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Fresh information on the recently announced Yamaha Reface has started seeping out of the far corners of the Internet. Get used to it, as that is not likely to stop until Summer NAMM 2015.

One for all, and all for 1Spot! Truetone (formerly known as Visual Sound) designed the new Pro CS7 and Pro CS12 to be their most powerful and versatile multi-effect power adapters yet!

Sela dreamed up yet another fun add-on for percussionists with their Tac Tic. This simple-looking instrument is much more versatile than you might think. The Tac Tic is basically three instruments in one: a shaker, a jingle stick and a pair of castanets. You can even combine those instrument sounds.

Gonkulator... The name sounds a little nasty, but luckily that isn't reflected in the effect it produces. At least, according to some. The DOD FX13 Gonkulator Modulator, the infamous grunge distortion/ring modulator for guitar players, is back! After some twenty years, Digitech reinvisioned the guitar effect with the remarkable name and sound as a stomp box.

With the PitchCrow-G, Korg ushers in a new generation of clip-on tuners. This tuner is 20% lighter and smaller than other models, which helps extend the battery life to up to 24 hours. Maximum functionality, minimal size!

Auralex has revisited their Sustain series. This series of bamboo diffusers is great for recording and listening rooms, and emphasises the room's natural response. In their quest for optimal purity of sound, Auralex designed five diffusors. These diffusors were shaped in such a way that the sound will be evenly distributed throughout the entire space, without compromising its acoustic liveliness. The panels are available in wall, ceiling or floor mounted versions, depending on which model you choose. Furthermore, the natural materials they're made of greatly add to the rooms aesthetic appeal.

Right now, Bax-shop offers no fewer than five series of sports headphones by SMS Audio. Athletes can choose from both wired and wireless in-ear and on-ear models, and each model is available in four different colours. A remarkable fifth series is the Biosport line, which comes with a built-in heart rate monitor.

They probably won't be out until later this year, but CME simply could not wait to divulge this big news. That's because the Xkey Air 25 and the Xkey Air 37 are completely wireless MIDI keyboards! These Bluetooth-compatible versions of the regular Xkey keyboard still have the same low latency, so there'll be virtually no delay between the stroke of a key and the generation of sound.

Most guitar players will be familiar with Vintage guitars. The brand is well-known for its excellent price to quality ratio. For budget-conscious guitar virtuosos, Vintage introduces the V6M24 superstrat, available in Laguna Blue, Daytona Yellow and Ventura Green.

Xvive effects pedals for electric guitar and bass are perfect for musicians who are looking for a budget-friendly stomp box that doesn't take up that much space on a pedal board. With no fewer than 24 different types of effects and accessories, there is something for everyone.