Musical instruments and pro audio news

At the NAMM, Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim present the OB-6.

PSP has releases the E27, a multistage equalizer plug-in modeled after the analog device of the same name produced by Avedis Audio Electronics.

Shure has introduced the KSM8 Dualdyne, the world's first dual-diaphragm dynamic handheld microphone.

Spitfire Audio presents the Olafur Arnalds Composer Toolkit, a soundbank elaborated with the writer in mind.

A live presentation of the new Waldorf KB37 Eurorack-compatible controller and assorted modules.

Dave Smith Instruments presents the OB-6, a 6-voice synthesizer with all-analog signal path, discrete VCOs and filters developed with Tom Oberheim.

Copper Reference: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's... Tracktion's debut on the audio interface market. And, it does have tubes. Yes: TUBES.

Arturia has announced the KeyStep, a portable USB MIDI keyboard with a built-in polyphonic sequencer.

Slate Digital has announced a partnership with the makers of the S-Gear virtual guitar amp collection, Scuffham Digital.

DigiTech introduces the Trio+ Band Creator+Looper, an easy-to-use guitar pedal that automatically generates bass and drum parts that match your song.

Slate Digital has released the Virtual Preamp Collection, a set of two classic preamp emulations to be used in the developer's Virtual Mix Rack.

After the Bax Bangeetar released last year, Orange introduce two new pedals: the Amp Detonator Buffered AB-Y and the Two Stroke Boost EQ.

Boss has announced the ES-5, an effects switching system with advanced features in a compact size for smaller pedalboards.

At the NAMM, Boss has introduces the VO-1 Vocoder pedal.

Marshall introduces Code, a new generation of fully programmable amplifiers combining authentic Marshall tones with professional quality effects.

Tech 21 has unveiled the Bass Fly Rig, a bass-oriented version of their Fly Rig multieffect processor.

Audio-Technica introduces the ATH-M50xMG, a matte gray version of the brand's popular ATH-M50x headphone model.

Waves Audio has announced the Waves Abbey Road Reverb Plates plugin.

PreSonus introduces the Studio 192 Mobile, a USB 3.0 audio with a small form factor suitable for both mobile and studio use.

PreSonus introduces ULT, a new series of active loudspeakers with three models including a subwoofer.

PreSonus presents its new StudioLive AVB Mix Systems, which combine rack mixer(s), control surface and integrated software.

Blue Cat Audio has announced VST3 compatibility for most of its audio plug-ins.

Hercules presents the P32 DJ controller, designed for live remixing, sample triggering, and slicing.

TC Electronic announce BonaFide Buffer, their first dedicated buffer pedal ever.