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Ableton Drift is Ableton Live’s brand-new analog-modeled synth. It’s capable of producing incredibly warm, comforting sounds. This makes it perfect for genres such as LoFi Hip Hop or Organic House. So what makes Ableton Drift unique? And why should you check it out? That’s what we’ll cover in this guide! Together, we are going to […] The post Ableton Drift: 6 Steps to Master This New Killer Synth appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Kontakt Libraries have become a foundation of modern electronic music production. Whatever your preferred genre, Kontakt libraries across all instruments should be part of your producer arsenal. However, there are hundreds of Kontakt libraries out there. And it can be hard to know which ones are worth it, and which ones are over-hyped. But today […] The post Kontakt Libraries: 12 Free & Paid Options for Producers (2023) 🎹 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Here's a rare look at Kraftwerk in their early days.… Read More Kraftwerk Live In 1973View the full article

Modular on the Spot was founded in 2015 by Bana Haffar and Eric "Rodent" Cheslak. The events are free, outdoors and feature live modular synth performances.… Read More Modular On The Spot In SeattleView the full article

Universal Audio has introduced four new compact effects pedals to its UAFX lineup - the new Orion Tape Echo, 1176 Studio Compressor, Heavenly Plate Reverb and Evermore Studio Reverb single-footswitch stompboxes.… Read More Universal Audio Announces Four Compact Effects PedalsView the full article

X Audio Systems has introduced VCRadio, a voltage-controlled FM/AM/SW stereo radio receiver for Eurorack modulear synthesizers.… Read More X Audio Systems VCRadio Brings Voltage-Controlled Radio To EurorackView the full article

Sacred Bones has announced Anthology II: Movie Themes 1976-1988, a collection of new music by director and composer John Carpenter.… Read More New Music From John Carpenter, Anthology II: Movie Themes 1976-1988View the full article

The video features features a demo of the CS-80 and its unique sound, along with a look inside the synth, revealing why it's a monster to maintain.… Read More Inside The Yamaha CS-80 SynthesizerView the full article

Spitfire Audio has introduced Jupiter by Trevor Horn, a collection of drums, basses, synths, piano and FX, that they say captures the production style and sounds of pioneering superproducer Trevor Horn.… Read More Spitfire Audio Intros Jupiter By Trevor Horn, A New Sound Library Featuring The Producer’s Classic SoundsView the full article

Serato has released Sample 2.0, a major update to the sampling plugin that adds stem-separation technology that lets you quickly 'unmix' source audio into stems, letting you use and arrange samples in new ways.… Read More Serato Sample 2.0 Brings Sample ‘Unmixing’ To Your DAWView the full article

While the company hasn't announced details for the new Polivoks, it appears to be a Euro-format version of the original.… Read More Behringer Announces Polivoks Synthesizer, Created In Collaboration With Original DesignerView the full article

Synful Orchestra - a virtual instrument pluging that simulates symphonic wind and string instruments, using additive synthesis and the company's Reconstructive Phrase Modeling (RPM) technology - is now available as a free download.… Read More Synful Orchestra Now Available As A Free DownloadView the full article

Waldorf has announced that it is discontinuing the Kyra, a powerful, hardware virtual analog synthesizer based on an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology.… Read More Waldorf Krya Discontinued & Remaining Stock DiscountedView the full article

Intellijel has introduced Sealegs, a collection of effects, centered around a true stereo multi-model delay.… Read More Intellijel Sealegs Multi-Model Stereo Character Delay With ReverbView the full article

Stomp makes it easy for modular owners to use the huge range of effects pedals available to guitarists.… Read More Intellijel Stomp Brings Guitar Stompbox & Modular Synth Worlds TogetherView the full article

The Roland D-50 synth engine offered innovative capabilities and new sonic possibilities when it was introduced, which helped make it a hit for the company.… Read More Roland D-50 Vintage Synth ReviewView the full article

Groove Synthesis has release firmware v1.5 for the 3rd Wave synthesizer, a free update that adds MPE support and more.… Read More Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave v1.5 Adds MPE Support & MoreView the full article

AudioKit has released a new app for iOS, Super Ninja Entertainment Synth (SNESynth), that they call "the ultimate Chiptune and 16-Bit video game synth".… Read More AudioKit Releases Super Ninja Entertainment Synth For iOS, ‘The Ultimate 16-bit Video Game Synth’View the full article

The V-Synth offers a wide range of synthesis options, flash RAM for sample storage, lots of hands-on control, double D-Beams, lots of effects, sampling and more.… Read More Roland V-Synth 20th Anniversary RetrospectiveView the full article

Does the world need another virtual 303? … Read More Arturia Intros 303-Inspired Acid V, ‘A Mutated Classic’View the full article

Soundtoys plugins have become a staple of modern music production. Modeled after different pieces of analog gear, each effect has stood the test of time. However, buying the whole Soundtoys 5 Bundle might be a big (financial) jump. So if you just want to get your feet wet, where should you start? Which plugin is […] The post Soundtoys: Our Top 7 Plugins for 2023 🔥 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The TP–7 field recorder is a dedicated recording device, with a 7-hr rechargeable battery and 128 GB of internal storage.… Read More Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder ReviewView the full article

Organizers of the Swiss Synthesizer Meeting let us know that this year's event will be held Saturday, 23 September, from 14 to 22 at the Gran Rex Auditorium, Locarno.… Read More Swiss Synthesizer Meeting 2023 Coming Sept 23View the full article

This opens up more options for creating basslines, percussive sounds and effects on the drum machine.… Read More Free Plugin, Lillian, Brings Mutable Instruments Braids To Korg drumlogueView the full article

The update adds new randomize template modes for quickly creating bass drums, snares, and other percussion sounds; simultaneous control of both oscillators (for melodic lines); a new trigger delay setting; a screen saver and more.… Read More Winter Plankton Zaps Firmware Update Lets You Quickly Create Custom Percussion SoundsView the full article

The free application, YXBoZXh0d2lu, augments Aphex Twin's new EP, bringing the artwork, music and video to life.… Read More Free Aphex Twin Immersive AR App, YXBoZXh0d2lu, Promises To RnVjayBXaXRoIFJlYWxpdHk=View the full article

The New York Modular Society has announced a new monthly live electronic residency, Synths Will Find You.… Read More New Monthly Live Electronica Event, Synths Will Find You, Coming To NYCView the full article

"These sounds aren't intended to be 'bread-and-butter' 808 sounds. There are already millions of those!"… Read More Free Weird TR-808 Sample PackView the full article

Sound designer and Ableton Live expert Brian Funk let us know that he’s released a new Ableton Live Pack, available in both free and paid editions, the Casio SK-1 Ableton Live Pack. Here’s what he has to say about it: “I sampled all the preset sounds of the SK-1, as well as its drum hits… Read More Casio SK-1 Ableton Live Pack Features Classic Lo-Fi Synth Sounds & MoreView the full article

synthCube has announced plans for synth DIY build workshops at Knobcon 2023, being held September 8-10, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.… Read More synthCube Synth DIY Workshops At Knobcon 2023View the full article