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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Gibson 2019 Lineup revealed at last – A return to quality and tradition?
29 Apr 2019 · That Gibson 2019 lineup they have been teasing is now official and you can now order one of 25 new models released from the US guitar giant. Hopefully, this will be a return to form?
Best free plug-ins this week: Dulcimer, Loopcloud 4, FiltR, ToneZ
28 Apr 2019 · Over the last 7 or so days, we got top-notch stuff like the exotic Dulcimer instrument, a mammoth update to Loopnasters' Loopcloud sample slicer/manager...
MXR releases Raijin Drive overdrive and distortion pedal by Shin Suzuki (at last!)
28 Apr 2019 · Designed by Shin Suzuki, the MXR Raijin Drive has two circuits (one drive and one distortion) inspired by two legendary pedals. But which ones? A clue: One pedal was green, the other orange...
Joyo Gem Box III: A new, low-price multi-fx pedal with IR loading
27 Apr 2019 · The new Gem Box III from Joyo manages to pack in a staggering array of features into a pedalboard format for a low price. But can it match its competitors in sound and build quality?
PRS SE Custom 24 with Roasted Maple necks released as new limited edition
27 Apr 2019 · PRS has launched some new SE Custom 24 Limited Editions with Roasted Maple necks exclusively on the European market - and they look pretty damn hot.
Initial Audio Analog Pro is a new tape and vinyl simulator plug-in
26 Apr 2019 · Initial Audio has released Analog Pro, a tape, vinyl, and valve simulation plug-in. If you're craving those vintage lo-fi vibes, here's another option for you.
16 Voice Demon Core Oscillator for massive unison or polyphony in Eurorack
26 Apr 2019 · The Demon Core Oscillator is Supercritical's answer to polyphony in Eurorack. The oscillator module gives you stackable unison the Expander brings MIDI polyphony and 4 part CV with integrated envelope
Is The Kapsule the ideal guitar travel case?
26 Apr 2019 · Gruv Gear's The Kapsule might be the perfect solution for travelling guitarists, with the convenience of a gig bag with the strength of a hard case! There's even space for your toothbrush and pants!
Arturia V Collection 7 adds 3 new instruments: CZ V, Synthi V and Mellotron V
26 Apr 2019 · Among the new additions to Arturia's V Collection are the Synthi V, CZ V, and Mellotron V, bringing the total number of virtual instruments in the bundle to 24.
Presonus ATOM Producer Lab has you making tracks for under 300 bucks
26 Apr 2019 · Want to get into making beats on a budget? The Presonus ATOM Producer Lab has a pad controller, audio interface, condenser mic, and software. For under 300 bucks, it's a bundle that's hard to beat.
Moog Matriarch: Patchable 4-note paraphonic analog synthesizer from heaven
25 Apr 2019 · Moog cultivates the Grandmother into 4 notes, more modules, stereo delay and 49 keys. Matriach is the paraphonic analog synthesizer sent to take us to another plane of existance.
Fractal Audio shoots for Line 6 Helix with FM3 floor-based amp modelling and FX
25 Apr 2019 · The new Fractal Audio FM3 shares the Axe-Fx III interface and amp modelling, but in a far more convenient, compact floor pedal unit, putting it directly in competition with the Line 6 Helix range.
Live Looping is coming to Deluge with the 3.0 update
24 Apr 2019 · The colourful Deluge box of lights and buttons reaches version 3.0 and becomes a performance device for live looping complete with support for USB/MIDI foot controllers.
Antelope Audio takes on mastering engineers and audiophiles with Amari
24 Apr 2019 · With some pretty hefty new HMWC technology and a price tag to match, Antelope's Lamborghini-colored hi-end converter is finally shipping and competes with products by RME and Ferrofish.
UDO Super 6: 12 voice polyphonic binaural analog-hybrid synthesizer
24 Apr 2019 · New musical instrument company UDO are going to reveal their first product at Superbooth. It's called Super 6 and the glimpses we've had so far are very interesting indeed.
Toraiz SQUID: hardware 16 track sequencer that’ll run MIDI, USB, CV the lot
24 Apr 2019 · Toraiz SQUID is an MPC style hardware sequencer with dual MIDI, dual CV/Gate and USB outputs that'll run 16 tracks of performance-based sequencing into all your gear.
Free 48h trial version of BIAS FX Mobile iOS app for iPhone and iPad
23 Apr 2019 · Positive Grid has launched a free trial of its BIAS FX Mobile App, giving you a fully customisable virtual guitar rig for your Apple iPad or iPhone (for two days, at least).
Mike McGrath, founder of the Muff Wiggler forum, has passed away
23 Apr 2019 · Today we heard the news that Mike McGrath, founder and head admin of the Muff Wiggler modular synthesizer forum, has died. It's a sad day for the online Eurorack community.
RAST-A: an Oberheim inspired polysynth for HALion
23 Apr 2019 · RAST-A is a virtual analogue model of the classic Oberheim polysynth of the 1980s for the HALion virtual instrument platform. The perfectly warm polysynth for your Supertramp or Van Halen tribute band
Get twice the Sub on your VCO with the Erica Synths Black Double Bass
22 Apr 2019 · The Black Double Bass from Erica Synths pulls together two transistor sub-oscillators and a lowpass filter for fattening up any weedy sounding VCO into a sonic monster.
Sound Lab Minisynth Plus MIDI Special Edition built by Elettrorama
22 Apr 2019 · Elettrorama brings together another synthesizer from the mind of Ray Wilson from Music From Outer Space. The Minisynth Plus is a Cool little monosynth with additional S&H and MIDI expansion.
Framus dials down the price on its Idolmaker guitar with new D-Series model
22 Apr 2019 · Framus has released a new Idolmaker model, this time as part of its more affordable D-Series range. Good specs and a full-on rock aesthetic make this a contender if you're on a budget.