MiniFreak V: software version of MiniFreak arrives for everyone

Arturia has released the MiniFreak V as a standalone software synthesizer for anyone and everyone - no MiniFreak hardware synth required.

Welcome the MacBook Pro M2 Pro and M2 Max to the Apple silicon family

The MacBook Pro M2 Pro and M2 Max are here! These beastly new 14 and 16-inch laptops boast outrageous specs, let's take a closer look.

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise: Shoegaze pedal with a joystick?

Walrus Audio Melee Wall of Noise could be the ultimate Shoegaze effect? And it has a built-in joystick control, yay for the hipsters!

Apple unveils the new Mac mini M2 and M2 Pro

The Mac mini M2 is here! These new M2 and M2 Pro chips boast considerable new performance increases while still remaining affordable.

Guitar Gear Gems: Way Huge Attack Vector, iPad Guitar and more

Way Huge Attack Vector Phaser & Envelope is a new funky stompbox you should check out. Plus, we take a peek at an iPad Guitar and the new Aclam gear.

Introducing the RME Digiface AES: a portable pro-grade audio interface

The RME Digiface AES is a new pro audio interface with AES, ADAT, and S/PDIF connectivity for digital recorders, mixers, and preamps.

Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass

These Fender Gold Foil Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jazz Bass models all feature vintage gold foil pickups. With vintage looks and some great colours

The Audient EVO SP8 is a new expansion preamp for home recording

We check out the Audient EVO SP8! A new 8-channel ADAT microphone preamp with user-friendly features for your home recording setup.

Waldorf Quantum Mk2: Polyphonic aftertouch, more storage, new firmware

Waldorf takes its flagship synthesizer to the next level with some serious hardware and software updates with the Quantum Mk2 Hybrid Synthesizer.

The best Guitar for Beginners – Acoustic or Electric?

Which type of guitar is best for beginners? Find out all you need to know about acoustic and electric guitars for beginners in our buyer's guide.

Behringer AKS Mini: The Putney VCS3 in a minisynth

Behringer shows us the final version of the VCS3 clone pulled into the playful AKS Mini minisynth. It suggests a summer release date for $99.

Portable players are NOT dead: meet the SONY Walkman NW-A306

The Sony Walkman NW-A306 (also called the NW-ZX707 in some territories) is a new addition to the old world of digital music players.

The OP-1 field vocoder is an exciting update from Teenage Engineering

We check out the tasty new OP-1 field vocoder, a firmware update that brings an exciting new aspect to an already versatile instrument.

Introducing the Orange Crest Edition MK2 Bluetooth headphones

We check out the new Orange Crest Edition MK2 wireless headphones, offering more energy efficiency and connectivity than the previous model.

HOT TOPIC – Osmose: Game-changer or eMPEror’s new clothes?

The Expressive E Osmose keyboard is creating an industry buzz. In the first of our HOT TOPIC features, we asked our synth experts for their opinions.

Boss Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and more

Boss reveals new Katana-50 MkII EX, Katana Artist MkII Head and Katana Cabinet 212 Waza cabinet. New features and formats for the new year

Peavey 6505 II the rebirth of that 1992 metal amp

The new Peavey 6505 II is an updated version of the classic 1992 high-gain monster amp head. Perfect for metal riffs and tinnitus

Meet the new Universal Audio Sphere precision modeling microphones

Introducing the Universal Audio Sphere! These two modeling microphones offer up to 38 different virtual mic models with stereo recording.

Midweek Modular: Customisable distortions, effects sends and old Moogs

This time in Midweek Modular we get to put components into the front of distortion, send signals and pretend we're playing with a Moog modular.

Fender Limited H.E.R. Stratocaster Blue Marlin

New Fender Limited H.E.R. Stratocaster Blue Marlin signature model with only 300 guitars being produced worldwide in this colour scheme.

Could AKAI Pro be poised to release the MPC XL?

It's the 35th anniversary of the Akai MPC this year, and buried in software scripts appears to be a reference to an unannounced MPC XL.

PRS SE DGT: Finally, it is out!

The PRS SE DGT model is officially available today and you can see the new David Grissom video here.

Guitar Gear Gems: Floravolt adds fruity powered tones to your rig

The Mattoverse Floravolt gets an official launch, plus we check out an onboard Leslie speaker effect for your guitar and the new Goblin fuzz

Koka’s Drone Box No.1: Droning with inanimate objects

Take four stepper motors, a box and a bunch of inanimate objects, and you have a Drone Box No.1 machine of textures through electrical impulses.