Multi-pattern capability, switchable 15 dB pad, and switchable bass roll-off are just some of the features that make the Mojave Audio MA-301fet a go-to mic for capturing vocals, drums, acoustic instruments, electric guitar, and more. The new condenser microphone is based on the company's MA-201fet.  

Check out the new tube-driven amp from VHT Amplification, the VHT Special 12/20RT. This unit packs in selectable power ranges, all-tube spring reverb and tremolo, variable send and return level controls, and more.  

Additional I/O, USB 2.0 connectivity, and support for 96 kHz recording and playback make the new MOTU MicroBook II audio interface substantially better than the original MicroBook model, which the MicroBook II replaces. You can use the new audio interface for recording, personal studio tracking, laptop-based DJing, and other recording and playback applications.  

Lauten Audio introduced its multi-purpose Atlantis FC-387, a solid-state, large-diaphragm condenser microphone with selectable polar patterns, a voicing switch that provides three different timbres, and more.  

Complement your computer-based studio with the Dangerous Source desktop monitor controller. No bigger than a MacBook, the new Dangerous Music controller is unobtrusive and portable, ready to provide centralized control of speakers, headphones, and more.  

Want the unique trashy tone of the original Holy China, but with less volume? Done. Sabian announced that the Holy China, developed with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, now comes in a loud but not too loud 17-Inch model.  

Get the sounds of three exclusive drum kits recorded by legendary punk rock producer and mixer Ryan Greene via Propellerhead's new Ryan Greene Alt Drums ReFill libraries for Reason. Each volume contains three drum kits with several microphone setups and alternate snares, plus preset patches for Reason’s Combinator device, three different microphone setups, and more.  

Get a full collection of raw, live-recorded punk rock loops and construction kits with Ueberschall Punk Rock, the first Elastik soundbank to join the new Rehearsal Tape Series of gritty, raw sound libraries.  

Crash into percussion with the new Sabian B8 Pro O-Zone crash cymbals. Available in 16-inch and 18-inch models, these B8 Pros feature an O-Zone multi-holed design that allows the new crashes to respond rapidly, with brilliant explosion, and dirty agitation. With less metal mass to move, the cymbals are lighter and the response is faster.  

P-Funk is back -- Loopmasters released Funk Drops, a new DrumDrops sample library featuring funk drums, '70s-style beats, loops, and grooves recorded at Hollywood Sound Recorders in LA.  

G-Sonique let loose its new GSXL4070 plugin, a fully parametric stereo equalizer inspired by classic British gear. The plugin has four EQ bands, 2x internal oversampling, and more for anyone doing mixing or mastering in the home studio.  

Check out Euterpe, the new virtual analog synth from Guda Audio. Now available for Mac (Windows version coming soon), Euterpe sports a weird name and two oscillators with freely adjustable analog waveforms.  

Royalty-free hip-hop, R&B, and modern pop loops are at your fingertips with the new Diginoiz sample pack, Motivation Synths.  

Sci-fi sounds, atmospheric tones, and drones abound in Bluezone Corporation's new sample pack, Dark Cinematic Textures & Sound Effects. This dark, slightly eerie collection is designed to bring out the game audio or film composer in you.  

PreSonus launched its new and improved tube-driven mic preamps, the BlueTube DP V2 and TubePre V2. Ideal for working with vocals and guitars alike, the new units make good use of the XMAX Class-A solid-state preamp, lots of tubes, and more.  

In collaboration with AfroDJMac, Voltage Disciple released AfroDJVolt Glitch Pack, a new sound library offering glitch drums, MIDI clips, Live Drumracks Sets, Impulse Sequencer kits, and more for any music maker who uses Ableton Live.  

So you have the bulk of your tracks done, but you lack the right vocals and finishing touches. What to do? Check out a sample pack like Loopmasters Underground Techno Vocals, which packs in techno, house, and dance loops, one-shot samples, and patches covering vocals, FX, drums, bass, and more.  

Drum loops, dirty wobble basslines, and melodic synths are what you'll get from the new Drumstep And Mutant Bass Vol 2 sample library. Produced by Kanji Kinetic on the Monster Sounds label, the collection has all the right textural elements for dubstep and drum 'n' bass productions.  

Prime Loops released its new sample pack, Smooth R&B Guitars -- a fair-sized library of smooth funk, blues, and soul guitars in the style of Curtis Mayfield, Carlos Santana, John Mayer, and other smooth players.  

Muse Research released Muse OS 2.0, new software that simplifies Receptor 2+ Pro and Pro Max players and adds some fresh features. Along with the updated software version, Muse Research introduced Receptor VIP, the new Virtual Instrument Player that will eventually replace Receptor 2+.  

Say hello to the Jomox Moonwind, a true analog stereo filter with a built-in step sequencer, digital FX chip, dual LFOs, and much more for anyone wanting to work with some cool analog sounds.  

Loopmasters unleashed yet another patch library, Patchworx Drum & Bass Thor Presets. This sound set features dark drum 'n' bass and dubstep MIDI files and patches for producers who use Propellerhead Reason.  

Those who work in smaller venues might like the HK Audio SoundCaddy One, an all-in-one PA system with 600W Class-D power, an integrated 4-channel mixer, three 6-inch bass speakers, six 3.5-inch mid / high drivers, and more.  

Work your DJ sets all night long, without ear fatigue, in a pair of bright white isolating headphones like the Numark Electrowave isolating DJ headphones. Built specifically for DJs, the Electrowave dynamic stereo headphones feature a reliable, comfortable headband with equally comfy, high-end isolating ear cups.  

Check out Rob Papen's latest soft synth, Blade. The new additive synthesizer plugin generates a huge range of sounds, thanks to its exclusive Harmolator additive synthesis system.  

Tap into Nicky Twist and Chris Cee's own supply of tekky basslines, leads, sequences, filler sounds, effects, and more, with Industrial Strength Bass Monster, a new patch set for Native Instruments Massive.  

Puremagnetik released GuitarMachine, an otherworldly sample pack of soundscapes, analog synth sounds layered over guitar tones, pulsating rhythmic stabs, and more. It comes in Ableton Live, Kontakt, Logic, and EXS Universal formats.  

Your iPad and mixer can work together if you have the Mackie DL1608, a 16-channel live sound digital mixer featuring iPad integration, Onyx mic preamps, and 24-bit Cirrus Logic AD / DA converters. With the DL1608 and an iPad, you can mix in real-time from anywhere in a venue.  

Loopmasters has released Mason – Analogue Farmhouse, a modern sample set crafted by the Dutch production duo known as Mason. This collection boasts 900 MB of 24-bit, club-ready loops and samples.  

In just a couple months, Eventide will be releasing its new Native Blackhole and H3000 Factory Ultra-Harmonizer effect plugins. Blackhole is a delay and spacial effects plugin, while H3000 Factory Ultra-Harmonizer is a harmony plugin providing the sound of the H3000D / SE rack processor in a Native plugin format.