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“A knockout product”: Fractal Audio Systems VP4 Virtual Pedalboard review
Four effects from the Axe-FX III? Okay, we're listening...
“It’s a lot of guitar, whether you’re buying your first proper instrument or you want a great guitar for gigging”: Harley Benton ST-Modern Plus review
Another ultra-modern S-type vying for attention in a packed part of the market
“A tool for pros who like the guitar to do the work”: Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS
In refreshing its state-of-the-art US line, has Fender made the original – and the best – Superstrat?
“A full range of controls for instruments and DAWs, along with a semi-weighted keyboard that’ll please the players”: Novation Launchkey 49 and 61 MK4 review
The Launchkeys MK4 in 49- and 61-key versions – is it possible to have it all?
“Exceptionally authentic, while also providing sonic depths in a production-ready format”: Cherry Audio P-10 review
It’s time for a welcome return of the soothsayer, as Cherry Audio recreates one of the most legendary analogue behemoths of all time
"Do we really need another virtual analogue synth? If it sounds this good, the answer is yes": Yum Audio Ember review
Yum Audio's Ember is a "vibe-driven" soft synth that promises analogue warmth, vintage textures and rich, characterful sound - and actually delivers
"The engineers at Pianote have done a great job replicating the feel of an acoustic piano": Pianote Prima digital piano review
On Black Friday, online learning platform Pianote drops its first digital piano for beginners. But can it hold its own against the leading players?
"Warm, round, with a chewy mid-range that simply begs to be fed pentatonic licks, this amp sounds fantastic": Fender Tone Master '59 Bassman amp
A Fender classic gets a digital makeover, but how does it compare to the real thing?
“A wonderful blend of multitimbral synth hardware with clip style sequencing, wrapped up in a solid, performance-based module”: Mayer EMI MD850 Vibes review
Vibes is a multitimbral hardware synth with Ableton-style sequencing. It's hardware imitating software imitating hardware, and we like it a lot
