Shear Electronics Relic is back: The return of the kid and his OB-X clone

At SynthPlex 22 Jacob Brashears reveals the latest version of his presumed dead Relic OB-X clone, but it's now something much more extraordinary.

Celebrate Halloween with the Glow in the Dark KHDK Annihilator II

KHDK Dark Annihilator II is a glow-in-the-dark signature pedal for Misfits guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein. Just in time for Halloween!

Best free plug-ins this week: RF-AB303, FrankCS, Comp 76

This week’s collection of free plug-ins features a gnarly TB-303 emulation, a versatile channel strip and a legendary compressor pedal.

Will it Chug? Solar Guitars launches first pedal

Will it Chug? Ola Englund says it will and the new Solar Guitars Chug pedal does exactly what it says on the tin. Prepare for high gain madness!

Harley Benton MV-4JB Gotoh: Amazing new colours

The Harley Benton MV-4JB Gotoh comes in four stunning colours with pro-spec hardware. Possibly the perfect budget J-Bass for musicians?

Black Corporation Isenin Voice: A Jupiter voice in your Eurorack?

Black Corporation has given us a sneak peek at a Eurorack voice version of their Jupiter-8 reworking Isenin. The Isenin Voice looks awesome.

AMSynths AM8110 SN-101 VCO: Get yourself a modular SH-101

AMSynths' SN-101 Modular Project is complete with this key piece of the SH-101 puzzle; the oscillator. Let's check out the AM8110 SN-101 VCO.

Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster: Affordable hybrid acoustics

The Fender Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster is a new offset model made in Mexico and therefore more affordable than their US counterparts

Noise Engineering Xer Dualis and Sinc Pravus: Mixing and offsetting

The Noise Engineering Xer Dualis is a compact 4-channel stereo mixer, while Sinc Pravus has four lots of voltage offset for creative CV movement.

Midweek Modular: Tephra, USB2MIDI, Fruku and L-1

Tephra brings pro-audio compression to Midweek Modular, while USB2MIDI populates 5 MIDI ports and Fruku and L-1 have a bunch of new modules to share.

KRK GoAux: A range of compact monitors for mobile music production.

We check out the range of KRK GoAux portable monitors. 2 new studio monitor models aimed at content creators, music producers, and DJs.

Lava Music Blue Lava Acoustic: Weather resistant smart travel guitars?

Lava Music Blue Lava Acoustic comes in two versions, one with smart technology and both are now more affordable than previous versions

Guitar Gear Gems: Artificial Blonde, Danelectro Baritones & more

Guitar Gear Gems checks out the new JHS Artificial Blonde, Danelectro Longhorn Baritones and the Fender Mod Shop moves beyond the USA

Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition

The Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Limited Edition is the latest incarnation of the signature Flying V. Available in Red Amber Burst or Ebony VOS

Fender Japan Art Canvas Esquire Hiroshi Nagai No 1 & No 2

Fender Japan Art Canvas Esquire Hiroshi Nagai No 1 & No 2. Two highly limited-run models that come with City Pop artwork on the front

Mooer launches GTRS Wings W800 and W900 headless models

Mooer has announced the GTRS Wings W800 and W900 headless models, both with Intelligent features and an accompanying smart phone app

Best free plug-ins this week: Xtressor NUKE, NoiseReducer, T-Puncher FREE

This week’s round-up of free plug-ins brings you a compressor inspired by the legendary Distressor, a noise reduction tool, and a transient designer.

Supro Amulet 1×10 combo vintage voiced amp with variable wattage

The Supro Amulet is a 1x10 combo loaded with a Celestion Creamback speaker and with tube-driven effects onboard, plus variable wattages.

Harley Benton new finishes revealed for Fusion III and Fusion-T

Harley Benton has unveiled the new finishes for the Fusion III and Fusion-T ranges. Adding even more choice to the popular guitar ranges

Tannhauser Gates: Buchla inspired expandable mixing from AFA

Animal Factory Amplification takes inspiration from both Buchlas and Bladerunner in the Tannhauser Gates; a mixer and VCA expandable to 16 channels.

Avid unveils the Pro Tools Carbon Pre mic preamp interface

Expand the mixing and tracking capabilities of your Carbon recording system with Avid's new Pro Tools Carbon Pre mic preamp interface.

The MBOX makes a comeback with the Avid MBOX Studio

The MBOX makes a comeback as the Avid MBOX Studio: A desktop audio interface with endless features aimed at musicians and creators.

Is the new AKAI MPK Mini Plus the better KeyStep?

The new AKAI MPK Mini Plus goes head-to-head against the KeyStep 37 with a built-in sequencer, CV/Gate outputs, and more. Who will win this race?

Erica Synths mki x es.EDU DIY System: An entire DIY modular synth

This is the whole series of Erica Synths educational DIY modules in a completely fascinating modular system, with or without the case and power supply