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Moog Music has officially introduced the Moog Messenger, a compact monophonic analog synthesizer that they say is "designed to deliver the iconic Moog sound to a new generation of musicians".… Read More Moog Messenger Is Moog’s Most Accessible Analog Synthesizer EverView the full article

The monosynth Moog Messenger is here with hybrid wavefolders, a multimode Ladder filter with resonance bass compensation, and loopable envelopes. Get the message: Moog is back with a new synthesizer, an analog monosynth that builds on the legacy of its past mono glories like the Minimoog, Grandmother and Subsequent 37 but brings things firmly into the 21st century with expanded synthesis elements... The post Moog Messenger: Exciting New Monosynth With Wavefolding and ‘Next-Generation’ Ladder Filter appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Moog Messenger · Source: Moog Music

At Superbooth 2025, Arturia and Native Instruments are introducing NKS integration for KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab controllers.… Read More Arturia & Native Instruments Announce NKS integration For Keylab, MiniLab ControllersView the full article

KORG berlin is showing phase8 - an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer with envelope control, sequencing, waveshaping, and audio modulation - at Superbooth 2025. … Read More KORG phase8 Electro-Acoustic Synthesizer Update At Superbooth 2025View the full article

New tool makes it easier to create custom oscillators for Korg's multi-engine synths. … Read More Make Custom Oscillators For Korg ‘Logue Synthesizers Using Pure Data Visual ProgrammingView the full article

Polyend says that MESS is designed to change how you think about effects.… Read More Polyend Intros MESS Multi-Effects Step SequencerView the full article

Elastic OSC is a new software synth for iOS that builds on the open source code of the Mutable Instruments Plaits Eurorack oscillator module.… Read More Elastic OSC For iOS Features 24 Different Mutable Instruments Sound Engines, With 8-Voice PolyphonyView the full article

Dreamtonics has unveiled Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro, the next-generation update of its AI-powered vocal synthesis software for Windows and macOS. The software and all version 2 voice banks are available for pre-order now and will officially launch on March 21, 2025. Synthesizer V Studio has already earned a reputation as one of the most [...] View post: Dreamtonics announces Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro vocal synthesis software ($99) View the full article

The Gleeman Pentaphonic is a rare 5-voice polyphonic synth from 1982. … Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Gleeman Pentaphonic SynthesizerView the full article

Just in time for the start of Superbooth 2025, Berlin-based hardware and software manufacturer Ableton has released a new update 1.5 for its small mobile creative machine Move. The update is available as an open beta and includes many interesting new features and numerous bug fixes. You can now install the update on your hardware – read more below... The post Ableton Move 1.5 Update: Now Available as Open Beta with New Features – Review appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Melbourne Instruments has announced a free update for its NINA synthesizer that adds a multi-track sequencer and more.… Read More Melbourne Instruments NINA Synthesizer Update Adds Multi-Track SequencerView the full article

Moog Music shared this teaser for a new synthesizer, the Moog Messenger.… Read More Moog Messenger Synthesizer Debuting At Superbooth 2025 (Sneak Preview)View the full article

The new modules include the Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator Model 248t & the Triple Envelope Follower Model 230t.… Read More Tiptop Audio & Buchla Intro Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator Model 248t, Triple Envelope Follower Model 230tView the full article

At Superbooth 2025, PPG is introducing the PPG 1002, a reissue of the very rare vintage original.… Read More PPG 1002 Synthesizer Reissue Debuting At Superbooth 2025View the full article

Whether you’re into vocal editing, beat production, or creative sound design, some big-name manufacturers like Antares, Audiomodern, and u-he are currently offering some really great deals. Antares is slashing prices on Auto-Tune Pro 11 and other plugins by up to 62%. Audiomodern is celebrating its Spring Sale with discounts of up to 33% on its entire plugin portfolio. Those who prefer to work with synthesizers can also take advantage of u-he’s current Superbooth 2025 deal: for a limited time, the Hive 2 software synthesizer is available at a 30% discount. All promotions are time-limited, so if you’re looking for high-quality production tools, don’t miss out... The post A…

Bedroom Producers Blog and Tuned Plugins offer 10,000 free copies of the Tuned Reverb ($99 list price) plugin for Windows and macOS. Tuned Reverb is a streamlined yet highly usable reverb plugin for Windows and macOS, and Bedroom Producers Blog readers get 10,000 free licenses. The plugin is typically priced at $99 (currently on sale [...] View post: Get Tuned Reverb FREE for a Limited Time (10,000 Licenses Available) View the full article

Nick Williams is a life-long musician, and a passionate fan of Native Instruments for 25 years. Today, as our CEO, he is looking to the future with a simple belief: creators deserve the best. In this conversation, Nick shares how his personal journey shapes his leadership, what he has already learned from listening to the community, and his plans for the next chapter of NI... The post Meet Nick Williams, the new CEO of the Native Instruments family first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Until 15 May, Plugin Boutique is hosting an exclusive sale on Excite Audio plugins and bundles – and the savings range from 50% right up to a massive 78% off, if you know where to look… One of the hottest deals comes in the form of the Complete Excite Audio Bundle, which now costs just £239 rather than its usual price of £478. The bundle comes with all 16 of Excite Audio’s extensive library of plugins and instruments, from the Bloom series of vocal and instrumental effects, to visual analysis plugin VISION 4X, to Lifeline Console’s ability to add warmth of analogue audio processing to your mix... The post Plugin Boutique is hosting a massive Excite Audio sale – including …

Still mourning the discontinuation of the Mäander? It’s your lucky day, as it’s back as the Flame Instruments Mäander-M – and the wavetable powerhouse is now Eurorack-ready... The post Flame Instruments Mäander-M: The Wavetable Synth With an Analog Filterbank Is Back, Baby! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Tiptop Audio ART system, a collection of modules that implement a new standard for polyphonic synth patching in Eurorack modular systems. … Read More Polyphony In Eurorack With The Tiptop Audio ART Modular SystemView the full article

Here's a deep dive into the restoration of an EMS VCS3 synthesizer and DK-1 keyboard.… Read More Restoring A Vintage EMS VCS3 SynthesizerView the full article

Today Polyend announced the release of Synth Firmware 1.3.0, a major update that expands the possibilities of the Polyend Synth with a brand-new synth engine, a dedicated MIDI engine, expanded MIDI capabilities, new content, and usability improvements. … Read More Polyend Synth Firmware Update, With New DWA Synth Engine, Now AvailableView the full article

They say the OXI One mk2 is "the most powerful, inspiring and affordable sequencer on the market."… Read More New OXI One mk2 ‘The Most Powerful, Inspiring & Affordable Sequencer On The Market’View the full article

Larix Elektro has announced two new modules, Time & Canon, and is previewing a third module, Origami. … Read More Larix Elektro Intros Time, Canon, Origami Eurorack Modules Ahead Of Superbooth 2025View the full article

Full Bucket Music has introduced Fury-68, a free software synthesizer that emulates the KORG Poly-61 polyphonic synthesizer from 1982.… Read More Free Fury-68 Software Synth Emulates Vintage Korg Poly-61View the full article

Creating beats from your own sample sets remains one of the most effective music production methods. We’ve selected some of the best budget samplers to get you started. Whether you synthesize your own drums, cut samples from vinyl, or use pre-created sample packs, a sampler is a powerful tool for manipulating these sounds and building drum patterns and loops that have character and personality… The post The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for May 5-12, 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please [...] View post: 💬🔥 Weekly Deals & Freebies Thread View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for May 5-12, 2025! 😊 This week’s topic is: Your favorite saturation plugin. Let’s share our favorite saturator and hopefully help other BPB readers find software that flew under their radar. Thank you! Last week’s topic was your favorite EQ plugins. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section [...] View post: 💬 🎹 Weekly Production Thread: Your Favorite Saturation Plugin View the full article

This month, Audio Deluxe offers either Softube Bad Speaker ($59) or UVI Digital Synsations Vol. 1 ($149) with any paid purchase for free. Audio Deluxe offers this free-with-any-purchase deal until the end of May. Softube Bad Speaker is a macOS and Windows release for AU, VST, VST3, and AAX. The lo-fi distortion plugin requires an iLok [...] View post: Get Softube Bad Speaker or UVI Digital Synsations Vol. 1 for FREE with any Audio Deluxe purchase View the full article

Sample Logic recently released GrainScaper, an innovative granular soft synth for macOS and Windows, and it’s available at a special introductory price for a limited time. GrainScaper is available for $69 until Wednesday, 7 May 2025, when it will return to the regular price of $99. GrainScaper takes any audio source and splits it into [...] View post: Get $30 off Sample Logic’s GrainScaper granular soft synth for a limited time View the full article