Walrus Audio revives Storybook Series with Stereo Lore and Fable pedals
Walrus Audio returns with expanded MKII versions of two soundscape pedals, adding stereo, MIDI and preset functionality at $349.99 retail each.
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2026 Music Products Industry Archive
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Sennheiser HD 480 Pro, Total Cal platform lead audioxpress November Issue
The November 2026 audioXpress issue covers Sennheiser's HD 480 Pro closed-back headphones, Total Sonics' Total Cal multichannel calibration platform, and JBL's professional-era history, with implications for pro audio manufacturers and…
Blackstar shows Three new Colour Variations of the ID:CORE V4
Blackstar has announced three special edition colour finishes for its popular ID:Core 10 V4 amplifier series, according to the Music Industries Association. The new options include Oxblood, Racing Green, and…
Ballistica adds Novox audio products to UK dealers
Ballistica Ltd is now offering Novox audio products to UK dealers, launching with two USB microphones and a wireless system aimed at podcasters, streamers and content creators, according to the…
Areal Upmix Engine powers 360-degree Arcadia Spider audio system
Areal's hardware processor converted stereo DJ content into immersive spatial sound for Arcadia's 360-degree L-Acoustics rig at Forbidden Forest, addressing phase and coverage challenges.
Visionary Adds design and support Engineer
Visionary Solutions has announced the hiring of Chris Floyd as a design and support engineer, according to Installation. Floyd’s role will focus on assisting integrators and end users with technical…
HK Audio supports Island Festival for second year
On a private island off Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, an intimate electronic music festival marked the closing chapter of summer with five days and four nights of house, techno and community-powered…
MOTU Ships OctaLite USB interface with eight Mic preamps in half-rack format
The $849.95 OctaLite brings eight mic/line/instrument inputs, onboard DSP and ADAT expansion to a compact USB-C interface aimed at project studios and live use.
1010music Bento 1.6 firmware adds Automation, sidechain ducking
1010music has released firmware version 1.6 for its Bento desktop production device, adding parameter automation, sidechain ducking, stem export, and 16 scenes per song, according to Gearnews.
Firmware Update transforms FM-1 synthesizer with Omnichord-Like Functionality
A new firmware option, called FoMni, is now accessible for the M-VAVE FM-1 synthesizer, according to Synthtopia. This free and open- software provides a unique performance approach inspired by the…
LD Systems to shows new product in Online Premiere
LD Systems is preparing to introduce a new product through a live online event, according to Music Instrument News. The company has indicated that this offering has been anticipated by…
Slash receives 2026 Les Paul Spirit Award at hollywood ceremony
The Les Paul Foundation partnered with Gibson Gives to honor the Guns N' Roses guitarist with a one-of-a-kind award made from Les Paul's own recording-studio materials.
Get'm get'm debuts Bitch What! strap collection
Get'm Get'm has introduced its Bitch What! strap collection, featuring bold colors, textured serpentine faux leather, and the company's signature multi-layer construction at a $129 street price.
Dunable builds four-piece signature Minotaur for Castle Rat's Riley Pinkerton
Dunable has launched The Summoner, an ultra-limited signature Minotaur guitar designed by Castle Rat guitarist Riley Pinkerton, with only four units available at £2,760.99 each.
Sweetwater expands distribution center by 170,000 square feet
1. What drove the decision to expand, and what does it say about future growth? We’ve always believed that if you take good care of your customers and do the…
HK Audio shows Flexible Column Array system for Live sound
HK Audio has introduced a new modular speaker system designed for professional sound reinforcement environments. The ELEMENTS MK2 features a German-built architecture that adapts to different room requirements through its…
Martin Audio speakers support worship at WindMark Beach Church
Windmark Beach Church, set in the coastal community in Port St. Joe, Florida, is a campus plant of Hiland Park Baptist Church, a major Southern Baptist congregation based in nearby…
Wharfedale Pro names Sonorizamos as Colombia distributor
Wharfedale Pro has appointed Bogotá-based Sonorizamos FMT S.A.S. as its distributor for Colombia, bringing the UK manufacturer's loudspeakers, amplifiers and system solutions to the Colombian professional audio market.
Cherry Audio ships Pentaphonic software synth recreating rare Gleeman original
Cherry Audio has released Pentaphonic, a $59 plugin recreating the rare 1981 Gleeman Pentaphonic synth, with expanded polyphony, sequencing and effects for the keyboard market.
Kuusoutoshi Audio releases DrumUnveil drum loop separation plugin
New plugin splits stereo drum loops into six lanes of audio and MIDI with per-lane controls and DAW export, priced at $49 launch.
Spectral Engine Audio opens beta for frequency masking plugin
Spectral Engine Audio has launched an open beta of Spectral Engine, a plugin that automatically resolves frequency masking across an entire mix without sidechain routing, priced at €29 during beta.
Headstock Group releases Consumer-Facing platform alongside distribution arm
Headstock Group has introduced Headstock Music, a direct-to-consumer digital platform designed to complement its dealer network rather than compete with it.
MOTU ships OctaLite 16x12 USB audio interface at $849.95 MSRP
Cambridge, Massachusetts manufacturer MOTU has launched the OctaLite, a half-rack USB audio interface targeting recordists needing portable multi-input capability.
Clair Global shows digital Portal Preserving Sixty Years of Professional Audio Heritage
Clair Global has introduced a dedicated online platform dedicated to documenting its sixty-year legacy in professional audio and live event technology. This digital initiative emerged from three years of dedicated…
Music in the home: Setting the stage for success
Menzie Pittman explores how parental involvement, consistent practice and a musical home environment support a young drummer’s development.
PRS founder defends pricing across SE, s2 and private stock lines
Paul Reed Smith says the dentist-only reputation no longer holds, citing affordable SE models and Sweetwater pricing data.