ADVERTISEMENT
Equipment news, leaks and tips
New Gibson guitar model? Prototype seen at CES Show
08 Jan 2017 · Could this be what Gibson have been working on? A UK guitar forum has some vague details on a potential new Gibson model.
How to spot a fake Fender Stratocaster
08 Jan 2017 · Kennis Russell shows how to avoid getting duped into buying a 'fake' Fender Stratocaster.
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre: Worth getting in the red for?
08 Jan 2017 · So you need to add 8 preamps to your studio, and you fancy some Focusrite gear - will these new units warrant digging a bit deeper into your pocket?
NAMM 2017: PMC to show next-gen MB3 and BB6 monitors
07 Jan 2017 · PMC has announced it is presenting a new series of main monitors at NAMM in a couple of weeks - the next-generation MB3 and BB6 are almost upon us.
Neunhaber’s Iconoclast speaker emulator: A box of tricks for guitarists?
07 Jan 2017 · While it's often forgotten just how important speakers are for guitar tone, the Iconoclast new speaker emulator aims to let you carry a virtual one in your gig bag at all times.
Morpheus Morphing Z-Plane Filter about to drop
06 Jan 2017 · Pre-orders have started on the stunning Morpheus morphing Z-plane filter module for Eurorack pulled from the E-mu Morpheus synthesizer
ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk soars into 2017
05 Jan 2017 · Having last year jumped ship from Gibson it looks like the Mastodon guitarist has been busy with ESP and they are about to release this new signature model at NAMM.
Revolution: 14 iconic drum machines in one virtual instrument
05 Jan 2017 · All the classic drum machines packed into a single Kontakt based virtual instrument. Revolution certainly covers all your bases... and snares, hit-hats etc.
Rumour: Google considering SoundCloud buyout
05 Jan 2017 · Much loved by musicians around the globe, SoundCloud may - according to one music biz site - soon be bought by Google. What would that mean for the Berlin-based music site?
CES: Roland reveals Rubix audio interfaces
05 Jan 2017 · Roland introduces three sizes of Rubix USB audio interfaces and puts a useful compressor/limiter on two and a ground lift on all three.
Framus previews The Plank and The Hollywood prototype guitars
04 Jan 2017 · In a new video, Stevie Salas demos prototype versions of some as yet unfinished Framus models due for release in 2017, currently referred to as The Plank and The Hollywood. Offset semi-hollow body, anyone?
ESP preview Cult 86 Limited Edition in ‘Living Colour’
04 Jan 2017 · The Cult 86 has plenty of personality and is sure to get all Living Colour fans hot under the collar!
Ibanez scale it down with 850 Fuzz Mini and BIGMINI Tuner pedals
04 Jan 2017 · Not content with announcing 55 new guitars, Ibanez are also adding these two wee pedals to their range, with the more interesting no doubt the dinky, dirty little 850 Fuzz Mini...
PRS Vela S2 Limited Edition – Back In Black!
04 Jan 2017 · PRS is preparing a new Limited Edition version of their popular S2 Vela for 2017 - but their production and sales model for this instrument means you'll have to get in your order very quickly.
Fender with new Squier offsets in 2017: Cool on a budget?
04 Jan 2017 · Super-cool budget offset electric guitars ready for 2017 you say? Hopefully, yes, with new models announced by Fender Squier. All you Indie darlings will have some great budget guitars to choose from this year.
Get 8-bit wavetables into your Eurorack with the Oscitron
03 Jan 2017 · Soulsby are poised to release their first Eurorack module. The Oscitron is an 8-bit oscillator based on the Atmegatron with 32 wavetables and input sampling.
Ibanez to show 55 (!) new guitars at NAMM 2017
03 Jan 2017 · Ibanez has slated 55 new models for release at the upcoming Winter NAMM 2017; we've chosen our favourites from this huge roll-out. And yes, there are a few surprises among them...
PolyKB III: Morphing French analog oscillators by XILS
03 Jan 2017 · The 1983 French made RCF Polykobol II is resurrected once again by XILS-lab. The PolyKB III is packed with morphing and modulating features. Let's hope they've got it right this time.
Behringer CEO offers sneak peak at their drum machine development
02 Jan 2017 · Uli Behringer wishes everyone a merry time and sneaks us a look at the 808 and 909 clones they've made for "evaluation purposes".
Behringer X32 soon to support SD Card Recording?
02 Jan 2017 · Direct recording to USB or SD card on digital consoles is now a common feature, but perhaps it's time for the X32 - which began the budget desk era - to also add what is on the verge of becoming a standard ...
Jef’s Picks 2016: Epiphone, Hudson, Friedman
29 Dec 2016 · My top three bits of gear released in 2016. Some of them were so great I even went out and bought them myself!
Simon’s Picks 2016: Cakewalk, PreSonus, Townsend and more…
28 Dec 2016 · A year of new pro audio toys has nearly passed and so has the first year of Gearnews. Here's my top 5 products that have stood out for me this year.