Energy Crisis: How much does your studio cost to power?

With the price of energy going nuts, it might be a good time to get a grip on how much your studio, synths and other gear is costing you to power on.

GPU Audio reveal ‘MAJOR’ Multi-Layer Software Synthesizer Plugin

Announced this evening, GPU Audio have revealed the impending arrival of the first synth to make use of their unique DSP platform.

Microgranny Monolith: The best Microgranny ever from Bastl Instruments

Microgranny Monolith takes the Microgranny 2.0 to its most iconic form and final evolution. It's a lo-fi granular sampling box with better everything.

Harley Benton JA-60CC offset range launches in 5 cool surf colours

All-new Harley Benton JA-60CC offset range launches in Seafoam Green, Inca Silver, Shell Pink, Dakota Red and Lake Placid Blue finishes

SolidGold FX 76 MKII Octave Up Fuzz revealed

The new SolidGold FX 76 MKII Octave Up Fuzz pedal offers advanced tone sculpting and works equally well on both the guitar and bass

TK Audio Transceiver 2: The ultimate link between your pedals and DAW?

The new Transceiver 2 from TK Audio is your hub for integrating guitar pedals into your DAW workflow. But it can do much more than that!

Ghost from Endorphin.es and Andrew Huang in shops now

Announced at Superbooth, the Ghost creative effect processor module designed by Andrew Huang and Endorphin.es is now available for Eurorack.

CEntrance Bouncer: 10-channel mixer and recorder that fits in your pocket

Looking for a small line mixer? The CEntrance Bouncer is a 10-channel analog summing mixer that even features a built-in digital recorder.

PRS A20E Angelus Cutaway and P50E parlor acoustics

The new PRS SE A20E Angelus Cutaway and P50E parlor offer two distinct acoustic guitar experiences, yet with lots of shared DNA between them

Beatport introduces Party Mode for Beatport DJ

Too many DJs? Join the party anywhere in the world with Party Mode for Beatport DJ! Up to 4 DJs can play to 100 fans in a single session.

Midronome: Sync box extraordinaire gets it right this time

Midronome failed to set Kickstarter alight last March, but now it's back, it's better and 500% funded. This is the sync box you've been waiting for.

Midweek Modular: Synthfest special report

The weekend saw the return of the Synthfest show. It was filled with synths and modular to the delight of a sold-out crowd. Here are my highlights.

PRS HDRX 20: Distilled Hendrix tone?

The PRS HDRX 20 is 20-watt amp head and seeks to emulate the Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock Plexi amp tone, just at much lower volumes

2HP Slice: Beat repeat and glitch engine in the tiniest space

2HP Slice packs the functionality into the smallest of modules. It will give you stutters, glitches and seamless repeats in just 2HP.

The Neumann TLM 103 25 Years Edition is a dream for home recording

We bask in the glory of the Neumann TLM 103 25 Years Edition large diaphragm condenser microphone, a tried and tested recording tool.

PRS Robben Ford Limited Edition McCarty revealed

The PRS Robben Ford Limited Edition McCarty is limited to only 200 guitars in 2022 and is based on the guitarists' personal refinements to the formula

Introducing the Soyuz 1973 FET condenser microphone

We check out the new Soyuz 1973: A large diaphragm FET condenser for studio and home recording that shines on virtually any source.

Fender American Vintage II: Officially, here at last, but what’s new?

The Fender American Vintage II line has now been officially revealed after being leaked all over the internet back in September. But what's new?

Teenage Engineering TX-6 update features live beat tracking

The latest Teenage Engineering TX-6 update provides additional features such as live beat tracking and improved tap-tempo functionality.

Guitar Gear Gems: Gibson acoustic guitar special

Guitar Gear Gems this week looks at the new Gibson Faded acoustic models and the all-new G-Bird acoustic with it's added Player Port

FutureRetro comes back to life under new management

In July we reported that FutureRetro had closed down after 25 years of synth-making. Now, they are back with a new team, new products and new optimism

Erica Synths EDU DIY Wavefolder: Time for unusual timbres

The final module in the Erica Synths and Moritz Klein EDU DIY modular Eurorack series is here, and it's a very cool little Wavefolder.

Spectral Suite becomes a part of the Bitwig Studio 4.4 update

In a more measured manner, Bitwig apologizes to its community and announces that Spectral Suite is now a part of Bitwig Studio 4.4.

Spectral Plugins Spacer sends your audio through time and space

Spectral Plugins Spacer catapults your audio into another dimension with a combination of reverbs, delays, convolution and granular effects.