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Teenage Engineering’s Field System Black darkens the colorway for the portable studio set, which includes new versions of the mixer, recorder and microphone… The post Teenage Engineering Field System Black: Out and About and Now in Black appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's an in-depth review of the new Moog Messenger, a compact monophonic synth introduced at Superbooth 2025.… Read More Moog Messenger Synthesizer In-Depth ReviewView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Today, Novation has announced a wave of new instruments and creative controllers. Included is the Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface, two new white Launchkey MK4 MIDI keyboard controllers in the popular 37-mini key and 49 key versions, and a limited-edition Bass Station II designed in collaboration with British graphic designer Ian […] The post Novation – New Instruments and Creative Controllers appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Arturia and Native Instruments (NI) have confirmed a new product partnership under the ongoing NKS Hardware Partner Program, making it easier to use NKS plugins with Arturia hardware. From here on out, the mainstay NI integration technology, Native Kontrol Standard (NKS), will be integrated into Arturia hardware. So far, Arturia has confirmed that three machines will be part of the initial rollout: KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab… The post Arturia owners – you can now integrate Native Instruments’ NKS plugins into your Arturia hardware appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Novation has unveiled a series of new products in time for this year’s Superbooth, which is currently being hosted in Berlin. The new offerings include the Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface, two white Launchkey MK4 keyboard controllers – in 49-key and 37-minikey formats – and a limited-edition Bass Station II designed in partnership with famed British graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift... The post Novation just launched a slew of new products at Superbooth, including a limited-edition Bass Station II with artwork from an acclaimed graphic designer appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

New Tiptop Audio Buchla modules for Superbooth 25: Besides the Triple Envelope Follower Model 230t, Tiptop Audio shows a prototype of the impressive Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator Model 248t – the legendary “MARF”! ... The post Tiptop Audio Buchla Model 248t and Model 230t: Behold the MARF! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

More Special Editions from Novation! At Superbooth 25, the manufacturer announced the Launchkey MK4 White. The sleek new paint job is available for two of the six controllers in the range. Novation just launched (ahem) the Launchkey MK4 White at Superbooth 25. The Launchkey 49 MK4 and the Launchkey Mini 37 are now available with an eye-catching white and grey paint job. As of now, we don’t know whether Novation has any plans to release white editions of the other members of the Launchkey family... The post Novation Launchkey Mk4 White: Flashy New Colors for the Keyboard Controllers appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Legendary Mo’ Wax graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift transforms the classic analog synthesizer into the Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition. The Novation Bass Station II is a modern classic. The analog monosynth (with paraphonic powers) first debuted in 2013, and it’s now recognized as a solid contender for most useful monosynth ever. Whether you’re doing house, funk, bass music or pop, it can do what you need and with room to spare... The post Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition: Limited Edition Station Gets Mo’ Wax Makeover appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

May 8th, 2025: Today, Novation has announced a wave of new instruments and creative controllers. Included is the Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface, two new white Launchkey MK4 MIDI keyboard controllers in the popular 37-mini key and 49 key versions, and a limited-edition Bass Station II designed in collaboration with British graphic designer… Read More Novation Debuts New Gear at Superbooth 2025, Including Launch Control XL 3View the full article

The same sound engine as its bigger siblings makes the eight-voice Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M an attractive and accessible new desktop wavetable synth. We all knew Groove Synthesis was working on something new. The California company is even calling it “the synth industry’s best-kept secret” on its website. But the cat is now out of the bag at Superbooth. It’s the 3rd Wave 8M, and it’s a surprisingly more affordable eight-voice version of the big 3rd Wave – with just a few nips and tucks here and there... The post Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave 8M: The Premium Wavetable Synth Gets Accessible appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Sampleson recently announced the release of Predictor, a creative plugin and standalone app that learns from MIDI files to produce unique harmonic and melodic content. Predictor isn’t the developer’s first foray into machine learning; Sampleson released the AI-powered rePEDAL earlier this year. Sampleson launched Predictor with a special introductory price of $29, but it will [...] View post: Get Sampleson’s Predictor for $29 for a limited time View the full article

On Monday, Make Believe Studios and Metric Halo launched the Philly DI, a free emulation of the Sigma Sound Studios DI hardware direct input box. Philly DI is a 64-bit release for macOS (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX) and Windows (VST, AAX). Sigma Sound Studios founder Joe Tarsia made the original Sigma Sound Studios DI. The [...] View post: Make Believe Studios Philly DI is a FREE DI Box Emulation Plugin for Old School Tones View the full article

BoundPlugins is currently offering the Ascension hybrid synthesizer by CubicAudio for just £1, down from the regular price of £49.99. To claim the discount, use the coupon code HINTONANDFAIRCHILD at checkout. There’s no precise end date for this deal. But first, here’s a quick heads-up: I couldn’t get the deal to work in Chrome—my cart [...] View post: Get the CubicAudio Ascension Hybrid Synthesizer with 6 GB of sounds for £1 View the full article

Moog has launched a new compact and “performance-ready” synth that promises to “deliver the iconic Moog sound through a modern lens”. The new product, which is called Messenger, is a monophonic analogue synth suited to both beginners and seasoned pros. It mixes analogue warmth with innovative functionality, and it has an intuitive hands-on interface suited to players of all levels. The synth was shortly teased by the brand earlier this month (6 May), with more details landing just in time for Superbooth... The post Moog Messenger: Everything you need to know on features, pricing, and availability appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article Image: Moog

Moog Music has officially introduced the Moog Messenger, a compact monophonic analog synthesizer that they say is "designed to deliver the iconic Moog sound to a new generation of musicians".… Read More Moog Messenger Is Moog’s Most Accessible Analog Synthesizer EverView the full article

The monosynth Moog Messenger is here with hybrid wavefolders, a multimode Ladder filter with resonance bass compensation, and loopable envelopes. Get the message: Moog is back with a new synthesizer, an analog monosynth that builds on the legacy of its past mono glories like the Minimoog, Grandmother and Subsequent 37 but brings things firmly into the 21st century with expanded synthesis elements... The post Moog Messenger: Exciting New Monosynth With Wavefolding and ‘Next-Generation’ Ladder Filter appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Moog Messenger · Source: Moog Music

At Superbooth 2025, Arturia and Native Instruments are introducing NKS integration for KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers.… Read More Arturia & Native Instruments Announce NKS integration For Keylab, MiniLab ControllersView the full article

KORG berlin is showing phase8 - an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer with envelope control, sequencing, waveshaping, and audio modulation - at Superbooth 2025. … Read More KORG phase8 Electro-Acoustic Synthesizer Update At Superbooth 2025View the full article

New tool makes it easier to create custom oscillators for Korg's multi-engine synths. … Read More Make Custom Oscillators For Korg ‘Logue Synthesizers Using Pure Data Visual ProgrammingView the full article

Polyend says that MESS is designed to change how you think about effects.… Read More Polyend Intros MESS Multi-Effects Step SequencerView the full article

Elastic OSC is a new software synth for iOS that builds on the open source code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits Eurorack oscillator module.… Read More Elastic OSC For iOS Features 24 Different Mutable Instruments Sound Engines, With 8-Voice PolyphonyView the full article

Dreamtonics has unveiled Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro, the next-generation update of its AI-powered vocal synthesis software for Windows and macOS. The software and all version 2 voice banks are available for pre-order now and will officially launch on March 21, 2025. Synthesizer V Studio has already earned a reputation as one of the most [...] View post: Dreamtonics announces Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro vocal synthesis software ($99) View the full article

The Gleeman Pentaphonic is a rare 5-voice polyphonic synth from 1982. … Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Gleeman Pentaphonic SynthesizerView the full article

Just in time for the start of Superbooth 2025, Berlin-based hardware and software manufacturer Ableton has released a new update 1.5 for its small mobile creative machine Move. The update is available as an open beta and includes many interesting new features and numerous bug fixes. You can now install the update on your hardware – read more below... The post Ableton Move 1.5 Update: Now Available as Open Beta with New Features – Review appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Melbourne Instruments has announced a free update for its NINA synthesizer that adds a multi-track sequencer and more.… Read More Melbourne Instruments NINA Synthesizer Update Adds Multi-Track SequencerView the full article

Moog Music shared this teaser for a new synthesizer, the Moog Messenger.… Read More Moog Messenger Synthesizer Debuting At Superbooth 2025 (Sneak Preview)View the full article

The new modules include the Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator Model 248t & the Triple Envelope Follower Model 230t.… Read More Tiptop Audio & Buchla Intro Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator Model 248t, Triple Envelope Follower Model 230tView the full article

At Superbooth 2025, PPG is introducing the PPG 1002, a reissue of the very rare vintage original.… Read More PPG 1002 Synthesizer Reissue Debuting At Superbooth 2025View the full article

Whether you’re into vocal editing, beat production, or creative sound design, some big-name manufacturers like Antares, Audiomodern, and u-he are currently offering some really great deals. Antares is slashing prices on Auto-Tune Pro 11 and other plugins by up to 62%. Audiomodern is celebrating its Spring Sale with discounts of up to 33% on its entire plugin portfolio. Those who prefer to work with synthesizers can also take advantage of u-he’s current Superbooth 2025 deal: for a limited time, the Hive 2 software synthesizer is available at a 30% discount. All promotions are time-limited, so if you’re looking for high-quality production tools, don’t miss out... The post A…

Bedroom Producers Blog and Tuned Plugins offer 10,000 free copies of the Tuned Reverb ($99 list price) plugin for Windows and macOS. Tuned Reverb is a streamlined yet highly usable reverb plugin for Windows and macOS, and Bedroom Producers Blog readers get 10,000 free licenses. The plugin is typically priced at $99 (currently on sale [...] View post: Get Tuned Reverb FREE for a Limited Time (10,000 Licenses Available) View the full article