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Entering a remix contest is an important milestone for every aspiring producer. Sure, it might be stressful. You’ve got the pressure of the deadline. And you don’t know if your remix will hold up against other entries. But in my opinion, there is a LOT to learn from entering remix contests. That’s why I’ve put […] The post Remix Contest: 11 Places to Find Every Single Remix Competition appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Everybody needs a good free piano VST. Sure, there are a ton of paid options out there. But sometime, free options can be just as good 👀 But each free piano VST, sampled or modeled, has an individual sound. It can take hours to sift through the web for options for the one you want. […] The post Looking for The Best Free Piano VST? Here’s Our Ultimate List 👇 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Does the SYTRYX 2 earn the title 'the best modular synth of the year'? Check out this video and let us know what you think!… Read More The Erica Synths SYNTRX II – ‘The Best Modular Synth Of The Year’View the full article

In this video, film & media composer Jim Daneker shares his thought on the Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave synthesizer - an advanced wavetable synth keyboard that takes the classic PPG Wave design to a new level.… Read More Is The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave ‘The Synth Of The Decade’?View the full article

Asparion has introduced the D700 DAW controller, a modular system that features LED push buttons and RGB rotary encoder controllers and up to 64 motorized faders:… Read More Asparion D700 DAW Controller Features Up To 64 Motorized FadersView the full article

"It doesn't matter who's wrong or right..."… Read More Did Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ Copy A Synth Demo Record?View the full article

The review offers an in-depth look at the Oberheim OB-X8 synthesizer, including a comparison to the keyboard version, the pros and cons of the OB-X8; a comparison with the OB-6; and more.… Read More Oberheim OB-X8 Review, Plus 15 Sound Design & Performance TipsView the full article

The sound library is inspired by sounds of Boards of Canada, Tycho, Com Truise, Survive, Tame Impala and others.… Read More 150 New Patches For The Korg Minilogue XDView the full article

The developers of Midicake ARP, a multi-channel parametric MIDI arpeggiator, have released a major firmware update, which adds a wide range of new features.… Read More Midicake ARP Gets Major UpdateView the full article

Tubbutec has introduced TRS-Bridge, a 4x4 TRS MIDI router and merger for Eurorack modular systems.… Read More Tubbutec Announces TRS-Bridge 4×4 TRS MIDI Router & Merger For Eurorack Modular SynthesizersView the full article

Ueberschall has introduced Acoustic Dreamscapes, a cinematic sound library, based on close to 4.6 GB of samples.… Read More Ueberschall Releases ‘Acoustic Dreamscapes’ Cinematic Sound LibraryView the full article

The GM-800 is built around the expandable ZEN-Core Synthesis System, the sound engine of Roland's Jupiter-X and Fantom keyboards and Zenology software synthesizer.… Read More BOSS Announces Next Generation GM-800 Guitar SynthesizerView the full article

The Eurorack uber-module is coming back, after falling victim to the global supply chain crisis and chip shortage. … Read More Percussa Announces New Run Of Super Signal Processor Eurorack ModuleView the full article

Unfortunately, the limited edition instrument sold out in under an hour.… Read More Limited Edition 75th Anniversary MK8 Rhodes Piano Now ShippingView the full article

The Elmyra 2 is a full-blown semi-modular microtonal workstation, designed for drones and experimental sounds.… Read More Neutral Labs Intros Elmyra 2 Microtonal Drone SynthesizerView the full article

Sidechain compression is the hallmark of electronic dance music. It’s that unmistakable pumping effect when you hear the kick hit and the bass duck. But it can be a bit daunting to approach – especially if you’re new. So to help, in this guide you’ll learn: If you want to get those tight, controlled mixes […] The post Sidechain Compression: 5 Simple Tips for Tighter Mixes 🔥 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Expressive E’s Imagine gets free sounds, Apple Silicon compatibility and 2 expansions. … Read More Expresive E Updates Imagine Synthesizer With M1, M2 Native CompatibilityView the full article

Behringer today introduced the TD-3-MO-BK “Modded Out” Analog Bass Line Synthesizer.… Read More Behringer Intros TD-3-MO-BK Modded Out Analog Bass Line Synthesizer In BlackView the full article

But they also had good news to share about the Montage line today... View the full article

Available in 61 and 88-key versions, NAUTILUS AT adds channel aftertouch, and features an updated sound library that adds aftertouch-controlled effects to the existing programs.… View the full article

The list below includes current instruments and effects plugin deals (VST/AU/AAX, etc) as well as deals on other music software, samples, and soundware https://www.audiopluginguy.com/deals/

Save 50% on Arturia's V Collection 9, and Pigments. Only at Steinberg and only until July 18, 2023! https://www.steinberg.net/promotion/

It's that season of the year again! We are launching a special summer sale with up to 50% OFF all KORG music production apps and software! KORG Collection series, KORG Gadget 2, opsix native, wavestate native, modwave native and in-app items are all included. https://www.korg.com/us/news/2023/0629/ Sale Period Thursday, June 29, 2023 – Thursday, July 20, 2023 Targeted Products KORG Collection series KORG Gadget 2 series opsix/wavestate/modwave native All KORG’s iOS / Android music apps * For iOS/Android apps, the retail price will vary depending on the country of purchase.

The Octave Cat plugin expands on the original's capabilities in many ways, offering 16-voice polyphony, MPE support, new synthesis options, effects and more.… Read More Cherry Audio Intros ‘Fat & Savage’ Octave Cat Software SynthesizerView the full article

Each of the effects is available for the Korg prologue, minilogue xd, and NTS-1.… Read More Sinevibes Intros 4 New Effect Plugins For KORG Prologue, Minilogue XD & NTS-1 Synths

Sonic Bloom Drift contains 64 presets and Instrument Racks for the new Drift synth in Ableton Live 11. … Read More Sonic Bloom Ableton Drift Live Pack Features 64 New Presets

"This will always be a hack. Each new feature is a bug."… Read More Hacktribe Offers Open Source Alternate Firmware For The Korg Electribe 2View the full article

CUNSA consists of four multimode resonant filters, with a custom saturation and feedback control that you can use independently or in various combinations and roles.… Read More Frap Tools CUNSA Quadruple Analog Multimode Resonant FilterView the full article

AudioKit has released King of Bass, a new iPhone/iPad bass synth, Sub, 808 bass, and Kick-maker for standalone as well as an AUv3 plugin in iPad hosts like Logic for iPad.… Read More AudioKit Releases Hybrid Bass Synth, 808, & Kick MakerView the full article

Modus is a physical modelling synth where interconnected strings, bars and plates work together to form conceptual instruments that might not be physically practical to make, but sound "astoundingly true to life", according to the company.… Read More Physical Audio Intros Modus Physical Modelling SynthesizerView the full article