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Fender celebrates 75 years of the Telecaster with new limited-edition collection – including new Cabronita model

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It’s been 75 years since the Telecaster made its debut, and Fender is celebrating that three-quarters of a century in style with a brand-new range of special-edition Tele models. Paying homage to the world’s first mass-produced, solidbody electric guitar, the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection comprises five instruments, spanning a range of price points across Fender’s … Read more

the wooden sequencer and sampler that’s already smashed its Kickstarter goal by 20x

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Music technology company Musical Beings – founded by former employees of Google, Waves Audio, Wix, and Simply – has launched Tembo, a new child- and beginner-friendly step sequencer, sampler and drum machine with an intuitive, game-style interface. Looking like something akin to a draughts board, Tembo is made entirely of wood – a decision taken … Read more

Behringer’s BM-17 Frequency Box channels the iconic Moogerfooger MF-107 – for just £99

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Behringer has launched the BM-17 Frequency Box, an analogue VCO-based frequency effects pedal inspired by the iconic Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox by Moog. For players looking beyond the standard distortion pedal, this powerhouse unit offers a standalone VCO you can drive with audio input or let loose on its own. “With intuitive controls and versatile connectivity, … Read more

Behringer launches clone of classic ring mod/fuzz pedal, the Lovetone Ring Stinger

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Behringer has unveiled the Ring Stinger – a clone of the classic ‘90s fuzz/ring mod guitar pedal of the same name from boutique analogue pedal maker Lovetone. Designed to offer a “world of sound sculpting carnage”, Behringer’s new Ring Stinger serves up guitarists – as well as synth players, bassists and other instrumentalists – classic … Read more

Écoute launches TH2 – the next evolution of its groundbreaking vacuum tube-powered headphones

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Back in 2023, San Francisco audio brand Écoute made waves in the headphone world when it introduced the TH1, the world’s first over-ear headphones powered by a built-in vacuum tube preamp and dual-mono amplification. Funded via Kickstarter, the innovative cans caught the attention of enough audiophiles around the world, raising over $200,000 in its initial … Read more

Roland launches GO:MIXER STUDIO interface for iPhone and iPad

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Ahead of this year’s highly anticipated NAMM Show, Roland has unveiled the latest member of its GO:MIXER family of portable interfaces with the GO:MIXER STUDIO. Described as a “studio-grade” audio mixer and interface compatible with iPhone, iPad and Mac/Windows computers, the GO:MIXER STUDIO offers 12 input channels and six outputs in a super compact form … Read more

Slate Digital’s ML-2A brings a full virtual mic locker to stereo recording

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Slate Digital has unveiled the ML-2A, the latest evolution of its modelling microphone lineup. The new release delivers a factory-matched pair of small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones designed to work seamlessly with Slate’s Virtual Microphone System (VMS), giving users access to a wide range of vintage and modern mic models straight out of the box. Built … Read more

Wacom debuts three new Cintiq pen displays with slimmer designs and Pro Pen 3 support

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Wacom’s Cintiq line of pen displays give designers and illustrators the ability to use a stylus directly on a screen in various creative apps. Today, the company announced its latest entries with the Cintiq 16, Cintiq 24 and Cintiq 24 Touch. All three feature a slimmer design than the previous models, including thinner bezels around … Read more