Steinberg finds reduced audio performance with Windows 10 Anniversary update

Steinberg compatibility testing reveals a potential 5-10% drop in performance with the Windows 10 Anniversary update

Positive Grid BIAS Rack – A new 19″ rack version for their virtual amp software

Positive Grid announce a new hardware solution of their software emulation of real guitar amps.

e-Instruments release Session Keys Electric S

e-Instruments reckon they can capture the soul of a Rhodes in 20GB in their Electric S - Waves did it in 4GB with the Electric 88 - which is better?

Townsend Labs website launched – and pricing announced

Townsend Labs, who we've been watching recently, have launched their website and announced pricing...

Eiosis promise e2deesser is the “ultimate de-essing tool”

Developed in partnership with Slate Digital, Eiosis launch the e2deesser. With fast or advanced operation, is this a de-esser that actually sounds natural?

Figure gets jamming with Ableton Link

New update to Propellerhead/Allihoopa Figure iOS music making app brings Ableton Link for sync between devices and other apps.

At last Behringer gives the synthesizer a name – DeepMind 12

Teaser number 5 reveals the name, DeepMind 12, and digital effects and is that an iPad editor app? I'm starting to get disappointed.

Beyerdynamic launch flagship DT-1990 Pro Headphones

In every studio you're likely to find a pair of Beyerdynamics, often the DT-990's. Perhaps it's time for an update? Introducing the DT-1990 Pro.

Tone Concepts Nels Cline GOO pedal: The ultimate distortion?

Extensively tested by Wilco guitarist Nels Cline over the last 12 months this new distortion pedal is visually inspired by a classic 1950s B Movie! But will it make you jump out of your seat?

Skinning Sonar with Cakewalk’s Theme Editor

Sonar doesn't have to look rubbish anymore because the July update includes a Theme Editor to completely customise the entire interface.

Arturia KeyStep controller and sequencer now shipping

Arturia finally release the KeyStep MIDI/CV/Gate controller and sequencer and a cool video of three being used together - good job ugly is only skin deep

Radium, the post-modern tracker, reaches version 4

Radium offers a more graphical approach to the music editor tracker and opens us up to trying something vertical.

Pirate Effects’ The Plank – preamp and boost combined into one

Two of the most coveted guitar pedal boost circuits in the last 40 years have been combined into one boutique effect. But will it be worth sinking ships for? Time to walk the plank and see.

0-Coast tabletop patchable synth now shipping from Make Noise

Patch it, don't patch it: the 0-Coast is the tabletop monophonic synthesizer that will fit into any setup, MIDI or modular.

Ibanez Talman Bass TMB310 in new ’70s glam glitter finish

Looking like Marc Bolan's handbag this new sparkly version of the Talman bass will certainly rock someones world! Metal Gurus may have found just what they were looking for.

Erica Synths launch DIY Synth Voice

Pick up your soldering iron and start assembling your own Eurorack mono-synth module with the DIY Synth Voice.

Electro-Harmonix resurrect the Mini Synthesizer for iOS

Crappy old 1980's Mini Synthesizer is reborn on the iPad with the crappiness perfectly emulated - more curiosity than classic but certainly different.

Behringer CONTROL2USB: How cheap is cheap?

Have Behringer just released a monitor controller and interface at an X32-style price point? Introducing the feature-rich CONTROL2USB.

Chapman Guitars with public vote on upcoming pedal range

The Monkey Lord is back on his quest to bring quality guitar effects to the masses. He has had a few setbacks, but is now back and asking for your input on the range's design...

Can Keeley’s Hooke Reverb pedal put a spring in your step?

Keeley's new pedal verb has virtual springs that let you tweak the digital spring reverb. Do these 'organ'-inspired reverb tones offer something new?

Wave your phone, make music: The AC Sabre

Air Craft wants to find the mojo of the posing, performing guitarist in MIDI controller form. Could the AC Sabre iPhone app be it?

JoMoX Alpha Base top secret drum machine leaked

When JoMoX discontinued the XBASE range we lost two of the most authentic 808 and 909 drum machines. This leaked image of the Alpha Base just might be the replacement.

Friedman The Runt – Boutique Marshall tones at a cut down price?

A renowned amp designer announces a new budget range of ever-popular boutique Marshall inspired amplifiers. Cutting costs and not tone? Lets hope so!

Yamaha reboot the MX Synthesizer black and blue

A load of MOTIF sounds stuffed into a light weight keyboard - you can't really call that a "synthesizer" these days.