When most people think of Teenage Engineering, they think of the OP-1: the quirky, stylish and prohibitively expensive synth and sampler that inspires adoration and animosity in equal measure.
Casio has spent a decade developing versions of its key collections that combine a new silicone strap with bright metal cases and bezels. It launches today with two GM5600 watches and two GM2100 styles in a new G-Steel Fine Metallic Series that spans digital and analog timekeeping.
Their new Urban Beats kit features high-quality poplar shells and comes in a slick, stage and street-credible matte black wrap finish.
Framus has unveiled a replica of John Lennon’s iconic Hootenanny 12-string guitar that last year fetched a record-breaking $2,857,500 at auction.
The reborn DrumCraft brand only goes from strength to strength and now there’s even a new Junior kit in its Series 3 range, hitting the spot as the perfect introduction for new drummers.
Today, Casio America, Inc. is proud to unveil its latest collaboration with the Charles Darwin Foundation to launch a pair of limited-edition watches inspired by the Galápagos Islands’ dynamic ecosystem.
NAMM 2025: If you harbour even a passing interest in synth history, you’ll know the CS-80: Yamaha’s ’70s classic is one of the most fabled instruments in music technology, an ambitious and formidably capable analogue poly renowned for its dual-layer multitimbral architecture, expressive ribbon controller and rich, cinematic sound.
Ibanez has drawn inspiration from its metal guitar lineup for the Blackout series, a trio of acoustic guitars that are a million miles away from the sort of natural vibe, the sort of James Taylor on the porch acoustic aesthetic that has been the industry standard since time immemorial.
Keeley Electronics and US gear retail giant Sweetwater have joined forces for an exclusive guitar effects pedal series that offers overdrive, fuzz and reverb pedals at a most-agreeable $99 price point.
Zoom is no stranger to all-in-one multitrack mixer/recorders, utilising Micro SD storage and onboard DSP to deliver highly convenient and multipurpose devices that work as standalone mixers, multitrack recorders and USB interfaces.
