Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Behringer to set up new synthesizer division
24 Jul 2016 · Due to the impressive response to their maddening synthesizer teaser campaign Behringer are looking to make more synths.
Behringer synthesizer has 12-note poly in teaser 4
24 Jul 2016 · Teaser number 4 reveals the unexpected polyphony count and a more ambient, pad feel. Come Behringer, stop it now, let's have it!
Tracktion T5 is now FREE!
24 Jul 2016 · The fully-fledged T5 DAW from Tracktion is now free! For this weekend only, the free download also qualifies you for the cheap upgrade to their T7 DAW.
Keeley Bubble Tron: The new vintage effect that never was!
23 Jul 2016 · Based upon a pedal that never really existed quite like this. This new effect is steeped in 1970s modulation tones but with a dynamic twist.
New Beetronics fuzz pedals – Hand-crafted relic’d honey-toned fuzz?
23 Jul 2016 · Based on classic octave fuzz effects, these two pedals come in a unique relic finish that will probably divide opinions. But what do they sound like?
Reimagining DAW keyboard shortcuts with Pio One
23 Jul 2016 · Transparent mechanical keys can display whatever context aware text or image you want as a macro keyboard shortcut. Nifty!
Foot Control everything with ControllerHub 8 from Amelia Compass
22 Jul 2016 · The ControllerHub 8 can take up to 8 expression pedals, sustain pedals and foot switches and map them to anything for completely versatile foot based performance control.
Sanken’s CU-51 mic: Ugly Duckling or Swan?
22 Jul 2016 · Although the CU-51 is promised as a ‘Desert Island’ choice, the dreadful colour and design makes it look like it was found on a desert island!
Pittsburgh Modular tease us with silver knobs
21 Jul 2016 · Another synthesizer being teased this time from Pittsburgh Modular in a ridiculously angled tweeted photo
Korg release new OS and colours for Electribe 2 and 2s
21 Jul 2016 · Did the petition from disgruntled Electribe users actually work? Yes, and no, probably.
Ableton Live 9.7 pushes Push
21 Jul 2016 · New update from Ableton tweaks and enhances the Push hardware controller.
Hotone XTOMP- 300 pedals in one?
21 Jul 2016 · A new effect pedal with iOS and Android integration offers the ability to have 300 stomp boxes in one and includes emulations of many classic pedals accessed via the mobile app.
RUMOUR: Townsend Labs, Sphere – 3D Mic Modelling
20 Jul 2016 · We've stumbled across this new website containing very little information as a tease. 3D Mic Modelling? Something new is coming to pro audio.
Synchro Arts VocALign Project 3 permanent price slash
20 Jul 2016 · Is this a sign of times to come? A respected pro audio software developer halving their price! VocALign, a producer's secret weapon, is now affordable.
Nektar Impact LX+ range gives a little extra
20 Jul 2016 · Nektar update their DAW friendly MIDI keyboard controllers and make something good slightly better with the Impact LX+
Chime Sharp, the music remixing puzzle game returns
20 Jul 2016 · Manipulate music while playing Tetris on a sequencer grid - Chime Sharp is a wonderfully creative waste of your time with tracks from CHVRCHES, Chipzel, Haiku Salut and many more.
API 512v Discrete Mic Pre offers more control
20 Jul 2016 · This new 512v builds on the well-renowned 512c and adds output control for modern workflows, allowing more API-style saturation.
Schertler present a modular analogue mixer: Arthur
20 Jul 2016 · Are you on the look-out for an analogue mixer that fits your requirements? Why not configure one to your own specification with 'Arthur' by Schertler?
Minimoog Model D returns to full production
19 Jul 2016 · They've done it! Moog have returned to full production on the Minimoog Model D after 30 years and massive popular demand.
New Vintage Reverbs for Studio One from Convology
19 Jul 2016 · Douse yourself in vintage reverbs and place your music into some legendary space.
Keeley The Dark Side shoots for Pink Floyd in a box
19 Jul 2016 · Looks like Robert Keeley thinks he can distill signature guitar tones in an effect pedal! Let's hope so, as if he has got The Dark Side right then this is one effect pedal that will be very popular indeed.
Third Behringer synthesizer teaser video reveals even more
19 Jul 2016 · Come on Behringer, not sure we can cope with any more teasing, show us the synthesizer already!