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Kodomo has introduced The MASK1EX, a desktop synthesizer that they say offers "all the incredible sounds of the MASK1 in a small, stylish, lightweight and cost-efficient package."… Read More Kodomo MASK1EX Bitmask Desktop Synthesizer View the full article

PWM has confirmed the OSCar Re-birth, a remake of the landmark hybrid synthesizer from 1983. And it will run Chris Huggett’s original firmware! Machina Bristonnica is clearly the place to be this weekend. Not only did UDO Audio unveil its DMNO synth, but we also have word that PWM is working on OSCar Re-birth, a remake of the famous 1980s synth that will be correct down to the firmware... The post PWM OSCar Re-birth: Chris Huggett’s Groundbreaking Synth Is Coming Back appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Just announced! The Modor NF-1k adds a polyphonic aftertouch keyboard to the NF-1 synth, doubles the polyphony to 16 voices, and throws in some extra features. One does not simply add keys to a Modor. That wouldn’t be nearly as much fun as doubling things up and making a brand new instrument. And that’s just what Modor has done with the NF-1k, a new version of the Belgian company’s classic digital NF-1, with a host of not Orcs but new features to get excited about... The post Modor NF-1k: Not Only Keys But Double the Polyphony appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

UDO Audio DMNO is an eight-voice hybrid poly with twin control panels like an Oberheim Two Voice – but this new synth is all UDO. Feeling GASsy? I know I am. UDO Audio dropped DMNO, a very exciting new synthesizer, into the laps of Machina Bristronica attendees in Bristol this weekend. And while it’s definitely an UDO Audio synth through and through, it’s also giving Oberheim in a big way – at least cosmetically... The post UDO Audio DMNO: Knock Me Down Because This Domino Is a Beauty appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The UDO Audio DMNO offers "a new approach to analog". … Read More UDO Audio DMNO Multitimbral Polyphonic Synthesizer Offers “A New Approach To Analog”View the full article

10000 Drum Machines is not a journey through time but rather a laboratory for unconventional browser beat machines. It showcases sequencers that use ROMpler sounds or synthesis with completely new – and above all, cool – operating concepts. Maxwell Neely-Cohen is behind the project, and he works with an open group of contributors who are constantly expanding the collection. Currently, the site lists “only” 48 web-based drum machines, but the goal is, of course, to reach ten thousand. You can open a browser tab and start using it right away without any installation or payment process and achieve truly ingenious results. That’s exactly what makes the project so appealing. T…

In this installment of Deals of the Week, we’ve got offers on music production gear from top brands like Elektron, Sennheiser, and Roland. With the holiday season steadily approaching on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be better to get yourself a new creative groovebox for your music production setup. This week, we’ve got an exciting little selection of deals that you shouldn’t miss... The post Deals of the Week: Elektron, Sennheiser, and Roland appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

A new drum machine is coming soon from Roland, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator. … Read More Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Drum Machine Coming SoonView the full article

IK Multimedia has introduced ReSing, a new plug-in and standalone app that lets you translate your scratch vocals into professional-quality vocal performances.… Read More IK Multimedia ReSing Lets You Turn Scratch Vocals Into Professional Vocal PerformancesView the full article

Kodamo MASK1EX brings you 10 voices of the powerful bitmasking sound engine for only €299! But it’s a limited edition, so you’ll have to move fast. Back in 2023, our Rob wrote a review of the Kodamo MASK1, a digital polyphonic synth that uses a new form of synthesis called bitmasking, which, as Rob explained, “splits a waveform into many parts and then decides which parts will be flipped, repeated, scaled, or silenced. By doing this, a huge range of waveforms can be created from an oscillator emitting a simple sine wave.” This can give you classic analog-style waveforms like saws and squares, but also unique ones rich in harmonics... The post Kodamo MASK1EX: Exciting Bitm…

Why do synthesizers feel so inextricably linked to electronic music? And could you even imagine a lo-fi hip hop without those hazy, low-passed drums? Genres are often shaped, and sometimes even defined outright, by the instruments they feature. The instruments and textures you choose for your music production are an essential component of genre exploration. They’re really what make a track recognizable in a certain style. That means that trying out new sounds can be one of the fastest ways to step into a new genre. With the NI 360 subscription, you get access to a range of creative tools that make it easy to write across countless styles. In this article, we’ll explore ex…

If you register a new Korg ID account, you’ll receive a 75% discount on the M1 Music Workstation plugin. Korg’s M1 Music Workstation plugin retails for $99, but if you sign up for a new account, you can buy it for just $25. I know that’s not precisely 75%, but, you know, close enough. If [...] View post: Register a new Korg ID account for a 75% discount on the M1 Music Workstation plugin View the full article

Moog changed everything and did it with class. Here is a brief history of Moog, the company and the man. The history of Moog is pretty much the history of synthesizers. While Robert Moog didn’t invent the synthesizer, he did help codify what we think of as the synthesizer. In fact, his work is synonymous with the instrument… The post The History of Moog: From Modular to Messenger appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

DAWJunkie has released One Knob Dynamics, a bundle of three dynamic processing plugins for macOS and Windows. The offer is available for a limited time via the developer’s website. The One Knob Dynamics collection includes Compress One, Limiter One, and Gate One. Each plugin features a single control knob labeled “Amount,” and these are basically [...] View post: DAWJunkie offers One Knob Dynamics plugin bundle for FREE (limited time) View the full article

UJAM has made Finisher RETRO, its vintage-themed multi-effect plugin, available for free—but only for a limited time. While Finisher RETRO isn’t a new release, this is a rare chance to grab it for free, directly from the UJAM website or Plugin Boutique. Just add it to your cart and complete the free checkout to claim your [...] View post: UJAM offers Finisher RETRO multi-effect plugin FREE for a limited time View the full article

Plugin Boutique is hosting an ongoing sale on Fuse Audio Labs plugins this September, which is definitely worth exploring if you need a compressor, character, or time-based plugin to enhance your mixes. Most people already know Fuse Audio Labs and its DSP mastermind, Reimund Dratwa, as a reliable developer that delivers quality plugins. Dratwa also codes [...] View post: Huge sale on Fuse Audio Labs plugins at Plugin Boutique View the full article

From developer Chaos Audio comes Eclipse, a free noise suppressor plugin for macOS and Windows. Dealing with unwanted noise isn’t the most enjoyable aspect of performing, recording, or processing, but it’s something everyone has to deal with. Even with power conditioners, high-quality cables, DI boxes, and other necessary equipment, the average bedroom producer still has [...] View post: Chaos Audio Eclipse is a FREE noise suppressor plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

If you’ve ever manually aligned stacks of vocal doubles or harmonies in your DAW, you already know how painfully tedious that process can be. That’s where Synchro Arts VocAlign Pro 6 comes in. VocAlign Pro 6 is a plugin designed to automate timing and pitch alignment across multiple vocal takes with accuracy and save you [...] View post: Synchro Arts VocAlign Pro 6 Review View the full article

Berlin-based producer A.D.H.S. has been on a quiet rise over the past few years, building his name through calculated releases and raw, no-nonsense productions. His music has appeared on Drumcode twice, with tracks on their A-Sides Vol. 11 and 12 compilations. But one of his latest releases, a standalone single titled Can’t Hear You made in collaboration with Bart Skils, marks a clear step forward. It’s his first solo credit on Drumcode, and it also happens to be Skils’ favorite closing track in his current sets. We caught up with A.D.H.S. ahead of this release to dig into his production process, how Komplete Kontrol speeds up his workflow, and how switching from hip-hop …

Aaron Suiss has been pushing his own corner of melodic techno for years, but 2024 and 2025 have marked a particularly strong run. Between collaborations with Einmusik, Gai Barone, and Citizen Kain, as well as steady support from names like Hernan Cattaneo, Miss Monique, and Nora En Pure, his sound has landed on festival stages from EDC Mexico to Universo Paralello. Now based in Koh Phangan, Thailand, Suiss balances label work at Echoes Of Time with a packed release schedule, including Hypno Therapy, his latest collaboration with Barak White. Built on hypnotic grooves and an emotive core, the track’s low end design is a reminder that Suiss treats bass as more than an after…

Joining the likes of DJ Fresh’s Voice-Swap, IK Multimedia has thrown its hat into the AI-powered voice modelling ring with ReSing, a new plugin which captures the “timbre, tone and expression of real artists, sourced ethically”. Powered by AI, ReSing enables producers and vocalists to take scratch vocals – unpolished takes, in other words – and replace them with “expressive, professional-quality voices”... The post IK Multimedia announces new “ethically sourced” AI voice modelling plugin, ReSing appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Artificial intelligence has been reshaping music production for years, from automated mixing to generative composition – and now, it’s finally hitting the pedalboard. Chicago-based startup Groundhog Audio has unveiled the OnePedal, a guitar pedal powered by AI that can match the tone of virtually any song in seconds. In theory at least... The post This AI guitar pedal lets you “sound like any song” with just one click – but does it risk taking the soul out of music-making? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Chip Sounds from the 1990s: Here’s another new ‘Perfect Match’ for you: three products that complement each other brilliantly and are sure to inspire you. Today’s focus is on chiptunes and sounds inspired by old computers and video games. 8- and 16-bit sounds for a fresh approach to modern music production… The post The Chip Sound of the 1990s in 2025 – This Gear is a Perfect Match! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

All designs feature high contrast labeling for main and shift functions, as well as labeling for back-panel connections to help with usability in low light conditions.… Read More Torso Electronics T-1 Sequencer Overlays Now AvailableView the full article

If you’ve visited Roland’s website or Instagram page today, you may have stumbled across a mysterious teaser titled “Tomorrow Returns”. Could something big be in the works? A mysterious counter, the number 1000, and flickering images of vibrating speakers: Roland launched a teaser website today called “Tomorrow Returns” that has us puzzled. What are they keeping secret from us? Could something big be coming soon? ... The post Roland Is Teasing: Tomorrow Returns – But What Is It? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

VIRAL Synth T2x is a new virtual analog synth, inspired by the Access Virus TI2 synthesizer.… Read More New Audiokit Pro VIRAL Synth T2 For iOS Inspired By Access Virus TI2View the full article

Klaus Schulze Tribute features 40 performance that work with the multi/poly hardware & native versions.… Read More New Korg multi/poly Sound Library Inspired By Klaus SchulzeView the full article

Ocean State features 3.76GB of samples, and over 1600 presets, including 400 performances, 640 programs, and a variety of wave sequences and effects.… Read More Korg Wavestate Expansion Adds 1600 PresetsView the full article

The event marks the 55th anniversary of the first Minimoog being shipped on November 19, 1970.… Read More Minimoog Prototype Exhibit Coming To Moogseum Nov 14-16, 2025View the full article

UJAM let us know that Finisher RETRO, a comprehensive collection of vintage-inspired effects, is available as a free download from September 25 through December 7, 2025.… Read More Free Vintage Effects Plugin, Finisher RETROView the full article