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ISE 2017: L-Acoustics’ new Syva PA reaches 35m
06 Feb 2017 · 'Syva' is L-Acoustics' latest offering for sound reinforcement, in small to medium sized venues and conference centres. Debuting at this week's ISE 2017.
Eventide Space Eurorack conversion where no-one has gone before
06 Feb 2017 · Ninstrument folds time and space to create the Eventide Space Eurorack module from a guitar pedal, because in space no one wants to hear a guitar
Suhr JM Pro – A modern take on the classic offset
06 Feb 2017 · The new Suhr JM Pro Series comes in many flavours and has something for everyone it would seem.
Somnium Guitars – Modular guitar design
06 Feb 2017 · The Somnium Guitar range takes many shapes and forms, but is essentially one guitar at heart.
Freak: Phase synchronised dual oscillator for Eurorack
06 Feb 2017 · Is Freak the result of an unholy coupling of digital oscillators? Actually, no, it's really quite sensible and serious sounding in a good way.
HY-SEQ16x3 analog step sequencing in a plug-in
05 Feb 2017 · HY-SEQ16x3, no that's not my email password, it's an analog style step sequencer with 3 sequencers sequencing each others sequence
Tonestar 8106 synth voice: inspired by ARP 2600, filtered by Roland
05 Feb 2017 · Studio Electronic's Tonestar 8106 takes their 2600 and wraps it up in a classic Roland Jupiter and Juno inspired filter. Even the knobs are the perfect tone of colour.
Keeley resurrects and relaunches limited edition Holy Fuzz (again!)
05 Feb 2017 · The Holy Fuzz is back - but only for limited time. All just marketing hype? Or does it actually offer something you truly cannot get elsewhere?
Reverend Guitars to honour Mike Watt with signature Wattplower bass
04 Feb 2017 · Mike Watt has designed a lush-looking short-scale instrument that looks like it can take on the world - enter the Wattplower!
Kontrol Master – For real this time?
03 Feb 2017 · A good seven months late from the original release and four months since the last shipping announcement the innovative Kontrol Master knob controller might be ready this time.
Kush debuts allegedly “groundbreaking” 458A plug-in tube emulation
03 Feb 2017 · Designed to partner their Omega pre-amp, Kush will have us believe that the new 458A 'Transformer' plug-ins "re-define" tube emulations...
Electro Harmonix to reissue MIG 50 Sovtek amp
03 Feb 2017 · EH's old Bassman/Plexi style amp circuit from the '90s is to be re-released as the MIG 50 - just with better quality components and (hopefully) for those on a lower budget...
Nozoid OCS-2 semi-modular digital synthesizer for knob addicts
02 Feb 2017 · The OCS-2 is a 30 knob, 50hp semi-modular synthesizer based upon the Arduino Due micro-controller with lots of analogue style but not a lot of flair
PC44: A field of knobs from Faderfox
02 Feb 2017 · 68 knobs, 8 buttons and 1 encoder the PC44 gives you more control than you could ever need in a compact space - small hands recommended.
Pigtronix Disnortion Micro: Squeal dirt box, squeal!
02 Feb 2017 · Smaller, more versatile and just as dirty as before: The Pigtronix Disnortion looks very handy for guitar, bass or even synths.
ROLI now include STROBE2 polysynth with all Seaboard controllers
01 Feb 2017 · Fresh from LA LA Land the ROLI Seaboard controllers now come with FXpansion's STROBE2 analogue modelling polysynth
New ADAM S Series details emerge: Our interview with ADAM CEO David Angress
01 Feb 2017 · In a Gearnews exclusive, ADAM CEO David Angress reveals some hidden functions slumbering within their new S Series...
Boz Digital Labs Transgressor: A new drum transient processing approach?
01 Feb 2017 · Transgressor, a name you need to say carefully, offers a new form of transient processing. This isn't just another transient shaper or designer though...
The River polyphonic analog synthesizer flowing from the Moog Source
01 Feb 2017 · Anticipation starts to build as more details emerge about The River polyphonic synthesizer based upon Moog Source VCO's
Climb into Endorphins Cockpit Stereo Eurorack Performance Mixer
31 Jan 2017 · Endorphin's Cockpit packs 4 stereo channels, compression, sidechain ducking, iPad effects routing and line and modular level mixing into a very unassuming mixer module.
SX-1: Digitana expands beyond the EMS Synthi
31 Jan 2017 · The SX-1 started life as an expander for the classic Synthi AKS Keyboard Sequencer but is being developed into a stand-alone synth in it's own right.
Blue’s “new” budget SL mics: Major upgrade or marketing exercise?
30 Jan 2017 · Blue's stylish mics are found in many pro and home studios - are their latest Blue Essentials models, seen at NAMM 2017, worth closer a look?