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The MPC Live III redefines creative freedom with expressive pads, a built-in mic and speakers, and a fully portable design that brings studio power anywhere. Akai Professional has just announced the release of the MPC Live III, its most powerful standalone music production center to date. Building on the success of the MPC Live II, [...] The post Akai Professional Launches MPC Live III appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Whoever knows of a vintage mono-synth that can produce more timbres than an OSCar, please raise your hand NOW … … … No one? Wonderful, then we already agree on… Read More The post OSCar Synthesiser – the unique fetish synth from UK appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

Behringer has released 2-XM Firmware V1.2.2, an update that fixes polychain mode, making it possible to create your own retro-style 'polyphonic beast'. … Read More Behringer 2-XM Firmware Fixes Polychain Mode, Lets You Create A ‘Polyphonic Beast’View the full article

Splice releases Instrument, a free virtual instrument that is the new home for Spitfire Audio LABS. Spitfire Audio’s LABS has gone from being the people’s champion to a topic of much contention in recent times. The once seemingly universally adored LABS, a regular source of outstanding free instruments, generated a massive shift in public opinion [...] View post: Splice Instrument is the new home of Spitfire Audio’s LABS View the full article

Plucks is the latest release from AmateurTools, and one that delivers a welcome dose of nostalgia for old-school Fruity Loops fans. Fruity Loops users might recall Image-Line’s Plucked!, a physical modeling synth that utilizes mathematical formulas to simulate the sound of a real string being plucked. AmateurTools’ take on this Fruity Loops classic is a [...] View post: AmateurTools releases Plucks, a FREE and open-source plucking synth plugin View the full article

The Orchid was introduced last year, and the two initial batches sold out quickly.… Read More “How to Orchid” With IT Crowd’s Matt BerryView the full article

Akai Pro today introduced the MPC Live III, the next generation in its MPC Live lineup that they say is their most powerful all-in-one portable standalone music production center ever. … Read More Akai Professional MPC Live III Promises To Be The Most Powerful Music Production Center EverView the full article

Waldorf has released OS Update 3.3.0 its Quantum & Iridium synthesizers, an update that adds MIDI 2.0 compatibility and more. … Read More Waldorf Quantum & Iridium Updated With MIDI 2.0 & MoreView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - It integrates directly with Launchkey controllers, or works stand-alone If you have one of Novation’s popular Launchkey MK4 controllers, what’s not to like about a free player with over 80 presets? (Note: Novation Play is not to be confused with EastWest’s Play sampler!) This adds to the existing software bundle that comes with the controllers. […] The post Novation Play – Samples from Novation, Oberheim, Sequential Synths appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

The new launch debuts with over 1,200 multi-sampled presets, offering world-class recordings and intuitive creative tools for music producers. Splice – the platform trusted by millions of creators worldwide – has officially entered the virtual instruments market with the launch of Splice INSTRUMENT. The newly announced flagship product sets out to provide producers with free [...] The post Splice INSTRUMENT: A Flagship Virtual Instrument Platform Launches for Music Producers appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Plugin Boutique is a constant source of epic discounts, and the monthly “free with any purchase” promotions are often the icing on the cake. Their latest offer is Beatsurfing’s Random or 7DeadlySnares for free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. There’s nothing better than planning to buy a plugin or bundle, finding a great price [...] View post: Get Beatsurfing’s Random or 7DeadlySnares FREE with any purchase at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Developer Variety of Sound has released FeenstaubHDR, a free high dynamic range stereo bus processor, available only for Windows. Very few names in the freeware world inspire confidence in music makers like Variety of Sound. The innovative developer is a favorite among many Windows users and often gives Mac users reason to consider jumping ship. [...] View post: Variety of Sound releases FeenstaubHDR, a FREE dynamic range processor for Windows View the full article

Splice – a platform perhaps best known for its royalty-free samples and other plugins – has unveiled Splice INSTRUMENT, a new flagship virtual instruments player offering creators “world-class recordings with intuitive creative controls”… The post Splice launches new flagship virtual instrument player, with over 1,200 presets available at launch appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

W. A. Production is offering its Vocal Compressor plugin for free in collaboration with Gearspace for a limited time. This isn’t a new release. Vocal Compressor is a previously paid plugin that usually sells for $39.90, now available at no cost for just a few more days. Its sibling Vocal Limiter was free a while [...] View post: W. A. Production Vocal Compressor is FREE for a Limited Time via Gearspace View the full article

Novation has launched Novation Play, a new plugin for Launchkey MK4 users which packs in over 80 sounds sampled from classic Novation, Sequential and Oberheim synthesizers… The post Novation Play packs Sequential, Oberheim and Novation synths into a single plugin for Launchkey MK4 owners appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Akai launches the MPC Live III, a standalone music production center with 8-core power, 3D pads, Clip Matrix loop launching, and built-in mic + speakers. The post Akai Launches MPC Live III Standalone With 8-Core Processor, Clip Matrix, Stems, and 3D Pads appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

The AKAI MPC Live III is finally here! As the first MPC of a new generation, the Live III marks a quantum leap – not only in terms of memory and power, but also in terms of workflow and expression. We put it to the test… The post AKAI MPC Live III Review: Welcome to the Future appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Make Noise has officially introduced two new Eurorack modules, PoliMATHS and QXG.… Read More Make Noise Intros PoliMATHS, QXG Eurorack ModulesView the full article

Stem Splitter by Eldoraudio is a new online stem separation service that is available for free use. The service is currently in its open public beta stage, after which, the developer expects to launch a paid plan with premium features (longer audio files, higher quality output, etc.). The good news is that, even when a [...] View post: Eldoraudio releases Stem Splitter, a FREE online stem separation service (beta) View the full article

You can snap up UVI’s Dual Delay X right now for just $19 (down from $59) in a 68% off exclusive deal at AudioDeluxe. Dual Delay X is a 64-bit-only release for Windows 10 and later, and macOS 10.14 Mojave and later, available in AU, AAX, VST, and VST3 formats. Taking a gander at the [...] View post: Get the UVI Dual Delay X creative spatial delay plugin for just $19 View the full article

Here's an in-depth review and demo of the new Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Drum Machine Review & DemoView the full article

Ableton just announced a rent-to-own plan for its flagship software – the Live 12 Suite – and it’s already making waves. For years, the biggest barrier to entry with Ableton hasn’t been the learning curve – it’s been the price tag. Suite runs $749 upfront, which for most bedroom producers, students, or DJs dabbling in production feels […] The post Ableton launches Live 12 Suite rent-to-own plan – and it’s not a subscription appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Roland announced TR-1000 Rhythm Creator today: a $2,699 USD drum machine that blends digital sound engines and analog circuitry with new sampling abilities, all in one heavy-hitting piece of hardware. It weighs in at just over 12 lbs and is built at ~19″-wide x ~12″-deep x ~15″ high. It’s the first true analog TR from […] The post Meet the TR-1000: Roland’s new analog/digital drum machine with built-in sampling appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

Roland today officially introduced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, a new drum machine that they say is the most advanced drum machine that they've ever made.… Read More Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Is The Most Advanced Drum Machine They’ve Ever MadeView the full article

Safari Pedals has teamed up with Karanyi Sounds to offer the Hawk Phaser plugin completely free for a limited time. Normally priced at $49, you can grab it right now using the code KARANYIHAWKFREE at checkout. The Hawk Phaser is a vintage-style modulator designed to deliver everything from gentle, shimmering movement to deep, swirling textures. [...] View post: Safari Pedals & Karanyi Sounds offer Hawk Phaser plugin FREE for a limited time View the full article

It’s a groundbreaking fusion of TR heritage and modern innovation set to redefine rhythm culture. Roland has just announced the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, the first new addition to its legendary TR drum machine family in more than 40 years to feature true analog voices. Building on the standout sound of the TR-808 and TR-909, the [...] The post Roland Unveils the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Solid State Logic’s SSL Native X-Saturator is currently available at Plugin Boutique for just €8.47 (83% off the regular price of €50.82) until October 15th. If you’ve ever wanted SSL’s take on saturation for less than the price of a pizza, now’s your chance. That said, with so many saturation plugins around, is a good [...] View post: Plugin Boutique Offers SSL Native X-Saturator for only €8.47 (83% OFF) View the full article

Eventide has released Temperance Lite, a free reverb plugin for macOS and Windows that takes an entirely new approach to shaping space and ambiance. You can download it now for free, but the offer only lasts until December 31st, 2025. Instead of working like a standard algorithmic or convolution reverb, Temperance Lite introduces something Eventide [...] View post: Eventide offers new Temperance Lite reverb plugin for FREE until December 31st View the full article

Staring at an empty DAW is intimidating. Often, the very first notes are the hardest part of making a track. The new Tools in Kontakt 8 have been developed to skip past that initial phase and get straight into the thick of making a track. Features like Leap and the updated Kontakt Factory Tools make it act like a creative partner. It can spark ideas, shape melodies, and help you bounce ideas faster than ever before… The post From blank page to banger: your guide to Kontakt’s newest tools first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

UJAM’s Usynth Euphoria virtual instrument is currently just $1 at Plugin Boutique with the coupon code NOTOPIRACY01, but you’ll need to be quick, because this deal could end at any moment. Normally priced at €49.99, Usynth Euphoria is part of UJAM’s streamlined Usynth series, which aims to make synth programming accessible without stripping away customization features [...] View post: Get Usynth Euphoria for only $1 at Plugin Boutique, but the offer expires VERY soon View the full article