Vox AC2 RhythmVOX mini guitar and bass amps – More power for your money

This pair of Vox AC2 mini amps now offers double the output of their predecessors and with 3 amp sounds, 5 effects and 81 rhythm patterns onboard they pack a lot into the mini amp format.

Vox Adio Air desktop 50W amps: All you’ll ever need in one amp?

Portable battery-powered modelling amps with Bluetooth connectivity and MIDI control, for both bass and guitar: how will two 3" speakers handle 50 Watts on Vox's new Adio Air amp?

Iron Ether’s Polytope Detuner/Chorus/Vibrato bass pedal gets an expressive update

The new version for 2017 has some major updates for even more expression to the already feature packed bass modulation pedal. This Quad-Voice Detuner is as flexible as can be.

Moog introduce Subsequent 37 CV limited edition synth at Moogfest

A redesign of the Sub 37 Tribute Edition brings CV outputs, enhanced analog signal chain and a few other improvements to the brilliantly named Subsequent 37 CV. Update: Video!

UAD software version 9.2 introduces exclusive plug-ins by Antares and Softube

Universal Audio's plug-in and hardware DSP package is in the "big boys" league when it comes to computer audio. Both its original software, authentic vintage hardware emulations, and hardware products are...

Erica Synths FusionBox hits the desktop with multi-effects

FusionBox is a fully analogue tube driven delay, chorus, flanger with a Vintage Stereo Ensemble that wants to live on your desktop. You have to hear this thing!

‘Virtual Insanity’: Ashdown Funk Face Stuart Zender signature bass autowah

Jamiroquai founder member Stuart Zander gets his own signature box of funk with the Funk Face, a valve-driven autowah that promises plenty of groove.

New Dr Z EMS amp head: More Marshall than Marshall?

The history of Marshall amps in one boutique amp head? This new amp could be the only amp you will ever need for any forms of classic rock, metal or even blues rock.

TC Electronics Vintage Guitar Pedal Native Plug-in Bundle

TC has announced plug-in recreations of the original SCF, Booster, Dual EQ, Sustainer and XII Phaser guitar effects pedals that started the company off over 40 years ago.

Sound Forge pro audio editor gets a second life thanks to MAGIX

Notable additions to SF Pro Mac 3 include loudness metering and the iZotope Plug-ins RX Elements and Ozone 7 Elements. MAGIX also added support for 64-Bit float/192kHz/32 channels...

The Chowny Fuzzster Pedal: A new budget bass fuzz from the UK

Just when you thought you had enough pedals, a cool new bass fuzz turns up with some great new features and at a really competitive price. Allowing control over both the fuzz and clean tones of you bass.

J Rockett Pedals’ I.Q. Compressor pedal: Cut, boost and compress

I.Q. Compressor is a new take on compression stomp boxes, combining a 6-band EQ and compressor in a single compact pedal format. And it's got some groovy lighting.

Why MP3 will be around for a long, long time

Fraunhofer say MP3 isn't dead, they've just grown apart, broken up over artistic differences and have run off with the children.

0-Coast inspired Ripplemaker synthesizer coming to iOS

Bram Bos is developing a West-Coast inspired semi-modular synthesizer for iOS called Ripplemaker. Looks like something you can really get your Krell on with.

Invasors for Kontakt: Analogue-inspired synthesis done right

Invasors brings the feel and sound of analog hardware into the Kontakt software interface giving an enjoyably tweakable and inviting sound making experience.

Ants! Analogue semi-modular ready to go

The successfully Kickstarted Ants! from Plankton Electronics has entered production and are now taking preorders. If you're a backer then keep an eye on the post!

Matthew’s Effects’ new The Alchemist transmutes Stereo and Mono guitar signals

When you need to use more than one guitar amp in your live rig things can get complicated very quickly. Maybe you should consider a bit of transmutation?

Anasounds boutique effects pedals are hand-made in France – from wood

French company Anasounds have recently issued a fantastic-looking new range of handmade boutique pedals housing analogue circuits, and a first listen suggests they sound pretty sweet, as well.

EchoMelt is a warbly multi-fx plug-in for face-melting tunes

EchoMelt is a new multi-FX plug-in focussing on Chorus, Echo, saturation, a parametric EQ, and a proprietary "Melt" effect. Serious business!

Collaborate by iPhone with MusicMessages for iMessage

Don't fiddle with Facebook on your phone, write cool tunes in iMessage and get your mates to collaborate. MusicMessages is a step sequencer within a messaging app - cool.

Instruo Harmonaig chord generating Eurorack module review

Harmonaig is a comprehensive harmony quantizer and chord generator for Eurorack, with deep modes of harmonic loveliness. We caught a first glimpse ahead of release.

G&L Kiloton 5-String bass: MFD-powered explosive bass tones?

The new Kiloton US-made 5-String bass looks like it can handle just about anything you can throw at it. With a simple control layout and great hardware throughout, this could be one explosive bass guitar...

Tate Effects Brexit Means Brexit overdrive pedal: Not available in the EU…

Made in England, these new Brexit Means Brexit RAT clone pedals are making a statement, but will it be one you'll want to own or disown?

T-Rex Replicator Junior Tape Echo – 100% analogue mini tape echo

This diminuitive fully 100% analogue tape echo pedal from Denmark, looks like it'll be busting wallets this summer. Plus it will easily squeeze onto most pedal boards too!