Audio & music gear news

Radial Engineering announces the JDX Direct-Drive, a guitar amplifier simulator that also acts as a direct box.

Two new portable audio interfaces are on display at the Zoom booth - the 2x4 channels U-24 and 4x4 U-44.

Korg presents the Sledgehammer Custom 100, a high-precision clip-type tuner announced with a longer life span.

In addition to two new subwoofer models, Genelec is also presenting two new monitors, the 8340A and 8350A.

Chandler Limited and Abbey Road Studios return to TG series with the Microphone Cassette, a fully featured recording channel.

‪For the Musikmesse, Steinberg offers 50% off HALion‬ 5, ‪‎HALionSonic‬ 2 and ‪‎GrooveAgent‬ 4.

Genelec introduces the 7360A and 7370A, two new subwoofer models.

Zynaptiq introduces Wormhole, a new effects processing plugin aimed at creating otherworldy sounds.

Apogee offers a new, Mac-only (but also less expensive) version of its compact USB audio interface One.

Audio Technica announces the ATM350a series, an updated version of its ATM350 series of Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone.

Boss introduces the VE-8, presented as the complete solution for singing guitarists.

On his home ground, German manufacturer Palmer presents its new Monicon L Passive Monitor Controller.

DigiTech introduces the Whammy Ricochet, a new model aimed at offering a wide range of creative pitch bend effects.

Boss introduce the RC-202 Loop Station, a 2-track, compact version of their RC-505 desktop looper.

Pioneer DJ is expanding its range of studio monitor headphones with the launch of the HRM-5s and HRM-6s.

Audio Technica is to introduce three new in-ear monitor headphones at the Musikmesse.

Best Service presents new and upcoming releases at the Messe, including Chris Hein's Solo Violin.

The AudioFanzine team is at Frankfurt for the Musikmesse and has visited the Prolight+Sound, which is also held these days.

Brainworx presents a plugin rendition of the Acme Audio Opticom XLA-3 optical compressor.

SPL and Brainworx have collaborated to elaborate the SPL EQ Ranger Plus, an evolution of the original EQ Ranger plugin.

Brainworx has launched bx_panEQ, a panoramic equalizer that the developer describes as a "game changer".

Allen & Heath present the Qu-SB, a compact digital mixer and interface designed for iPad control.

Pioneer is to introduce the Toraiz SP-16 sampler/step sequencer, which analog filters come straight from Dave Smith's Prophet-6.

SPL is to introduce its new Professional Fidelity line, which claims to bring studio-quality sound to your living room.

Clavia presents the new Nord Drum 3 and compact Nord Drum 3P, combining the heritage of the Nord Drum 2 with added features.