Novation bang out version 3 of Launchpad for iOS

Launchpad for iOS V3 gets a complete overhaul with full colour pads, improved effects, control and sync to both hardware and Ableton Link

Ju-X Frosting: Realtime audio freezer and microlooper

Freeze, loop and repeat with Frosting, a simple and elegant audio looping live performance plug-in.

Unfiltered Audio Dent: Lots more of the nasty

Dent the deliciously horrible distortion plug-in that maims, destroys and obliterates all traces of niceness in your audio - bring on the nasty.

Tascam releases MiNiSTUDIO broadcasting interfaces

Get live streaming and podcasting with these little MiNiSTUDIO boxes for broadcasting complete with jingles and effects - I kid you not.

Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive pedal: Vintage film sound amp for guitar?

A very different take on the classic overdriven valve amp, as this time the pedal isn't even based on a guitar amp but a Bell & Howell Filmosound projector!

Antelope adds classic hardware emulations to their DSP

Antelope are soon to roll out a free update for their Orion Studio, Zen Tour and Goliath interfaces adding new plugin emulations, including the FET-A76.

Mooer Liquid Digital Phaser Pedal – Mini modulation for the masses?

Miniature modulation made manageable? Mooer have crammed a lot of phase into one little box - but is it too little for effective control?

Ardour 5 embraces Windows

The original Linux DAW now fully supports Windows in this major update to Ardour - the popular open source music production software.

J Rockett Audio Hooligan fuzz pedal – ASBO time?

It's taken a long time to get released, but this boutique fuzz plays nicely with a crowded pedalboard. Check out the dirt on this little blighter!

High-end Grace Design M108 Interface now shipping

The M108 offers modern features such as Dante and remote control, but as an audio interface, the focus lies heavily on their high quality preamps and ADC.

Q-Tuner q2.0 Transparent Pickups: A unique Neodymium design?

A truly unique boutique pickup, each one built for your specific tonal requirements. Oh, and they are transparent as well!

Novation Launchpad Pro gets scales

The latest firmware for the Launchpad Pro takes it from a controller to a completely playable musical instrument.

Erica Synths Fusion Drone synth modules released – For those that enjoy the madness

With these two new synth modules, Erica pledge to give you all kinds of inspiration for ambience, soundscapes and sheer sonic lunacy.

Waves Tune Real-Time – Can’t sing in tune? Not a problem

The new Waves plugin seeks to keep you in pitch, allegedly with no noticeable lag...

Dreadbox Murmux V2 Limited Edition desktop analogue synth – The Beast is back

A new updated version of a popular boutique synthesiser, this new Murmux has a more aggressive darker feel all round.

Kombos a truly modular keyboard

A truly modular controller keyboard system, This is designed to be as versatile as possible and easy to travel with.

Charvel Guthrie Govan new Brittanica Red limited edition signature guitar

Mr Guthrie Govan doesn't do things by halves and so it's great to see a new variation on his much-loved signature guitar model.

Moog Foundation Summer Raffle – Original Memory Moog up for grabs!

Usually, raffles conjure up thoughts of winning food hampers and stuffed toys. Not this raffle though. No, this time you can win an original 1980s Memory Moog!

Ibanez celebrate 25th anniversary of Steve Vai’s landmark Passion & Warfare album

Celebrating the album that gave us For The Love Of God, Blue Powder and Alien Water Kiss, Ibanez and Steve Vai collaborate on some truly unique 7-string monster guitars!

Apogee add Windows “support” for MiC 96k

While Apogee's PR department like to imply that this is a new version of the MiC 96k, all that's new is "support" for Windows. Why the quotation marks around the word support? Read on to find out...

Cort MR710F MD acoustic guitar – A budget Brazilian?

For those on a budget, could this new dreadnought acoustic guitar get you closer to those Brazilian rosewood guitar tones of yesteryear?

Arturia MatrixBrute modulation matrix video teaser released

The trend for short video marketing teasers is all the rage at the moment, but this latest one for Arturia's keenly anticipated synth is actually quite good!

io808: A web-based 808 for your browser!

808 Day pass you by? Catch up and get your 80s kicks from this web-based 'virtual' Roland TR-808 drum machine.

Gearnews exclusive! Experiencing ‘Isolate’ and upcoming Flares PRO HD in-ears

While on a recent visit to Flare’s HQ, where I experienced their new Isolate ear plugs, I also heard some genuinely incredible-sounding new in-ears to be called Flares PRO HD - you heard it here first!