Audio & music gear news

From the NAMM's booth 300A (Level 3), Boss will introduce the VB-2W Vibrato, the latest addition to thir Waza Craft lineup of special edition pedals.

Following the current trend of modular channel strip plugins, McDSP has announced the future release of the 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip.

Roland presents the FP-30, a digital piano which aims at offering high-end performance in a compact and transportable design.

At the NAMM, Boss is to introduce the BC-1X Bass Comp, which they describe as an intelligent multiband compressor.

At the NAMM, Roland will present the EC-10 EL Cajon, a hybrid cajon with built-in electronic sounds.

Waldorf presents new products to be released this year, including four Eurorack modules and one keyboard/controller.

IK Multimedia presents Lurssen Mastering Console, a mastering software/app claiming to bring the techniques, workflow & knowhow of Lurssen Mastering.

Boss introduces the Waza Amp, a 150W solid-state guitar amp head with assorted cabinets aimed at delivering both vintage and modern rock sounds.

Harrison has announced the upcoming version 3.1 of its Mixbus DAW, which will be demonstrated at the winter NAMM.

After joining Fender's board of directors 2 years ago, The Edge is about to release his first ever signature model - a Stratocaster.

At the NAMM, PMC will launch its new IB1S-AIII 'activated' reference monitor, a high resolution 3-way speaker.

Australia's FOMOfx will present their electronic vibrato Virtual Jeff at the NAMM.

Audiority has just released TS-1, a software transient shaper in VST, AAX and AU formats.

Electro-Harmonix presents the Bass Preacher, a compressor pedal designed to subtly transform the dynamic qualities of bass guitars.

After VoiceCentric and PianoCentric, Waves has released its third Greg Wells signature plugin - as well as the assorted bundle.

Noisebud has released Chokidar EQ, a five-band processor which also happens to be the swedish developer's first equalizer plugin.

At the NAMM, Vigier will display a prototype version of the Supraa, a new evolution of their Excalibur Supra model.

Rototom lovers, here you go: Alan ViSTa offers Royotoms, a free sample-based VST & AU virtual instrument.