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Waldorf is teasing some new Blofeld software....… Read More Waldorf Teases Blofeld SoftwareView the full article

Here's a look at the rare EMS VCS4 synthesizer.… Read More A Look At The Rare EMS VCS4 SynthesizerView the full article

Behringer has released an update for the Pro VS Mini that expands the synth's polyphony and more.… Read More Behringer Pro VS Mini Update Expands Polyphony, Effects & MoreView the full article

Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing. Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing There are so many factors that go into the success of a synthesizer. Feature set. Playability. Affordability. And then there’s timing. Because of their complexity, some synths can take years to reach completion. What seems a slam dunk at the onset may end up yesterday’s news when it finally comes out because of shifting trends in technology and music production. Or, on the other hand, an instrument may just be ahead of the curve, with groundbreaking new technologies that people aren’t ready for upon debut. With that in mind, here are seven …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the music industry. From the way music is composed to how it’s produced, mixed, and even consumed, AI tools are revolutionizing the creative process for music producers. While AI is sometimes viewed with skepticism, it is clear that AI is not here to replace musicians but to act as a creative assistant, offering new ways to explore sound and automate tedious tasks. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into how music producers can take full advantage of AI to enhance their workflow and boost creativity... The post AI in Music Production: Unlock New Creative Possibilities appeared first on GlobalDJsGuide. Vie…

Tubeshifter is a free analogue-style tube saturation plugin for macOS and Windows from the developer Frostwave Audio. Frostwave Audio is a Nordic developer founded by Reidar Schæfer Olsen, who later partnered with sound designer Niklas Eurén. Reidar Schæfer Olsen is perhaps better known as Danheim, an acclaimed Nordic folk artist whose penchant for epic Viking [...] View post: Frostwave Audio releases FREE Tubeshifter saturation plugin View the full article

Developer Eventide has made its Split Essentials DeBoom and Sheen Machine free for a limited time. Eventide Split Essentials plugins benefit from the proprietary Structural Split technology that powers premium plugins like SplitEQ and Physion. It’s worth noting that those premium plugins are currently available for $99 rather than $179 (at the time of writing). [...] View post: Eventide Split Essentials DeBoom and Sheen Machine are FREE for a limited time View the full article

This week, audio software company Serato announced the release of Hex FX, their all-in-one multi-FX plugin that bends, morphs and “hexes” any sound with a full suite of chainable FX. Designed to transform each track with color, energy, dimension and movement, Hex FX fosters new sonic possibilities, offering producers fully-customizable effects in one dynamic, easy-to-use… Read More Serato Releases Hex FX, All-in-One Multi-FX PluginView the full article

This week, French company Rhizomatic Software Synthesis announced the release of Synestia, a multi-effect plugin for the creative sound processing. Synestia combines eight “inspiring” effects: physical modeled resonators, filters, modulated delays, distortion and more. All parameters can be controlled by any combination of a wide selection of dynamic modulators. Its flexible and unique approach to… Read More Rhizomatic Software Synthesis Releases Synestia, a Unique Multi-Effect PluginView the full article

The synth features a compact form-factor with a streamlined set of controls, a 27-note touch keyboard, analog signal path, arpeggiator and 16-stage motion sequencer.… Read More Jupiter-Inspired Behringer JT Mini Synthesizer Now ShippingView the full article

Here's a hands-on demo of the new Behringer Wave synthesizer.… Read More Behringer Wave Hands-On DemoView the full article

DNIPRO Modular has introduced Radiant, a Eurorack morphable effect processor, created in collaboration with software effects specialists Sinevibes.… Read More DNIPRO Modular & Sinevibes Radiant Morphable Effect ProcessorView the full article

With Dune: Part II, Zimmer created a score that is at the cutting edge of film soundtracks, using state-of-the-art expressive synthesizers to orchestrate his music, with sounds that blur the edge between electronic and acoustic sound.… Read More The Sound Of Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer Redefines Film Scoring With The OsmoseView the full article

If you want to add more interesting harmonic content to your tracks, we have a great free plugin for you today. Resonator is a free plugin from Thony Audio, a seemingly new developer. That’s safe to assume since their website looks brand new. Nevertheless, Resonator is an exciting plugin that’ll be a great addition to [...] View post: Resonator is the first FREE plugin from Thony Audio View the full article

Raccoon Audio’s OctoWah Stew is a free dual octave enhancer with wah and an introduction to the mischievous raccoon. As a new developer, Raccoon Audio aims to stir up trouble, revolutionize your sound, and do it all under the guise of a loveable rogue raccoon. Raccoon Audio calls OctoWah Stew the “perfect blend of minimalist [...] View post: Raccoon Audio releases FREE OctoWah Stew dual octave enhancer View the full article

FKFX Audio’s Dyna usually costs $29.99, but it’s available to download for free for a limited time. The limited-time offer is part of an introductory promotion lasting until 2025. So, if it’s New Year’s Eve, 2024, and you’re partying like it’s 1999, and you suddenly remember it’s about to be 2025, and you end up [...] View post: FKFX Audio Dyna waveshaper distortion plugin is FREE for a limited time View the full article

[11 December 2024] The wait is over. The Behringer Wave, a remake of the classic ‘80s PPG Wave, has dropped – and it’s got an unbelievable price. It took the company four long years, but the Behringer Wave is finally on sale. The Wave is a remake of the classic PPG Wave, the original wavetable synthesizer that blew minds when it appeared in songs by Tangerine Dream, Depeche Mode, and so many others... The post Behringer Wave Is Here! The Classic Wavetable Synth Is Reborn appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Writing catchy melodies that stick in your listener’s head can be a game changer for any music producer. These are the tunes that people hum unconsciously, even if they claim to dislike them. In this blog post, we will explore the key elements that make a melody catchy, using examples from popular songs across various genres. By the end, you will have a better understanding of how to craft your own memorable melodies... The post The Secret to Writing Catchy Melodies appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

The Behringer Wave copies the PPG Wave 2.2, a pioneering digital/analog hybrid synthesizer from the '80s.… Read More Behringer Wave Now Shipping From Factory With $599 PriceView the full article

Over the weekend Wire Grind Audio dropped Rasp, a Windows-exclusive plugin that can add grit, noise and a raspy sound to tracks. Now you might be thinking that sounds a whole lot like distortion, but the dev explains that while Rasp sounds similar to distortion, it is not a conventional distortion effect. Wire Grind Audio’s [...] View post: Wire Grind Audio releases FREE Rasp Distortion Plugin for Windows View the full article

PSP Audioware released PSP Chamber, a freeware reverb plugin for Windows and macOS (Intel and Silicon). The plugin is inspired by classic hardware verbs and is available in AU, AAX, VST, and VST3 formats. As you might have guessed from the name, PSP Chamber emulates the acoustics of physical spaces of different shapes and sizes [...] View post: PSP Audioware Releases FREE PSP Chamber Reverb Plugin View the full article

The rhythmic feel of a piece of music will be greatly defined by its time signature. The 4/4 time signature is so common that we might be misled into thinking that it is the only one out there. But when you hear a song and can’t explain why it feels different, the time signature may be what you’re struggling to articulate. The 6/8 time signature offers a different rhythmic framework to 4/4. Let’s explore the characteristics of the 6/8 time signature, how to count 6/8 time, and listen to some examples of how it is used. If you’re a composer or beatmaker looking to make something a little different, you’ll benefit from understanding 6/8 music... …

Here's an in-depth look at the strange world of model train synthesizers. … Read More The Strange World Of Model Train SynthesizersView the full article

Codwaves’ Seaquake Techno Rumble is a free tool to help bring your kicks to the next level. The plugin is available for macOS and Windows in VST and AU formats. Seaquake Techno Rumble is designed to elevate your kicks by adding rumble with serious depth and resonance. Codwaves names techno producers as the main target [...] View post: FREE Seaquake Techno Rumble plugin can cure your kick drums View the full article

Fine Classic Plugins has released Subtle Spaces, a reverb plugin for macOS and Windows. and the developer’s first free plugin. Subtle Spaces is a new convolution reverb effect with a simple and intuitive GUI. The featured IRs (impulse responses) include sixteen rooms and spaces of various sizes. The various shapes and sizes of the rooms [...] View post: Fine Classic Plugins releases FREE Subtle Spaces reverb plugin View the full article

KVR Audio and Izotope have teamed up to give away Izotope’s new Neutron 5 Elements intelligent mixing suite for free until December 31, 2024. Neutron 5 Elements is a 64-bit only macOS and Windows release available in AAX, AU, and VST3 formats. The plugin, normally priced at $49, is brand spanking new, having just dropped [...] View post: Get Izotope Neutron 5 Elements for FREE until December 31 View the full article

ADSR Sounds is giving away the FRMS granular synth from Imaginando for free, so long as you make any purchase on their website. Synths come in all shapes and sizes, but we do not often encounter a granular synth that you can get for free. There is no minimum spending requirement, and any purchase will earn [...] View post: Get Imaginando FRMS granular synth for FREE with any purchase View the full article

IVH Audio, a plugin developer based out of Japan, has a brand new free release that we’ll look at today – e::Pi and e::Pi Lite. He had previously released a free “supercollider version” of the classic Roland TR-808 drum machine called SC-808, which we covered on BPB in 2020. Back then, the plugin was released [...] View post: IVH Audio releases FREE e::Pi Lite fuzz pedal plugin View the full article

Carp Audio has made its automatic reverb automation tool Reeferb available for free on macOS (VST3, AU) and Windows (VST3). The product page doesn’t indicate whether it’s now permanently free, but the media suggests so. Carp Audio states that the plugin, which was previously $29.95, is designed to allow you to create precise reverb automation [...] View post: Carp Audio’s Reeferb Reverb Automation Tool is Now FREE View the full article

ToneLib has been busy recently, releasing EasyComp and updating the free TubeWarmth overdrive plugin. Now, they have updated TL NoiseReducer, their free noise reduction plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. ToneLib introduced NoiseReducer in 2022 and has now released the 2.0 version. The plugin modulates a Two-Unit Noise Reduction rack effect; the two elements of [...] View post: ToneLib updates TL NoiseReducer, a FREE noise reduction plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. View the full article