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I can go for that: Roland releases an official plugin version of the CR-78 drum machine
By Ben Rogerson published
NAMM 2026: You’ve heard it on hits by Phil Collins and Hall & Oates

“It transforms how a guitarist commands the stage”: Casio’s Dimension Shift lets you control effects with your strap
By Jonathan Horsley published
NAMM 2026: The Dimension Shifter allows guitarists to control stompbox parameters wireless simply by moving their guitar strap

“He had a massive impact on Australian culture”: Tributes paid to Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst
By Will Simpson published
Drummer has died of pancreatic cancer, aged 70

PRS and Ed Sheeran team up for SE Hollowbody Piezo Baritone featuring pop superstar’s own artwork
By Jonathan Horsley published
NAMM 2026: Limited to 1,000 instruments worldwide, the Ed Sheeran SE Hollowbody Baritone 'Cosmic Splash' has a unique build and look and comes with an 8" by 8" signed print

“I wanted to fix every issue I’ve ever had dialling in metal tones on similar pedals or even the original”: Warm Audio has just made Ryan ‘Fluff’ Bruce its first ever signature pedal and he explains why, yes, the world needs another overdrive
By Jonathan Horsley published
NAMM 2026: The Fluff Drive was inspired by the Maxon TS-01 but features a suite of contemporary updates to make it work gangbusters with extended-range guitars

“He was a bit resentful”: Old colleague of Pink Floyd spills the beans on his relationship with band members
By Will Simpson published
Tim Renwick was school friend of Syd and Roger Waters

“A look at the highs and the heartbreaks”: Trailer for new Take That Netflix documentary is online
By Will Simpson published
But will it be as candid as 2005’s For The Record?

Rane’s System One is a standalone DJ system with motorised platters aimed at scratch and open-format DJs
By Si Truss published
NAMM 2026: Rane's new flagship two-channel DJ device runs on Engine DJ and includes a built-in touchscreen
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