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Antares has released AutoTune Advanced, a rebuilt flagship pitch correction plug-in featuring a new DVA engine for vibrato detection and a revised Auto-Mode algorithm. The product offers perpetual licensing or subscription options and includes real-time monitoring with low latency.
Native Instruments has launched a free Maschine 3.7 update and three new Expansions to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking the first major content release since the company was acquired by inMusic.
Antares has introduced AutoTune Advanced, a new flagship pitch correction plugin featuring a redesigned DVA engine and sub-1ms latency, while distinguishing its feature set from AutoTune Pro 11.
Ashdown Engineering introduces the Saint Avant and Saint Artisan bass series, offering retailers new multi-scale and traditional options with premium finishes to broaden market appeal.
Antares has released AutoTune Advanced, a flagship plugin featuring a rebuilt algorithm and DVA vibrato technology to preserve natural vocal character while offering precise creative control for producers.
Neumann has launched the KK 104 A and KK 105 A, new condenser capsule heads designed for compatibility with specific Sennheiser wireless handheld transmitters to enhance vocal performance.
Plugin developer Analog Obsession has released EQProfiler, a new tool allowing users to capture hardware EQ curves in real time and apply them across multiple tracks via software clones.
PRS Guitars introduces the Silver Sky Defender Color Collection, a limited run of eight models created with Land Rover and John Mayer, available now via authorized dealers.
Flattley Pedals has introduced the Reaper Dual Mode Distortion Anniversary Edition, a $319 stompbox celebrating the manufacturer's decade in business with updated clipping modes and premium components.
NAMM has launched its 2027 NAMM Show app and interactive floor map, giving music products industry attendees tools to find exhibitors, plan their schedules and connect with other show participants.…
Hollyland introduced the Lark M3, a scalable wireless microphone system designed for multi-camera productions with advanced multi-track recording and AI noise cancellation features.
Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and standard Gen 6 chips, offering a split 2nm platform strategy for flagship smartphones with varying AI and video capabilities.
Fender introduces a passive, battery-free Silent System in limited edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars, aiming to solve the 80-year-old issue of pickup hum without compromising tone for professional musicians and retailers.
Waves Audio has released Tracks Live 2.0, featuring deep eMotion LV1 integration and expanded channel capacity to streamline live recording workflows for engineers.
HK Audio reported the release of version 4.2 for its DSP Control software, featuring bulk updates, more preset slots, and new language options to assist audio professionals.
Mad Professor Amplification has introduced the Milestone, a handwired germanium fuzz pedal designed for modern pedalboards and bass applications, with shipments scheduled for October 5.
Reverend Guitars has released a limited run of Billy Corgan signature instruments tied to the Smashing Pumpkins 30th anniversary tour, with specific production counts and street prices defined for the Z-One and Drop Z variants.
Smart Audio Plugins has released Timbral Box, a new parallel harmonic processing plugin for mixing and mastering, offering distinct saturation modes and transformer-modeled summing at an introductory price point.
MOTU releases Digital Performer 12, adding Dolby Atmos mixing and AI stem separation to update its digital audio workstation.
Sadowsky announced the MetroExpress Modern Fretless bass series, featuring roasted maple fingerboards and active electronics, with shipping beginning soon at approximately $1,476.
C.F. Martin & Co. introduces the updated 16 Series, featuring all-solid-wood construction, bold gloss-top finishes, and standard L.R. Baggs electronics for the retail market.
Coffeeshopped has launched Patch Base 4, a software update for Mac users managing hardware synthesizers, introducing MIDI controller mapping and external keyboard support.
Developer 34Audio has released GlitchShredder, a new real-time glitch and stutter audio effect application for iPhone and iPad devices, expanding the mobile music production market.
Razer introduced the wired Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics headset at $99, bringing tactile feedback to over 100 PC games. The device targets budget-conscious gamers seeking haptic immersion without wireless premiums or peripheral chairs.
The Nopia MK1, a semi-modular harmony generator, surpassed its crowdfunding goal within a day, signaling strong retail demand for innovative chord-producing instruments despite a 2027 shipping date.
Retailer Thomann introduced the Millenium MPS-1500 Hybrid-X, a new flagship electronic drum set featuring the Nexus multi-percussion module with extensive sampling and connectivity options for the professional market.
Universal Audio released Luna 3.0, featuring AI stem separation, a simplified recording mode, and a new paid tier called Luna Studio alongside a plugin subscription plan.
Universal Audio introduces UAD Spark Studio, a new monthly subscription bundling LUNA Studio DAW and over 70 native plug-ins for $19.99.
Universal Audio released LUNA 3.0, adding AI-powered stem separation and audio-to-MIDI tools to its DAW, with a free tier offering four-track separation and a paid Studio version providing advanced features for $199.
Roland partners with Universal Products & Experiences to release a Minion-inspired portable keyboard aimed at beginners and collectors, priced at $449.
Spector Basses introduces the NS Icon Neck-Through series, bringing its signature construction method to a broader audience with new models featuring alder bodies, maple tops, and Aguilar electronics.
C. F. Martin & Co. introduces 11 new all-solid-wood acoustic-electric models in its refreshed 16 Series, featuring bold finishes and the debut short-scale sloped-shoulder Dreadnought.
IK Multimedia has introduced the Tonex Board, a flagship floor unit capable of running four Tone Models simultaneously, featuring advanced stereo routing and extensive sound libraries for gigging musicians.
Yorkville Sound introduces the ART Pro Audio RPC Series rackmount power conditioners, featuring nine outlets and USB charging across three tiers for retail distribution starting October 2026.
Rupert Neve Designs has entered the software market with three new plugins developed in partnership with McDSP, marking a strategic shift for the hardware manufacturer.
Mayer EMI has launched the free Aurora 5.0 firmware update for its MD850 Vibes desktop synthesizer, adding cloud reverb, SFZ multisample support, and expanded controller mapping to enhance retail value.
Antares has released AutoTune Go, a free lite version of its pitch-correction software available to all FL Studio users through FL Cloud.
Indian lifestyle electronics brand Hammer has introduced the Wave 2, a 20W RMS portable Bluetooth speaker priced at Rs 1,299, featuring Bluetooth v6.0 and RGB lighting.
Audio-Technica introduced the BP880R, a waterproof contact transducer designed to capture surface vibrations for sports broadcasting and production.
Audient introduces its flagship Horizon audio interface line, featuring three models with scalable I/O and native processing capabilities aimed at the professional studio market.
Audient has introduced its new flagship Horizon range of Thunderbolt audio interfaces, featuring sub-millisecond latency and no onboard DSP to leverage modern host processing capabilities.
LG introduced the OLED W6 TV, Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, and xboom Power speakers to the UAE market, though local pricing remains unconfirmed.
Sampleson has released Backgrounds, a one-time purchase plugin that generates soundscapes from keywords using a local semantic audio model, offering new retail opportunities in the creative software market.
RC MIX has introduced RC RING and RC SNARE, new mixing plugins designed to shape real drum recordings without sample replacement, targeting the music production software sector.
RockBoard introduces Second Tiers, a mounting accessory designed to expand pedalboard capacity for modelers and switchers, debuting at Guitar Summit 2026 with pre-orders open.
Developer GOGDOG has launched Normal by Proxy, a free, browser-based collaborative music environment allowing up to eight users to jam in real time without downloads or accounts.
Danish manufacturer Carl Martin introduces the CM Acoustic, a 300-watt amplifier targeting acoustic performers with specialized full-range drivers and dual-channel flexibility.
New compact consoles, utility I/O, and software updates expand Yamaha’s mixing solutions.
String manufacturer Stringjoy has launched its first capo, the Sweetspot, featuring a precision tension dial and quick-release design priced at $24.99.
Norwegian developer Acon Digital has released Acoustica 8, a major update to its audio editing suite featuring machine learning tools and immersive audio support for the professional market.
Elektron has launched the Outbox 8, an eight-channel audio and control voltage breakout box priced at $349. The device addresses long-standing owner requests for expanded connectivity on grooveboxes, offering individually configurable quarter-inch outputs that support audio or control voltage. It functions as a standalone USB audio interface and MIDI-to-CV converter, serving as practical hardware rather than a new sound source. Distribution is currently available through Elektron and its dealers
Audio Distribution Group announces the European release of SolidGoldFX's new FUZZBOX, a Tone Bender MK II-style silicon fuzz pedal designed for modern signal chains.
Arturia has released the AudioFuse Studio Rev2, a desktop audio interface featuring improved DiscretePRO preamps and Bluetooth connectivity, priced at €999.
Taylor Guitars introduced five new 12-fret Grand Concert models featuring updated bracing, electronics and neck adjustments.
XILS-lab has released MemoryTone, a plugin modeled on the Memorymoog with modern features like MPE support and 16-voice polyphony.
MILWAUKEE — Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements has launched Essential Elements Latin Jazz: A Comprehensive Introduction to Afro-Latin Styles, Part 1, a new method designed to bring Afro-Latin musical traditions into…
Publisher Genesis is issuing a limited-edition Van Halen chronicle by Alex Van Halen that includes a previously unreleased 1974 demo track on vinyl.
Serato has released a public beta for DJ 5.0, introducing Lucid Beatgrids for better BPM adaptation and the ability to stream from multiple platforms simultaneously, impacting software distribution and retailer value propositions.
MeldaProduction released MDrumCleaner and updated its plugin suite to version 17.10, adding Windows on ARM support and releasing MTurboFilter.
Positive Grid has introduced the Spark PEDAL, a multi-function guitar pedal featuring amp modeling, effects processing, and USB audio interface capabilities, priced at $199.
