Music Production Forum

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

Music gear marketplace Reverb has launched a newly revamped version of the Reverb Wallet, allowing users to get even more money for their gear. Those who opt to keep their earnings from gear sales in their Reverb Wallet will get to take advantage of a one percent cash back bonus, as well as faster earnings, and future access to exclusive perks... The post Reverb Wallet lets music makers get more money for their gear with a 1% cash back bonus appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Focusrite has unveiled a new super-limited-edition blue version of its widely popular Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Boasting the High Wycombe, UK brand’s famous ISA blue colourway – which first featured on the ISA 110 and 130 modules Rupert Neve once created for Sir George Martin – the 40th Anniversary Scarlett 2i2 also sports Focusrite’s historic ff logo, and each unit is presented in a limited-edition black-and-gold gift box... The post Focusrite celebrates 40 years in style with super-limited blue version of the Scarlett 2i2 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Native Instruments has launched a new Kontakt Instrument, LCO Producer Strings, which unlocks the sound of the London Contemporary Orchestra. The London Contemporary Orchestra was founded in 2008 by Hugh Tieppo-Brunt and Robert Ames, with the idea to push classical traditions into new territory. The famous ensemble has appeared on soundtracks for Ridley Scott and Paul Thomas Anderson films, as well as video games like Call of Duty, and has collaborated with huge artists like Radiohead, Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd... The post Native Instruments’ new LCO Producer Strings instrument puts you “in the conductor’s chair” of the London Contemporary Orchestra appear…

Lunacy Audio has made its CUBE Mini virtual instrument free until October 31st, 2025 (regular price $49). You can grab it now for free from Plugin Boutique or directly from Lunacy Audio. CUBE Mini is the streamlined version of Lunacy’s flagship CUBE, a sample-based instrument powered by vector synthesis. Instead of overwhelming you with every [...] View post: Lunacy Audio CUBE Mini is FREE until October 31st (Usually $49) View the full article

W.A. Production is offering the entire Helper Series 2 plugin collection for free on its website. The Helper Series 2 bundle includes Helper Equalizer 2, Helper Saturator 2, and Helper Transients 2. These are three lightweight but practical mixing tools that cover a wide range of day-to-day tasks in the DAW. While none of these plugins are flashy [...] View post: W.A. Production offers Helper Series 2 plugins for FREE (limited time) View the full article

It’s always best to get a fresh set of expert ears to master your precious music. But if you’re strapped for cash or just want a clean-sounding demo, then there’s no shortage of all-in-one mastering tools. There are plugins such as iZotope’s Ozone (recently updated to V12), Cradle’s The God Particle, Plugin Alliance’s bx_masterdesk, and Musik Hack’s Masterplan, through to online mastering tools like LANDR that offer a refined set of controls. This ever-growing list now has a new entry from Mastering The Mix. Faster Master is an easy-to-use plugin that listens to your audio to generate mastering presets. It is co-created by David Guetta and Nicky Romero and offers an affor…

A new web app that lets you create custom user units (oscillators, modulation FX, delay FX, reverb FX) for the Korg NTS-1 mkII using Pure Data.… Read More Create Custom Korg NTS-1 mkII Oscillators & Effects Using Pure DataView the full article

NoiseRoom UIO has released NoiseRverb, a free convolution reverb plugin that brings the acoustic character of Quito’s historic churches to your DAW. Created by sound designer Jhonatan López (whose free CCMkI: Classic Compressor plugin we featured a while ago) in collaboration with engineers Analí Pinto and Fausto Espinoza, NoiseRverb is more than just a reverb [...] View post: NoiseRverb is a free convolution reverb plugin capturing historic churches in Quito View the full article

Fancy squeezing a Jupiter 8 into your Yamaha Montage, Montage M, MODX or MODX+? Then EasySounds have just what you need! Roland’s Jupiter 8 was, in its day, a big synth. Big in so many ways, not least its sound. And it remains a big synth for many people. The love and desire for the Jupiter 8 sound is still very strong and shows no signs of letting up. Just look at how many recreations there are of it. The post Sounds and Presets – A Jupiter for Your Yamaha appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Ruth Royall has built her reputation on fearless independence. With the upcoming release of her debut album Queen on her own label, Royall Sound, she has stepped fully into self-production. Central to that evolution is Ozone, a tool that has allowed her to take complete control of her mixes while staying focused on what matters most: clear, powerful vocal delivery and bass that translates in any environment... The post Ruth Royall breaks down her vocal-first mastering workflow with Ozone first appeared on Native Instruments Blog. View the full article

Niki Sadeki’s productions have always balanced precision with emotion, and her latest release, Fading Sun on Manual Music, captures that balance perfectly. The title track pairs her textured production with Rubina’s vocal performance, while Morning Star moves deeper into progressive territory with an understated melodic drive. Alongside the release, Niki breaks down how Battery has become central to her drum programming, from custom kits to resampling tricks that keep her workflow flexible and inspiring. Let’s get into the details on why Niki Sadeki starts from scratch as a way to keep her connected to her ideas in the studio... The post Building signature kits in Battery…

Polyverse Music has carved out a reputation for plugins that don’t just tweak your sound but completely reinvent how you interact with it. From I Wish to Supermodal and freebies like Wider, they’ve always leaned toward tools that sit at the edge of conventional mixing and full-blown sound design. Filterverse is their flagship filter playground, [...] View post: Filterverse 1.2 Review + GIVEAWAY View the full article

The developer says that "This app is the best thing that can happen to a Matriarch or Grandmother user who takes his workflow seriously."… Read More New Global Settings Editor For Moog Grandmother & MatriarchView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - It’s affordable, it has polyphonic aftertouch, and its lineage traces back to the 1981 Pro-One The view from this armchair: Sequential’s new analog synth is destined to become popular with a lot of musicians. One reason is the price, of course. But the polyphonic aftertouch feature alone makes a statement: this is an instrument designed […] The post Sequential Fourm 4-Voice Analog Synth appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

This week, exciting plugin deals from Soundtoys, AIR Music Technology, and Softube should be of interest to many of you. It’s rare to have the opportunity to purchase such a diverse range of tools from three renowned manufacturers at reduced prices simultaneously. Soundtoys effects are valued for their organic coloring and creative possibilities. Meanwhile, AIR Music Technology and Softube deliver detailed emulations of classics that shaped entire decades’ sounds. The current offers are a great way to save money and expand your setup with characterful tools that will provide fresh inspiration. Plugin Boutique is offering the three Soundtoys plugins, Decapitator, Little Al…

It's not only Sequential's most affordable polyphonic synth, but the Fourm is the company's most affordable synthesizer to date.… Read More Sequential Fourm Offers Four-Voice Polyphony, Polyphonic Aftertouch For $999 View the full article

Windows-G has released E-PeakClipper500, a free JSFX clipper plugin for REAPER, but also compatible with other DAWs via the free YSFX wrapper. While we usually focus on software that’s DAW-agnostic, I think this one’s worth your attention even if you’re not a REAPER user, mainly because you can run it in other DAWs using the [...] View post: Windows-G releases E-PeakClipper500, a FREE clipper JSFX plugin View the full article

Sequential has unveiled Fourm, a totally analogue polyphonic synthesizer – and one which happens to be the brand’s “most affordable” synthesizer to date. With an aim to “redefine expressive electronic performance”, Fourm boasts an “organic tone”, hands-on modulation routing and a “uniquely responsive” polyphonic aftertouch keyboard... The post Sequential Fourm: The brand’s “most affordable” synthesizer to date appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Reason 13 is the latest version of the popular DAW from Reason Studios, and it’s available with a massive 60% discount for a limited time. The special offer at AudioDeluxe ends on September 29, 2025. The discount reduces Reason 13 from $499 to $199, which is pretty epic. I can see that there’s also a [...] View post: Massive 60% discount on Reason 13 at AudioDeluxe for a limited time View the full article