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Here's an in-depth review and demo of the Gamechanger Audio MotorSynth MKII.… Read More Gamechanger Audio MotorSynth MKII In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Warm Audio says that the Ringerbringer "delivers true-to-spec performance of the boutique, analog original."… Read More Warm Audio ‘Out-Behringers’ Behringer, Introduces Moogerfooger Knockoff You Can Actually BuyView the full article

Firmware 1.01 brings a handful of new features, including parameter randomization, random name generation, LFO slew, momentary active, and more.… Read More Analog Heat + FX Gets Free OS UpdateView the full article

The designs feature indicators behind the keyboard keys to help with live performance, color-coding to help identify functions associated with Pattern View and Rhythm Track editing, as well as shift function parameters.… Read More Overlays For Roland SH-4D Synthesizer Now AvailableView the full article

Tiptop Audio announced today that they've released the first set of ART-equipped modules, which feature a new patching system that they say “makes polyphonic patching effortless.”… Read More First Tiptop Audio ART-Equipped Polyphonic Eurorack Modules Now AvailableView the full article

WMD founder William Mathewson let us know that the company is back in business, and some if its modules are available again.… Read More WMD Back In Business, Making Some ‘Legacy’ Modules Available AgainView the full article

Analoguesque Sound Designs has released 3 free sound banks for the ASM Hydrasynth.… Read More Free Sound Libraries For The ASM Hydrasynth View the full article

Vindor Music has open sourced its ES electronic wind instrument software and hardware.… Read More Open Source Electronic SaxophoneView the full article

IK Multimedia has introduced ARC Studio, a hardware acoustic room correction system that they say “instantly upgrades traditional studio monitors with breathtaking results”. Rooms have a big impact on how music is heard. The size, shape, materials, and furniture all impact the way your studio monitors sound in your room. ARC Studio is designed to… Read More IK Multimedia ARC Studio Advanced Room Correction System Automatically Improves Your Studio MonitoringView the full article

MIDI Widgets is a new application for Apple Vision Pro that lets you add virtual controls to your hardware MIDI instruments.… Read More New Apple Vision Pro App, MIDI Widgets, Lets You Add Virtual Controls To Your Hardware SynthsView the full article

Some listeners may hear similarities to Isao Tomita's iconic 1974 synth arrangement from his album Snowflakes are Dancing.… Read More Switched On DebussyView the full article

Now the time has come! KORG dares to relaunch one of the biggest polyphonic analog synthesizers ever. The PS-3300 FS is a replica of the original synth from 1977, this… Read More The post KORG PS-3300 FS: Relaunch of the fully polyphonic Goliath appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

"The E7 may be still relatively new and lesser-known, but it is already a future classic....."… Read More 64 Custom Sounds For The GS Music e7 SynthesizerView the full article

"Auto Fills is a random MIDI generator for creating drum fills. You can generate drum fills for your drum synth apps or hardware quickly and let it roll every once in a while.… Read More New App, Auto Fills, Creates Unique Drum Fills AutomaticallyView the full article

Infrasonic Audio let us know that a limited run of Warp Core - a stereo/dual-output complex oscillator for Eurorack - is now available.… Read More Warp Core Stereo Phase Distortion Oscillator Is Down With The ThiccnessView the full article

Pigtronix has introduced the Philosopher’s Tone 2, a compressor/sustainer with footswitchable Grit.… Read More Pigtronix Introduces Philosopher’s Tone 2 Compressor & SustainerView the full article

A new iPad app, sqsl White Keys, lets you interactively remap the notes that the white keys on your MIDI keyboard control.… Read More New iPad App, sqsl White Keys, Lets You Get Freaky With Your MIDI Keyboard ControllerView the full article

Earthquaker Devices has introduced The Wave Transformer, a 'Transfiguration Oscillator' for Eurorack modular systems.… Read More Earthquaker Devices Wave Transformer Eurorack Module Now AvailableView the full article

The Plinky synthesizer - a unique granular & wavetable synth with 8-voice polyphony and polyphonic aftertouch - is now available from Electrotechnique, with v2 updates.… Read More Plinky Synth 2.0 Available Pre-AssembledView the full article

KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 features a full-size, 88-note range, semi-weighted keyboard, designed for DAW production, hybrid setups, and controlling MIDI hardware instruments.… Read More Arturia Introduces KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 View the full article

Klevgrand has released its latest instrument, OneShot. More than a drum sampler, OneShot is a percussive workstation specifically designed for one-shots (single strike samples). Every detail in the workflow design and sound quality has been given a lot of care and consideration, making OneShot a percussion powerhouse that is both fun to play, excellent sounding… Read More Klevgrand Releases OneShot, ‘Next-Level’ Drum RealismView the full article

Arturia has launched the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 – the latest addition to its KeyLab Essentials range, following on from its 49- and 61-key models to offer a “full piano range” for producers and other music makers alike. Described by the brand as “an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller”, the KeyLab 88 mk3 enables users to control any DAW or MIDI hardware without the need for overly complex controls or a lengthy configuration process... The post Arturia launches KeyLab Essential 88 mk3, putting a “full piano range at the fingertips” of producers appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Future Retro has announced that their updated Vectra synthesizer, with firmware 2.0, is now available via dealers and their online store.… Read More Future Retro Vectra 2.0 Now AvailableView the full article

The drop is the cornerstone of electronic dance music (EDM), a moment of high intensity that can define a track and electrify an audience. Crafting a memorable drop requires a blend of creativity, technical skill, and an understanding of what moves a crowd. In this post, we'll explore the art of creating impactful drops in EDM production. View the full article

The organizers of the Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo have announced the second London, UK edition of this event, coming up March 16 and 17, 2024. Free to the public, the London Synth and Pedal Expo is a “strictly-in-the-headphones” event featuring: A gear expo – where musicians can try pedals and interact with builders A… Read More Synth and Pedal Expo Returns to London, March 16 – 17View the full article

SampleScience has introduced Mellow Harmonics, a new virtual instrument inspired by the sound of the Mellotron & string synthesizers of the 1970s.… Read More SampleScience Intros Mellow Harmonics Mellotron-Style Virtual Instrument For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Developer Igor Vasiliev has introduced Stellarvox, a hybrid reverb app for iOS & macOS that he says is ideal for "creating immersive ambience of deep spaces."… Read More New iPad App, Stellarvox, Ideal For Creating ‘Deep Spaces’View the full article

u-he has announced that Zebralette 3, a free single-oscillator software synth based on their upcoming Zebra 3 - is now available as a public beta release for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free u-he Zebrallette 3 Software Synth Now Available View the full article

EZVox is designed to be an all-in-one solution for enhancing vocal tracks. Features include a De-esser, EQ, Compressor, Doubler, and Reverb, each tailored specifically for the human voice.… Read More Sound Magic Releases EZVox, AI-Powered Vocal Processing SystemView the full article

Glitchmachines has released Version 2.0 of Palindrome, a granular sampler that they say is "geared toward experimental sound design".… Read More Glitchmachines Palindrome Granular Sampler Updated To v2.0View the full article