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Walrus Audio presents the Luminary Quad Octave Generator pedal, which features four octaves and three onboard presets.

Rumoured for a while now, BeatSkillz's distortion/EQ plugin Valvesque should be released "very soon".

Kush Audio introduces the Omega Transformer plugins, a series of two preamps emulations based on API and Neve models.

Rhythmic Robot has released Patchvault Poly6 Factory Set A & Set B, each emulating 32 factory patches from the warm and characterful Korg PolySix.

Waves presents X-FDBK, a plugin designed to identify the precise frequencies that cause feedback and surgically cut them.

Modartt releases Hans Ruckers II harpsichord for Pianoteq, an instrument modelled after a copy by Matthias Griewisch of a 1624 original instrument.

A demonstration of Aclam Guitars' rather original 20:14 model during Musikmesse 2016.

Synchro Arts have released version 3.2 of Revoice Pro, which is announced as a major (and free) update to their processing software.

Empress presents the Buffer+ Stereo, designed as a complete I/O interface for your pedalboard while maintaining high signal fidelity.

The Loop Loft presents Pocket Drums Vol 1, a MIDI drum loop library for use with your favorite virtual drummer.

Waves has put together a drawing where 100 lucky people will win a Waves NX Virtual Mix Room license.

MeldaProduction has released MPhatik, a dynamic multi-effect plug-in that features an amp, a convolution reverb and a compressor.

A group of audio professionals has launched a petition requiring music streaming services to properly manage audio loudness.

Danelectro takes on a 1960s classic design with the '64 offset electric guitar model.

Jensen Transformers has introduced two new instrument oriented DI boxes, the mono Concert-1 and stereo Concert-2.

Dreadbox is at the Musikmesse to present Drips, a Eurorack format modular drum machine.

LTD has introduced the B-1004SE Multi-scale bass as well as its 5-string version, the B-1005SE.

Avantone Pro presents a "Vari-Voice" designed to adapt to all situations, either in the studio, live, for DJing or for audiophiles.

After the KT-9 beaterless kick pedal, Roland presents the FD-9, an innovative Hi-Hat control pedal for quiet night practice on electronic drums.

At the Musikmesse, Hotone present a large collection of guitar pedals and mini amp heads.

Nori Ubukota introduces Theresyn, his very own original variation on the theme of the classic Theremin.

On their home turf, Germany's BluGuitar introduce and demonstrate their new BluBox Speaker Emulator at Musikmesse 2016.

DDMF presents Transport, an alternative to your DAW's default transport display.

Zynaptiq introduces two new plug-ins at Musikmesse 2016 : Adaptiverb and Wormhole

Future Artist demonstrate the MIDI Looper at Musikmesse 2016.