator consumes your Eurorack

Clone 2 oscillators into 16 and swing them around your Eurorack like a swarm of analogue modular bees.

MFB NANOZWERG PRO synthesizer for Eurorack revealed

MFB reimagine their fruity desktop monosynth as the Nanozwerg Pro monophonic synth voice for Eurorack with an even better filter, and morphing LFO.

The Moog DFAM Drum Machine that you’ll never own

This year's Moogfest VIP Engineer Workshop will be building the Moog DFAM drum machine, but you'll never have one, it's not coming soon, there's nothing to see here.

Korg Kronos LS – the lighter way to enjoy a workstation

Korg announce a lighter, faster, groovier Kronos LS workstation that won't break your back taking it to gigs. And check out the new red SV-1.

Mutable Instruments Clouds gets a beat mangling firmware update from Kammerl

Kammerl is a new alternative firmware that brings beat repeating and slicing to Mutable Instruments Clouds Eurorack module.

Blinksonic Processorz: free performance remix effects for Reaktor Blocks

If you own Reaktor Blocks then prepare to lose a couple of hours playing with Processorz, a free remix effects processor that's too much fun.

DV Mark Evo-1 Multi-Amp head: Amp modelling made easy?

The Italians at DV Mark have been busy, and their Evo-1 making guitar amp modelling more accessible for gigging musicians.

Moog has come to the end of the Voyager XL

Moog have announced the discontinuation of the last of the Voyager range of synthesizers - the Voyager XL. What next for Moog?

VK-2 Viking synthesizer for Reason misses the point of modular

Blamsoft's VK-2 Viking is a fabulous virtual model of Moog modular for Reason 9.2 that's totally wound up and boggled our synthesizer correspondent.

Line 6 Spider V 240HC amp head with built-in speaker

In an unusual move, Line 6 has added a stereo speaker pair to the new Spider V 240HC amp head. Add a decent range of amp models, USB out and wireless receiver, does it have something for everyone?

PRS 57/08 pickups finally available to buy on their own

Based upon 'that' vintage humbucking pickup design, the 57/08 pickups were previously now only available as part of a PRS guitar. Now you won't have to pay those exorbitant 'used' prices to get a pair.

Troll8: micro-sized synthesizer, sequencer, controller and drum machine

Troll8 is a teeny weeny micro synthesizer, drum computer and sequencer from Kiel University. Loads of functionality but is it too small to be useful?

VirtualMIDISynth: a Windows MIDI synth that doesn’t suck

The Microsoft GS Wavetable synth is 21 years old and still the only MIDI file player in Windows. VirtualMIDISynth aims to do something about that.

Ferrofish preview Pulse16 and Verto converters ahead of Musikmesse 2017

Ferrofish have announced they will be showing 4 new products at Musikmesse. These extend their Pro converter product line including some more AoIP toys...

Mescaline experimental synthesis sculpture from Folktek

Mescaline is a combination of art, design, electronics and sonic exploration for a truly intoxicating synthesis experience.

Fender Custom Shop honours Bob Bain with ‘Son of the Gun’ Telecaster

Session player Bob Bain played with many of the greats in his long career. Now Fender is celebrating his achievements by releasing a version of his heavily modded workhorse guitar.

Hyve Touch Synth gets funded in hours on Kickstarter

Skot Weidmann's Hyve DIY workshop synth is being made available for everyone - this is a great day! It's on Kickstarter now.

Magix Music Maker now available for free

The entry level version of Magix Music Maker is now available for free giving you 8 tracks of loop-laden music making with effects and virtual instruments

Audiobus 3: New version ready for release

Audiobus 3 is just waiting for Korg Gadget to get it's act together and then it could well have cracked the idea of an iPad as a music workstation

Walrus Audio Jupiter Fuzz V2: Dead astronauts and dying batteries

Walrus Audio have just released this update to one of their popular fuzz pedals, the Jupiter. Version 2 has a new look as well as some reworked electronics and new features.