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Tilr has released Gate-12, a free volume modulation plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Gate-12 is the latest iteration of the developer’s Gate-1 plugin. It includes several upgrades that make it more versatile and optimized for live performances. For me, the coolest new feature is Audio Trigger mode. It allows the gate to respond to [...] View post: Tilr releases FREE Gate-12 Volume Modulation Effect with Custom Curves View the full article

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HoRNet has released Planer, a versatile and high-quality audio clipper plugin that you can get for free until May 14 (23:59 Italian time) with the code PLAN10048. I’ve got to say—I’m glad I finally had the time to share a HoRNet freebie on time. They usually run 48-hour flash deals, and I’ve missed several of [...] View post: HoRNet Planer Clipper Plugin is FREE until May 14 View the full article

Techivation just released their AI-Compressor, a smart dynamic processor, at an intro price of $55. The list price on AI-Compressor is going to increase substantially to $129 when the intro sale ends, so get it while it’s hot. The offer ends May 25th. What can this plugin do for you that other manual compressors don’t? [...] View post: Get Techivation AI-Compressor for $55 in LIMITED time offer View the full article

Steve Albini’s estate is selling some of his belongings, a year on from his death at the age of 61. The esteemed producer, who famously worked with Nirvana as well as PJ Harvey and the Pixies, died of a heart attack last year. He worked on over 2,000 albums across his career. A generous portion of his belongings are currently being sold via a website called Steve Albini’s Closet, with all proceeds directed back towards his estate... The post “Steve pursued many fields of interest”: Steve Albini’s estate is selling the “treasures” he amassed throughout his life appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

As someone who has been in the music production industry for over 25 years, I’ve seen it all – from the highs of being signed to major labels and producing chart-topping tracks, to the lows of struggling to find my footing and make a name for myself. If I could go back in time and start my music production journey all over again, knowing what I know now, I would do things very differently.In this in-depth blog post, I’m going to share the key steps I would take to ensure I learn things quicker, build a stronger profile, and grow my career at a faster pace. From mastering my mindset to understanding the music industry, these are the lessons I wish I had learned earlier on …

The TSC-12 module, based on Solar-42 Ambient Machine keyboard, is a performance-oriented touch controller, featuring 12 capacitively sensitive plates, equipped with highly accurate Volt/octave outputs.… Read More ELTA Music Intros TSC 12 Touch Sensitive ControllerView the full article

Designed to be a self-contained sonic ecosystem, Uranograph integrates an extensive 5 voices synthesis core, FX processing (both for internal and external sources), and looping.… Read More CLANK Uranograph u-Tonal Multi-Expressive InstrumentView the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the new 1010music Bento, a portable sampling production lab that lets you sample, sequence, and perform with expressive control.… Read More 1010music Bento In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Music is probably the most subjective art form there is, and what sounds like a masterpiece to some may sound like, well, “atrocious shite” to others – as proven in jazz pianist Matthew Shipp’s response to André 3000’s new piano EP... The post “Downright dreadful and awful – true f**king crap”: Jazz pianist Matthew Shipp takes aim at André 3000’s new piano EP appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Flandersh Tech has released Lushtraq, a free 4-band multiband compressor and saturator plugin for Windows. Built with Flowstone (formerly SynthMaker), Lushtraq is a Windows-exclusive tool available as a 64-bit VST3 plugin. While it’s a shame MacOS users are left out, this one is definitely worth checking out if you’re on a Windows system. Multitrack compressors [...] View post: Flandersh Tech releases FREE Lushtraq Multiband Compressor for Windows View the full article

Intellijel Jellymix is a compact desktop mixer with five stereo channels for your drum machines, groove boxes, and synths. The perfect mixer for your desktop setup? After Cre8audio released the Assembler only a few weeks ago, Intellijel followed suit at Superbooth and presented their vision of a compact desktop performance mixer with the new Jellymix... The post Intellijel Jellymix: The Desktop Mixer You’ve Been Waiting For? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Afro-house is having a moment right now, and you can hardly throw a rock without hitting some commercial pop song being remixed into a laid-back Afro-house remix or flip. But as is the case with all genres that see such a spike in popularity, most of what’s out there is just a copy of a copy of a copy, with really only a few pioneers of the sound really doing anything that breaks the mold. AMÉMÉ is one of those rare few and he was kind enough to come on and answer some questions about programming and producing Afro-house drums, using Maschine as his central tool for getting ideas out of his head, into his DAW, and onto the dance floor... The post How AMÉMÉ uses Maschine t…

The Continuo is a standalone hardware arpeggiator sequencer that expands on classic synth arpeggiators, offering flexible control, sequencing, polyphonic features and more.… Read More muSonics Continuo Arpeggiator At Superbooth 2025View the full article

Tiptop Audio has introduced three new modules, OCTOLFO, Multipass, & Resonator.… Read More Tiptop Audio Intros OCTOLFO, Multipass, & Resonator Eurorack Modules At Superbooth 2025View the full article

Novation has just pulled the covers off stylish white editions for two of its popular Launchkey MK4 MIDI controller keyboards at Superbooth 25, which wrapped up yesterday, May 10th, 2025. The models receiving this fresh, eye-catching white and grey finish are the versatile Launchkey 49 MK4 and the compact powerhouse, the Launchkey Mini 37 MK4. This announcement brings a new aesthetic option to a controller range already praised for its deep DAW integration, intuitive workflow, and inspiring creative features. The Launchkey MK4 series is renowned for features such as: Seamless DAW Integration: Deep control for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, and other major DAWs. Creative…

Erica Synths, in collaboration with Hexinverter, has introduced HexDrums, a hybrid analog/digital drum machine.… Read More Erica Synths x Hexinverter Intro HexDrums Drum MachineView the full article

In this week’s highlights, we catch up on some of the most exciting stories from Superbooth25, with releases from Vermona and Moog Music… The post This Week’s Highlights: Superbooth Stories appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

GS Music introduced the GS MUSIC BRee6 Keyboard.… Read More GS MUSIC BRee6 Keyboard First Look At Superbooth 2025View the full article

Time Slice by RYK Modular is a 4-channel audio looper for Eurorack. But that’s just scratching the surface: Time Slice can also pitch-shift, delay, and bend your loops into oblivion, all with comprehensive CV control. Whenever RYK Modular introduces a new module, you can be sure it’s something unique and exciting. From the Eurorack remake of the legendary M185 sequencer to the Vector Wave synth voice to the Night Rider quad resonator, RYK modules have always brought something new and inspiring to the table. I’m also a huge fan of the RYK philosophy of visualizing complex processes using numerous strategically placed LEDs. The modules not only look great, they also tell yo…

If you’ve got a studio setup with tons of outboard gear, it could be an easy thing to get overwhelmed. Today in Mad Zach’s new video, he shows off how he uses a single controller – our Midi Fighter Specra to act as the brains of the entire operation. As an added bonus, he’s also […] The post Control an entire studio with Midi Fighter Spectra (like Mad Zach) appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: Could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8? AI is everywhere these days, writing your news and helping you mix your songs. Synthesizers powered by AI are few and far between, though. All that is about to change. Read on to find out how… The post AI Synthesis: The Unbelievable Future Of Synthesizers Is Almost Here appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Every once in a while, a synth comes along that does things a bit differently. One of the most unusual synths debuting at Superbooth 25 is Morphor’s Echon 6 – a six-voice analog polysynth based on BBD resonators… The post Morphor Echon 6: Analog Polysynth Based on BBD Resonators appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

UK tech company MOTH has developed a new “quantum-powered” AI music generator which it says respects the rights of those whose songs it has been trained on. Dubbed Archaeo, the platform uses strictly artist-provided data, as opposed to “ethically murky, scraped datasets” which some AI platforms have been criticised for using... The post “An entirely new process of artist–algorithm collaboration”: “Quantum-powered” AI music platform claims to respect ownership – but how does it work? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Myd is still donning the sporty, dark Ray-Bans he wore during his seven-day live stream in his LED-lit recording studio. With these sunglasses on, Myd recorded music, collaborated with friends, cooked meals, attended 1-to-1 yoga and massage sessions, hosted DJ parties, spoke with fans on the phone, and triggered smoke machines, all within the walls of his studio in France. Only when he was asleep, still streaming via a night vision camera, could the tens of thousands of Twitch viewers see him without his shades — it was the only time those LED lights weren’t completely destroying his eyes, he says... The post Myd locked himself in the studio for 168 hours and livestreamed…

While Frap Tools is typically known for its Eurorack modular synths, the Italian company is branching out. Magnolia comes as Frap Tools’ very first keyboard synthesiser, and it’s rammed with all of the brand’s signature analogue sounds, from the Brenso to the Cunsa. The Magnolia boasts an eight-voice polyphony, with two ‘Carrier’ and ‘Modulator’ oscillators. The pair of oscillators are derived from the company’s 30HP Brenso, reworking the module’s two triangle-core oscillators... The post The Magnolia might be the most alluring synth launched at this year’s Superbooth appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

A collection of studio gear belonging to late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall is now up for auction. His family is selling 12 pieces of his production arsenal via Soundgas, including sequencers, vintage synths and pedals. The auction is now live, and is scheduled to end Sunday May 11 at 11pm BST. Highlights of the collection include a Roland Juno-60, Moog Rogue, Dunlop TS-1 Stereo Tremolo pedal, and an Ensoniq DP/4 parallel effects processor. There’s also a Roland Rhythm TR-77 drum machine, a Sequential Circuits Pro synth, and a Tech 21 Comptortion pedal... The post Roland Juno-60 and Moog Rogue among 12-piece Andrew Weatherall gear auction appeared first on Mus…

Jon V Audio has updated the pricing of Fircomp 2, a digital compressor plugin previously priced at £23, to a pay-what-you-want model, with no minimum. You can now download this outstanding compressor plugin for free or choose to support the developer with a donation. Fircomp 2 is one of the cleanest, most transparent digital compressors [...] View post: Fircomp 2 by Jon V Audio is now available for FREE View the full article

In search of gear that matches your studio’s dark, minimalist vibe? Look no further, for Teenage engineering is giving its ultra-portable Field System a fresh look. Starting 10 June, three of the tech company’s compact audio devices – the TP-7 recorder, TX-6 mixer, and CM-15 microphone – will be available in a sleek black finish. While the internals remain unchanged, the updated exteriors give the devices a distinctly different vibe, adding a chic twist to the company’s signature retro-futuristic aesthetic. One device, however, is being left out of the blackout treatment: the OP-1 Field, which will retain its current silver finish... The post Teenage Engineering just gave…

LANDR Sampler is a new AI-powered sample organising plugin described as the “smartest way to play your sample library”. Building off the Montreal-based company’s reputation for integrating AI into music production tools, LANDR Sampler functions as both an instrument and a sample library organiser... The post LANDR Sampler uses AI to organise your sample library – could this be a godsend for producers? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article