2008 marks the 50th anniversary of British rock n' roll legends, The Shadows; as a tribute, Burns introduces the Apache Special.

VirSyn has announced the release of TDesign - The Transient Designer.

At the 2008 Musikmesse Frankfurt, Hoyer will introduce their new Classic Deluxe Series guitars.

Announced at the Musikmesse: As of April 2008, zplane.development will offer a boxed version of their vielklang audio harmonization instrument, complementing the ongoing online distribution.

Yamaha has announced the new Motif-Rack XS Tone Generator.

PreSonus Audio Electronics has announced StudioLive™ 16.4.2 Digital Performance and Recording Mixer.

Guitar and drums manufacturer Gretsch turns 125 this year and introduces new models, including this "G. Love Corvette".

Line 6 announces the JM4 Looper, a looper that also features over 100 tracks and drum grooves in more than 10 styles performed by top session players for all your virtual jam needs.