The UK Sound 276 dual channel FET compressor is now shipping

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It’s been a while since we got a first glimpse of the UK Sound 276 compressor at NAMM 2018, along with its single-channel sibling 176. The company has announced that it is now shipping the 276. As always when the two magic digits “76” are involved, it’s clear where this is going. The UK Sound […]

Mesa Boogie debuts the Fillmore 100, a 100-Watt combo or head with matching cab

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Mesa Boogie has followed up 2018’s Fillmore 50 with a new version, the Fillmore 100. This Mark-based amp is all-valve and has a full spring reverb and multi power outputs available. Mesa Boogie Fillmore 100 Those classic heavyweight 100-Watt guitar amplifiers aren’t as popular as they once were, due in part to in-ear monitoring and guitar […]

Austrian Audio Polar Designer: Design custom polar patterns

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Austrian Audio has released its Polar Designer plug-in as a free public beta. The plug-in lets you design custom polar patterns using a dual-output microphone. It’s designed to complement the Austrian Audio OC818 microphone, but works on any dual-output source. That opens the door to all sorts of experiments. Austrian Audio is a new company […]

NAMM 2019: Joyo R-05 Maximum, a budget dual-channel overdrive

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Another one?!? Not content with releasing a veritable barrage of new pedals over the last few weeks, Joyo has just announced the R-05 Maximum, a dual-channel drive pedal. This is the latest addition to its new R series which is turning into a serious alternative to established budget pedal brands like TC Electronic and Behringer. […]

Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 dual mic amp/equalizer: two for the price of one?

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European pro audio manufacturer Heritage Audio has announced the availability of its HA-73 EQX2 dual mic amp/equalizer. The unit is equipped with a pair of mic pres and equalizers and made to the same specifications as Heritage Audio’s ’73 JR (1073-style mic preamp in a single 500 Series slot), ’73EQ JR (line input module for […]

Lectrosonics’ SPDR stereo field recorder: Dual channel recording at a premium price

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Lectrosonics has introduced the SPDR Stereo Portable Digital Recorder, a stereo version of its PDR micro digital recorder. The dual channel unit is designed for use in news gathering, film and video production, or any and all field recording duties. It stores recordings on a micro SDHC memory card in .WAV format with iXML metadata […]

Rivera Clubster Royale Recording guitar amp – Bargain boutique studio amp?

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Rivera has just announced a new amp series. The Clubster Royale Recording guitar amps come in either head or combo formats. The amp has a few neat features that make it great for recording, so making it a viable option for a great all-around amp for guitar players. Rivera Clubster Royale Recording The idea is a simple […]

Mesa Boogie’s new Fillmore 50: A dual-channel amp with MARK heritage

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The brand new Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 is a dual-channel amp with a classic rock sound, available as a 50-Watt combo or head. And given its simple control layout, it might be a good choice for players with plenty of pedals. Mesa Boogie Fillmore 50 Offered as a head or 1×12 combo, this 50-Watt amp […]

Mooer adds new Taxidea Taxus and Brown Sound micro preamps to its line-up

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Mooer has just released two new mini preamp effects pedals, the Taxidea Taxus and the Brown Sound.  Taxidea Taxus and the Brown Sound Preamps These two new preamp models extend the range initially released back in 2017 and at this year’s Winter NAMM Show. Numbered 014 Taxidea Taxus and 015 Brown Sound, these are based on two pretty familiar […]