NAMM 2016: Universal Audio announces 3 new plugins from Softube, Sonnox & Brainworx

Today Universal Audio have announced that the UAD Software update v8.5, due in early February 2016, will include three new plugins: a mastering EQ, a Marshall amp sim and a transient designer.

NAMM 2016: M-Audio CTRL 49 MIDI Controller disco party

The CTRL 49 offers complete control over your VST Instruments with the help of a 4.3" screen, keyboard, knobs, sliders and RGB illuminated drum pads.

NAMM 2016: M-Audio update the MIDISport with a USB hub

The classic MIDISport MIDI interface tries to stay hip and current by sporting a new USB hub.

NAMM 2016: Arturia introduce KeyStep controller and sequencer

Arturia unofficially announce a portable MIDI keyboard controller with integrated step sequencer and CV/Gate.

NAMM 2016: M-Audio gets into the digital piano game

The Accent and Accent Module offer 20 piano sounds, with or without a keyboard, at a tempting price point...

NAMM 2016: Korg Volca FM seen in the flesh (updated)

Prototype of a previously unseen Korg Volca FM.

NAMM 2016: M-Audio releases M-Track range of audio interfaces

M-Audio roll out a stylish range of desktop USB-C audio interfaces festooned with knobs and LEDs.

NAMM 2016: PreSonus announces Studio 192 Mobile interface and command center

A compact USB 3.0 audio interface with all the functionality of the Studio 192.

NAMM 2016: Zoom come up with a magical musical steering wheel thing

Loopy circular, sequencer, controller, movement and performance device.

NAMM 2016: Details leak on Arturia’s MatrixBrute analogue synth

Hot leaked details on what Arturia call "the most powerful analog synthesizer ever created". Update - video on the MatrixBrute in action!

NAMM 2016: Roland introduce the A-01, a multirole mini MIDI controller

A controller, synth, performance tool that can plug into anything, control anything and has it's own sound going on.

Precision Music Technology announces Leviathan: wearable gesture control for music

Control chord changes, filter parameters, scene selections and performance controls with these muscle-reponsive arm bands. Is it the future of live performance?

BOSS announce the new BC-1X Bass Compressor

Boss add their MDP processing to new compressor designed specifically for bass players, and incorprating 16-segment metering.

NAMM 2016 Report

Everything you need to know from the NAMM Show 2016.

Keeley Electronics announce new Tone Workstation 4-in-1 pedal

Keeley announce their new Workstation pedal range fpr 2016. It all starts with the Tone Workstation which combines some classic pedals from their range into one unit.

NAMM 2016: Presonus launch scalable StudioLive AVB Mix System for live mixing

Presonus unveil the scalable AVB mix system for their StudioLive range of consoles including stage box mode for RM mixers and up to 64 input channels.

Friedman Amplification pedals for 2016 NAMM Show!

Friedman tease two new pedals bearing their name on their official Facebook page. "Some new toys we've been fiddling around with for the NAMM show", they say.

ROLI release Seaboard RISE 49, a 5 dimensional controller

A new 4-octave version of the Seaboard multidimensional controller that you can push, slide, glide and release into new methods of performance.

Waldorf announce the Zarenbourg Module – A soulful piano in a small box

The sublime and classic Zarenbourg piano in a soulful little box.

Boss VB-2W Waza Craft Vibrato pedal announced

The Boss VB-2W is a 100% analogue modern day version of the original Boss VB-2 Vibrato which was originally released in 1982.

Boss Waza Craft Amp Head to launch in 2016

Launching at NAMM: Boss introuce the solid state Waza Amp Head and matching cabinets, featuring Boss's so-called “Waza Brown Sound".

Cloak Audio announce Jackdaw Esoteric Synth Fuzz

Cloak Audio have just announce a new hand-built fuzz pedal: the Jackdaw. This pedal is not for the faint-hearted and has a unique 'cocked wah' vocal-like filter section.

Vintage Guitars launch V6M24 models at NAMM

Vintage Guitars are debuting a new range of ‘modern’ guitars at NAMM 2016: the V6M24. Featuring a "Super Strat" design, two Wilkinson WHHB humbuckers and an RRP of 249 GBP, this might be one to watch for ...

New Billy Corgan BC1 Signature model by Reverend Guitars

Reverend Guitars debut a new Billy Corgan signature guitar: the BC1. Features include Railhammer P90-style pickups and a "bass contour" tone control and four different intrigung finishes.