Arturia have announced that they will be releasing the SparkLE; a new hybrid instrument that is based on Arturia's current Spark drum machine. The SparkLE combines elements of traditional drum machines with sample-based beat boxes and physical modelling. It works with samples and also synthesis, providing great tweakability and versatility …

Well, us synth-heads have been treated at NAMM 2013 so far haven't we, what with the announcement of the Korg MS-20 mini, the KingKORG, and now, and arguably most exciting of them all, Dave Smith Instruments have announced that they will be releasing the Prophet 12! In fact, Dave Smith …

Another NAMM, another version of Korg's popular Wavedrum hand-percussion synth! The Korg Wavedrum Global features the most cutting-edge sounds of any Wavedrum model, with sought-after percussive hits from around the world. However, as well as improved sound, the Wavedrum Global also features some handy 'usability' updates, which makes this the …

We know that this probably isn't going to excite you as much as some of Korg's other NAMM 2013 announcements (e.g. the mighty KingKORG and the exciting rebirth of a classic analogue synth in the form of the MS-20 mini) but hey, we want to keep you right up-to-date …

A brand new digital piano to tell you about now with the news that Korg are bringing out a model called the SP-280. This stylish piano (available in both black and white finishes) faithfully reproduces the sound and feel of a Concert grand piano, making it ideal for both home …

As well as updating their popular Kaossilator Pro to the Kaossilator Pro+, Korg have also announced that the KP3 will now be available as an updated KP3+ model, featuring 42 more effects than the previous version.

The Korg KP3+ is a dynamic effects and sampling unit, featuring Korg's famous Kaossilator …

At NAMM 2013, Korg have announced that they will be releasing a brand new contact microphone called the CM-200. Designed especially for use with tuners, the CM-200 is perfect for attaching to brass instruments, violins, guitars or ukuleles.

The Korg CM-200 uses a piezo element, allowing it to monitor the …

Korg have been busy haven't they? They've announced yet another new product at the NAMM 2013 industry show. This time it's a very futuristic-looking polyphonic guitar/bass tuner called the Pitchblack Portable, which joins their existing popular Pitchblack range. If Michael Knight tuned his guitar, he would definitely use one …

As the name suggests, Korg have released a brand new and updated version of their popular and unique Kaossilator Pro synth/looper module. This will coincide with the discontinuation of the previous model and will now be branded the Kaossilator Pro+.

Previous Kaossilator Pro models have been adopted by a …

The new product announcements are beginning to ramp up in anticipation for the imminent NAMM 2013 show and IK Multimedia have just announced a new Bluetooth MIDI pedal for iPhone, iPad and Mac: the iRig BlueBoard. This handy little gadget allows for hands-free operation of your music apps, allowing you …