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The Arturia Pigments synth is a monster in the world of sound design. To be frank, it has features that I have never seen in any other synth. However, it flies a bit under the radar compared to other options like Serum or Phase Plant. This might be due to the fact that Arturia is […] The post Arturia Pigments Synth: Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Polyend Play Plus - a major upgrade to original Play groovebox.… Read More Polyend Play Plus Groovebox In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Polyverse Music is offering 50% and more off its creative audio effects plugins, through December 4th. … Read More Black Friday Deal On Polyverse Music PluginsView the full article

Cherry Audio today introduced Synth Stack 4, the 2023 update to their virtual instrument collection, which now features 22 software synthesizers.… Read More Cherry Audio Synth Stack 4 Features 22 Virtual Instruments, With 8,000 PresetsView the full article

They say that Pro Soloist goes far beyond the original design, by making the synth fully programmable, and expanding it with full polyphony, splits and layers, an arpeggiator, a mod matrix, integrated studio-quality effects and more.… Read More Cherry Audio Intros Pro Soloist Virtual InstrumentView the full article

Play+ retains the original external Play design and workflow, but an upgraded processor enables a host of new features, including stereo sample playback, multitimbral polyphonic synthesis, and seamless audio over USB.… Read More Polyend Intros Play+ 16-track Sample & Synth GooveboxView the full article

The Behringer UB-Xa is a 16-voice, bi-timbral analog polysynth, featuring a 61-note keyboard with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch.… Read More The Behringer UB-Xa Synthesizer Is ‘Ready To Be Unleashed’, At $1,499View the full article

Eventide Audio has launched its new Split Essentials plug-in series with two new processes: DeBoom and Sheen Machine.… Read More Eventide Launches Split Essentials Series With DeBoom, Sheen MachineView the full article

XTS Stands are extendable, designed to be resized to accommodate a wide range of music production gear, ranging from smaller-sized effect pedals all the way up to larger Eurorack modular synth system cases.… Read More Analog Cases’ XTS Stands Now AvailableView the full article

SOMA Laboratory has introduced Metaconformer, a modular MIDI processor, designed to expand the capabilities of musical instruments and to simplify the interaction between a musician and their MIDI instruments.… Read More SOMA Labs Intros Metaconformer Modular MIDI ProcessorView the full article

Noise Engineering has introduced Nive Grad, a compact 4HP module that makes it easy to connect your modular system to synths, guitars, pedals and more.… Read More Noise Engineering Nive Grad Makes It Easy To Connect Your Modular To Guitars, Effects & MoreView the full article

V-RACK includes three types of Drive, parametric EQ, compression, advanced stereo panning, delay and extended modulation effects.… Read More Rhodes Announces V-RACK Multi-Effects Plug-InView the full article

Audio effects creator Soundtoys has launched their annual Black Friday Sale, with software prices up to 80% off through Dec 1st, 2023.… Read More Soundtoys Launches Black Friday Sale, With Discounts Up To 80% OffView the full article

Oficina de Sonido has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of My First Modular System, an open source modular synthesizer.… Read More My First Modular System On KickstarterView the full article

CM–15 is Teenage Engineering's portable large-diaphragm condenser microphone.… Read More Teenage Engineering CM-15 Field Microphone Now AvailableView the full article

With the free MIDI 2.0 update installed, A-88MKII owners will be ready to take advantage of dramatically increased musical expressivity as compatible instruments and apps become available.… Read More Free Roland MIDI 2.0 Update for A-88MKII MIDI Keyboard Controller Available NowView the full article

Yamaha has introduced the flagship Genos2, a 'next-generation' arranger workstation.… Read More Yamaha Debuts ‘Next Generation’ Genos2 76-key Arranger WorkstationView the full article

Torso Electronics has introduced the S-4 'sculpting sampler ', "a futuristic platform for crafting unique soundscapes and compositions, using samples and real-time audio processing."… Read More Torso Electronics Intros S-4 SamplerView the full article

From historic icons such as the JUPITER-8, TR-808, and D-50 to modern instruments like ZENOLOGY and SYSTEM-8, GALAXIAS harnesses Roland's evolving sonic legacy into a single “Super Instrument”.… Read More Roland Intros Galaxias ‘Super InstrumentView the full article

The focus of Elastic Melody is on fast and intuitive creation of melodies with a distinctive 'analog' sound.… Read More Elastic Melody, ‘Melodic Sibling’ of Elastic Drums, Now AvailableView the full article

Froese discusses his thoughts on how music should reflect your state of consciousness; how this can also be a barrier for musicians reaching a broad audience; and how you shouldn't let hardware get in the way of expressing yourself.… Read More ‘Lost’ 1982 Interview With Tangerine Dream Founder Edgar FroeseView the full article

Ableton today announced Live 12 , a major update that introduces new MIDI tools, support for alternate tunings, new and updated instruments, workflow improvements, new sounds and more.… Read More Ableton Unveils Live 12, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Ableton has announced Ableton Live 12, the next edition of its hugely popular flagship DAW, that’s set to launch in 2024 with a beta version being made publicly available soon. The DAW, arriving early next year, will see an array of improvements in its usability and accessibility. The release will also feature developments in its navigation functions to help streamline the production process, alongside the addition of new exciting composition tools, devices and more... The post Ableton Live 12 arrives – here’s what’s new appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

So, you want to know how to make Jungle music? But you’re not sure where to start? I feel you. Jungle music can be an intimidating genre to approach, with its crazy drum work and super fast tempo. However, when you break it down, Jungle music is actually more straightforward than you might think. And […] The post How to Make Jungle Music in 2023: The Complete Producer’s Guide appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The MPS-10 features 10 pads, a versatile sampler, 4 CC pads, and a 4-track looper.… Read More Korg Intros MPS-10 Drum, Percussion & Sampler PadView the full article

The KAOSS Replay goes way beyond the OG KAOSS Pad, but also is priced around $1000. Is it worth it?… Read More Korg KOASS Replay Dynamic Effects Processor & SamplerView the full article

KAOSS Replay builds on the KAOSS Legacy, with 128 new KAOSS FX, including filters, delays, reverbs, modulation effects, loopers, vocoders, and synth effects.… Read More Korg KAOSS Replay Is A ‘Flagship’ KAOSS PadView the full article

Roland today introduce the FANTOM EX Upgrade, a major software update to the FANTOM series of synth keyboards.… Read More Roland Intros FANTOM EX UpgradeView the full article

So, you wanna learn how to make IDM beats? But you’re probably not sure where to start. I don’t blame you. IDM is a very tricky genre to nail down. This is because IDM lacks much of the codes other genres have. There is no specific BPM you need to use. You can use any […] The post How to Make IDM Beats (Four Tet, Bicep) – The Producer’s Guide appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

If you want to learn music production or DJing, chances are you’re looking at attending a school or course for music production. The issue is that you can very easily waste this learning opportunity on some expensive school that doesn’t get you the results you’re after. They teach you vague concepts without applying them. They […] The post Music Production Schools: Our Best 13 Picks (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article