Tops and Flops: The Classic Rock Show, John Sykes and Liverpool

In this week's Tops and Flops, we go and see The Classic Rock Show in Liverpool, and face the depressing realities of trying to get to gigs in adverse weather.

Peavey Preamp Pedals: Bandit, Rock Master, Decade, Session, and VTM

The new Peavey Preamp Pedal series includes tones from legends like the Rock Master, VTM, Bandit, and more!

Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp: 3 Tubes, 2 Effects, 1 Legendary Sound

The Imperial Tube Preamp from Tone King offers more than Friedman's IR pedals, with a similar layout. Imperial-in-a-pedal - we'Ve got the details!

ESI Xsynth: Cute Digital Synth With Strange Waveforms, Polyphonic Aftertouch

Use field recordings as oscillators with the ESI Xsynth, a cute little digital synth that’s also an MPE controller!

Rane One MKII Motorized DJ Controller: Stems! Effects! More!

Big DJ news! The Rane One MKII DJ controller is on its way with stems, internal effects, and a new color.

u-he Zebra 3: “Like Photoshop for Synthesis”

It’s only in alpha but u-he Zebra 3 is already shaping up to be a sound design playground with vector synthesis and other new modules.

Noise Engineering Batverb: Unique Reverb Makes the Jump to Pedal Form

Noise Engineering Batverb is a new reverb pedal based on the Desmodus Versio module synthetic tail generator DSP.

Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-2: Surprise Sequel to the Stylophone Synthesizer

Dubreq has cheekily announced the Stylophone Gen X-2, a new version of the synth in Stylophone clothing.

Peluso P-24: A High-end Recreation of the AKG C24

The Peluso P-24 is a meticulous modern recreation of the legendary C24 stereo tube condenser without the idiosyncracies of a vintage mic.

Soundtoys SpaceBlender: Just a New Reverb Plugin or Much More?

At NAMM 2025, Soundtoys is introducing a new reverb plugin called SpaceBlender. But what's behind it?

FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano is Here – The OG Walkman was a Thing of the Past!

Not much bigger than a matchbox, the FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano DAC and headphone amplifier looks like a miniature Walkman.

Darkglass Kaamos: Distortion and Octaver for Taylor Swift’s Bassist

Taylor Swift's bassist Amos Heller is a fan of the new Darkglass Kaamos effects pedal and was also involved in its development.

Gallien Krueger RB Legacy: New Amp Heads Introduced at NAMM 2025

Gallien Krueger RB Legacy 1001RB and 2001RB will be introduced in time for NAMM 2025. Powerful bass amp heads and plenty of power.

Gibson at NAMM 2025: Tradition meets Innovation

Gibson at NAMM 2025 is a return to form! New Les Paul models, new signature guitars, let's take a look at the latest releases!

Grace Design m701 Audio Interface: A Modular AD/DA Solution

The Grace Design m701 is a high-end modular audio interface with an array of configuration options and flexible browser-based control.

Eastman FullerTone: Retrofuturistic Strats and Teles

Let's not get confused: the Eastman FullerTone series has nothing in common with Fullerton - neither Fender nor Gretsch! The Californian manufacturer releases ST and T models in exciting designs and elegant ...

Yamaha DTX6K5-M e-Drum Kit – Real Feel, Small Footprint

Expect compact size with big performance from the new DTX6 range flagship, the DTX6K5-M, with dual-layer Remo mesh heads!

Omnitronic PM-202 & PM-202FX: DJ Mixers at an Affordable Price

The PM-202 and PM-202FX battle mixers from Omnitronic offer the most important features (including Bluetooth!) at an attractive price.

Fender Acoustasonic Standard: Affordable Tele and Jazzmaster Models!

With the Acoustasonic Standard series, Fender releases the most affordable T-Style and Jazzmaster hybrids to date.

Phase Pro DVS System for Vinyl DJs: Innovative Touchscreen, MIDI, More Power and More!

The Phase Pro combines enhanced precision and flexibility with a touchscreen, 15-hour battery life and MIDI integration for vinyl DJs.

Sterling By Music Man: Affordable Signature Models from Rabea, Tosin Abasi and More

Sterling by Music Man is releasing affordable signature models from Tosin Abasi, Rabea Massaad, and Ryan Bruce!

GR-1 Update 3.0: Tasty Chips Expands the Capabilities of the Granular Synthesizer

The GR-1 firmware update 3.0 from Tasty Chips Electronics adds new MIDI features, workflow enhancements, and storable multi-timbral presets.

Behringer LM Drum Receives Update, Expanding Tuning Functionality

The Behringer LM Drum started shipping this month, and it has already received a firmware update inspired by the comments of Roger Linn himself!

Charvel Super Stock SC1: Aged Finish with DiMarzio Pickups

This Charvel Super Stock SC1 boasts high-performance attributes such as a Floyd Rose bridge. Contrasted beautifully with the aged alder body.