Waldorf Special Edition Seablue Kyra SE virtual analog synthesizer

128 voices of virtual analog sound generation with masses of filtering, efx and modulation matrixing, and now with a handsome new sea blue paint job.

Guitar Gear Gems: Gibson Dave Mustaine Explorer teased and more

A new Gibson Dave Mustaine Explorer has been teased via his Instagram. Plus Gibson Deep Purple Exclusives and the 20th Anniversary Xotic RC Booster

Kodamo MASK 1: Prototype revealed at SoundMIT 22

Kodamo MASK1: The long-awaited synth from Kodamo, uses their innovative "bit masking synthesis" architecture. A new paradigm in digital synthesis?

Bjooks Patch & Tweak with Korg and Inspire the Music with Roland: Book review

We look at two new books from Kim Bjorn; one gets you patching and tweaking with Korg semi-modulars and another celebrates 50 years of Roland.

Steady State Gate: Novel Low Pass Gate from Steady State Fate

SSF take on the classic Low Pass Gate and build in some wave-bending features to elevate it from utility to a fascinating creative tool.

Audiomodern Loopmix is an advanced real-time loop plugin for any genre

We check out Audiomodern Loopmix, an advanced loop creation plug-in with extensive MIDI control, time-stretching, and randomization.

The Critter and Guitari Microphone is an innovative recording tool

We check out the Critter and Guitari Microphone, an innovative new compact battery-powered condenser mic with an integrated preamp.

SSL 360 update adds new controller profiles for LUNA and Pyramix users

The SSL 360 update V1.4 is here with new controller profiles for LUNA and Pyramix users, and a number of other useful improvements.

Cosmotronic Cosmix Pro: New design 6-channel expandable Eurorack mixer

The Cosmix is one of my favourite compact Eurorack mixers. The Cosmix Pro expands the versatility by adding an aux, meters, and a pro signal chain.

The Teenage Engineering Choir: a collection of intuitive singing dolls

We check out the Teenage Engineering Choir, a collection of eight interactive wooden singing dolls with Bluetooth MIDI integration.

Okapi mixers and Koi mults: giraffe and fish modules from Pittsburgh Modular

It makes no sense, but Pittsburgh Modular are doggedly following their safari theme of modules with a pair of Okapi mixers and a Koi buffered Splitter

Korg Minilogue Bass: Limited Edition look, same great synth

Not quite a new synth from Korg. Minilogue Bass is an artfully updated limited edition polyphonic analogue synthesizer with a new bank of specially curated sounds.

H90 Harmonizer multi effect from Eventide is here!

H90 Harmonizer is the new multi-effect pedal from Eventide and follows on from their wildly successful H9. Is it everything you hoped it would be?

Midweek Modular: TeleBlender, Guitar Analyser and Beat Freqs

Error Instruments gets dialling with the TeleBlender while we discover a way to pull guitar strings into modular and get freaky with our beats. 

Behringer Dual Phase Now Available! Clone of the legendary Mu-Tron Bi-Phase has landed.

The Behringer Dual Phase is now available after a lengthy wait. Initially teased as the Bi-Phase in Feb 22 it's here and ready to ship for only €149

iZotope Audiolens reference analyzer is FREE for a limited time

iZotope Audiolens is a new audio analyzer that'll change how you work with reference tracks. Get it now for FREE until November 22!

UAD 10.2 update released with new plugins for UAD Spark

The new UAD 10.2 update has been released, with some new software plug-ins including PolyMAX synthesizer and Hitsville Reverb Chambers.

Dreadbox Erebus and Hades DIY Kits available now in limited numbers

The discontinued Erebus analog synthesizer and Hades bass synth are being brought back to life as Eurorack-style DIY Kits: get them while they're hot!

Novation Circuit Rhythm 2.0: Firmware update to reinvent beat making

Novation introduces a new firmware for the Circuit Rhythm and adds editable effects, beat matching, Fixed Length Recording and numerous improvements.

Guitar Gear Gems: Danelectro, D’Angelico and Fender Japan Custom Shop

Guitar Gear Gems this week features the latest blacked-out Danelectros, new D'Angelicos and an exclusive Fender Japan Custom Shop Heavy Relic Strat

Maestro releases second wave of effects pedals

Maestro has announced its second wave of effects, the Gibson owned brand adds five new stompboxes to the lineup of vintage-inspired FX

Antares Auto-Tune Pro X is the new flagship of “pitch correction”

We check out the new Antares Auto-Tune Pro X plugin with Graph Mode and Auto Mode for precise real-time vocal processing and correction.

Gamechanger Audio MOTOR Synth MKII available now

Gamechanger Audio are back with the MOTOR Synth MKII which expands on the original mechanical marvel and is available now in limited quantities.

Line 6 Helix Firmware Update 3.50 – Massive overhaul to Cab Engine

Line 6 Helix Firmware Update 3.50 add a completely new Cab Engine, along with new amps and effects to the Helix family of products