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Audient has introduced the third generation of its iD audio interface family, consolidating four models into a shared engineering platform with new DSP, room correction and tonal shaping tools.
Anukari's 3D Physics Synthesizer gains resonating strings, plates and bells, a new mouthpiece exciter, instrument-building tools and more than 1,000 presets in version 1.1.
Recording King, under St. Louis Music, introduces the RK Standard Series with all-solid construction, thermo-cured tops, and pre-war styling across four body shapes, priced from $749.99 to $999.99.
Audient has introduced its iD Series MK3, a four-model range of USB-C bus-powered desktop audio interfaces featuring the new Analogue Intelligence platform, onboard DSP, and RoomTune monitor correction software.
Schmidt Synthesizer and UJAM release Schmidt Vi, a software recreation of the Schmidt Eightvoice analog synthesizer, priced at €179 with iLok authorization.
HUSH XLIVE selected for the show's "Future Species" showcase SHANGHAI, CHINA – Oct. 31, 2026 – Donner, the China-based instrument brand and manufacturer, introduced a lineup of new digital pianos…
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer RCF secured court judgments and settlements stopping unauthorized use of its branding and a loudspeaker design patent in China.
KHS America's Majestic Percussion brand has released two new concert xylophone models that combine vintage American tuning techniques with modern frame features.
Unusable Engineering has released Currents & Nostalgia, a new software synthesizer featuring circuit-modeled oscillators and independent sequencing systems for oscillator and filter settings.
Friedman Amplification has introduced the VX Series, a new line of all-tube guitar amplifiers inspired by early 1960s British EL84 designs, according to Premier Guitar.
Fender's hard rock and metal-focused Player Fusion guitar and bass lineup is now available, comprising four Mexican-made instruments shipping to retailers.
Korg has released a major OS update for its Pa5X flagship arranger workstation, adding 40 new styles, expanded MIDI import, pad sync features, and workflow improvements, according to Gearnews.
UK distributor Vader Sound hired former JHS staffer and studio owner Grant Henderson to cover North of England and Ireland, working directly with music retailers on its brand portfolio.
Modbap's Wax Theory, a single-purpose record emulation audio plugin in the oneTHNG series, is available for $29.99 introductory pricing with macOS and Windows support.
C. F. Martin & Co. introduces two John Mayer signature acoustic-electric guitars at a $1,999.99 price point, expanding the Road Series with solid Engelmann spruce tops and Martin E1 electronics.
The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation announces Starpath Vol. 1, a collection of 200 original patches for the KORG ARP2600 VST. Created by Scott McAuley Sounds and James Dyson, the sound…
Ableton has announced Live 13, featuring a Step Sequencer with independent row lengths, a native Drum Synth, Multiband and Mid-Side Racks, 32 Macros and ARA 2 support, with a public beta available now and full release due in early 2027.
UA's new native room modeling plug-in models Capitol Studios' rooms, mics, consoles and echo chambers for macOS and Windows users.
Publisher curates six choral titles from its catalogue to help choirs and conductors prepare for the composer's centennial year.
Muse Group has partnered with Searchlight Pictures on a composition contest tied to the upcoming film Behemoth!, inviting amateur and semi-professional composers in the U.S., U.K. and EU to create an original two-minute score using MuseScore Studio notation software, with a prize package including a Hal Leonard gift voucher.
Splice has introduced Splice Create, a voice- and text-controlled music studio built on its library of more than 3 million licensed samples, now available in beta as a free Mac app.
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for November 2026.
The sheet music is included in Lorenz’s 2026 seasonal catalog.
The sheet music is included in Lorenz’s 2026 seasonal catalog.
Journey Instruments has introduced its Comfort Elevate series, bringing ergonomic wedge-body and arm-bevel designs to full-sized dreadnought and grand auditorium acoustics at street prices of $569 and $589.
SSAB, Vol. 1 brings together five settings for school and community choirs.
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for late November 2026.
The sheet music publisher lists the edition for late November 2026.
The sheet music publisher lists the string quartet edition for late November 2026.
The sheet music publisher lists the string quartet edition for late November 2026.
Chinese audio brand Maono has released its PD500W hybrid microphone, offering wireless, USB-C and XLR connectivity plus onboard recording, priced at $399 and up.
The forthcoming orchestral edition of Ma Mère l’Oye is edited by Jean-Paul Montagnier.
Boosey & Hawkes and Sikorski have expanded their new Shostakovich edition by releasing scores and reductions for concertos and vocal works, following the completion of the symphony scores.
The vocal score combines traditional carols and original music for soprano, chorus and ensemble.
inMusic is launching a Creator Lab that gives developers access to pre-production MPC Sample and Sample Keys hardware, with 22 product launches planned for NAMM in January 2027.
Splice has introduced Splice Create, a free Mac DAW in beta that integrates its three-million-sample catalog with AI tools for search, variation and an assistant agent called Rheo, positioning it between Logic Pro's assistant and Suno's generative audio model.
Excelcia lists horn and tuba method books for Two Chord Jams.
Oxo Music has launched Oxo Synth2, a free, open-source software synthesizer that recreates Daichi Laboratory's classic Synth1 for macOS and iPad, preserving legacy preset compatibility on modern systems.
Mark Hedge of Cookes Band Instruments tells the Music Industries Association that organization, customer relationships and diversified services drive independent music retail success.
Renoise creator Eduard Müller's new software company launches a polyphonic wavetable synth using flocking-behavior oscillators, available now at an introductory price.
AudioThingies has released firmware 3.0 for the MicroMonsta 2, adding polyphonic aftertouch, expanded chord tools, and new modulation options as a free update for existing owners.
Avid's Pro Tools 2026.11 introduces a plug-in format letting third-party tools operate across entire sessions, with initial partners including Pro Sound Effects, Soundly, Forte and Pibox.
Eckroth Music has named Brad Shaw president, effective Oct. 6. He will lead day-to-day operations while working with owner and CEO Jeff Eckroth and the company’s leadership team. Shaw joined…
Waves Audio, a developer of professional audio technologies and plugins, announces the release of ILLUGEN 2.5, featuring a new collaboration with Steinberg that brings sample creation into Cubase 16’s native…
Behringer has introduced the Polyeight, an unofficial copy of the Korg Polysix expanded with two additional voices, available for preorder at $699 with added modulation and performance features.
The Audio Engineering Society reported higher attendance and exhibitor participation at AES Show Nashville 2026.
Boutique maker SHIK has released its S32 MIDI controller, featuring 32 macro knobs, a built-in MIDI effects engine and an optional CV16 Eurorack module, according to gearnews.
Steinberg has released Cubase 16 in Pro, Artist and Elements editions, adding Instrument Stacks, enhanced MIDI editing, new spectral processing and six-stem separation to its DAW lineup.
At the 2027 NAMM Show, inMusic plans to present 22 new products and a hands-on Creator Lab in Anaheim, California. The Creator Lab will be in Room 204 at the…
Steinberg's latest DAW adds vocal synthesis, expanded stem separation, drum processing and new content libraries across three retail tiers.
Sony has launched the ECM-AX10, a USB-C microphone for smartphones that records spatial, binaural and stereo audio, aimed at vloggers and mobile filmmakers.
Sterling by Music Man debuts its highest-tier lineup with the Session StingRay Bass, combining 1990s- and 2000s-era design elements with modern features at a starting MSRP of $1,599.99.
GForce Software has released an officially licensed Oberheim Matrix-12 software instrument developed with Oberheim and original designer Marcus Ryle, priced at $119.99 with an introductory offer through Dec. 5, 2026.
Dreadbox has launched Alecto, a dual-voice analog percussion synthesizer with built-in trigger sequencers, offered as a DIY kit or assembled unit direct from the manufacturer.
Splice has released Splice Create, a new DAW for Mac in beta that integrates the company's sample library, AI assistance and voice control into a single production environment.
Yamaha Music UK has introduced the ACompass60, a premium acoustic guitar amplifier designed for solo performers needing both guitar and vocal amplification.
JBL's updated 3 Series MKIII line brings Class D amplification, redesigned drivers and one-touch room correction to powered monitors shipping now in several regions and reaching North America in January 2027.
Polyend has released Tracker Community Edition 1.0, opening source code for its Tracker, Tracker+ and Tracker Mini hardware samplers to custom firmware development under an MIT-based license.
Welsh electronic duo Overmono partnered with Finnish developer Project Miracle to release Diamond Cut, a five-module bus processor plugin priced at $109.
