Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1 Blackbox – The ideal portable modular synth?

This really neat-looking little modular synth has 53 patch points and 21 knobs to play with yet seems clerly laid out - is this the perfect deal for newcomers to modular synthesis?

sE finally upgrade Reflexion Filter Pro with Mounting Bracket Kit

sE Electronics are responsible for pioneering reflection filters and now offer an entire 'Reflexion Filters' range. But what about that troublesome mount? At last, it seems, there's an answer...

Roland Boutique JU-06, JP-08, JX-03 Update 1.10 – Control at last!

A much-needed update for the Roland Boutique synth range finally brings the control you need for your JU-06, JP-08 or JX-03.

Magnetic Effects Buzzer UVB76 – a Buzzaround fuzz clone?

The old Burns Buzzaround is a very sought after fuzz, used by a Mr Robert Fripp. Magnetic Effects seek to capture its tone with their new Buzzer pedal.

Peavey ReValver ACT modules: Digitise your guitar tones

Peavey reckon they have cracked the process of capturing your guitar amp's tone on your computer. Sound a bit like Pokémon Go? Well, this one may actually be worth all the hassle.

Fender enters the world of apps with free tuner

The Californian guitar manufacturer dips its toe into the world of smartphones, apps and digital downloads. Will this new tuning app be the beginning of something new?

Behringer DeepMind 12: Pricing and availability announced!

The German manufacturer's CEO has announced in a forum post what the new synth will cost - and as expected, it's not very much...

LightLead: Fibre optic guitar cable in the Dragons’ Den!

Showbiz entrepreneurs Danielle Barnet and David Holmes entered the Den with their new analogue-optical guitar lead, 'Lightlead', and walked away with 70K!

Does every amp sound the same? Ola Englund tests the theory

The Haunted's guitarist tries to prove a point by putting a load of different guitar amps to the test. What do you think, do they all really sound the same?

Focusrite Scarlett 2nd Generation now available at last

The 2nd generation of the Scarlett range of audio interfaces has finally been released, bringing some new features and upgrades over the range's previous versions.

V-MODA and Roland join forces: Today is officially #808 Day!

When an older less hip company wants to inject some hipster coolness into their brand. What do they do?

PPG Phonem: Wolfgang Palm brings vocal synths to your iPad

Wolfgang Palm is living legend among synthesists, and now he is bringing his Phonem vocal synth to the Apple iPad platform. See the man himself demo this soon-to-be-released synthesiser app!

Lauten Audio add to their ‘Series Black’ with condenser mics

Building on their budget 'Series Black' range, Lauten Audio release two new condenser model microphones for 'budding recordists'.

Erica Synths tease their Fusion Drone System

Expected to be released on the 11th August, check out the quality of the Fusion Drone System from Erica Synths, it's rather lovely.

Crazy Tube Circuits’ Golden Ratio Phi: The perfect Φ

From Athens comes possibly the 'Golden Ratio' Phi compressor, combining both FET and Optical compression in one very high voltage compact pedal.

Free and easy VST host vPlayer from Digital Brain

You can play your virtual instruments DAW free in this nice, if slightly flaky, vPlayer VST Host from Digital Brain Instruments

Rio Grande’s Greasegunner Tele Bridge pickup: A sharper blade?

A versatile modern take on the Telecaster bridge pickup from this Texas based company. With a bit more kick this little upgrade could put some fire in your guitars tone.

Xvive launch U2 wireless guitar transmitter system

A compact rechargeable wireless transmitter system for your guitar. With a 300ft range and the ability to

‘The Monster’ dynamic plugin from Slate, for FREE!

Designed to emulate the 'all-buutons-in' trick with the famous 1176 compressor, The Monster includes a couple of features for extra versatility. Could this be the coolest free plugin this year?

Windows 10 Anniversary update audio performance test

Has the Windows 10 Anniversary update brought changes to the audio performance? For better or for worse let's find out.

Novation Circuit 1.3 improves sample handling

Firmware update to the Circuit brings better sample handling and sample loading per step for live performance and sequencing your own sounds.

First play with FORM from Native Instruments Komplete 11

FORM the transformative sample tracking synthesizer seen in action on Richard Devine's Instagram feed.

Mix Factory analogue summing by A-Designs Audio

Using a concept by Tony Shepperd, a design by Paul Wolff and manufactured by A-Designs, 'Mix Factory' is set to be a serious piece of kit.

Lollar Staple Pickup – Recreating a classic ’50s Gibson neck pickup

Boutique pickup winder Jason Lollar hits us with a classic 1950s favourite and it looks good!