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“An excellent build and pretty formidable soundset make it a desirable studio-based keyboard”: Arturia AstroLab 88 review

Arturia really does have all quarters covered; it was one of the first companies to reincarnate the classics in virtual form, shored up by MIDI controller keyboards and sequencers.
The MiniBrute hardware synthesizer was also one of the first of the new breed of analogue synths

“Each effect in the PX-1 delivers the genuine sound and response of the pedal it’s based on”: A compact series stompbox you can turn into any one of 16 classic Boss effects? Meet the Plugout FX

Boss has just unveiled a guitar effects pedal that assumes the familiar form of its compact series units, and yet can do the job of any one of 16 of the pedal giant’s most popular effects.

“It’s one of the most powerful software sound design tools on earth – and it’s free”: Try out this modular audio processing playground used by Aphex Twin

When we think of Aphex Twin tinkering away in his studio, the image that comes to mind is a man surrounded by a towering array of synths, sequencers, samplers and drum machines.

“Many of the Pro’s advantages are less towards sound, and more on the side of enhanced playability”: Alesis Nitro Pro review

Alesis has been on something of a tear of late, having surprised the world with not one, but three electronic kits featuring multi-sampled libraries delivered direct from the module with the BFD-equipped

Casio to Deliver Metaverse-Based Experiences in Collaboration Between G-SHOCK and The Sandbox

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today a collaboration with the Web3*1 metaverse gaming platform The Sandbox as part of the VIRTUAL G-SHOCK project involving the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. In an ongoing rollout beginning September 3

“So much bass response for something so small and budget friendly”: Laney Amplification debuts the Digbeth Foundry range – affordable, powerful bass amps in combo and head formats

Laney Amplification has expanded its bass amp range with the Digbeth Foundry Series, and it is promising something for all bassists in a suit of amps that range from the ubiquitous bedroom-friendly combo to a high-powered gig-ready head.

“CALM & MELLOW” Color Models of the PX-S1100

Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today, the upcoming release of two new limited-edition color models of the PX-S1100 digital piano, part of its lifestyle-conscious Privia line, that strives to create products that are in harmony with your lifestyle. These new limited edition colors; the PX-S1100CB (Calm Blue) and PX-S1100MB (Mellow Beige) reflect recent trends in interior design.

“It just isn’t a piece of gear, it’s like this living breathing part of the creative process”: Angel Vivaldi and Charvel unveil state-of-the-art 7-string for levelling up your shred

Charvel has refreshed Angel Vivaldi’s signature 7-string guitar, unveiling a tricked-out Dinky-bodied shred machine with gold hardware, a natural finish, and a classy figured maple top on a caramelised basswood body.

“Designed for guitarists who need an all-in-one amp for practicing at home, in the studio, or on the go”: Mooer’s F15i Intelligent Amp is a desktop doozie equipped with 55 amp models, 69 effects – and it’s got a touchscreen

Once upon a time a practice amp was a solid-stage combo with an 8” speaker, a 3-band EQ, and reverb if you were lucky. Now? Well, just look at the latest desktop amplifier from Mooer audio, the Intelligent Amp F15i Li.

“Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity”: Pivot is a ‘no-nonsense’ FM synth plugin from the designer behind one of our favourite hardware instruments

With three operators, no algorithms and a morphing filter, Pivot aims to make FM user-friendly – and you can try a Lite version for free