Audio & music gear news

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.

A presentation of New Audio Technology's Spatial Audio Designer at the Musikmesse.

Blackstar Amplification has unveiled the Fly 3 Bass, a bass version of its 3-watt mini-amp range.

IGS is at the Musikmesse to introduce a new 500-format compressor, the 576 Blue Stripe.

AMS Neve introduces DFC3D, the latest incarnation of the brand's DFC series of digital mixing consoles.

LTD's TL series expands with the TL-6Z, which adds a zebrawood top to its mahogany body.

SPL presents the PQ Mastering Equalizer, a fully parametric, dual-channel, five-band equalizer.

At the Musikmesse, Studiologic presents a Black Edition of its Sledge 2 synthesizer.

Eventide and Tony Visconti have teamed up to produce T-Verb, a plugin that recreates the reverb technique used on David Bowie's "Heroes" album.

D'Addario presents the Humiditrak, a Bluetooth sensor described as "the world's first 24/7 instrument monitoring system".

Reloop present an mk2 version of their Beatmix 4 DJ controller specifically optimized for Serato.

Schertler has unveiled a new version of its acoustic amplifier Unico, with more power, more channels and a new subwoofer.

JBL adds the M20, a dual 10" stage monitor, to its VTX M Series.

Soundcraft present the 22 MTK, the biggest model in the brand's Signature range.

dbx introduces the DJdi, a dual channel passive DI box.

Red Panda presents the Mixer, an aptly-named, 3-input device aimed at pedalboards.