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With the American Ultra II Series, Fender introduce the guitar-world to a range of models that come fully focussed on delivering exceptional sound, the ultimate in sonic flexibility, and have been honed on every level to reach the upper echelons of playing ease.

The former boffins of Pioneer DJ are now the boffins of AlphaTheta, and they've just introduced the DJ-world to the AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ DJ Controller. Feel free to pinch yourself because this definitely isn't a dream - it's just the most extensive chunk of DJ hardware of all time.

Calling out the more-than-convincing statement: 'Mayer's choice. Your voice.' Ernie Ball has unleashed the all-new John Mayer Signature Silver Slinky Electric Guitar Strings.

A world leader in the professional audio tech game, Universal Audio introduce the second generation of their much-acclaimed Apollo X range. This new audio interface line-up has been designed for every level: from the professional studios to the home studios, and each model brings the elevated performance of some crucial upgrades, building on a legacy that was already pretty outstanding.

The DDJ-GRV6 DJ Controller from AlphaTheta (formerly Pioneer DJ) doesn't just dethrone the DDJ-FLX6-GT but practically redefines the 'DJ controller' concept. Whether you're working with Rekordbox or Serato DJ, the DDJ-GRV6 hands you ultimate control over your DJ software.

With the all-new VQD106 electronic drum kit, Roland unveils a fresh range of revolutionary drum pads - which are even quieter than mesh-heads. The Roland VQD106 kit already comes complete with a full set of VQD pads and a TD-07 module, but if you'd prefer a different V-Drums module at the helm, then you can always opt for the Roland VQD106PADS kit instead - this kit gives you same drum pad configuration but without the module. Read on and find out more about the VQD pads.

Antelope Audio's superior, tech-packed gear immediately boosts the performance of your studio set-up and, right now, selected models come including a fat stack of goodies. In fact, with every Synergy Core Series interface, you're granted access to the Synergy Core library, where you'll find 92 analogue-modelled, real-time effects that can be used beyond the recording process. Experience the power of a high-end DSP and custom FGPA processing as the authentic feel of vintage analogue gear is brought to your live performances and recording sessions. From classic equalisers and compressors to iconic guitar amps, cabinets, valve microphone preamplifiers and tape saturation, any tool you might need to carve out your signature sound is at your disposal.

This October, the XS 1 from Sennheiser has been given the title of Bax Music's Mic of the Month. To celebrate, the price of this solid entry-level vocal microphone will be cut for the whole of October!

It's not easy to step into the shoes of the mother of all drum modules, the TD50x, but with the V-Drums V71, Roland actually introduces the new sheriff in town. Featuring a lightning-fast trigger response and super-detailed, multi-trigger pads, this new electronic drum kit module is on par with its predecessor, but it also piles on DW Soundworks software integration, which is where it goes two steps further. Moreover, it comes with new V-Drums kits!