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Rumour: Apple to launch 14.1” MacBook Pro with Mini LED display

Rumours are sweeping the tech world that Apple is preparing a broadside of new MacBook Pros, iMacs and iPads - including a new 14.1" MacBook Pro size that should please musicians.

Musikmesse postponed due to Covid-19: Superbooth and Summer NAMM next?

Covid-19 a.k.a. Coronavirus is starting to affect our little music instruments world - Musikmesse will be postponed, its organisers say. Will Superbooth and Summer NAMM go ahead?

Ultra-rare Fender Marauder offset re-imagined – with a built in delay effect

The Fender Marauder is a super-rare prototype guitar from 1965, re-imagined by the Custom Shop in 2020 for guitarist Matthew Logan Vasquez - it even comes with a built-in delay effect!

Behringer introduces the KIRN Corksniffer: Vintage sourced cork-knobbed synth

Behringer takes a swipe at synth snobs with a video introducing the KIRN Corksniffer. Has the discussion about vintage authenticity got too silly or has Behringer turned nasty? Update: video's been pulled.

TC Electronic unchains the Icon Series Legacy plug-ins from their controllers

TC Electronic has released native versions of the Icon Legacy Series plug-ins. From now on, the DVR250, TC1210, TC8210 and TC2290 plug-ins don't require the desktop controllers anymore.

Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12: new demo video goes online

Drive two stereo reverbs in parallel or in series! The Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 pedal can do that and more. Dive into the full details of EHX's new reverb machine here.

Steinberg introduces the UR24C audio interface

Steinberg has just told us about the UR24C USB-C audio interface, with two inputs with D-PRE mic pres, four outputs and MIDI In/Out. Oh, and DJs will like the RCA outputs, too.

Guild Starfire I Semi-Hollowbody: Budget Semis for all!

Fancy getting your first semi-hollow guitar? Take a look at the new Guild Starfire I range, available as a single- or double-cut and with an optional Bigsby trem at a very decent price.

PreSonus adds 7-inch Eris E7 XT to its studio monitor range

Like its brethren, the Eris E7 XT features a custom Eliptically Boundary Modeled waveguide which is designed for a 100-degree wide "sweet spot" - and it's attractively priced, too.

Ratchet: Eurorack drum brain for deep thinking rhythms from Schottkey Modular

Ratchet is the first module from Lia Harmon of Schottkey Modular and it's an impressively deep dive into the nature of beat making and rhythm composing in Eurorack.

Music Fingers: Unleash your fingers and tap out some tunes with these techno thimbles

Spanish hopefuls Music Fingers has some wearable instruments in the shape of thimbles designed to get you tapping out tunes and playing along with your fingers.

Leak: meet the Elektron model:cycles FM groovebox

model:cycles is Elektron's new machine, or should we say one of the machines which the Swedish manufacturer wants us to meet on February 26. It's an FM groovebox!

Kiesel shows Gibson the finger by launching a new CS6 signature model!

A new chapter in the Kiesel-Gibson spat: Kiesel launches two new signature guitar models, one of which uses the body shape that was the subject of Gibson's recent cease and desist letter, the CS6!

Leak: Is Apple introducing a new 13-inch MacBook Pro?

According to a leak on Twitter, Apple may be working on a new 13" MacBook Pro. Judging by the results of a 3DMark Time Spy Benchmark test, the 2020 13" MacBook Pro will be a great performer.

Build yourself a DX7 with the XFM2, a 64-voice, 2-part, 6-operator FM synthesizer!

The XFM2 is a huge synthesizer in a tiny space that has 4 times the capacity of the previous version. They've upgraded the audio quality, simplified the build and given us all a DX7 kit for $99.

Plugin Alliance Friedman BE-100 and DS-40: Boutique Plexi tones for your DAW

Plugin Alliance debuts the Friedman BE-100 and DS-40 plug-ins, emulating two classy tube amplifiers in turn inspired by some of the most famous British amps in rock history.

Hologram Electronics Microcosm Granular Pedal: Huge potential (and not just on guitar)

Hologram's Microcosm is a granular effects pedal for all instruments with potentially huge possibilities. No DAW or plug-ins required - all the fun of granular processing in one unit!

VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt hand-wired Dumble amp clone… for $849!

Attention, tone hunters: The new VHT D-Fifty is a 50-Watt is a hand-wired clone of the legendary Dumble amp, one of the most highly sought-after and expensive guitar amps in the world...

Thought-to-CV: hacking muscle-to-prosthetic arm interface to control modular

DJ and electronic musician Bertolt Meyer is attempting to interface the electrodes that control his prosthetic arm with his modular synthesizer. In reality, he's now generating CV with his mind.

Black Corporation Deckard’s Dream MK2: the dream evolves

Black Corporation has announced Deckard's Dream MK2 in a sleek new desktop format with all the sound of the original CS-80 replicant plus some genetic enhancements.

Fender limited-edition Raw Ash American Performer Stratocaster and Telecaster!

A new limited edition range of American Performer Telecaster and Stratocaster have just been announced by Fender in a Raw Ash finish, with Yosemite pickups and Greasebucket tone circuits. Neat!

Softube and Marshall present Kerry King Signature and Plexi Super Lead 1959 plug-ins

Softube and Marshall present us two great guitar amps, the Plexi Super Lead 1959 and Kerry King Signature models, now available in a handy plug-in format for your favourite DAW.

Fender Telecaster vs Harley Benton TE: Can you tell the difference?

YouTuber intheblues has done a blind test between the Fender Telecaster and Harley Benton TE-52 NA Vintage Series models. Can you tell which is which? Tell us in our poll.

Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry: Fat neck, more tones

Grab yourself some classic guitar tone with this new Harley Benton DC-Junior FAT Faded Cherry model. Now available for pre-order and with some great features, it all stacks up to some great tone.