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u-he has announced that Zebralette 3, a free single-oscillator software synth based on their upcoming Zebra 3 - is now available as a public beta release for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free u-he Zebrallette 3 Software Synth Now Available View the full article

EZVox is designed to be an all-in-one solution for enhancing vocal tracks. Features include a De-esser, EQ, Compressor, Doubler, and Reverb, each tailored specifically for the human voice.… Read More Sound Magic Releases EZVox, AI-Powered Vocal Processing SystemView the full article

Glitchmachines has released Version 2.0 of Palindrome, a granular sampler that they say is "geared toward experimental sound design".… Read More Glitchmachines Palindrome Granular Sampler Updated To v2.0View the full article

Vondraskova creates melancholic compositions that are based on layered synth soundscapes, dark melodies shrouded in reverb and thick, yet delicate vocals.… Read More Live Eurorack Modular Performance By Never SolView the full article

This modular synthesizer played a pivotal role in the development of so-called 'West-Coast Synthesis', and was used by Pauline Oliveros, Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, Warner Jepson, and many others.… Read More Exploring The First Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer At Mills CollegeView the full article

Developers of Tempera - a tactile, cross-sample granular synthesizer and resampler - let us know that they've released firmware v1.5, an update that adds new features, along with 'polishing' and bugfixes.… Read More Tempera Granular Instrument Updated With New Features & PolishView the full article

The three-day event features an opening reception and two days of workshops, seminars and performances. Musicians from around the world attend and participate.… Read More ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference Tickets Now AvailableView the full article

The Zen Flute is described as a "mouth theremin", that maps the pressure and shape of a performer's mouth to the pitch output.… Read More New Electronic Instrument, The Zen Flute, Now AvailableView the full article

Analogue Solutions let us know that they've sold out of the first batch of their $28,000 Maximus AS300 megasynth - but they're making more.… Read More $28,000 Analogue Solutions Maximus Megasynth Sold Out – But They’re Making MoreView the full article

Samplr 1.5 adds MIDI control to the pioneering iPad multitouch sampling instrument.… Read More Samplr 1.5 Adds MIDI Control To The iPad Multitouch Sampling InstrumentView the full article

The virtual CR-78 recreates the analog sounds and preset rhythms of the original, but adds x0x-style beat making, the ability to edit the drum sounds and more.… Read More Cherry Audio CR-78 Recreates The Classic Phil Collins Drum Machine SoundView the full article

The sounds of Aurora are made up of 3 discrete sonic signatures; a concert grand piano, a dual-layer texture engine, and an atmosphere layer.… Read More UVI Intros Aurora ‘Textured Piano’ Virtual InstrumentView the full article

Use a sine wave, around 20-80 Hz, along with your voice and a ring modulator to recreate the classic effect.… Read More How Make Your Voice Sound Like A Dalek Using A Ring ModulatorView the full article

In addition to recreating the original's sound in software, the plugin can read and convert sysex information from the original and can be used as a MIDI controller.… Read More New Software Synth, TAL-Pha, Recreates The Sounds Of The Roland Alpha JunoView the full article

SPIN looks a bit like a cross between a turntable and an MPC, but it provides an interface for controlling the parameters for AI-generated music synthesis and playback.… Read More SPIN Is An AI-Based Music Synthesizer That Looks Like A Cross Between A Turntable And An MPCView the full article

Just add monitors to create a complete 8-track recording system!… Read More The Tascam 388 Studio 8 Is The ‘Mega Portastudio’ That You Didn’t Know That You NeededView the full article

"I think people are gonna flip over this!"… Read More New Moog Synthesizer Keyboard Leaks (Sneak Preview)View the full article

The Machine has its roots in classic analog percussion synthesis.… Read More Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Machine By Erica SynthsView the full article

Organizers of the New England Synth Fest lets us know that the next event is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 at the Museum of Science Boston.… Read More New England Synth Fest Coming February 22, 2024View the full article

The JT-4000 Editor is designed to give you direct access from your DAW to the Behringer JT-4000 parameters, so you can integrate it into your DAW projects.… Read More Behringer JT-4000 Synthesizer Patch Editor & Sound BankView the full article

Baby Audio has introduced Atoms, a new software synthesizer, for Mac & Windows, that uses physical modeling to generate 'organic and otherworldly sounds.'… Read More New Software Synth, Atoms, Uses Physical Modeling To Create ‘Organic & Otherworldly Sounds’View the full article

Spitfire Audio has introduced Aska Matsumiya - Crystal Bowls, a new virtual instrument created from the vibrations of high-purity quartz crystal bowls.… Read More New Virtual Instrument Features Ethereal Sound Of Crystal BowlsView the full article

Spanish modular synth manufacturer Corsynth has announced a new Dual LFO for MU modular systems.… Read More Corsynth Dual LFO For MU Modular SystemsView the full article

The Roland JD-Xi has a very powerful synth engine - boasting a basic analog voice, a drum machine and a 128-voice digital synth - but limited controls mean that patch editing can be cumbersome. … Read More DIY MIDI Controller For The Roland JD-XiView the full article

Full Blotter can turn any audio file into an immense psychedelic, mesmerizing ambient drone.… Read More Giorgio Sancristoforo Intros Full Blotter ‘Very Large Grains Psychedelic Machine’View the full article

The Tangara expands on the capabilities of the original iPod by adding a capacitive touchwheel interface, wireless connectivity, an upgradable battery, a color display, SDXC storage up to 2TB and more.… Read More Open Source iPod Project, Tangara, Fully FundedView the full article

While synth buyers have more options than ever in 2024, there are still few synthesizers that can match the Access Virus TI from 2004.… Read More Access Virus TI Out Of Production, After Years Of LimboView the full article

This video explores recreating the the Korg Mini Pops percussion sounds and pattern that Jean-Michel Jarre used in his classic album Oxygene, using a Eurorack modular synthesizer.… Read More Synthesizing The Drums Of Jean-Michel Jarre’s Oxygene With Modular SynthsView the full article

Here's a look at two modern synths, descended from the classic Oberheim OB-Xa - the Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa vs Oberheim OB-X8 Head-To-Head ComparisonView the full article

Lo-Fi Hip Hop, known for its chill, nostalgic vibes, has evolved from an underground movement into a mainstream phenomenon. Blending old-school hip hop elements with a mellow, low-fidelity sound, it creates a unique and relaxing listening experience. Let's delve into the evolution of Lo-Fi Hip Hop and its growing influence in the music world. View the full article