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The icon brand sets itself apart thanks to its remarkably practical home studio equipment, such as audio interfaces and MIDI controllers. The new icon Mobile 6 is actually a clever combination of the two, and features two XLR/jack inputs and four line outputs, as well as six faders, a jog wheel and transport controls.

Ampeg's Portaflex series is a line of lightweight bass amplifiers, which has now been extended to include two new tube heads: the PF-20T and the PF-50T. To top it all off, the amplifier builder has also introduced a new cabinet, the PF-112HFL. All of these new additions stand out thanks to their power, affordable prices and exceptionally low weight. What more could you wish for?

Decksaver is known for their robust, elegantly-designed protective dust covers for DJ gear, mixers and controllers. This time, it's about the new covers for the Launch Control, Launchpad Pro and Launchpad XL by Novation.

Bass players, take heed: besides guitars, Fender has imported no fewer than nine vintage basses from Japan. It's been a while since the rumour started that the guitar builder was issuing a 'special run'. Now there are nine Fender Japan bass guitars to choose from. And the best news? This is not the last we'll hear of Fender's special runs!

Professional pianists are going to want to find a hammer for their piggy banks, because Kurzweil has something new in the pipe line! Kurzweil synthesizers and stage pianos have actually always been good. Has Kurzweil ever made a bad product? We didn't think so either. This time, it's the new Kurzweil Forte SE's turn to turn some heads.

Cymatic Audio is extending their product range considerably. Besides the popular uTrack24, LP-16 and LR-16, they now offer two new Expansion Card Modules. The uTrack24 Madi Module was specifically designed for - you guessed it - the uTrack24. The uTrack-X32, on the other hand, was developed for the familiar Behringer X32 and the Midas M32 consoles.

If you're looking for a way to keep your DJ controller or mixer safe from harm, Decksaver is a brand you should definitely check out. This time, the manufacturer of high-grade dust covers is catering to owners of the Rane MP2015, the Rane TTM57MkII, the Numark NS7II, the Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909. The last two covers are quite remarkable, as the 808 and the 909 are drum machines that were first introduced in the 1980s. Decades later, these legendary devices are finally getting the protection they deserve!

Relive the old glory days of vinyl with the TN-200 belt-drive turntable by Teac! That's right, it's time to dust off your record collection, and to restore it to its rightful prominent position in your living room. If you like, you can even use the TN-200 to digitalise your records, so you can enjoy their outstanding sound on the road.

Catalinbread are a small team of experts with a passion for music. They are inspired by legendary effects pedals and guitar amps, and aim to add a large dose of functionality on top. The result is a broad range of top quality guitar effects that are handmade in America.

The rumour mill is back! It's time for speculation, and this time, it's about the new Roland Boutique! Roland has us going before with their sneak preview of the Aira machines, and that all turned out well. But now, let's sit back and enjoy some good old-fashioned guesswork!