Buffet Crampon USA Names Mark Ford Director of Education
Buffet Crampon USA has appointed percussion educator, performer and composer Mark Ford as director of its newly formed Division of Education. Ford began the role on Aug. 3. Ford joins…
Magnatone launches limited point-to-point varsity reverb amp
Magnatone has launched a new Point-to-Point Collection highlighted by the Varsity Reverb amplifier, a limited-edition model restricted to 50 units worldwide. According to a news release from Magnatone, this hand-built…
Magnatone launches limited point-to-point varsity reverb amp
Magnatone has launched a new Point-to-Point Collection highlighted by the Varsity Reverb amplifier, a limited-edition model restricted to 50 units worldwide. According to a news release from Magnatone, this hand-built…
Shure opens new Nashville office at Rock campus to mark 25 years
Shure has opened a new office inside the newly constructed Rock Nashville production campus to mark 25 years of maintaining a physical presence in the city. According to Installation magazine,…
1010music updates Blackbox sampler with better screen and battery
1010music has released the Blackbox 2, a portable sampling workstation that features an upgraded interface, an onboard battery, and USB audio streaming, as reported by musicradar.The Blackbox 2 is described…
Neural amp Modeler A2 standard set to launch in 2026
An emerging, open-source format for amp modeling, Neural Amp Modeler (NAM), is set to receive a significant upgrade in 2026. According to Gearnews.com, the format's plugin and training code operate…
MusicRadar offers 105 free 808 weight samples for producers
MusicRadar’s SampleRadar series has rolled out a collection of 105 complimentary 808 weight samples, timed to coincide with the annual 808 Day celebration. The pack arrives as a 60 MB ZIP…
Sonuscore launches The Sculpture, a metal‑based sample library for composers
Sonuscore announced The Sculpture, a sample library created from recordings of a single hand‑built metal sound sculpture—one of roughly ten such objects worldwide, according to Sound on Sound. The library…
Peak Amplification Adds Heatsink-free GaN Amplifier Module
Elytone has launched a new amplifier module, the AM-500C1G, under its Peak Amplification brand. According to audioXpress, the company initially showcased this technology in 2025 and provided a preview at…
Biamp releases updated workplace Designer Software
Biamp has announced an update to its Workplace Designer software, designed to streamline the process of planning audio-visual systems for meeting spaces, according to Installation. According to Installation, the software’s…
Bad Cat Amplifiers Unveils Cub 15 Mod Shop Edition
Bad Cat Amplifiers introduced the Cub 15 Mod Shop Edition, a handcrafted, American-built amplifier that returns one of the company's most beloved designs to its original philosophy. Available as either…
Orange amplification introduces compact 'baby Terror' Amplifier
Orange Amplification has announced the arrival of a new amplifier, designated the “Baby Terror,” according to Music Instrument News. The device is a compact amplifier built around an analogue micro-lunchbox…