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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…
Illformed releases Glitch 2 as free download in tribute to developer Kieran Foster
Illformed has made its Glitch 2 audio effect available for free on Linux, macOS and Windows, honoring the late developer Kieran Foster, according to a report from synthtopia.
Korg launches NTS‑4 performance mixer for $249.99
Korg’s new NTS‑4 Performance Mixer, a compact USB‑audio interface with multiple inputs and built‑in effects, is now available for $249.99, according to a review on Synthtopia.
Musictech details steps for independent music mastering
The final step in music production, mastering, involves refining the stereo file to achieve a polished sound, according to MusicTech. This process intends to ensure that a track is comparable…
Fender introduces motion controllers with studio Pro Integration
Fender has entered the performance pad controller market with a new product line called Fender Motion, according to MusicTech. The devices were initially previewed at the recent NAMM convention. MusicTech…
AtlasIED and A&L group form partnership to broaden Regional Reach
AtlasIED has announced a collaborative effort with A&L Group, designed to amplify AtlasIED’s market position within Malaysia and Vietnam, according to MONDO-DR. A&L Group, located in Selangor, Malaysia, brings to…
Audio-Technica selects wholesale partners to expand GCC reach
Audio-Technica has announced new wholesale partnerships to bolster its commercial audio offerings throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to Mondo Dr. AVenger Electronics and FVC will serve as…
Allen & heath selects seesound for Spanish Distribution
Allen & Heath has chosen SeeSound to serve as its official distribution partner within Spain, MONDO-DR reports. The agreement places SeeSound in charge of sales, customer support, and market expansion…
Funktion-One audio systems power eight stages at Gottwood Festival
Audio Feed, a sound system provider, outfitted eight stages at the Gottwood Festival with Funktion-One audio systems. The Welsh festival, located on Anglesey, unfolded from Thursday evening through Monday morning,…
Amadeus Acoustics releases downmix engine for immersive audio
Amadeus Acoustics has launched ART::Director v1.3.1, featuring a new Downmix Engine that converts multi-channel venue mixes into standard broadcast and studio formats.
CRAS hosts graduate panel for aspiring Audio Professionals
The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences (CRAS) recently held a Grad Panel event on July 10, 2026, offering insights from former students to prospective audio engineers. According to Recording…
Attack Magazine reviews Native Instruments’ SuperStarSaw synth
Attack Magazine’s recent evaluation of Native Instruments’ SuperStarSaw notes that the product’s name is unusually direct about its function, yet the instrument proves to be more versatile than the label…
NUVO releases Packable Acoustic drum set for Musicians
KHS America and Nuvo announced the arrival of the Zip-Kit, a new acoustic drum set designed for convenient transport and storage, on August 3, 2026. The instrument's construction allows for…
Benedetto guitars mark five decades of jazz craftsmanship with online buying options
Benedetto Guitars says its archtop models carry a piece of living jazz heritage for owners. Robert Benedetto built his first archtop in 1968, and the workshop has spent more than…
PRS guitars releases limited-edition custom 24 'birds of a feather'
PRS Guitars has launched a special run of Custom 24 “Birds of a Feather” guitars, according to Music Instrument News. This limited edition instrument joins the company’s Core series, signifying…
Rhodes music releases clav pro Virtual Instrument
Rhodes Music has announced the availability of a new software instrument, the Rhodes Clav Pro plug-in, according to Music Instrument News. This virtual instrument aims to emulate the sound of…
McGrath guitars releases app for 12-way pickup selector
McGrath Guitars announced that its 12‑Way Rotary Pickup Selector and Tilt EQ preamp now come with a dedicated mobile application, expanding the instrument’s tonal flexibility. The company highlighted that the…
Ace frehley, kiss guitarist, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, a founding member and lead guitarist for the iconic rock band Kiss, has passed away. According to Vintage Guitar magazine, his death occurred on October 16. He was…
reFX launches Rippler, a dual‑layer physical‑modeling synth plugin
reFX introduced Rippler, a new plugin that blends physical modeling with subtractive synthesis across two independent layers, priced at $99 until September 13.
ADJ fixtures light Elzinga Groep’s 80th‑anniversary celebration
ADJ reported that the Elzinga Festival commemorated the eight‑decade milestone of Elzinga Groep, a collective of infrastructure firms based in the northern Netherlands. The two‑day event took place on the…
MIDI group drafts text‑based instrument tags to help blind musicians
The Music Accessibility Standard Special Interest Group (MASSIG) of the MIDI Association has started to examine whether the established MIDI protocol can be expanded to include written descriptions of an…