Models

Nord Lead

Virtual analog performance synthesizer family

Synthesizer · Sweden

The Nord Lead is a family of virtual analog synthesizers introduced by Clavia in 1995. The original Nord Lead pioneered the 'virtual analog' concept—digitally modeling analog synthesis with knob-per-function control—and its bright red instruments became staples on stage and in the studio.

Charvel San Dimas

Superstrat electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

One of the original hot-rodded superstrats, named for the California town where Charvel was based. With a Stratocaster-derived body, high-output pickups, and a locking tremolo, the San Dimas helped define the fast, aggressive guitars of 1980s rock and metal.

Music Man StingRay Bass

Solid-body electric bass model family

Electric bass · United States

Introduced in 1976 by Leo Fender's post-Fender company, the StingRay was among the first production basses with active electronics. Its large humbucking pickup and powerful onboard equalizer produce a punchy, scooped tone that became a standard for funk, rock, and slap playing.

AKG C414

Multi-pattern condenser microphone family

Microphone · Austria

The AKG C414 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone family with selectable polar patterns. Its lineage traces back to the C12 of the 1950s, and across many revisions it has remained a versatile studio standard for vocals, instruments, and ensembles.

Expert Sleepers Disting

Multifunction Eurorack utility module family

Eurorack module · United Kingdom

The Expert Sleepers Disting is a compact multifunction Eurorack utility module that packs dozens of selectable algorithms—such as oscillators, LFOs, quantizers, delays, and CV processors—into a small space, letting one module fill many roles.

Gretsch G6120

Hollow-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · Japan

One of Gretsch's most famous hollow-body electrics, originally developed with Chet Atkins and finished in its signature bright orange. With FilterTron humbucking pickups and a Bigsby vibrato, it became a cornerstone of rockabilly through players like Eddie Cochran and Brian Setzer.

G&L ASAT Classic

T-style solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

A Telecaster-style electric from G&L, the company Leo Fender founded after Fender. The ASAT Classic uses G&L's Magnetic Field Design single-coil pickups in a familiar single-cutaway body, delivering a bright twang with a fuller low end.

PRS Custom 24

Carved-top solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · United States

The guitar that launched Paul Reed Smith in 1985 and remains the company's flagship, the Custom 24 features a carved figured-maple top on a mahogany body, 24 frets, and a versatile pickup-switching system. Its blend of Fender- and Gibson-like qualities, fine craftsmanship, and bird inlays define the PRS identity.

Jackson Soloist

Neck-through superstrat electric guitar series

Electric guitar, Guitar

The Jackson Soloist is one of Jackson's flagship series: a neck-through-body superstrat with a sleek double-cutaway body, deep cutaways for upper-fret access, compound-radius 24-fret fingerboards, high-output humbucking pickups, and double-locking tremolos. It is offered from Pro and Pro Plus models through USA-built versions.

Arturia MicroFreak

Synthesizer model

Synthesizer · France

The Arturia MicroFreak, released in 2019, is a hybrid synthesizer pairing a versatile digital oscillator (with many synthesis models) and an analog filter, played from a distinctive touch-plate keyboard. Its modulation matrix, sequencer, and affordable price made it a popular experimental instrument.

Fender Jazz Bass

Fender model of bass guitar

Electric bass

Launched in 1960 as a more refined companion to the Precision Bass, the Jazz Bass uses a slim, offset body, a narrow tapered neck, and two single-coil pickups. The result is a punchy, growling tone with a wide range of blended sounds that made it a studio and stage standard across countless genres.

Fender Telecaster

Type of guitar

Electric guitar

Launched in 1950 and renamed the Telecaster in 1951, it was the first commercially successful solid-body electric guitar. Its single-cutaway slab body, bolt-on maple neck, and two single-coil pickups produce a bright, cutting twang that became foundational to country, rock, blues, and pop.

Elektron Digitakt

Digital drum sampler and sequencer

Sampler · Sweden

The Elektron Digitakt, released in 2017, is a compact digital drum machine and sampler with an eight-track sequencer. Known for Elektron's deep parameter-locking sequencing and hands-on workflow, it became a hugely popular tool for beat-making and live performance.

Streamer Bass

Bass guitar produced by the German Warwick company

Electric bass · Germany

A bass from the German maker Warwick built on a sculpted, contoured body derived from the classic Streamer shape. With its dense tonewoods and through-body or bolt-on neck construction, it produces the growling, mid-rich tone Warwick is known for.

Sequential Prophet-5

Programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer

Synthesizer · United States

The Sequential Prophet-5, released in 1978, was the first fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer, letting players store and recall patches. Its five voices, dual oscillators, and warm sound made it a landmark instrument used across pop, film, and electronic music.

Schecter C-1

Double-cut solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

A metal-oriented electric and a cornerstone of Schecter's Diamond Series, the C-1 uses an arched double-cutaway body with high-output pickups. Often fitted with active humbuckers, it is built for high-gain hard rock and metal.

Rickenbacker 360

Semi-acoustic guitar made by Rickenbacker

Electric guitar · United States

A deluxe semi-hollow with rounded, bound body edges, the 360 is one of Rickenbacker's best-known guitars and is especially famous in its twelve-string form. Its shimmering tone helped shape the sound of the Beatles and the Byrds.

Duesenberg Starplayer TV

Semi-hollow electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · Germany

A semi-hollow electric from the German maker Duesenberg, styled with retro Art Deco flair. It pairs a single-coil neck pickup with a humbucking bridge pickup and a smooth vibrato tailpiece for a versatile, vintage-flavored voice.

Teletronix LA-2A

Optical tube leveling amplifier family

Recording equipment · United States

The Teletronix LA-2A is a tube-based optical leveling amplifier that uses an electro-optical attenuator, a photocell paired with a light source, for program-dependent gain reduction. Its smooth, frequency-dependent compression made it a studio standard for vocals and bass and one of the most widely emulated compressors.

Universal Audio 1176

FET limiting amplifier family

Recording equipment · United States

The Universal Audio 1176 is a solid-state FET limiting amplifier known for very fast attack times and assertive peak control. Introduced by Bill Putnam's Universal Audio in the late 1960s and produced across many revisions, it is among the most widely used and emulated studio compressors.

Supro Dual Tone

Solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · United States

A 1950s and 1960s electric from Valco's Supro brand, fitted with two pickups and known for its raw, gritty tone. Associated with players from Link Wray to Jimmy Page, it has become a sought-after vintage instrument.

Sennheiser MD 421

Dynamic cardioid microphone family

Microphone · Germany

The Sennheiser MD 421 is a cardioid dynamic microphone with a five-position bass-rolloff switch and strong resistance to high sound-pressure levels. It is a long-running studio and broadcast workhorse for toms, guitar amplifiers, brass, and speech.

Reverend Double Agent

Offset solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · South Korea

A semi-hollow electric from Reverend Guitars pairing a P-90 in the neck position with a humbucker at the bridge. It includes the brand's bass-contour control for dialing back low end, giving a wide range of jangly to punchy tones.

Novation Bass Station II

Monophonic analog bass synthesizer

Synthesizer · United Kingdom

The Novation Bass Station II, released in 2013, is a monophonic analog synthesizer focused on bass and lead sounds. With two oscillators, two filter types, a sub-oscillator, and a built-in sequencer and arpeggiator, it updates Novation's original Bass Station for modern use.

Hofner 500/1

Violin-style hollow-body electric bass family

Electric bass

The famous "violin bass," a hollow, violin-shaped electric bass made by the German maker Hofner. Lightweight and short-scaled with a warm, thumpy tone, it is inseparable from Paul McCartney, who has played one throughout his career.

ESP Eclipse

Electric guitar model

Electric guitar

ESP's flagship single-cutaway electric, the Eclipse takes the classic set-neck, carved-top format and builds it for modern hard rock and metal. Typically loaded with active humbuckers and finished in bold solid colors, it pairs a familiar single-cut shape with a high-output, aggressive voice.

Electro-Voice RE20

Dynamic cardioid broadcast microphone

Microphone · United States

The Electro-Voice RE20 is a large-diaphragm cardioid dynamic microphone built around EV's Variable-D design, which suppresses the proximity-effect bass boost when worked close. With an internal pop filter and a bass-rolloff switch, it is a long-standing standard for broadcast announcing, voiceover, and instrument miking.

Doepfer A-110-1

Eurorack standard VCO module

Eurorack module · Germany

The Doepfer A-110-1 is a standard voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module for Eurorack, the format Doepfer created. It produces the basic analog waveforms—sawtooth, triangle, pulse, and sine—with control over pitch and pulse width, serving as a fundamental sound source.

Danelectro 59

Double-cut electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

A reissue of Danelectro's classic late-1950s design, built with a Masonite-and-plywood body, a bolt-on neck, and bright-sounding lipstick-tube pickups. Inexpensive yet distinctive, it delivers a jangly, slightly lo-fi tone that has charmed players for decades.

Fender Jaguar

Short-scale offset electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

Introduced in 1962 as Fender's top offset model, the Jaguar uses a short 24-inch scale, bright single-coil pickups, an elaborate rhythm/lead switching system, and a floating tremolo. First embraced by surf players, it later became a favorite of alternative and indie guitarists.

Fender Jazzmaster

Offset electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

Introduced in 1958 as Fender's flagship, the Jazzmaster has a large offset body, wide flat single-coil pickups, a dual rhythm/lead circuit, and a floating tremolo with a separate bridge. Originally marketed to jazz players, it instead became a cornerstone of surf, then later alternative and indie rock.

Ibanez JEM

Signature superstrat electric guitar family

Electric guitar · Japan

The signature guitar of virtuoso Steve Vai, introduced in 1987 and built as a high-performance superstrat. It is famous for its "monkey grip" handle cut into the body, a scalloped upper fingerboard, 24 frets, a recessed double-locking tremolo, and high-output pickups, all tailored to Vai's extreme technique.

Guild Starfire

Semi-hollow electric guitar model family

Electric guitar

A line of semi-hollow electric guitars Guild introduced in the early 1960s, ranging from simple single-pickup models to fully appointed double-cutaway versions. The Starfire family is prized for its warm, woody tone and vintage character.

Squarp Hapax

Dual-project hardware performance sequencer

France

The Squarp Hapax, released in 2022 by Squarp Instruments, is a high-end standalone hardware sequencer capable of running two full projects simultaneously. Each project holds 16 tracks with 16 patterns each, with MIDI DIN, USB MIDI, and CV/Gate connectivity, and more than 180 physical controls. The Hapax was the first hardware sequencer to offer complete recording support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE).

Empirical Labs Distressor

Studio variable-topology compressor

Recording equipment · United States

The Empirical Labs Distressor (model EL8) is a rackmount VCA-based studio compressor designed by Dave Derr and introduced in 1996. It offers multiple detector and distortion modes that allow the unit to emulate characteristics of optical, FET, and tube-style compression as well as its own distinctive sound. The Distressor became a widely adopted studio tool valued for its versatility on vocals, drums, and a broad range of sources.

dbx 160

Studio VCA compressor and limiter

Recording equipment · United States

The dbx 160 is a VCA-based studio compressor and limiter introduced in 1976, known for its fast, transparent gain reduction and over-easy ratio control. It established the blueprint for modern VCA compressor design and was widely used on drums, bass, and other transient-heavy material. The 160 line continued through several revisions including the 160A and 160X, and a reissue remains available.

Bricasti M7

Studio stereo reverb processor

Recording equipment · United States

The Bricasti M7 is a professional stereo reverb processor introduced in 2007 by Bricasti Design, built by former Lexicon engineers. It provides a large library of reverb algorithms including rooms, halls, plates, and chambers, and is widely considered one of the finest digital hardware reverb units available for professional recording. The M7 remains in active production and is found in top professional studios worldwide.

George Way Aristocrat

Way's snare, rebuilt from the original drawings

Percussion

The revived George Way Aristocrat is built to the designer's original shell and lug specifications — thin maple, rounded edges, and the distinctive elongated lug — by the Vancouver shop that owns the name.

Rogers Dyna-Sonic

The snare with a floating snare frame

Percussion · United States

The Dyna-Sonic suspends its snare wires in a separate frame that touches the head under controlled tension rather than being pulled across it, which gives an unusually even response at low volume. It is one of the few genuinely original snare designs of the twentieth century.

Sakae Almighty Birch

The Osaka birch kit

Drum kit · Japan

Almighty Birch was Sakae's flagship under its own badge, built in the Osaka factory that produced Yamaha's drums for decades, with the same shell forming and hardware quality behind a different name.

Fender Mustang

Solid body electric guitar

Electric guitar

A short-scale student model introduced in 1964, the Mustang has an offset body, two single-coil pickups with distinctive slide-switch wiring, and a floating tremolo. Affordable and easy to play, it found lasting popularity with punk and alternative musicians.

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Electric guitar model

Electric guitar · United States

The benchmark Les Paul, with a carved maple top, two humbuckers, and a sunburst finish. Original 1958–1960 "Bursts" are among the most coveted electric guitars ever made, and the model defines the classic Les Paul sound.

Gretsch White Falcon

Hollow-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · Japan

Introduced in 1955 as Gretsch's luxury flagship, the White Falcon (G6136) is a large 17-inch single-cutaway hollow body finished in white with gold sparkle binding and gold hardware. It carries twin Filter'Tron humbucking pickups and a Bigsby vibrato, and remains one of the most recognizable and prestigious electric guitars ever made.

Gretsch Country Gentleman

Hollow-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · Japan

Developed with Chet Atkins and introduced in 1957, the Country Gentleman (G6122) is a refined hollow-body electric, later offered as a 17-inch double-cutaway. It features twin Filter'Tron pickups, an Adjusto-Matic bridge, and a Bigsby vibrato, delivering the warm, articulate Gretsch voice favored in country, rockabilly, and pop.

Gibson SG Standard

Electric guitar model

Electric guitar · United States

The core version of the SG, with a slim mahogany double-cutaway body and two humbucking pickups. Light and aggressive, it is the model most players picture when they think of the SG.

Gretsch Duo Jet

Single-cutaway chambered solid-body electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · Japan

Introduced in 1953, the Duo Jet (G6128) is Gretsch's single-cutaway, chambered solid-body electric, built with a mahogany back and an arched laminated maple top that retains some hollow-body resonance. It carries twin Filter'Tron pickups and a Bigsby vibrato and was famously played by George Harrison.

Shure SM58

Dynamic cardioid vocal microphone

Microphone · United States

The Shure SM58 is a cardioid dynamic microphone designed for vocals. It pairs a tailored, midrange-forward frequency response with a built-in spherical pop and wind screen and a shock-mounted cartridge that reduces handling noise, and it is one of the most widely used live vocal microphones in the world.

Shure SM7B

Dynamic broadcast and studio microphone

Microphone · United States

The Shure SM7B is a cardioid dynamic microphone with a wide, flat frequency response and switchable bass-rolloff and presence-boost controls. Heavily shielded against electrical hum and derived from the earlier SM7, it is a studio and broadcast standard for voiceover, podcasting, and close-miked vocals.

Rickenbacker 330

Semi-hollow electric guitar model family

Electric guitar · United States

A thinline semi-hollow electric and one of Rickenbacker's signature models, the 330 is known for its chiming, jangly tone and distinctive looks. It has been a defining instrument of jangle pop and folk rock.

Roland Aerophone AE-10

Digital wind instrument

Electronic wind instrument · Japan

The Roland Aerophone AE-10 is a digital wind instrument that combines breath and bite control with a built-in sound engine. With saxophone-style fingering and a range of acoustic and synth sounds, it lets wind players perform electronically.