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It looks like Moog's still-to-be-anounced new polysynth may be called the 'Muse', rather than the 'Mirror'.… Read More Moog Muse 8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer (Sneak Preview)View the full article

The new documentary had its world premiere at SXSW in March, and won the Documentary Feature Audience Award.… Read More New Film, Resynator, Resurrects Long Lost ’70s SynthesizerView the full article

This video explores recreating the lead sound from Talking Head's 'Burning Down The House'.… Read More Recreating The Lead Sound From Talking Head’s ‘Burning Down The House’View the full article

Quord is described as a "harmony exploration machine", with 4 sawtooth waves on long pitch sliders that flow into a mixer, filter, and distortion.… Read More Quord Harmony Exploration Machine Sneak PreviewView the full article

Monolith is a new sound library that features the sounds of 53 big drums, carefully tuned and voiced, playable as ensembles and as single instruments.… Read More New Cinematic Percussion Sound Library, MonolithView the full article

The video showcases the sonic range of the Behringer Edge.… Read More Shut Up & Play: 50 Patches For The Behringer EdgeView the full article

Here's a step-by-step look at how to recreate the iconic bass sound, using the same 1972 ARP Odyssey synthesizer model that Hancock used.… Read More Recreating Herbie Hancock’s ‘Chameleon’ BasslineView the full article

The event returns with its first in-person event in five years, at Music City San Francisco on Saturday, November 9th.… Read More Music Expo San Francisco 2024 Scheduled For November 9thView the full article

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIMhHI2l3b4 CDM’s Peter Kirn turned us on to the Global Shuffle Dance Channel, the Youtube presence of techno producer Nick Hayes, aka The Last DJ. Hayes is 66, a grandpa, and makes brutal techno with his Elektron Syntakt. And, with nearly a quarter of a million subscribers, he’s clearly doing it right. New life goals!… Read More New Life Goals: Live To 66, Make Brutal Techno, & Have A Quarter Of A Million YouTube FollowersView the full article

Vienna Symphonic Library has introduced Synchron World Percussion, a new collection of virtual percussions instruments from West Africa, the Middle East, and Brazil.… Read More Synchron World Percussion Features 29 Instruments From Around The WorldView the full article

Ksoloti Gills is a new DIY desktop synthesizer, based on the Ksoloti Core audio platform.… Read More New Open Source DIY Virtual Modular Synthesizer, Ksoloti GillsView the full article

1970s String Machines Collection for Korg Modwave is a free sound library that features classic string synth sounds.… Read More Free Sound Library Brings 1970s String Machines To Korg ModwaveView the full article

The Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller, designed to let each finger to control pitch (X axis), timbre (Y), and dynamics (Z) independently.… Read More Aodyo Instruments Loom Adds Four New Playing Modes: Fader, Keygrid, Martenot & ControlpadView the full article

EarthQuaker Devices has released an updated version of its Spatial Delivery voltage-controlled envelope filter, adding six available preset slots to store user-preferred settings.… Read More EarthQuaker Devices Spatial Delivery Envelope Filter Updated With User PresetsView the full article

BLEASS Multiband Compressor is a powerful plugin - for iOS and desktop - for injecting loudness, power and punch into mixes, stems and tracks.… Read More BLEASS Introduces Multiband Compressor For iOS & DesktopView the full article

Roland let us know that their SP-404MKII Sampler is getting a new firmware update, version 4.04, in celebration of '404 Day'.… Read More Roland SP-404mk2 Gets Firmware Update For 404 DayView the full article

Panda Audio has introduced the Future Impact V4, an updated version of their bass/guitar synth pedal.… Read More Panda MIDI Future Impact V4View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Behringer Perfect Pitch PP1, a new Eurorack module that converts microphone, guitar, or line-level sources to MIDI, CV, and USB signals.… Read More Behringer Perfect Pitch PP1 Audio To CV/Gate And MIDI ConverterView the full article

Audio plugin developer Spectral Devices has announced that they are closing shop, and making their plugins available as free downloads.… Read More Spectral Devices Throws In The Towel, Makes Plugins Free DownloadsView the full article

Layering sounds is a fundamental technique in electronic dance music (EDM) production, crucial for creating rich, dynamic tracks. It involves combining multiple sound elements to create a more complex and interesting audio palette. This guide will explore how to master the art of sound layering in EDM to enhance your musical creations. View the full article

The Behringer MS-5 is an analog synthesizer that they say features "a faithful reproduction of the original 'SH-5' circuit".… Read More Behringer MS-5 (Roland SH-5 Copy) Now ShippingView the full article

Detroit techno was pioneered by artists such as Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson in the 1980s, frequently referred to as The Belleville Three. As shown to us by the likes of these artists, as well as the likes of Jeff Mills and Robert Hood, this sound boasts a driving, deep and minimalist feel... The post Best free sample packs for Detroit techno and house appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The video focuses on how they produced the show, using a lineup of Moog synthesizers. … Read More Moog Synths At The Super Bowl Halftime Show (Moog Mirror Sighting)View the full article

Aodyo Instruments' Kickstarter campaign for Loom, a new MPE MIDI controller, has blown past its funding target, reaching more than double its goal, with about a week left to go in its campaign.… Read More Loom Multidimensional MPE MIDI Controller Kickstarter Blows Past Funding Goal, With A Week LeftView the full article

Random Bézier Waves is a random generator with interpolation between random points - making it behave something like a complex, ever evolving, LFO.… Read More New Random Bézier Waves Module Brings Oganic Modulation To EurorackView the full article

Kontakt GUI Maker is a WSIWYG (what you see is what you get) style tool that lets you create your own virtual instruments without any coding.… Read More New WYSIWYG Tool, Kontakt GUI Maker, Lets You Create Virtual Instruments Without Any CodingView the full article

Folds combines evocative performances by male and female vocalists; processed, designed and re-synthesised multi-layered vocals for other worldly textures; and basic waveforms and noise, to provide a rich set of options for sound design.… Read More New Virtual Instrument, Folds, Based On The Human VoiceView the full article

Korg has updated iM1, its virtual M1 synthesizer for iOS, adding iPhone support and more.… Read More KORG iM1 Update Adds iPhone, AUv3 CompatibilityView the full article

Sequential has officially retired the Prophet X synthesizer, their flagship sample + synthesis keyboard.… Read More Sequential Prophet X Synthesizer RetiredView the full article

Cycle instruments has introduced Tetrachords, a CV and MIDI note sequencer for Eurorack systems.… Read More Cycle Instruments Tetrachords 4-Track CV & MIDI Sequencer For EurorackView the full article