Wavelore Instruments has announced the release of its Pedal Steel Guitar virtual instrument for Windows XP/Vista, with Mac compatibility to follow later this summer.

VSL has updated Vienna Ensemble to versions 2.0.3203 / 3.0.3203 for Windows and 2.0.3208 / 3.0.3208 for Mac OS X and the Vienna Instruments to version 2.0.3203 for Windows 2.0.3208 for Mac OS X.

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced the release of Strum Acoustic GS-1, a new acoustic guitar software synthesizer.

MXL has launched a new USB recording kit. Given the quality of some of their mics for the price, this might be worth looking into...

Gadow Guitars has announced the addition of the American Deluxe to their range of handmade guitars.

Gretsch introduces the Renown Purewood Bubinga 6-piece Drums Set, the newest addition to the brand's Renown Purewood series.

The latest 2.0 version of iKlax Player is now available and downloadable.

Creative introduces the Zen Mosaic: a music, photo & video player with built-in speaker.