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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

Roland and UMG say that they hope to spur the involvement of additional music organizations and stakeholders in support of these principles to help create an ethical framework for musical creativity in the age of AI.… Read More Roland & UMG Partner On Principles For The Use Of Artificial Intelligence in MusicView the full article

Reader Sam Spiers (Kindred Sol) shared this video, demonstrating his approach to sampling the world around us, with the goal of using field recordings to capture unique sounds that you can use in your music.… Read More Musique Concrete & Sampling The World Around YouView the full article

WMD is back with a new Eurorack module, the Digital VCA MKiii.… Read More WMD Intros Limited Edition DVCA MKiii Eurorack ModuleView the full article

Launched in 1978, the Roland SH-7 is one of the rarest models in the Roland SH series. While the instrument is unusually flexible in terms of modulation possibilities, its 24dB… Read More The post Roland SH-7 – a truely flexible Performance Synth appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

The new plug-in, which is available now as part of SSL Complete, combines classic modulation effects with modern functionality.… Read More Solid State Logic Intros Module8 Plug-inView the full article

Whether you want to share your latest production ideas with a co-writer, share a mix for instant real-time feedback, or receive audio for collaboration, you can now easily share your DAW audio with producers, musicians and mixers working remotely, as if you were in the same room.… Read More Waves Stream Service Remote Audio Collaboration Service Now AvailableView the full article

The compact synth features 8-note polyphony, onboard effects, per-knob control, plug-and-play connectivity and more.… Read More New Compact Synthesizer, The Swarm, Features Supersaw Oscillator, Onboard Effects & MoreView the full article

Visco can model and manipulate any sample you supply, freeing you from the usual limitations of sampled audio.… Read More New Sample-Modeling Drum Machine, Visco, Lets You Bend & Stretch SamplesView the full article

Filterverse offers a huge range of filter algorithms and types. Some are reminiscent of classic synths, others model experimental resonating bodies, others perform sonic surgery using multi-peak response curves, and still others are "cyberpunk sound-warping machines".… Read More Polyverse Intros Filteverse Flagship Filter Plug-inView the full article

It features six tracks controlled via a step sequencer, inspired by modern grooveboxes and drum machines.… Read More Meteaure Studios Intros Polaris Music Making App For AndroidView the full article

Here's a look at how to use the vintage Commodore Amiga 500 computer as an effects pedal.… Read More How To Use The Amiga 500 As An Effects PedalView the full article

While Tangerine Dream used massive modular systems to to create many of their sounds, Hayes uses a compact rig, centered around inexpensive Behringer gear.… Read More Recreating Classic Tangerine Dream Berlin School Music On A Eurorack Modular SynthesizerView the full article

According to Vongon, the Replay is "Designed to embody vintage character, while utilizing modernity and versatility of form."… Read More Vongon Replay 6-Voice Polyphonic SynthesizerView the full article

In this video, Elektron guru Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT) demonstrates how he uses the Octatrack as a performance mixer, using his custom template.… Read More Using The Elektron Octatrack As A Performance MixerView the full article

In 1970, Tonus released their first catalog, which included details of the 2500, with a detailed explanation for each production module, including more than a dozen modules that never made it into production. … Read More Recreating The ‘Lost’ ARP 2500 Modules In Eurorack FormatView the full article

SampleScience has introduced two new products: 808 Bass Revolution and Sky Piano:… Read More SampleScience Intros 808 Bass Revolution, Sky PianoView the full article

Akai Professional has officially introduced MPC Stems, an advanced feature for its MPC desktop software that lets you 'unmix' audio to craft acapellas, isolate bass lines, and extract drum grooves.… Read More Akai Professional MPC Stems Now Available, Letting You ‘Unmix’ Samples For Your MPCView the full article

SideRack is a new system that lets you integrate iOS plugins running on your iPad or iPhone with your Mac DAW.… Read More SideRack Lets You Integrate iOS Plugins With Your DAWView the full article