Mitchell Guitars to launch new range of electric guitars and basses

On the 23rd August, a range of new guitars and basses are being presented by Mitchell. A bold move, certainly, but what can we really expect?

A new Roland AIRA System-8 in the offing?

Is Roland about to add a new ACB synth to the AIRA and Boutique ranges? Are they planning a new System-8 Plug Out synthesizer? The rumours are intensifying...

Arturia MatrixBrute modulation matrix video teaser released

The trend for short video marketing teasers is all the rage at the moment, but this latest one for Arturia's keenly anticipated synth is actually quite good!

P-LINK Pickup Interchange System – Swap pickups in 30 seconds with no tools!

This ingenious idea that allows players to swap out pickups in around 30 seconds is coming to Kickstarter on the 19th August.

Upcoming Electrostatz-based heaphone range – exclusive!

Small British Hi-Fi company Mitchell and Johnson are about to release five new headphones following the success of their newly developed Electrostatz technology, which was launched on the back of a Kickstarter ...

Townsend Labs website launched – and pricing announced

Townsend Labs, who we've been watching recently, have launched their website and announced pricing...

JoMoX Alpha Base top secret drum machine leaked

When JoMoX discontinued the XBASE range we lost two of the most authentic 808 and 909 drum machines. This leaked image of the Alpha Base just might be the replacement.

RUMOUR: Townsend Labs, Sphere – 3D Mic Modelling

We've stumbled across this new website containing very little information as a tease. 3D Mic Modelling? Something new is coming to pro audio.

Is Native Instruments about to announce Komplete 11?

A promotional image for Komplete 11 Ultimate emerges from the depths of the internet. Is it for real? Probably!

Wylde Audio Barbarian – Zakk’s latest guitar to add to his growing horde

The ex-Ozzy Osborne guitarist has moved onwards and upwards since parting ways with the Sabbath front man. This new range is full of Iron Man spirit and definitely not one for the Paranoid.

Set filters to quirky – Elektron tease new product

Pretentious bollocks from Elektron teasing what may or may not be some kind of product.

Orange Amps – Mysterious countdown to what?

Orange Amps new hype around a mysterious launch. Will it be worth watching the clock though?

Summer NAMM 2016: Is Bill Finnegan about to launch a new Klon?

A new clean boost from the designer of the original Klon Centaur!

Dave Smith Instruments OB-6 desktop seen in the wild

This looks very much like an OB-6 Desktop module hiding behind these two gentlemen posing in the Dave Smith Instruments showroom.

Rumours build as Apple’s MacBook Pro is long overdue an update

OLED display touch bar, Touch ID, Skylake processor, thinner and lighter frame: these are just some of the rumours anticipated for this year's MacBook Pro.

Fender Mod Shop – Design your own guitar and get it within 30 days

Fender's new online ordering and custom guitar service launches in the US. Now you can specify your dream instrument and have it delivered straight to your door – within limits so far.

Eventide prototype multichannel effects processor seen

Last week at the 140th AES Convention in Paris, Eventide were seen with a new multi-channel effects processor. Boasting high DSP power and modern connectivity, what is it?

Slate Digital’s Virtual Microphone System is finally here!

Eagerly awaited since the end of last year, everyone has had their eyes on this new concept by Slate Digital. Now the first units are starting to ship.

REVOX new R2R tape machine set to arrive next year

REVOX and tape manufacturer Horch House have announced a joint project, releasing a new reel-to-reel tape machine arriving in 2017!

Fender Gary Moore Stratocaster finally released!

A rumour come true: Gary Moore's Stratocaster now available as strictly limited Custom Shop model.

Is Moog about to reissue the Minimoog Model D?

Rumours of a reissue of the classic Minimoog Model D - we wait with baited breath.

Audified MixChecker – wtf does it do?

Some little box of tricks is being teased by Audified - what do you think it does?

Positive Grid ‘tone match’ BIAS Distortion Pro coming later this year

Due later this year, the Distortion Pro from Positive Grid is intended to model all types of gain pedal in your DAW via the Positive Grid BIAS software. Virtual gain in a virtual world?

Rivet ’63 and ’64 Pickups – ‘Unique’ tone shaping idea now on Kickstarter

Organic-sounding tonal options from Rivet: the company has announced a crowd funding campaign to get their new design off the ground and into your guitars. This is one to watch out for and check out.