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Ovasenpai just released the Catharsis: Dubstep, Tearout & Riddim Bundle on Glitchedtones, which features seven packs at an introductory price of $10.11. The current Catharsis: Dubstep, Tearout & Riddim Bundle deal is down from the list price of $133.51, representing a 92% off discount. The promotion will wrap up on February 5, 2025. The sample [...] View post: Catharsis Dubstep Loops and Sample Bundle Includes 7 Packs at 92% Off for $10 View the full article

With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond! My colleague Lasse has already covered the post-NAMM synth-specific event, “Buchla & Friends”, so I will be looking at NAMM specifically, just in case any of you were about to leave a comment scalding me for leaving that excellent event out! … The post The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Orchestral Tools has introduced Svara, a virtual instrument that brings the sounds of a 'Bollywood' style orchestra to your DAW.… Read More New Virtual Instrument, Svara, Brings ‘Bollywood’ Orchestra To Your DAWView the full article

Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders. The vocoder may not be the most versatile instrument on the planet. But what it does, it does very well: it lets you sing through a synthesizer. Whether that be robot-style like electro classics of the 1980s, heavenly choirs like ELO or Air, or something a little more experimental, if your song is calling for a vocoder then nothing else will substitute. Although the heyday of the vocoder in terms of popularity may be gone (the Autotune era shows no sign of ending), there are still plenty of applications for a good synth song. And it doesn’t…

Dance music thrives on groove. Whether it’s techno, EDM, drum and bass, or any other genre, the bass and percussion are always at the forefront of the mix. Artists who want to excel in these genres must give these layers the proper attention if they want their tracks to not only sound great on large systems but also energize a dance floor in a live setting. Hannes Bieger, a German melodic techno producer and live performer, knows this well. His recent album, Galaxies, released on his own Elektrons label, is a masterclass in melodic techno production… The post Drum processing in melodic techno with Hannes Bieger: Club-ready percussion made fast and easy first appeared on N…

Komplete 15 Select – £89 / $99 / €99 Komplete 15 Standard – £539 / $599 / €599 Komplete 15 Ultimate – £1,079 / $1,199 / €1,199 Komplete 15 Collector’s – £1,619 / $1,799 / €1,799 Upgrade pricing also available, native-instruments.com For a generation of music makers, Native Instruments’ Komplete has reigned as the heavyweight champion of plugin bundles. Over that time the library has grown from a meagre 9 products to a sprawling 140 instruments, with almost 170,000 sounds on offer and a terabyte of disk space required. Few products can claim to be the best, and fewer still can hold onto that title – but after 22 years on top, Komplete 15 still comes out swinging… The pos…

Tiptop Audio, in collaboration with Buchla USA, has announced two more modules in its series of Euro-format reissues of classic 200-series modules.… Read More Tiptop Audio & Buchla Intro Programmable Pulser Model 242t & Quad Sample And Hold Model 264tView the full article

Nozoïd let us know that they've introduced the Kagouyar, a semi-modular polyphonic virtual analogue synthesizer.… Read More Nozoïd Intros Kagouyar Polyphonic SynthesizerView the full article

The US Copyright Office has released a new report that clarifies and reaffirms their stance on AI-generated works, essentially stating that AI-generate works can't be copyrighted.… Read More AI-Generated Works Can’t Be Copyrighted, Reaffirms US Copyright OfficeView the full article

The Synthe A100 is a hybrid of the Synthi A and Synthi 100.… Read More Switchtrix Electronics Intros EMS-Inspired Synthe A100View the full article

LANDR, the AI-powered music tool brand, is launching the first mobile app to combine AI mastering, unlimited music distribution, and real-time collaborative tools under one subscription. The app is available now for both iOS and Android devices for $9.99 per month. LANDR describes the launch as a “groundbreaking update”, giving creators “everything they need to manage their workflows from anywhere”… The post LANDR launches “first-ever” mobile app combining AI mastering, unlimited distribution, and collaborative tools appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Seventh chords are a fantastic way to add color to your music. They offer a richer, more complex sound than basic triads and can add depth to your productions. They’re commonly found in all kinds of genres – jazz, hip-hop, lo-fi, R&B, and even house music. Learning how to use seventh chords will make your tracks sound sophisticated and fresh. In this article, we’ll break down what seventh chords are, how to use them effectively in modern beat making, and provide practical tips for integrating them into your music. It’s time to add some color to your chords... The post How to use seventh chords in modern music first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View th…

At the 2025 NAMM Show, held Jan 21–25 in Anaheim, CA, Ketron introduced the Fusion Real Arranger, a arranger workstation keyboard that supports international musical styles.… Read More Ketron FusionView the full article

The Sound Stone shared this preview of the String Armonica mkII, an updated version of their electroacoustic instrument, based on 'acoustic synthesis'.… Read More The String Armonica mkII Adds 4 New Performance modesView the full article

The in-depth interview on Ableton's blog about Jon Hopkins provides an insightful look into the creative process of a highly respected electronic music producer. Hopkins is known for his intricate sound design, emotive compositions, and innovative use of technology, and the article delves into how he integrates Ableton Live into his workflow. Listen to exclusive stems from the record as Jon breaks down how the sounds were made and get his thoughts on overcoming creative blocks, the psychedelic experience, and the importance of collaboration... Read the interview

NAMM had been and gone for another year. We get back to our sounds and presets with a selection of goodies covering lots of bases, including Chiptune! After last week’s hiatus for NAMM 2025, I’m back with a veritable feat of sounds and presets covering a broad range of styles and genres. From Chiptune to classical, we have something for almost everyone. Rest your show-weary eyes and legs and fill your synths with these beauties! ... Chiptune Trilogy for BA-1 by Baby Audio Ambient Frost for Vital by Tom Wolfe Presets Cremona Quartet Ensemble for Kontakt by Native Instruments Studio FX Piano by Vienna Symphonic Library Aurora for Lush 2 by D16 Group The post Chiptune Patch-…

Save 80% on the ultimate sound design package, including UVI Falcon, 19 premium expansions, and all factory content, available for just $199. FL Studio, the world’s leading Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), has partnered with UVI to launch the Falcon Special, an exclusive bundle designed to elevate music production. This powerhouse package includes UVI’s award-winning Falcon [...] The post FL Studio x UVI: Kickstart 2025 with the UVI Falcon Special appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

BaconPaul has released Six Sines, a free and open-source TX81Z that was inspired by the FM synth plugin. FM synthesis is a somewhat divisive topic; some love it, some hate it, and others don’t understand all the fuss. There’s no denying the power of FM synthesis, even if synths like the Yamaha DX7 gained fans [...] View post: BaconPaul releases Six Sines, an Open-Source TX81Z-inspired FM synth plugin View the full article

Quagliardi Audio has made its BoomBlender Lite 576 FET compressor plugin free for a limited time as a tie-in with the NAMM Show. Media reports suggest BoomBlender is a macOS and Windows plugin for VST3, AU, and AAX. I’m referring to media reports for that detail because I can’t see any specs listed on the [...] View post: Quagliardi Audio BoomBlender Lite 576 FET Compressor Plugin is FREE for a Limited Time View the full article

Arturia’s flagship soft synth returns for its latest iteration, Pigments 6, and introduces a new Modal engine, new filters, a vocoder effect and more! Pigments has always been a trailblazer when it comes to powerful software synthesis. It has a huge fanbase that revels in its seemingly endless creative prowess and possibilities. And with Pigments 6, Arturia have further increased its ability to astonish and astound. So with it already being a formidable sound design and performance tool, what could Arturia possibly bring to it that takes it beyond the last version and warrant that all-important new version number? I asked my friends in Grenoble and their reply w…

MIDI Kinetics has announced that Lemur - the pioneering touchscreen control application - is now available again.… Read More Lemur Is Back, With New Subscription-Based Model To Support Long-Term DevelopmentView the full article

PSP Audioware has introduced PSP Wobbler, a modulation effect plug-in created in collaboration with legendary recording engineer, producer, and musician Alan Parsons.… Read More PSP Audioware Intros Wobbler, ‘The Alan Parsons Plug-in Project’View the full article

ReBeat is designed to automatically separate drum tracks into six distinct stems: kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, ride, and crash.… Read More WaveMachine Labs Intros ReBeat Drum Stem SeparatorView the full article

Midi-2-the-Max has introduced M2TM Commands, a MIDI editing plugin for Ableton Live 12 Suite Edition or Standard with Max-for-Live support.… Read More M2TM Commands Brings New MIDI Editing Actions To Ableton Live 12View the full article

Tempera v2.1 firmware transforms Tempera into an even more powerful and versatile tool, with new features, enhancements, and improvements.… Read More Tempera v2.1 Update Adds Live Granular Processing & MoreView the full article

Pigments 6 features a powerful new Modal engine, upgraded filters, advanced modulators, and a suite of creative tools.… Read More Arturia Unveils Pigments 6 – Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Network MIDI 2.0 is a new standard that defines how MIDI devices can communicate over Ethernet and WiFi. What are the advantages for musicians and producers? NAMM 2025 is officially over, and as always, the new synths, guitars, and studio gear got the most attention. But NAMM is also a great place to catch up on some of the “background stories” from the music business that are no less important for us musicians. This year, the MIDI Association once again showcased the latest developments in the world of MIDI. At NAMM 2025, the Association officially launched the new Network MIDI 2.0 (UDP) standard, which was ratified in November 2024. Network MIDI 2.0 specifies …

IK Multimedia and iZotope both have amazing offers for studio owners and music producers right now – but you’ll need to be quick! This week’s edition of Software Deals also features big discounts on two fantastic software synths. NAMM may be over, but IK Multimedia’s massive NAMM Slam Sale continues for a few more days. This means that you can still save 60% or more on nearly all of IK’s software titles, from AmpliTube 5 and all available collections to T-RackS 6, the Modo series, Syntronik 2, SampleTank 4, and many more. Treat your studio to the latest mixing and mastering plugins and software instruments from IK Multimedia, or stock up on AmpliTube Collections for your …

Organic house has been steadily climbing the charts for over five years, and for good reason – it’s versatile. Whether you’re adding it to a playlist, vibing at a daytime party, or spinning it in a club, the genre’s slower, groove-focused rhythms and atmospheric vibes adapt seamlessly to any setting. What makes it stand out, though, is its emphasis on space. The gaps between drum hits and melodic notes are just as critical as the notes themselves. Reverb tools like Aurora are central to crafting this signature spaciousness, but it’s not as simple as slapping on effects and calling it a day. Creating dreamy, flowing tracks that still hit with impact on a cl…

Modbap Modular has introduced Trinity 2.0, a 3-channel digital drum synth array module for Eurorack modular synthesizers.… Read More Modbap Modular Trinity 2.0 Digital Drum Synth Array Adds New Synthesis OptionsView the full article