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Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special: Lighter and more refined?
04 Jul 2018 · A new, tweaked version of the Stingray bass has been announced for 2018. It's lighter with a subtly altered shape. Will this update be enough to set the Stingray Special apart from the pack?
Tone Vise Keyless Locks: Locking clamps with no Allen keys!
03 Jul 2018 · If you own a guitar with a locking bridge system, especially one with a floating trem, then this new product from Texas could be just what you need. How did it take anyone so long to come up with this?
Suhr shrinks its Shiba Drive Reloaded pedal into a mini format version
03 Jul 2018 · The new Shiba Drive Reloaded Mini overdrive pedal is the latest incarnation of Suhr's popular drive effect and now it comes in a smaller, more pedalboard-friendly format for 2018.
Line 6 Helix Firmware 2.60 update adds two new amp channels and four effects
03 Jul 2018 · Today Line 6 released the long-awaited 2.60 firmware update for its Helix product line, with new boutique amp channels, effects and an easier to use looper function.
Worried about new US tariffs on synthesizer components? Read this.
03 Jul 2018 · Moog sent the synthesizer community into panic with warnings of 25% price hikes and moving manufacturing outside the US due to new tariffs. Now other synth makers are questioning those claims.
RolandCloud 5.5 brings AAX support for Pro Tools
03 Jul 2018 · Finally all you Pro Tools users can get access to the wealth of instruments and classic synthesizer emulations from the RolandCloud as they introduce support for AAX.
MXR introduces Dyna Comp Deluxe, limited edition Carbon Copy & Phase 90
03 Jul 2018 · Dunlop/MXR is reissuing two classic pedals in limited edition liveries by ilovedust, as well as a new, functionally expanded version of its classic Dyna Comp compressor pedal.
Is Fender’s Ryan Adams Signature Master Blaster Strat due for imminent release?
02 Jul 2018 · That Ryan Adams MasterBlaster Stratocaster wasn't officially launched at Summer NAMM as we were all hoping, but Ryan has unboxed one via his Instagram account, so it can't be too long!
Tendrils are about to infest your Eurorack
02 Jul 2018 · Declutter your Eurorack with Tendrils that snake around your modular system. The right-angle plugs are great for semi-permanent connections and low clearance cases as well as bring some badly needed clarity.
Summer NAMM 2018: Way Huge Smalls WM28 Overrated Special Overdrive
01 Jul 2018 · The Smalls WM28 is a limited run of the popular Overrated Special Overdrive but in a smaller enclosure. Joe Bonamassa was involved in the design, which is based on the Green Rhino drive pedal.
Summer NAMM 2018: Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 upgrades an impressive delay pedal
01 Jul 2018 · Hungry Robot pedals have just announced the Moby Dick V2 delay pedal, now with even more lo-fi goodness and a new more prominent modulation section than on the original.
Summer NAMM 2018: MXR EVH5150 Chorus pedal
01 Jul 2018 · So you can't quite afford the new EVH '78 Eruption guitar? Console yourself with the one of these, the MXR EVH 5150 Chorus instead. But why does it have to be so wide?
Summer NAMM 2018 : Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dweller Phase Repeater
01 Jul 2018 · This new multi-stage phaser is called the Dweller Phase Repeater, and has a time-stretchy, warpy, elastic component to its sound. Not your standard phaser, this, one.
Will new US import taxes push Moog manufacturing to leave USA?
30 Jun 2018 · President Trumps 25% import tax on circuit boards and components could seriously damage American synth manufacturing. Moog is suggesting they should move overseas. It's time to write to your congressman.
Summer NAMM 2018: Massive Unity’s Dirty Boy preamp pedal has a lot to offer
30 Jun 2018 · Designed in conjunction with Danny Gomez, this boutique preamp pedal has a lot to offer for such a simple looking drive pedal - possibly one to watch out for in 2018.
Summer NAMM 2018: Charvel announces SD24 Justin Aufdemkampe, and more
30 Jun 2018 · The Miss May I guitarist gets his own signature model for 2018, with Charvel also introducing more new models at Summer NAMM including the Super Stock 1888 and Pro-Mod DK24 models.
Summer NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series Active Jazzmaster HH ST offset
30 Jun 2018 · If you're on a budget and looking for something a bit different that stands out from the crowd, check out this new Active Jazzmaster HH ST model from Squier.
Summer NAMM 2018: Is the Line 6 Spider V 20 the ultimate home amp?
29 Jun 2018 · The updated 2018 Spider V 20 looks like it includes everything you need to quickly set up a decent sound and make some music. Is this the ideal package for practising at home?
Summer NAMM 2018: EVH Eruption ’78 models celebrate 40-year anniversary
29 Jun 2018 · Eddie Van Halen turned the guitar world upside down in '78. Now EVH celebrates the 40th anniversary of THAT debut album with three new versions of the infamous black and white Strat!
Roland System-8 gets new FM oscillators and filters in meaty 1.2 update
29 Jun 2018 · Roland has added two FM variations to the oscillators on the System-8 featuring 2 operator and 5 operator waveforms. It also gets filters from the Jupiter-8 and Juno-106 amongst other bits and bobs.
Summer NAMM 2018: Fender Custom Shop Collection announced
29 Jun 2018 · Fender has unveiled its new Custom Shop models for 2018 and as expected there are some well made models dripping in vintage vibe amongst this lot. Any of these tickle your fancy?
Summer NAMM 2018: Washburn PXV-MS260FRK-D Michael Sweet Signature
29 Jun 2018 · Looking like an angry '80s shred guitar mated with a wasp, the new Michael Sweet Signature Parallaxe V guitar may require you to wear spandex and lip gloss while playing (not included).