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With the update to version 2.4, the Avenger 2 software synthesizer from Vengeance Sound once again gets a lot of new and interesting features that should appeal to both sound designers and music producers. At the heart of the new version is a revised arpeggiator mode, now called “Custom”, which allows for completely free pattern design. But that’s not all! The post Vengeance-Sound Avenger 2.4: Major Update with Phase Puncher, Custom Arps and More! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Moog and UJAM have teamed up on a cheap and cheerful plugin based on a preset used on Gary Numan’s famous track, Cars. The plugin, called Vox Humana, keeps the same name as the original preset, originally from the Polymoog 280A synth. Priced at just $19, all proceeds will be going to the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting its efforts in education, preservation, and the Moogseum… The post Moog and UJAM’s new $19 plugin is based on an iconic preset used by Gary Numan – and all proceeds are going to charity appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for March 24-30, 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please [...] View post: 💬 🔥 Weekly Deals & Freebies Thread View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for March 24–30, 2025! 😊 This week’s topic is: EQ. Feel free to ask our team and fellow BPB readers for help about any EQ-related production issues. Also, you can share your EQ tips, tricks, and ideas with others. Thank you! Last week’s topic was compression. Read the [...] View post: 💬 🎹 Weekly Production Thread: Compression View the full article

Many plugin developers have tackled the famed TB-303 Bass Line, whether it’s the Roland-inspired Imaginando TV3, Ronan Fed’s RF-AB303, or Roland’s own direct software emulation. Now, The Crow Hill Company is taking its turn to pay homage to the TB-303 with Acid Synth, the latest addition to the free Vaults series. Roland’s TB-303 is an [...] View post: The Crow Hill Company adds Acid Synth to its FREE Vaults collection View the full article

Ocean Swift Synthesis offers a batch of legacy VST plugins for Windows free of charge. These synths and effects were initially available for purchase until 2020 but are now back with VST3 functionality and huge preset packs to boot. The VST plugins are Windows only and are provided without any guarantee or support. What you see [...] View post: Ocean Swift Synthesis released their legacy plugins for FREE (Windows) View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Production Feedback Thread for March 24–30, 2025! 😊 Feel free to post links to your SoundCloud tracks for feedback from other BPB readers. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share questions and tips about music production with fellow music producers in the [...] View post: 💬 🎧 Weekly Production Feedback Thread View the full article

Recording the perfect synthesizer, guitar or bass sound can be a real challenge. Often, after recording, the desired character, dynamics, or punch is missing from the mix. If you are thinking of re-recording, i.e. looping recorded tracks or sounds created by plug-ins through external effects, you should instead consider a proven technique: re-amping. This technique opens up a multitude of creative possibilities and allows you to drastically (and most importantly, positively) change the sound of an already recorded track. Whether it is guitar, synthesizer or even drum tracks, re-amping allows you to make sounds more organic, spatial and individual with just a few extras! Re-amping is the process of taking a clean DI (direct input) signal that has already been recorded and sending it through a guitar amp, bass amp, or external effects unit/guitar pedal to create a new sound ... The post Re-Amping: The Studio Secret to a Better Sound appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The new lighting series, which was unveiled at NAMM ’25, range includes sharp beams, rich spot lighting, wide washes, and more. Mixware’s lighting brand ColorKey has released the Creator Series of moving head fixtures. The range combines sharp beams, rich spot lighting, and wide washes with synchronized halo effects to deliver precision and dynamic visual [...] The post Moving Heads: Mixware’s ColorKey Releases Creator Series appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Woodman’s Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio let us know that they've released WoodSynth 4.0, a major update to their software synthesizer for MacOS & iOS.… Read More WoodSynth Updated With New Tube Oscillators & MoreView the full article

Rhodes Introduces the Stage 61: A Compact Passive Tine Piano for Stage and Studio Rhodes Music has announced the Stage 61, a fully passive 61-key tine piano that captures the signature touch, feel, and sound of a Rhodes in a compact, gig-ready design. Built for touring musicians yet equally suited for studio environments, the Stage… Read More Rhodes Introduces Stage 61 View the full article

I hadn't heard this before until today, really nice track ... Apparently this track wasn't released until 2022 however I found a video on YouTube from 2017 ? Unless it was just the album which came out in 2022 ... Daphni's song "Fly Away" was initially released on his album Cherry, which came out on October 7, 2022 SoundCloud (Deetron Remix) SoundCloud (Terrace Edit) Original (2017 or 2022 ?)

Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are. These are our favorite portable keyboard controllers in 2025. If you travel a lot, but don’t want to haul your full-size MIDI controller around every time you hit the road, a small portable keyboard controller is the way to go. While these don’t offer all the bells and whistles of bigger models for studio use, many of them are surprisingly capable and let you take control of software synths and your DAW. What better way to pass the time on the plane, train, or tour bus than to get creative? ... The post Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Kate Woolley a/k/a DJ WILDFLOWER from Perth, Australia. DJ WILDFLOWER is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Kate Woolley a/k/a DJ WILDFLOWER is a mobile DJ, based out of Perth, Australia. Coming to you all the way from Perth, Australia, DJ LIFE [...] The post DJ WILDFLOWER [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Apple has announced a new software update which will add lossless audio and ultra-low latency to its AirPods Max headphones. The update, which will be released in April, will see AirPods Max become the only headphones musicians can use to create and mix in personalised spatial audio, including head tracking... The post Apple is bringing lossless audio to its AirPods Max headphones in a free update appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Pluggnb music, a fusion of trap mixed with synthetic, jazzy elements is quickly becoming mainstream. Characterized by its hazy, atmospheric soundscapes, bouncy 808s, and often melancholic vocals, pluggnb captures a distinct mood. In this tutorial, we will define the core elements of pluggnb, exploring its key characteristics and providing a step-by-step guide to help you craft your own pluggnb tracks, from sound selection and drum programming to melody creation and arrangement... The post What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Rhodes Music has launched the Stage 61, a fully passive 61-key tine piano that offers the signature touch, feel, and sound of a Rhodes in a compact, gig-ready design. Built for both touring musicians and studio environments, the Stage 61 will be available for preorder starting tomorrow (25 March). To mark the occasion, Rhodes is also releasing a special Launch Edition, limited to just 61 units worldwide. The post Rhodes unveils the Stage 61: A compact, gig-ready tine piano built for the modern musician. appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Travis Barker has built a reputation not just as Blink-182’s powerhouse drummer but as a go-to producer for artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne, and Fever 333. Now, in a new studio tour video, Barker pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing insights on music production, gear selection, and the art of collaboration. The post “When you try to do everything, you’re weak in some places”: Blink-182’s Travis Barker on why it’s important to delegate in the studio appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has penned an open letter to UK government officials, calling for both immediate and long-term funding into music education. The letter, co-signed by music icons including Fred Again, Elton John, Coldplay, Central Cee, Harry Styles, Stormzy, and Robert Plant, urges British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to commit £250 million towards music education “to repair decades of dismantling music” ... The post Ed Sheeran pens open letter urging UK government to invest £250 million in music education “to repair decades of dismantling music” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Paul Schreiber - founder of Synthesis Technology, creator of the MOTM synthesizer, and designer of the Moog/Realistic MG-1 synthesizer - has died.… Read More Remembering Paul Schreiber Of Synthesis Technology View the full article

After the launch of the Regen, Synclavier Digital have revealed a forthcoming keyboard version, the Synclavier ORK II, with added functionality! After returning to the digital instrument music market with their unique Synclavier Regen unit, it seems that Cameron Jones and his team have heard the call for a more conventional instrument that more closely resembles the original Synclaviers of old. The post The Synclavier ORK II Keyboard appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Get creative with Babylon 2, a powerful wavetable synth, ChromaBox, a multi-effects powerhouse, TrapTune, a vocal tuner, and InstaComposer 2, a chord creator. With much, much more inside, this bundle takes you from idea generation to mixing to mastering. https://www.image-line.com/specials/friends-of-fl-studio-bundle

The u-he Tyrell N6 is a long-standing freeware favorite. After years of neglect, the developer has finally released a long-awaited update to bring it up to modern specs. Other freebies this week include an 8-voice soft synth for “contemplative sounds” and a 3D panner. u-he Tyrell N6 began its life more than 15 years ago as a collaboration project by readers of the online magazine Amazona. The ultimate goal was to eventually turn it into a hardware synth, which never materialized. Tyrell N6, however, quickly became one of the most popular free software synths, especially since Urs Heckmann of u-he was in charge of programming the synth engine. As it shares some DNA with early versions of Diva (which is widely recognized as one of the most analog-sounding software synths), it sounds fabulous... The post Tyrell N6 Update, Psicogramma Key, HALO 3D Pan: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article