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Now is a great time to get your hands on a Native Instruments Maschine hardware. All three controller models of the groovebox are currently available at a reduced price, and the Maschine 3 software update was released a few days ago. Native Instruments Maschine Hardware on SaleThere are currently three models of Native Instruments Maschine hardware controller on sale. You save when you buy Maschine+, Maschine MK 3 and Maschine Mikro MK 3 – you can also get matching accessories for protection or transport! All three groove boxes are based on a workflow that is not only fun to produce and arrange, but also works well for live performances. Similar to the Akai MPC, there are…

Algoriddim has introduced djay for Meta Quest, a new application that lets you connect physical DJ controllers directly to a Meta Quest headset via USB, combining low-latency audio with Mixed Reality visualizations.… Read More djay For Meta Quest Lets You Use Hardware Controllers In Virtual RealityView the full article

There are many songs in the history of music that have become universally recognized as great. What is it about these songs that make them connect and touch the lives of many? In this blog we explore the fundamental elements of what makes a song so popular, including melody, emotional impact, lyrics, rhythm, production, and arrangement. Whether you’re looking to improve your songwriting, or are starting out on your songwriting journey, studying the pillars of what makes a good song can help you to improve your craft... The post What makes a good song? first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Developer Waves has announced a new plugin for Black Friday with 10,000 FREE copies available. Those of you who were suitably unimpressed by the recent Air Music Tech Black Friday plugin news are going to love this one! Before I continue, anyone who likes free plugin offers with information like, you know, what it does, [...] View post: Waves announce a new plugin for Black Friday with 10,000 FREE copies View the full article

After over a decade of waiting, Native Instruments has released Maschine 3, the newest version of its beat-making and sampling software. Oh, and it’s apparently pronounced ‘machine-ah’, by the way. The major features added to the program include stem separation, MIDI editing upgrades, per-scene tempo adjustments, and Kontrol S-Series MK3 integration. Stem separation uses iZotope’s RX technology to break down any audio file into its various parts — prime for remixing or editing classic tracks into something new... The post Maschine 3 is here after a decade — here’s what’s new appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Audio Plugin Deals have a brand new deal, among many others. Until November 20th, you can grab the ArcSyn Synthesizer by SPC Plugins for only $17.99. ArcSyn is $89 when not on sale, so this deal offers a big discount of 80%. Let’s take a look at what this synthesizer can do. At first glance, [...] View post: Get the ArcSyn Synthesizer by SPC Plugins for $17.99 (80% OFF) View the full article

Earlier this year, Mannix Squared launched the AB Reference Tool as a free macOS and Windows release. The plugin is designed to make your mixing workflow more precise and efficient. The AB Reference Tool allows you to compare your mix with a reference track and provides insights to enable you to finetune your mix and [...] View post: Get Mannix Squared AB Reference Tool for FREE View the full article

AIR Music Tech has announced that it will release a brand-new plugin on November 29, 2024, and you can have it for free if you act fast. First, I want to say I’m glad to see some of you are making use of Broken Mini; it’s both bonkers and brilliant! For some, Black Friday is [...] View post: AIR Music Technology announces FREE plugin for Black Friday 2024 View the full article

Loopcloud is offering a Black Friday deal where annual subscribers get 10 free plugins plus six months of free subscription to the service. The 10 plugins offer a total value of $506 and are yours to keep forever after the end of the subscription service. The offer expires on December 8, 2024. The free plugins [...] View post: Loopcloud Offers 10 FREE Plugins and Six Bonus Months for Annual Subscribers View the full article

Panda MIDI let us know that their Future Impact V4 guitar synth effect pedal has a new free firmware update that enables users to control external MIDI synthesizers with their guitars.… Read More Future Impact V4 Guitar Synth Adds MIDI Out SupportView the full article

The latest software generation of Native Instruments’ flagship beat making and music production platform has landed. It’s the first software version available to buy on its own without Maschine hardware. And thanks to new and improved features like MIDI editing, it’s now much easier to craft a track from start to finish, without extra gear. There are plenty more fresh features like stem separation, Kontrol keyboard integration, a brand-new library, and free iZotope Ozone software included. Let’s dive in... The post Why upgrade to Maschine 3? Here’s what’s new first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

MixWave is currently offering the Overdrive guitar pedal plugin for free for a limited time only. Overdrive is a MacOS and Windows 64-bit release for VST3, AU, and AAX formats. A free iLok account and iLok License Manager are required to install the plugin. MixWave says the plugin is inspired by a classic stomp developed [...] View post: MixWave’s Overdrive Guitar Stomp Plugin is FREE for a Limited Time Only View the full article

With Maschine 3, Native Instruments presents an extensively updated and long-awaited software version of its popular groove box platform aimed at beat makers and music producers. The new software offers a number of new and improved features as well as deep hardware integration, allowing for an even smoother connection between software and hardware controller. Will the software become even more of a standalone DAW? The new version of Maschine 3 includes the long-awaited and cutting-edge Stem Separation, greatly expanded MIDI editing capabilities and an all-new sound library with Maschine Central. In addition to these key features, the software integrates basic support for …

Future Bass, a genre that has carved a significant niche in the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) landscape, blends captivating melodies with complex basslines and futuristic beats. Originating in the early 2010s, this genre has quickly risen to prominence, captivating audiences worldwide with its unique sound and emotional depth. This blog post delves into the defining characteristics of Future Bass and its impact on the EDM scene. View the full article

Despite melody often taking the spotlight, chord progressions are an equally important part of the core identity of many iconic songs. They give these tracks the harmonic structure necessary to support the melodies and drive the emotional narratives of songs. Understanding and using popular chord progressions is essential to being a great producer, songwriter, or beat maker. They are an accessible way to resonate with your audience as they provide a well-established framework for original ideas to build on. In this article, we’ll break down a list of chord progressions that are widely used to understand what they’re made of and look into how …

NPR shared a retrospective of Terry Riley's In C, arguably THE seminal work in the rise of minimalism in classical music, and a hugely influential work on electronic musicians.… Read More 60 Years Of Terry Riley’s ‘In C’View the full article

HydraTek and Hidden Sound offer an exclusive deal on their Pipe In A Lava Field collaborative sound pack until the end of November. The pack was crafted from the raw field recordings made by sound recordist Hidden Sound with the finest equipment (Sound Devices Mix Pre 10, DPA 4060s, and Sennheiser MKH 8020s) inside a [...] View post: BPB Exclusive: 40% OFF Pipe In A Lava Field By HydraTek and Hidden Sound View the full article

Overloud offers the Rematrix First reverb library for free until November 7, 2024. The library runs on Overloud’s free REmatrix Player and the full version of Rematrix (currently €119), which are macOS and Windows releases. Rematrix First is a reverb collection with 30 impulse responses (IRs) and 30 presets. The library’s IRs were created using [...] View post: Overloud Offers FREE Rematrix First Reverb Library Until November 7th View the full article

With October coming to an end, we’re entering the Black Friday season. And here at BPB, we are excited to bring you guys more killer deals and freebies like the Rigid Audio Everything Bundle. Recently, we looked at the promotions from SSL and Soundtoys, which are both very impressive plugins. And today is certainly no [...] View post: Grab 43 Sample Libraries for $25 in the Rigid Audio Everything Bundle View the full article

Developer Studiologic has released Numa Player 2, a free virtual instrument for macOS, iOS, and Windows, which is a free update to the original Numa Player (2022). As I’ve said in the past, I’m a big fan of Studiologic; I think they release some incredibly underrated products. For those unfamiliar with the original Numa Player, it’s [...] View post: Studiologic releases FREE Numa Player 2 virtual instrument View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering another freebie with any purchase. Until November 7, 2024, you can choose between the Native Instruments Monark virtual synth ($99) or the Mastering the Mix Advanced Mastering Course (currently $38). I have to say, the Monark certainly stands out among the two offers from Plugin Boutique. The instrument is a virtual [...] View post: NI Monark is FREE with any purchase until November 7th View the full article

Behringer announced today that the Spice synthesizer is now shipping from their factory.… Read More Behringer Spice, A Moog Subharmonicon Knockoff In Desktop Format, Now Shipping From FactoryView the full article

Molli Looper, a realtime stereo effect for looping and filtering, is now available for iOS, Mac & Windows. … Read More Molli Looper Now Available For iOS, Mac & WindowsView the full article

Full Bucket Music has released Broken Mini, a free Minimoog emulation (of sorts) for macOS and Windows. If you read the title and wondered what the name is all about, there’s no mystery; it is quite literally broken. Let’s clear that up straight away; it’s missing knobs, it’s missing keys, and it behaves in all [...] View post: Full Bucket Music releases FREE Broken Mini synthesizer plugin View the full article

This is the music video for Polish electronic artist Maciej Wierzchowski Vanderson's 'A Few Minutes After Midnight'.… Read More Vanderson – A Few Minutes After Midnight (Berlin School Electronic Music Video)View the full article

On Friday, The Crow Hill Company launched its new free Vaults Orchestral FX strings virtual instrument. The new Halloween-themed plugin is a macOS and Windows release available in AU, VST3, VST, and AAX formats. In the introductory YouTube video for the release, The Crow Hill Company founder Christian Henson described the instrument as “30 string [...] View post: The Crow Hill Company launches FREE Vaults Orchestral FX Halloween Strings Plugin View the full article

Audio Plugin Deals is giving away Arturia’s Analog Lab Play and Vintage Lab Sound Bank for free in a limited-time package deal, representing a $10 saving. Both products are compatible with Windows and macOS in VST, AAX, AU, and standalone formats. Analog Lab Play is a virtual instrument that is already available for free on [...] View post: Get Arturia Analog Lab Play And Vintage Lab Sound Bank for FREE View the full article

The BBC shared this video, from 1990, that offers a vintage look at MIDI and what it meant for the future of music-making.… Read More Here’s A Look At The Future Of MIDI From 1990View the full article

In a recent interview at the Amsterdam Dance Event, EDM Tips sat down with Ferry Corsten, a pivotal figure in trance music whose career has spanned more than 25 years. Known for his multiple aliases, genre-defining hits, and lasting influence, Ferry shared his thoughts on production, career longevity, and what keeps him thriving in an ever-evolving industry… The post Ferry Corsten Interview appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

ALM today introduced the Turismo, a new Eurorack modular workstation that they say "blends a curated mix of analog and digital modules, for a versatile and creative patching experience."… Read More ALM Turismo Eurorack Modular Workstation Offers Analog + Digital Synthesis OptionsView the full article