The 2027 NAMM Show: a conversation with John Mlynczak
As the music products industry looks ahead to 2027, the NAMM Show is once again preparing to bring together the people, products, ideas, and technologies shaping what comes next. But…
Artist-owned listening room the Iowa to open in Colorado Springs
A group of ten musicians and artists from the Pikes Peak region is preparing to open The Iowa, a fully artist-owned listening room at 734 N. 19th St. in Colorado…
Lake People offers Rackmount Option for Its MC100 monitor controller
Lake People has announced a new rackmount solution designed specifically for its MC100 monitor controller, according to Pro Sound Web. The accessory allows users to integrate the controller into standard…
Optimal Audio releases Venue Wizard online system recommendation tool
Optimal Audio has introduced Venue Wizard, a free online tool that delivers system recommendations in under five minutes without requiring sign-up, according to LSi Online.The tool draws on the full…
Roland marks Aerophone decade with Limited Gold Pro model
Roland is marking a decade of its Aerophone digital wind instrument platform with the Aerophone Pro Gold Limited Edition, a special version of the flagship model featuring an Anniversary Gold…
Melbourne Instruments releases Melbourne Exchange for ROTO-CONTROL with open APIs
Melbourne Instruments has launched Melbourne Exchange, a free online library where owners of the ROTO-CONTROL motorized MIDI controller can publish and download setups, integrations and software, according to Gearnews. More…
PRS Guitars adds Black Paisley Limited-edition Archon amps and cabinets
PRS Guitars has introduced black paisley limited editions across its Archon and Archon Classic amplifier and cabinet lines, with worldwide production runs ranging from 75 to 200 units depending on…
BOSS Marks a Decade of KATANA Amplifiers with new releases
BOSS is commemorating ten years of the Katana amplifier series with the introduction of three limited-edition products, according to Australian Musician Magazine. The Katana line initially appeared in 2026 during…
Native Instruments rolls out Maschine+ updates with new sequencing and Kontakt 8 support
Native Instruments has issued a series of free and paid updates for its Maschine+ standalone hardware that bring the unit in line with the latest Maschine 3 software features, according…
Cherry Audio Recreates Rare synthesizer as Software instrument
Cherry Audio has introduced Pentaphonic, a software synthesizer designed for both Mac and Windows systems. This virtual instrument draws inspiration from the Gleeman Pentaphonic, a distinctive hybrid synthesizer from the…
Arturia AstroLab 2.0 adds sound editing and 60 new sounds
Arturia has released AstroLab Firmware 2.0, a major free update for the AstroLab 37, 61 and 88 stage keyboards, Synthtopia reported. The update introduces a new Sound Edit view that…
ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN releases ALBERT LEE HSS AND LIMITED BALL FAMILY Reserve model
Ernie Ball Music Man has introduced two new Albert Lee guitar models, the Albert Lee HSS and the limited-edition Ball Family Reserve Albert Lee in Malibu Burst, according to Australian…