Musical instruments and pro audio news

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.

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.