ASM has released firmware v1.2 for the Leviasynth, introducing a powerful new Sequencer Entropy Deviation feature alongside a broad collection of workflow, performance and MIDI improvements. The update also refines the playing experience on the Leviasynth Desktop with improved pad response and delivers meaningful enhancements across the sequencer, arpeggiator, patch management and DAW integration. https://youtu.be/OOwCdgl31hs?si=rzugjJywDG-JQOy8 Key Features New Sequencer Entropy Deviation adds controlled variation to programmed sequences. Improved pad response for the Leviasynth Desktop. Expanded refinements across the sequencer, arpeggiator, chord mode and performance workflow. Enhanced MIDI, MPE and DAW integration for more expressive control. New quick-start sequencer tutorial helps…
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ESP On Tour is back, bringing a series of exclusive in-store events to locations across Australia. This is your chance to get hands-on with an incredible lineup of ESP guitars, including models from the prestigious Exhibition, Original, USA, and E-II series, alongside the highly anticipated 2026 LTD releases. Whether you’re a long-time ESP player or just curious to see what the range has to offer, these events are all about spending time with great gear in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Plug in, explore different models, and find the guitar that clicks with your playing style. There’s more happening on the…
The original prototype for the Ableton Push, famously built from LEGO, hacked-together hardware parts and sheer determination, has officially found a home inside Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum, cementing the controller’s place as one of the defining musical instruments of modern electronic music production. What you need to know: Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum has acquired one of only two original Push prototypes The prototype was built by Ableton’s Jesse Terry using LEGO and repurposed hardware A new documentary explores the development of Push and its cultural impact The acquisition recognises Push as a significant instrument in modern music technology The exhibit connects Push…
Australian metal fans are about to have a very good excuse to either grab tickets to see Fear Factory live, or finally upgrade the pickups in that extended-range guitar sitting next to the amp. Thanks to a new giveaway tied to the 2026 Australian tour promoted by SWD Presents, fans will have the chance to win one of four signature Seymour Duncan pickups designed in collaboration with Dino Cazares. Key Features Open to all May 2026 Australian Fear Factory tour ticket holders Also open to anyone purchasing eligible Seymour Duncan products during May and June 2026 Entrants upload proof of purchase or ticket…
Native Instruments is officially joining forces with inMusic in one of the biggest music technology acquisitions in recent years. The move brings together some of the industry’s most influential hardware and software ecosystems, with the companies promising continued investment across existing product lines including Kontakt, Traktor, iZotope, Akai Professional, Moog, Denon DJ, and more. Key Features inMusic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Native Instruments Existing NI products, platforms, and support will continue as normal The acquisition builds on recent NKS integration collaborations between both companies inMusic says it plans continued investment across all brands and product lines The…
Polyend has officially unveiled Polyend Drums, a flagship hybrid analog and digital drum machine that feels like a serious statement of intent from the Polish company. Combining SSI-based analog synthesis, deep sequencing, performance-focused controls, advanced effects routing and premium industrial design, Drums pushes far beyond the company’s earlier grooveboxes into genuinely high-end territory. https://youtu.be/xBEh06ZDeYc?si=sEFCk2lRXC_ckIEI Key Features Four SSI-based analog voices with dual VCOs, FM modulation and multimode analog filters 8-track sequencer with probability, parameter locks, micro-timing and generative tools X0Y performance fader for morphing kits, fills and live transitions Sequencable insert effects alongside send and master FX processing 32-bit floating…
The New Blackstar BEAM MINI evolves the compact desktop amp into a fully connected creative platform, combining component-level amp modelling, access to over 200,000 Tone3000 NAM profiles, and upcoming AI-powered stem separation into a portable, battery-powered unit built for modern musicians. https://youtu.be/Wci3zU8UASY?si=KV1mNqpg0Lfnrtg2 Key Features Access to 200,000+ Tone3000 NAM capture profiles for massive tonal variety Component-level amp modelling with electric, bass and acoustic voices Future Moises AI stem separation for isolating and removing instruments Super Wide Stereo system with dual drivers and passive radiators 18+ hours battery life with IP66-rated portable design There’s a point where a practice amp stops…
More Than a Guitar Store The six-decade story behind Guitar Factory Parramatta — and the Gibson obsession that never quit. Walk into Guitar Factory Parramatta, and it hits you fast: there is almost no wall space left. Over 1,200 instruments — electric, acoustic, classical, bass — cover every available centimetre of a store that has been in continuous operation since the early 1960s. The love for guitars and guitar playing is felt on every bit of wall space covered by amazing instruments. The Legacy Before it was Guitar Factory, this space traded as Watson’s Music — one of those classic…
The Expressive E Osmose CE rethinks the role of a MIDI controller, pairing its expressive keybed technology with a software-first approach that puts feel and performance front and centre — whether you choose the 49 or 61-note version. https://youtu.be/tZm7feScmzI?si=W8XbNVv2rvczjWCz Key Features Expressive keybed available in 49 or 61 keys with per-note control Designed purely as a MIDI controller for DAW, plugin, and hardware setups Includes Ctrl-e software with 900+ expressive presets Full MPE support plus compatibility with standard MIDI gear Performance tools like MPE arpeggiator and Press Glide for real-time control Sometimes the biggest shift in your setup doesn’t come…
Not every studio upgrade comes in the form of a new synthesizer or guitar. Sometimes the most transformative pieces of gear are the ones that quietly solve very specific problems — from inaccurate monitoring and messy cables to CPU-heavy sessions and awkward hardware integration. A new wave of music technology is focused on these practical challenges, and once you try them, it’s hard to imagine going back. Here are ten pieces of music tech that fix real problems musicians and producers run into every day. Key Features Practical tools that solve specific music production problems Hardware and software improving monitoring,…
