Roland AIRA TR-8 MIDI editor lets you control the hardware from your Mac or PC

Developed independently, this clever standalone and plug-in controller application will set you back less than the cost of a Big Mac meal.

FabFilter updates all its plug-ins bringing Retina support and much more

High resolution display support, unlimited sample rates and a ton of bug fixes. What more could you ask for?

IK Multimedia’s new free Riff Maestro App. Master those riffs from your phone.

So IK Multimedia have just announced a new iOS & Android compatible software app for showing you how to play you favourite guitar riffs. You load up your favourite tracks and their new software will show ...

Electro Harmonix 720 Stereo Looper with 12 minutes of stereo loop time

New from Electro Harmonix is the 720 Stereo Looper pedal. Which has 12 minutes of stereo recording time available on 10 independent loops with unlimited overdubs. So great for creative guitar and bass players ...

UVI debuts Cameo collection based on classic Casio synths

Get the classic sound of plastic hardware from the 80s without the bother of scouring eBay for battered Casio keyboards

Bitwig and Irrupt team up to release the Irrupt System, free for existing users

Sound collection is free for existing Bitwig license owners and has some cool pre-made trigger setups.

Everyone loves a nice nOb: introducing a new customisable DAW controller

nOb is a new control device that can be used with your favourite DAW and plugins. Its built with high quality components and can be custom configured to match your needs.

New KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature head from Randall Amps

Kirk Hammett of Metallica fame has just teamed up with Randall amps to bring the world his ‘signature’ guitar sound the KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature head. It comes in a 120 watt head format and is a ...

7 dials CV Express DIY Kit: A crazy new module for synth geeks

The CV Express module is an expression pedal interface for modular synthesizers that produces a variety of outputs for use in controlling other modules. This kit from UK company 7 Dials will add lots of fun to ...

Gibson Lifeson EDS-1275 double neck. 1970s boat anchor anyone?

Now myself I’m not a huge fan of double neck guitars, as they tend to be a huge compromise and weigh an awful lot. With today's modern effects it's easy to simulate 12 strings live without the need for ...

Algoriddim brings djay Pro to the iPad, and it’s built for Apple’s biggest model

Good news for fans of waveforms and VJ’ing, less so for those who enjoy watching animated vinyl platters on a screen

Free The Tone Tri Avatar Multi-Dimensional Chorus: New for 2016

Free The Tone release have just announced a new chorus pedal the TA-1H Tri Avatar . Should be available Early 2016. If its anything like their previous releases than it could be one to watch.

“Air” Kurv Guitar: the stringless guitar or bass for the masses?

Kurv Guitar: the guitar with no strings. Seems an unlikely prospect doesn’t it? However a team of British researchers have produced just that. So does this mean no more dirty G strings?

Propellerhead releases Figure for Windows 10 – and it’s free

Swedish music tech behemoth gives away an early Christmas freebie for Windows users. But what could be the thinking behind the move?

New Carr ‘The Lincoln’ full of Vox-flavoured boutique goodness

Carr Amps 'The Lincoln' has just been announced. A simple twin channel amp with a great reverb and also a built in attenuator. Rated at 18 watts which is perfect for both studio and live use.

Is Transit Pro the ideal USB-digital converter?

Small, powerful and space age: M-Audio's new USB to digital converter solves a range of potential audio headaches. What’s not to like?

A Deeply Unpleasant Companion: Fredric unveil new bass fuzz pedal

Finished in blue with a scary Tegu graphic, this brand new bass fuzz is handmade in London. These boutique bass fuzz pedals have just been launched and give bass players something filthy to play with.

Dirty Shirley Limited Edition 20 watt amp announced

Dave Friedman has announced a Limited Edition 20 watt Dirty Shirley all tube valve head!

The Clarett 2Pre: Focusrite’s new compact 10×4 Thunderbolt interface

FireWire? Forget it. And yes, Thunderbolt on a compact interface with only two premps is a very good idea...

Do we need another PAF pickup clone?

So the whole aftermarket guitar pickup world is saturated with PAF clones. Will yet another one really make any difference? Handmade British PAF Humbuckers.

Auria 2: the most powerful DAW on iOS?

It looks like a DAW and has a load of pro features, but runs on your iPad. Could this be the future?

Cardboard Stratocaster!

Cardboard guitar engineering feat that sounds like a classic Stratocaster.

ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Ltd Edition Nosferatu

ESP LTD’s Limited Edition Kirk Hammett Nosferatu guitars sold out in less than 24 hours!

Steinberg updates Cubase Pro and Artist to version 8.5 with new cloud tools

You want cloud collaboration? You got cloud collaboration! And a bunch of other new stuff too, obviously.