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.

Positive Grid releases BIAS FX standalone

Out of Positive Grid, California comes a new standalone version of the well regarded BIAS FX guitar amp and effects processing plug-in. Just run it and play, without the need of a DAW or piece of host ...

Soundness release SoundSoap 5 and SoundSoap+

Background noise, hiss, hum and crackles are the every day enemy of the sound engineer and video maker. SoundSoap 5 and SoundSoap+ give you the tools to clean up your audio.

Waldorf leak: kb37 controller keyboard for Eurorack modules (updated)

Waldorf officially announce their Eurorack Pack of modules and the fabulous kb37 controller keyboard to mount them all in.

Nord announce Nord Piano 3

Nord's Piano reaches version 3 and brings in features designed to improve realism and authenticity.

Cort guitars to announce new Frank Gamble signature acoustic at NAMM?

Rumour has it that Cort are due to launch a Frank Gambale Signature Model at this week's NAMM Show. So, the famed Australian fusion guitarist gets a brand new acoustic guitar with his name on...

Korg GripTune clip-on tuner and limited edition Pitchblack in brushed nickel finish announced

Korg will unveil the new GripTune clip-on headstock tuner at NAMM 2016, plus a refresh for their ever-popular Pitchblack tuner pedal: a limited edition version in a brushed nickel finish.

Earthquaker Devices launch eight new pedals at NAMM

Earthquaker Devices are launching eight new pedals at NAMM 2016. Not all of them will be available straight away, and one of them may not even be ready for the NAMM Show next week!

Mesa announce limited edition John Petrucci JP-2C head

Mesa USA today announced a brand new limited edition John Petrucci Signature model head. Based on their famous MARK IIC+ circuit. This new limited model has been updated with modern features and is available ...

Knaggs Guitars launch new SSC Steve Stevens signature guitar for 2016

Top US guitar firm Knaggs Guitars announces a brand new Steve Stevens signature model: the SSC. Unlike former limited edition versions carrying Steve's name, this one is to become a permanent fixture in the ...