So, you want a DAW control surface that looks the part, and more importantly, speeds up your DAW music production workflow. Find out if the Icon Pro Audio Qcon Pro X ticks all the boxes.

Grab this excellent software compressor for Mac, PC, iOS and Linux today - it won't cost you anything.

Bring a modern reverb character to your productions with this all-new algorithmic reverb plug-in from Abletunes.

Choosing a pair of budget studio monitors just got a whole lot easier thanks to this concise video by Consordini Musical Instruments which gives a brief overview of 9 of the best.

The special edition of the popular AD/DA converter boasts the same class-leading features in a sleek black design.

Get the sound of a classic and highly exclusive mastering compressor and take control of your tracks. Plugin Alliance and Brainworx are on the case.

TAL's Noisenaker is completely free and here, you can see a short guide to making your own synth patches from scratch.

Boost your virtual string library with upcoming new releases from Sound Magic, and get significant discounts off existing instruments.

Imagine an affordable clone of the iconic Roland CR-78 analog drum machine... and what if you were involved in the creation process, including the design, of the machine itself. Hello Behringer...

This Max For Live device helps you to create new drum patterns on-the-fly, turn melodies into textures, randomize full mixes and much more.

This new plug-in emulates all the best qualities of vinyl records - and you can name your own price.

Take your I/O to the next level with this advanced new patchbay hardware and software system from Canada's Flock Audio.

Set up your audio inputs, record in a loop and then choose the best take or comp together the perfect performance. Learn how in this short tutorial.

With 300-voice polyphony and an expected price of 800-1200 Eur, this new hardware synth from Kodamo looks and sounds the business.

XILS 505 is a ‘numeric namesake’ virtual instrument inspired by the analog architecture of one of the finest paraphonic string machines of the 70s era.

A streamlined production process means Genki Instruments has cut prices on its innovative controller. Plus there's a full release of its companion app, Softwave.

Victor Ruiz has gained international acclaim for his original productions, remixes and signature sound. We caught up with him to find out how he works and what his future holds.

This compression and saturation plug-in can be used on any source and runs on Mac, Windows and iOS. Plus it's on sale for a limited time.

Check out a raft of new gear from these two companies including class D bass amps, miniature earset mics, wireless performance mics and much more.

Take a tour of the 10 of our favourite pieces of new music production and DJ gear from NAMM 2020.

The first Vostok2020 batch is in production and available to order for purchase - here's what it sounds like and how to get your hands on one.