Novation Launchpad for iOS reaches V2

Launchpad for iOS can now sync to other apps and devices and vary it's tempo in real-time - such fun!

Reason 9 arrives with no new synth shock

Once again Propellerhead fails to include a new synthesizer in their latest full update to Reason, and that makes me sad.

Nektar updates keyboards for Reason 9

Nektar controller keyboards Impact and Panorama now support the 3 new Player devices in Propellerhead Reason 9.

Magnetic Effects launch Solar Bender V2 fuzz pedal

Based on the sought after Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII fuzz pedal. With some very useful modern-day upgrades to make it easier to fit into your guitar rig.

ESP LTD Master Of Puppets 30th anniversary guitar: Metallica’s milestone celebrated

Wow! Where did 30 years go? The Master Of Puppets album is being celebrated in the only way ESP really know. By making a limited edition guitar aimed straight at all those insane Metallica fans!

Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus pedal announced

Finally Boss have announced the updated version of the old favourite the CE-2 chorus pedal. Lots of players have been asking of this one and this new version has a couple of nice updates included as well.

TBProAudio release CS-3301, a neat channel strip plugin

Channel strip style plugins are powerful mixing tools. TBProAudio also seem to be on top form at the moment, making the CS-3301 an exciting release.

8raw8 will hand build you an analogue drum machine

8raw8 are aiming for a truly authentic analog clone of the legendary Roland TR808 drum machine - is it authentic enough for you?

Mad Professor Porter 112: The guitar cab that thinks it’s a 4×12

The new lightweight 1x12 speaker cabinet that thinks its a classic Sixties 4x12 cab. Roadies everywhere can finally jump for joy!

Evolution Guitars to premiere modular guitar at Summer NAMM

A unique way of evolving your guitar using different faceplates that can bolt onto the main guitar body. Genius or madness?

Has SmithsonMartin folded or evolved into Touch Innovations?

Has SmithsonMartin gone out of business or have they secretly changed hands or just a new name? The plot thickens.

112dB release Cascade for really dense synthesis

Put on your lab coat and safety goggles and see if you have the brain power to pull some density out of the very scientific Cascade.

Victory Amps call the shots with new Sheriff 44 and Sheriff 22

Those classic Marshall Plexi tones in two new heads from this boutique amp company. Designed by Martin Kidd one of England's top amp designers.

Providence Brick Drive BD-1 Bass preamp overdrive pedal

A small brick-coloured box for your bass with lots of useful options for both live and recording purpose: Just another brick in the wall or is this unit one to build your tone with?

Harrison to release Mixbus & Mixbus32C V3.4 at Summer NAMM 2016

Users of Harrison's Mixbus or Mixbus32C DAW software will receive an update to v3.4; check out the cool new feature and plugin!

Boss TU-3 Tuner Free on both Android and iOS

Boss give away their TU-3 tuner as an App for free both on iOS8 or above, and also Android. This accurate tuner is on both iTunes and Google Play stores as of today.

Roland TR-8 update arrives with Drumatix TR-606 sounds!

Keenly awaited, Roland have finally released its update to the TR-8, including a new TR-606 emulation. Oh, and some other stuff.

Positive Grid BIAS Amp: New standalone version announced

Positive Grid announce the new updated version of this popular guitar amp simulator for Mac and PC, making it easier to match real amp tones along with new standalone option.

Monoplug’s Metronom plays with time

Keep your shit together with this Metronom metronome from Monoplugs.

Focal promise Utopia with new headphones

Focal have announced three new models of headphones which quadruple in price, ending with the Utopia's for 4,000 USD!

Ibanez premier new Artwood Vintage thermo-aged acoustic guitars

This new process seeks to artificially age the wood of the guitar in an attempt to replicate the tone of an old vintage acoustic guitar. But does it actually work?

Softube Modular is available now

It's here, the wait is over, Softube have finally released Modular - sounds awesome, looks less so.

StudioLogic releases the Sledge – Black Edition

Dark and mysterious with a Waldorf heart and Italian styling, this updated version invites you to climb on board the new Black Edition Sledge.

Vir2 release Aeris Hybrid Choir Designer

Aeris takes a bunch of oo's ah's and oh's and transforms them into an interesting collection of pads in this Kontakt based vocal instrument.