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Important news for people who use the Apple OS X operating system: Native Instruments is currently warning users against upgrading to OS X 10.11, also known as El Capitan, as some major compatibility issues have been identified concerning their products. If you work with Native Instruments Komplete, Traktor and/or Maschine products, take note!

Some of you guitarists and bassists out there may have already noticed: Bax-shop has added the renowned Red Witch brand to its product range. Famed for its high-grade effects pedals, Red Witch is a popular brand among bass and guitar players who are hoping to create their own custom sound by means of pedals with an original design. With the Zeus, Red Witch are releasing a new analogue powerhouse that will make bass players' and even guitarists' hearts beat faster.

Tascam is known for its high-quality audio and studio recording solutions. This time, Tascam proudly presents the DA-6400DP, the DA-6400, and two MADI cards, the IF-MA64/EX and the more affordable IF-MA64/BN. Tascam also offers the AK-CC25 SSD storage case as a separate item as well. Normally, these are included with every purchase of a DA-6400(DP), but are also available separately in case your current case needs replacing, or if you need an extra drive bay.

They've talked about it and teased us about it, but finally, it's on its way. The Daslight Virtual Controller 4, a.k.a. the DCV4. According to Daslight, this fourth generation of its renowned software will have undergone the biggest update yet. We can't wait!

The Swedish brand Urbanears is known for their stylish headphones, earphones and earbuds, which all come in various remarkable colours. After the Plattan, the Humlan, the Zinken, the Kransen, the Medis and the Bagis, they are introducing a new model: the Sumpan. Like all Urbanears products, these earbuds are available in various good-looking colours and deliver outstanding sound.

Ibanez has added two guitars to its Iron Label RG series: the RG and the RG-7. These are real metal machines but with a spalted maple top and headstock. Apart from that, they have the standard Iron Label RG features, with two EMG humbuckers, 24 jumbo frets and a neck made of maple and bubinga.

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!