Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Old Blood Noise Endeavors gives us Whitecap, an asynchronous dual tremolo
06 Jun 2019 · The new Whitecap pedal is an 'asynchronous dual tremolo' combining digital and analogue sides that can be run in either series or parallel in a way we've never seen before.
Elephant gives the Surface Dial MIDI and mouse-over control of all your plug-ins
06 Jun 2019 · A new and evolved version of Elephant turns the Microsoft Surface Dial into a smoothly turnable MIDI controller and instant mouse-over grabber of plug-in knobs and sliders.
RODE introduces the TF-5 small diaphragm condenser microphone
05 Jun 2019 · RODE has introduced the TF-5, its most expensive small diaphragm condenser microphone yet. The RODE TF-5 comes as a matched pair and includes a stereo mounting bracket. What does it have to offer?
TTSH V4: The ARP 2600 clone you can have now
05 Jun 2019 · TTSH or Two Thousand Six Hundred is an ARP 2600 project by Swedish DIY producers The Human Comparator. Preorders have just opened on the new version 4 which should be available in August.
Mastering The Mix BASSROOM gets your bottom end in shape
05 Jun 2019 · Mastering The Mix BASSROOM is a new mix and mastering plug-in designed to help you achieve a tight, well-balanced low end. It's a specialized, tweakable bass EQ with an innovative user interface.
Mooer GE300: The ‘budget Helix’ is finally released!
04 Jun 2019 · Mooer's GE300 virtual amp/multi-FX system is now available! Given its impressively low price and extensive feature set, we think this unit could become a serious contender...
Zoom intros the LiveTrak L-20R digital rack mixer
04 Jun 2019 · Zoom has introduced the LiveTrak L-20R, a 20-channel digital rack mixer. The Zoom L-20R lets you control the FOH mix and six individual monitor signals using up to seven iPads.
The UK Sound 276 dual channel FET compressor is now shipping
04 Jun 2019 · UK Sound has announced that it is now shipping the 276 compressor. The UK Sound 276 aims to deliver two channels of 1176-style FET compression at a reasonable price.
Nylon: Geometric oscillators and explorative sound design
04 Jun 2019 · Nylon is a cool looking synthesizer that uses oscillators based on geometry to define the timbre via a circular path. Then it's all morphing, modulation and movement for there into unexplored sounds.
Mesa Boogie debuts the Fillmore 100, a 100-Watt combo or head with matching cab
04 Jun 2019 · When you need real headroom, only 100 Watts of all-valve power will do. Luckily for you, Mesa Boogie has just announced the new Fillmore 100 amp combo and head with matching cab.
Alto Professional Uber FX: A mobile PA with bluetooth and internal FX
04 Jun 2019 · Alto Professional has announced the Uber FX portable PA system. With 2 mic inputs, bluetooth streaming, and internal effects, it looks like a good fit for street performers and other mobile musicians.
Apple to unleash 28-core Mac Pro monster
03 Jun 2019 · Apple has announced the new Mac Pro with up to 28 cores and 1.5 TB of memory. In a sharp departure from the previous model, the Mac Pro brings back PCI Express slots – eight of them!
Dwarfcraft Gold Standard Eau Claire Thunder: A limited run of only 73 units
03 Jun 2019 · Limited to 73 units, Dwarfcraft's Gold Standard Eau Claire Thunder pedal has less gain and a warmer, woollier sound than the standard version. Ideal for down-tuned riffs and sludgy guitar chords?
Best free plug-ins this week: brass synth, guitar amps and more
03 Jun 2019 · Here's a sampling of all the great freeware music production tools which appeared last week, such as a brass machine, a guitar amp and effects suite, sampled music boxes, and a nifty step sequencer.
Flower Pedals’ Dandelion Tremolo V2: A feature-packed pedal with a fine bouquet
03 Jun 2019 · Flower Pedals has reworked its Dandelion tremolo to version V2, adding new features to its lush-sounding analogue circuit. And there's even an update for V1 users for a measly USD 30.
Behringer tease a Putney and an ARP 2600 and the Pro-1 is almost ready to roll
03 Jun 2019 · More teases for more synths pouring out of that leaky Behringer marketing department and splattering all over Facebook. Plus it looks like the Pro-1 is nearing completion.
Free VST instruments and samples collection available from Audio Animals
02 Jun 2019 · Audio Animals' impressive collection of freebies is worth checking out - Available in VST, WAV, and Kontakt sampler formats, these instruments seem well-crafted and musically varied.
Antares Auto-Tune EFX+: An all-in-one solution for warped vocals?
01 Jun 2019 · Antares has introduced the Auto-Tune EFX+ plug-in. It combines pitch correction with additional effects, for the warped vocal sounds that dominate current hits.
Nektar Panorama MIDI controllers take control of Studio One
31 May 2019 · The Nektar Panorama range of MIDI controller keyboards get deep level integration with PreSonus Studio One DAW for a seamless and transparent hardware workflow.
D’Angelico launches Bob Weir Deluxe Bedford, its first solid body signature model
31 May 2019 · D'Angelico's Bob Weir Deluxe Bedford model is the NY-based firm's first solid body signature guitar, and has some nice tonal options thanks to the onboard Blend switch.
Blackstar gets rocked with Fly 3 Def Leppard Hysteria edition mini amp
31 May 2019 · Blackstar has just announced a Def Leppard Hysteria edition of their 3-watt Fly 3 mini amp featuring has the album's artwork and sporting the band's logo, too. Let's get rocked!
Kilohearts release Phase Plant semi modular software sound design synthesizer
30 May 2019 · Phase Plant has the potential to be a massively interesting synthesizer creating a huge variety of sounds while having the room to expand within itself with their Snap-In system