With the RND Newton Channel, you get a versatile high-quality channel strip that can easily be used in both tracking and mixing situations. Rupert Neve Designs produces some of the most revered audio equipment available with the Shelford Channel already recognized as a modern classic when it comes to recording channel strips. RND Newton Channel The Newton is basically a budget version of the Shelford with a similar layout that has been stripped back to the bear essentials to make it accessible to a wider base of users. The channel strip provides you with a Class-A mic preamplifier that also f ..read more

The Arturia FX Collection 4 has arrived with some new additions and improvements, bringing the total number of effects to 30. With this upgrade, the collection of classic effects is more extensive than ever. Arturia is well known for its software recreations of vintage instruments and effects, with solutions that appeal to artists, composers, engineers, and enthusiasts alike. What’s new in Arturia FX Collection 4? As we’ve mentioned, there are four new effects plug-ins that will now be included in the FX Collection 4 lineup. Let’s take a closer look at each one: Rotary CLS-222 The Dynacord CL ..read more

The new Orange Box-L and Box Bluetooth speakers offer music lovers a hint of the brand’s retro cool and pair this with the company’s Class D and A/B analogue amplifiers. With 50 watts of rechargeable portable power, can Orange squeeze some of the portable speaker market share from its competitors? Orange Box-L and Box I would hazard a guess that the people in the official video below have never heard of Orange Amplification. This is a British brand with over half a century in the business of making huge guitar and bass amps, with bright orange or black covers. A brand many guitar and bass pla ..read more

These Squier Paranormal releases had already leaked all over the internet back in April and so they were never going to be a huge surprise. Fender has now officially released these 5 new models and they are all affordable and oddballs in their own way. Perfect for guitarists looking for something a little different without blowing their budgets. Squier Paranormal The Squier Paranormal range consists of three regular 6-string models, a 12-string and a new bass model. They all take a new slant on classic Fender designs. Players can choose from the Esquire Deluxe, P90 Strat-O-sonic, Custom Nashv ..read more

We step through eight delay lines on our way to retrofitting a Korg NTS-1 into Eurorack and relaxing into the filter of the master of Space Age Pop. This week we’ve witnessed some of the more bizarre machines that offer modular functionality. The glorious spinning discs of the Star Song optical sequencer is an absolute joy to behold. And then the complexity of the Czochralski Cells had us giddy with percussive possibilities. We also caught wind of SPICE, the Behringer clone of the Moog Subharmonicon. It lines up with Crave and Edge to make a merry collection of affordable desktop meanderings ..read more

Fender Japan Hybrid II models are now available outside of Japan and there are two versions currently on Thomann. These new Stratocasters follow on from the limited-run Sakuraburst and Reverse Headstock models which have just become available in Europe, which means it could be a good year for Japanese Fender guitars. Hybrid II This Fender Japan Hybrid II series includes the HSS Stratocaster it has an alder body finished in Shell Pink. Plus it has a very nice looking roasted maple U-profile neck and roasted maple fretboard with 22 Medium Jumbo frets. I have one of the Japanese Telecaster ..read more

With the MPC One Plus, AKAI’s launched a bright red special edition of the MPC One. Luckily, the glossy red finish isn’t the only new aspect and we’ve got a considerable expansion on the internal memory as well. The first leaks appeared on the Pentecost weekend, now it’s official: AKAI Professional is releasing an updated version of the MPC One with the MPC One+ . To celebrate the legendary MPC’s 35th anniversary, AKAI seems set on giving the entire range a facelift. We’ve seen the MPC X SE appear just over a month ago with expanded memory, and now we see the latest iteration of the MPC One ..read more

This week on Guitar Gear Gems we take a look at the forthcoming Skeleton Key by Funny Little Boxes, a pedal that unlocks that QOTSA guitar tone and the Death By Audio Disturbance 3-in-1 modulation pedal. But before we do, set aside just under 18 minutes, grab a drink and watch the Gas Powered Guitar in action.  Gas Powered Guitar Yes, you read that correctly. YouTube content creator Mattias Krantz has built a 4-stroke petrol engine into an electric guitar so that it can power the instrument. The project is based around a Ferrari Red Jackson Flying V and possibly the d ..read more

1 fader to rule them all? The SSL UF1 is a compact but advanced DAW controller designed to be the focal point of your DAW workflow. Having taken over the market with the UC1 and UF8 controllers, the new UF1 becomes a logical expansion to this range and also it’s a practical solution for those looking for a high-end controller who are short on space. SSL UF1 The first thing you’ll notice is the high-res LCD TFT displays, with the main 4.3-inch screen giving you an overview of metering via the SSL Meter plug-in, parameter values, as well as your play head and locator info. Meanwhile, the smalle ..read more

These two new Ibanez PGM50 and PGM1000T Paul Gilbert models expand the long-time signature artist’s range of guitars. Offering two new takes on the classic S-style RG body shape. PGM50 First up is the PGM50 and this model has great construction. It uses the tried and tested combination of a bolt-on five-piece maple and walnut neck, paired with an American basswood body. It comes in a black finish with painted-on gold f-holes. PGM50 This model has a rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and is fitted with 22 medium frets that have had Ibanez’s Premium fret edge treatment. Pickup ..read more