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Jamstik has introduced the MFC1 MIDI Floor Controller, a hands-free control platform that is compatible with any standard MIDI software or device, including keyboards, MIDI guitars, and more.… Read More Jamstik MFC1 MIDI Floor Controller Is A Fully Mappable MIDI Floor ControllerView the full article

Developer Klevgrand has released the SyndtSphere v2.0.0 Sound Surfer Synth, which is free to download for macOS and Windows. Syndtsphere, the Sound Surfer Synth is back and is now in version 2.0.0. Klevgränd released the original Syndtsphere around seven years ago (roughly), and it took an interesting approach to blending sounds. Version 2.0.0 features a [...] View post: Klevgrand releases FREE SyndtSphere v2 Sound Surfer Synth View the full article

Today, we’ll look at a bundle from Native Instruments, Brainworx, and iZotope that you can grab for only $49 for a limited time. Like the Softube Essentials Collection that we covered a couple days ago, the Native Instruments x Plugin Boutique Digital-Analogue Bundle can also be found on Plugin Boutique. It contains 5 products: Massive and [...] View post: Get this 5-plugin bundle from Native Instruments, Brainworx, and iZotope for $49! View the full article

Mangling your audio can become even more fun thanks to this $37 deal on Sugar Bytes’ Graindad granular effects processor (normally $99) at Audio Plugin Deals. The deal represents a 63% saving on the macOS and Windows plugin – a VST and AU release. The deal ends on February 20, 2025. Sugar Bytes introduced Graindad [...] View post: Sugar Bytes’ Graindad Granular Effects Processor is Just $37 in 63% Off Deal View the full article

Melodic Dubstep, a subgenre of the broader Dubstep music scene, has carved its niche by blending hard-hitting basslines with emotive melodies and harmonies. Emerging in the early 2010s, Melodic Dubstep has captivated fans with its ability to balance intensity and beauty, making it a standout style within the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) community. This blog explores the origins, key characteristics, and impact of Melodic Dubstep. View the full article

The Synthesizer Museum Berlin has announced its first exhibition, opening February 12, 2025, that will feature over 50 rare synthesizers and other electronic instruments.… Read More Synthesizer Museum Berlin Opens First Exhibition Feb 12, 2025View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - It’s a self-contained version of the free VCV Rack modular softsynth, and we discuss additional options. There are two ways to look at the modular synthesizer program called Cardinal. From one angle it’s an excellent and useful addition to the world of music software. From another angle, maybe not so much. In order to put […] The post Cardinal Software Modular Synth – the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Is it a “smart music assistant?” Devices that take away some of the hard work of composing music are not exactly a new idea. Sampled loops, drum machines, and arpeggiators have been with us for 40 years. Today, sophisticated software tools take the trend quite a lot further. We can leave the philosophical implications of […] The post Rastsound Cincescapes Pro – the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

dBdone launched AI Chords, a plugin for generating chord progressions with a free tier. The plugin is available for VST, AU, and AAX on macOS (universal) and Windows (64-bit only). AI Chords is designed as a tool to spark inspiration for songwriters, producers, and beatmakers. dBdone offers three AI Chords tiers, namely the free tier [...] View post: dBdone’s AI Chords Plugin for Generating Chord Progressions Features a FREE Tier View the full article

Moog overhauls your bottom end with the fat, punchy and dynamic Mariana bass synth. It borrows liberally from the Taurus, Sub Phatty, Minitaur and Model D and yet finds depth in its own identity. Now with 40 % off! The post Moog Mariana Bass Synthesizer – Monster tones with 40 % off! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Tiptop Audio + Buchla 242t Programmable Pulser is now available to order.… Read More Tiptop Audio + Buchla 242t Programmable Pulser Module Now AvailableView the full article

If vintage synths are your thing, we’ve got you covered with a great deal on a huge library and some samples from the past! This week in Sounds and Presets we’ve got news of a limited offer on a huge library of vintage synths, a new preset pack for Xils-Lab’s latest CS-80 inspired instrument and a new piano for your Montage/Montage M and MODX/MODX+... UVI Vintage Vault 4 Galactic Tones for Xils-Lab The Eighty by Vicious Antelope Artefakt Guitar for HALion 7 and HALion Sonic 7 by Steinberg Italian Grand XL for Montage/M/MODX/MODX+ by ITB Music Classic PPG Waveterm Samples The post Pianos, Guitars and Vintage Synths: Sounds and Presets appeared first on gearnews.com. View t…

The Arcana Strum is an example of adaptive technology, designed to be able to be used by people with various types of physical and cognitive abilities.… Read More Arcana Instruments Strum Accessible InstrumentView the full article

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced Multiphonics CV?3, a major update to their modular synthesizer and effect processor for macOS and Windows.… Read More Applied Acoustics Systems Multiphonics CV?3 Modular Synthesizer Adds Polyphony & More View the full article

Arturia has introduced the DrumBrute Impact 1984, a retro-styled variant of their DrumBrute Impact analog drum machine.… Read More Arturia Intros Retro-Styled Drumbrute Impact 1984 View the full article

Full Bucket Music has introduced Paralogy, a free software synth for Mac & Windows that's inspired by the Crumar Trilogy and Stratus synths of the '80s.… Read More Full Bucket Music Paralogy Is A Free Software Synth Based On The Crumar Trilogy & StratusView the full article

It's free, but can it 'Blade Runner'?… Read More Free Software Synth ‘Closer To Classic Yamaha CS-80 Than Anything Out There’, But Is ‘Unstable’View the full article

In this BPB exclusive offer, you can download FKFX Audio’s LovPassFilter 2.0 filter delay plugin for free until February 12, 2025. LovPassFilter 2.0 is a macOS (AU, VST, VST3) and Windows (VST, VST3) release. To claim your free copy of LovPassFilter 2, hit the “Get The Plugin” button on the product page and sign up [...] View post: FKFX Audio LovPassFilter 2 Plugin is FREE for BPB readers until February 12 View the full article

Unstable from Morphoice is a free polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the legendary Yamaha CS-80 analogue synthesizer. The developer, Morphoice, describes Unstable as “in no way intended to be a CS-80 emulator, but still probably closer to the real hardware than anything out there”. In recent weeks, unstable is the second classic Yamaha-inspired synth after BaconPaul’s [...] View post: Morphoice releases Unstable (early beta), a FREE CS-80-inspired poly synth VST View the full article

Softube Essentials Collection is a bundle that includes five high-quality plugins: Tape, Model 84 Polyphonic Synthesizer, British Class A, FET Compressor MK II, and last but not least, Wasted Space. And for a limited time, you can get this $691 bundle for only $89 and save 87% on Plugin Boutique. Let’s check out the plugins [...] View post: Get 5 Softube plugins for $89 on Plugin Boutique for a limited time! View the full article

Developer Full Bucket Music has released Paralogy, a free Crumar Trilogy and Stratus emulation for macOS and Windows. Full Bucket Music is back with another vintage synth emulation after ending 2024 with Broken Mini (Minimoog) and Ragnarök 2.0 (custom synth built by Hans Peter). With this latest release, Björn (Full Bucket) turned his attention to [...] View post: Full Bucket Music releases Paralogy, a FREE Crumar Trilogy and Stratus emulation View the full article

The KORG collection 5 is clearly a must-have for any producer and sound designer. And now you can get it for half the regular price! This week’s edition of software deals also includes bargains from Cherry Audio, Toontrack, and ujam. The post Software Deals from KORG, Cherry Audio, Toontrack & More appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Behringer RD-78 isn't a straight copy of the original CR-78. Instead, it appears to essentially take the sequencing interface from their RD-8 and pair it with the drum voices of the CR-78.… Read More Behringer RD-78 Drum Machine Offers Updated Take On Roland CR-78 View the full article

Arturia’s compact analogue drum machine gets a retro makeover. Introducing the DrumBrute Impact 1984. Arturia has never been one to shy away from a product makeover, and now it’s the turn of the DrumBrute Impact to get a shot in the arm visually. The DrumBrute Impact 1984 gives this little powerhouse a more retro visual feel with an all-new white case. Colour scheme aside, the DrumBrute Impact 1984 is identical to its darker brother in every way. Released after the successful DrumBrute, the DrumBrute Impact was a smaller, punchier device with a slightly reduced specification but retaining its hefty Brute-powered sound. Featuring 10 tweakable sounds, the Impact has all the…

After a typically long gestation period, it seems Behringer’s RD-78 has finally made it into production! The Behringer RD-78 has finally broken cover and will be available to order in the next day or so. Finally delivering on a product that was first teased a few years ago, the RD-78 sets out to emulate the classic Roland CR-78, the world’s first programmable drum machine. Such was the impact of the CR-78, it transcended the typical organ accompaniment wooden box and allowed users to program their own beats via an extra add-on device. Its sounds were still somewhat mired in the old analogue style, but there were hints of what was to come... The post The Behringer RD-78 Br…

Squarp Instruments has taken a major step forward with the new Hermod+ 2.0 firmware, adding a host of new features to the Eurorack sequencer. At the heart of the update is an expanded internal modulation engine that now offers even more flexibility and creative control. The update should be of particular interest to users who work with extensive automation in their tracks. With this free update, the French developers have significantly expanded the potential of Hermod+, while also integrating some workflow improvements and bug fixes... The post Hermod+ 2.0 Update: More Modulation, Better Automation and Streamlined Workflow appeared first on gearnews.com. View th…

The Vintage Computer Festival SoCal, scheduled for February 15-16, 2025 in Orange, California, will feature two computer-based vintage MIDI sequencing workstations… Read More Vintage Computer Festival SoCal To Feature Vintage Mac & PC MIDI Sequencer LabsView the full article

Native Instruments announces plans for Maschine+ 3, including Kontakt 8 support and the much-requested bounce-to-audio feature. When Native Instruments announced at NAMM this year that it was bringing Play Series functionality to Akai Professional MPC devices, the Maschine+ user community lost its collective mind. Perhaps in response to this, NI has posted to the Community section of its website to address this issue and provide a roadmap for all that’s coming to Maschine+ in 2025... The post Maschine+ 3 Is Coming: Get Excited for Kontakt 8 Support, New Effects & Stem Separation appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article Native Instruments Maschine+ · Sourc…

Want to build classic FM sounds from the 1980s and beyond? Here are some of the best Yamaha DX7 Alternatives to take you to FM heaven. Previously, we’ve discussed the illustrious History of Yamaha synthesizers, and we’ve looked at both the DX7 and DX1 in detail: The History of Yamaha The Yamaha DX7 Owning a Yamaha DX1 Here, we’ll look at more modern alternatives for creating the famous FM sounds from some of our favourite records and getting more involved with FM synthesis and building your own sounds... The post Classic FM Synthesis: Yamaha DX7 Alternatives appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Paralogy by Full Bucket Music brings the Crumar Trilogy and Stratus synths to your DAW for FREE! Travel back in time to the early 80s with this free software synth. Full Bucket Music is one of the most productive developers of free software synths, specializing in great-sounding emulations of lesser-known classics that tend to slip under the radar of commercial developers. Their latest release is no exception. Paralogy emulates the Italian-made Crumar Trilogy and Stratus synths from the early 1980s... The post Full Bucket Music Paralogy: FREE Software Synth Emulates the Crumar Trilogy & Stratus appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article