Harley Benton CST-24 Purple Burst: Prince of Tone

Harley Benton CST-24 will impress you with its shapely mahogany body and arched flamed maple top in a new Purple Burst finish

Orange OR30: UK made 30W all tube single channel amp head

The new Orange OR30 is a Class A 30W single-channel all-tube amp designed by Ade Emsley. With twin volumes and switchable power output

Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer – More Power & New Pickups

The latest Boss GM-800 Guitar Synthesizer brings more power and a natural feel to guitar and bass synthesis. Along with two new pickup systems

The new Behringer Alpha and Omega Headphones: Behr-dynamic?

Are the Behringer Alpha and Omega the be-all and end-all of budget headphones? We take a closer look at these biblically named headphones.

John Petrucci officially launches his Tonemission software

John Petrucci has officially launched Tonemission software with the new John Petrucci IR Collection: Vol. 1, a curated set of Impulse Responses

Midweek Modular: Granular Sampling, Entanglements and Roland Sounds

This week we've had a granular breakfast with Error Instruments, got entangled with Destiny and played with some Roland-inspired modules.

PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition

The new PRS Private Stock John McLaughlin Limited Edition is limited to only 200 guitars and will set you back a pretty penny

Strymon Brig Delay: dBucket Delay pedal

The latest Strymon Brig Delay emulates the classic Bucket Brigade 3205, 3005 and modern multi delay effects

Guitar Gear Gems: Solar Chop Shop, 58 Flying V & a Flux Capacitor?

This week we check out the new Solar Chop Shop, an original '58 Flying V and the Time Traveler Delay with built-in Flux Capacitor

Walrus Audio Slöer Stereo Ambient Reverb: Now with Stretch

The Walrus Audio Slöer Stereo Ambient Reverb builds on the popular Slö lineup but adds two additional reverb algorithms, stereo width control and more

The Yamaha Montage is dead. Long live the Montage!

In a fairly low-key announcement today, Yamaha announced the discontinuation of their flagship synthesizer, the Montage, and its replacement.

Epiphone 150th Anniversary models revealed

Epiphone 150th Anniversary limited edition Crestwood Custom, Wilshire, Sheraton and Zephyr DeLuxe Regent models announced

Artiphon Chorda: Smart Synth, Looper and MIDI Controller

Artiphon has unrolled the Orba into a guitar-neck-inspired gizmo called Chorda. It throws out groovy chords, generates beats and controls MIDI.

EVH Limited Edition Star an outrageous shred guitar

The new EVH Limited Edition Star is available in Matte Army Drab, Primer Gray and Stealth Black finishes. Floyd Rose-equipped, ready to rock!

Neutral Labs Elmyra 2: Hybrid Drone Machine with bells on

Neutral Labs releases the second incarnation of the digital/analogue drone machine, filling it with interesting possibilities. Let's explore Elmyra 2.

Manson MB-1 Blanta Edition Matt Bellamy: Bad Santa?

These Manson MB-1 Blanta Edition Matt Bellamy are stealth versions of the classic Red Santa model and are available in two versions

“The Police” Flanger: EHX Andy Summers Walking On The Moon

The EHX Andy Summers Walking On The Moon Flanger is an analogue modulation pedal with a Filter Matrix that gets you that tone from the record

Gretsch Paisley Penguin & Bourbon Stain Sidewinder limited editions

This Gretsch Paisley Penguin and Bourbon Stain Sidewinder are two stunning looking limited edition models revealed for 2023

Fender Fullerton Precision Bass Uke: How low can it go?

The Fender Fullerton Precision Bass Uke is the latest addition to the range, plus new colours for all the standard models as well

How to quantize in your DAW – Better beats and sicker grooves

Get those wonky beats in order! In this beginner's guise, we'll show you all the ways of how and why to quantize in your DAW, and how to add Swing!

Midweek Modular: Cracklebox, Turing and a wall of filters

This week we rediscover Michel Waiswisz's Cracklebox, quantise a Turing Machine, get lost in tape delay and climb a Filterwall of preconceptions.

Behringer continues the rumour mill with prototypes and an update

Behringer decided to try a different delivery style over the weekend, teasing two possible future products and updating us on another

Review: Cherry Audio Octave Cat Synthesizer

Cherry Audio continue down the vintage synthesizer path less travelled with their recreation of a lesser-known but much-loved classic.

Guitar Gear Gems: 567-M Modulation Machine, Half Watt, Loomer Heiress

This week we look at the Industrialectric 567-M Modulation Machine, Hagerman Half Watt and Keeley Loomer Heiress Limited Edition