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.

1010music Nanobox Razzmatazz: Gooves, beats and juicy crisps

It's shocking pink and rocking your beat-making world with planet-sized beats in the adorably small and portable Nanobox Razzmatazz.

4MS SCM Plus: Upgrading time, the Shuffling Clock Multiplier evolves

4MS has combined the SCM with the SCM Breakout to give us a highly precise and rhythmically thrilling SCM Plus -it's a lot more awesome than you think

Breaking news: East Coast and West Coast synthesis is a lie!

According to a series of videos by synthesizer historian Marc Doty the East Coast and West Coast paradigm is a myth that should be rejected.

IK AmpliTube 5 OverScream giveaway: Grab a free Tube Screamer

IK Multimedia is giving a free copy of AmpliTube 5's OverScream stompbox to all users. Grab yourself a free Tube Screamer for your rig

Solar Guitars Kirk Windstein stripped-back signature announced

This Solar Guitars Kirk Windstein is a no messing about single pickup design and the perfect weapon of choice for the Crowbar guitarist

Electric taser guitar that punishes you with electric shocks

YouTuber Lightwing builds an electric taser guitar that punishes you with electric shocks. Perfect for anyone with a masochistic guitar fetish?

Sony C-80: C-800G tech in an affordable vocal microphone

The new Sony C-80 condenser microphone for vocals and voice combines tech from the C-100 and the famous C-800G at a much lower price point.

Modbap HUE: Colourise your audio for big, bold and delicious vibes

HUE, from Modbap, is a chain of 5 effects to colour, saturate, compress, distort and texturise your Eurorack bleeps and bloops for lush lofi tones.

Catalinbread Elements Series: One-knob wonders?

Catalinbread Elements Series consists of three single-knob design pedals and launches with fuzz, distortion and overdrive circuits

NUX MG-400: Now with White-box Amp Modelling at only €239

The new NUX MG-400 floor modeller offers guitarists White-box Amp Modelling and a host of great features for a more than reasonable €239

“Inspire The Music: 50 Years of Roland History” a new book from Bjooks

Now available! To celebrate 50 years of inspiration and innovation from Roland Bjooks has released a massive 400-page tome of Roland's fabulousness.