Ear Trumpet Labs tackles upright bass with ‘Nadine’

micing an upright bass can be a challenge. ETL's new 'Nadine' mic however, offers a new solution.

Acustica Audio offer up a dash of ‘Lime’ for your mix

Here it is then: Recently we saw Acustica release their SSL emulation channel strip, now Lime gives us the Neve version. A British sound, 'in-the-box'!

Never lose your gear again with the GearEye Kickstarter

Stick these RFID tags onto all your gear and the dongle will tell you exactly what's in your bag on a smart-phone app. Total security and peace of mind.

Recreate Bohemian Rhapsody with Freddie Mercury’s favourite piano

The grand piano owned by Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury has been lovingly captured and turned into an amazing virtual instrument for Kontakt.

Will the MESA/Boogie Triple Crown TC-50 guitar amp become the new Recto?

The renowned US amp maker launches a flexible new three-channel, modern-sounding amp range in various formats. Could this be the new Recto?

ZenZero 2KP Pre-amp and booster pedal: More than a one trick pony?

A unique boutique boost and preamp pedal hand made in Japan by an Italian!

The Tiny TS: Credit card sized DIY synthesizer

For the sort of synth you can carry with you everywhere, the Tiny TS DIY synthesizer will fit in your wallet (minus the battery...)

Multitracker: Playback multitrack audio from an iPad

Multitracker is an audio playback iPad app that can route multi-track audio to whatever outputs you have on your audio interface.

Emma ON-1 Okto-Nøjs: A drive pedal ten years in the making!

Dirty, fuzzy, synth tones in one truly analogue effect pedal. It's been a long wait and it sounds like it was worth it.

PSP StompFilter: Modulating fun for filters

The PSP StompFilter lets loose with modulation madness over their new filter plug-in.

Mesa/Boogie Subway Bass DI-Preamp pedal – A mini bass monster!

The Mesa/Boogie lads have been busy: the D-800 Series amp has now spawned a preamp pedal, while the amp itself sees an update and is paired with a new lightweight bass cab, as well. Phew!

Mooer’s Micro Drummer: Big beats in a petite pedal?

This dinky little drum pedal has plenty of rhythms squeezed into its diminutive case. One for all you solo artists, perhaps?

Mine: Build your own MIDI Controller from Special Waves

Arrange your knobs, pads, button and faders any way you want in Mine - the fully customisable MIDI controller. But will this Kickstarter project ever see the light of day?

Suhr Kiko Loureiro Signature Shiba Drive Re|Loaded: Megadeth leads?

Suhr announce a new signature version of its popular Shiba overdrive pedal. Will you be able to hear the difference?

Keeley Super Phat Mod Full Range Overdrive: A hyped-up Boss BD-2?

Based on a re-working of a famous mass produced overdrive pedal for electric guitar, this new take on overdrive certainly has a lot of heritage.

Another LA-2A emulation! Black Rooster Audio’s VLA-2A

Do we need yet another plug-in emulating the LA-2A tube compressor? If the VLA-2A sounds as good as the GUI looks, then perhaps we do!

Rob Papen returns with Predator 2: morphing killer synth

Unlike the movie, the sequel to Rob Papen's Predator outshines the original. Predator 2 is the hunter-killer software synthesizer we've been waiting a very long time for.

Gig Performer: Live rig for your plug-ins

Gig Performer is a plug-in host for live performance that lets you create your own multi-touchable front panel controls for your whole rig. Looks dated but the functionality is cutting edge.

ACPAD: The future of busking is here

A wireless MIDI controller that wraps around your acoustic guitar. ACPAD turns you into a busking electronic, looping, beat making, orchestrating genius.

The return of Sonar Home Studio from Cakewalk

Sonar Home Studio is back in a brand new version with new tools, effects, instruments and a touchable interface - where have you been?

Resurface: a new marketplace for used mixing consoles

A new web portal for selling, buying and servicing used consoles and controllers, 'Resurface', is launched. Can this service change the pro audio market?

Top 5 mini synth stocking fillers under £100

What better thing to find in your stocking on Christmas morning than a fabulous little mini synth? Guaranteed to distract you from all the business of preparing food or talking to relatives. Why watch the ...

Waves get their Wurlitzer on with the Electric 200 Piano

The second piano from Waves doesn't disappoint. The Electric 200 Piano another classic of Wurlitzer goodness.

Phone-Home: Lo-fi xylophone madness, anyone?

Is that a xylophone? No, it's an awesome sampling, looping, pitch shifting, delay reflecting Phone-Home Xylophone for the musician who has everything.