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It features immediate, hands-on control, with 20 sliders, 4 knobs, 27 toggles, and 2 rotary switches. And 32 patch points let you integrate the Atlantix deeply into modular systems.… Read More Intellijel Intros Atlantix Eurorack Synth Voice & Atlx ExpanderView the full article

In the latest episode of the Music Production Podcast 373, host Brian Funk talks with one of the rockstars of sound design, Francis Preve.… Read More Sound Designer Francis Preve On Creating A New Physical Modeling Sound Library For SerumView the full article

IK Multimedia is giving away the Fender ’57 Custom Champ amp sim combo to new AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop (CS) users until the end of June. AmpliTube 5 CS is a free virtual guitar rig platform for Mac and Windows. The Officially Certified ’57 Custom Champ sim is based on the 5-watt, single 8″ all-tube [...] View post: IK Multimedia Offers FREE Fender ’57 Custom Champ Amp Sim Combo View the full article

Developer Witch Pig has released Bangkok Ping Pong, a free delay plugin for macOS and Windows. Tom Coote is the man behind Witch Pig, and if you visit his website, you’ll find all sorts of freebies, from plugins to presets and Kontakt libraries. Bangkok Ping Pong is the latest freebie from Witch Pig, and it’s [...] View post: Witch Pig releases FREE Bangkok Ping Pong Delay Plugin View the full article

I already have a ridiculous amount of piano libraries and I honestly don’t need anymore, however, IK Multimedia’s Pianoverse pianos sound fantastic, also the UI is great and I love the effects, couldn’t resist ! 🤩 https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/pianoverse/ Individual pianos are $99.99 Pianoverse MAX currently $299 (total value $800, save $500) You get all 6 Pianoverse pianos available now plus 2 more scheduled for release Pianoverse - Concert Grand YF3 Pianoverse - Royal Upright Y5 Pianoverse - Black Diamond B280 Pianoverse…

In his latest video, synthesist and composer Anthony Marinelli talks with super-producer Robert Margouleff about T.O.N.T.O., arguably the greatest synth in history.… Read More TONTO – The Greatest Synth in HistoryView the full article

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers and sample players with analog filters... The post Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

For a limited time, you can get the Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II for FREE when you buy an OP-1 Field! That’s your chance to get two of the manufacturer’s most iconic instruments at a low bundle price. The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II caused quite a stir when it was introduced last year. A powerful, yet affordable sampler from TE? You gotta be kidding me! With its quirky, but intuitive beatmaking workflow and inspiring performance capabilities, the EP-133 quickly gained a lot of fans (read our review here). And now you can get one for FREE! ... The post Teenage Engineering Deal: Get an EP-133 K.O. II for free! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full artic…

This SampleTank 4 MAX v2 deal is honestly a no-brainer ! 🤩 https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/st4/ Total Value: €3,709.00 Sale Price: €69.99 (was €299.99) Over 18,000 instrument presets in SampleTank 4 MAX v2 The new SampleTank 4 MAX v2 now packs all 88 SampleTank products. This includes 28 SampleTank 4 libraries previously sold separately, the 34 synths from Syntronik 2 MAX v2, SampleTron 2 and the full version of Miroslav Philharmonik 2. Still included is the complete SampleTank 4 factory content along with all legacy SampleTank 2 and 3 factory content, plus every legacy SampleTank 3 library for a massive 600 GB of so…

The Moog One was introduced in 2018, and was Moog's first polyphonic hardware synth in more than three decades.… Read More Moog One Uber-Synth Discontinued?View the full article

The KORG NAUTILUS AT gets the most minor of refreshes in the form of a gray chassis and is being made in very limited numbers… The post KORG NAUTILUS AT: Fade To Gray appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Our new weekly column Synth Journal continues with all of the latest synthesizer news that was too small to warrant its own story but too interesting to let die on the vine. This week we’ve got tasty synth bonbons about a new Yamaha CS-80 clone, Koma Elektronik’s hot-wired hot plate Chromaplane, Roger Linn makes a beat on an MPC and more… The post Yamaha CS-80 Clone, Make Noise Bruxa & More: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Building your first modular synth can be a challenge, with the range of modules available. To save you some time, and hopefully money, we’ve selected some of the best budget Eurorack modules for those starting out... The post 5 Of The Best Budget Eurorack Modules: Building Synths from Scratch appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Reason 13 offers an upgraded sequencer, a brand-new browser, five new devices, and more sounds.… Read More Reason 13 Now Available – Here’s What’s NewView the full article

The Expert Sleepers Disting mk4 is a 4HP Eurorack module that's a sort of Swiss Army Knife for sound.… Read More 5 Reasons To Love The Disting mk4 Multi-Function Eurorack ModuleView the full article

Steinberg has introduced SpectraLayers 11, a major update that adds AI-powered tools for unmixing, sound design, spectral repair and more.… Read More Steinberg SpectraLayers 11 Adds AI-Powered Tools For Unmixing and Spectral Repair View the full article

Wednesday Antares Audio Technologies, creators of Auto-Tune, the GRAMMY®-award winning software for vocal production, announced the immediate release of Vocal De-Esser. Vocal De-Esser is an innovation in low-latency vocal processing, incorporating artificial intelligence and a custom-trained model that uses machine learning to detect and control sibilance in the human voice. This specialized training allows it… Read More Antares Announces Vocal De-EsserView the full article

Eftilo is a relatively new venture, and Mogano is the second release, following the debut plugin, Scirocco. More importantly, Mogano is the developer’s first freebie, and it’s available to download now. Jacopo, the one-man band behind Eftilo, says, “I believe that everyone should have access to high-quality audio plugins, regardless of their budget.” So, we [...] View post: Eftilo releases Mogano, a FREE overdrive plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

Fine Classics Plugins has made the Fine Classics Saturator available to download for free until June 26, 2024. The plugin is available for Windows (AAX, VST) and Mac (AAX, AU, VST). The North American developer describes the Fine Classics Saturator as a “versatile plugin featuring seven unique saturation algorithms, a transient shaper for dynamic control, [...] View post: Fine Classics Saturator Plugin is FREE Until June 26th View the full article

Sonic State is teaming up with Waves to give away the Waves Flow Motion FM Synth plugin for 48 hours. The publisher is running the giveaway starting on June 22, 2024, and ending 48 hours later on June 24. To lock in your free copy of the Mac and Windows synth, submit your email via [...] View post: Sonic State will offer the Waves Flow Motion FM Synth for FREE View the full article

Ambient music is an atmospheric genre that emphasizes tone and mood over traditional musical structures. If you’re an experienced producer or just curious, understanding ambient music can open new creative avenues. In this article, we’ll explore: … and a lot more! So let’s get started. What is Ambient Music? Ambient music creates immersive soundscapes. It […] The post What is Ambient Music? Everything You Need to Know in 5min appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Want to learn how to make your first Progressive House track? Then you’ve come to the right place! Progressive House is a unique genre, perfectly suited for home listening as well as big festivals. And with labels like Anujabeats, it has exploded in popularity recently. In this guide, we’ll show you the exact steps you […] The post How to Make PROGRESSIVE HOUSE Like Anjuna in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Yesterday saw the launch of Reason 13, the latest iteration of the famous Swedish DAW. These Reason Refill packs contain sounds and presets that every Reason user should own... The post Sounds and Presets: Give Me The Reason! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Pittsburgh Modular’s recent semi-modular synth Taiga ticks a lot of interesting boxes. It’s a lightweight desktop box with a heavy-weight sound. And if your desktop is too crowded, you can always make it part of your Eurorack setup, if you have the space. New sounds from new combinations – that’s the little sound designer’s motto. Here’s what we thought... The post Review: Pittsburgh Modular Taiga, semi-modular synthesizer appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This week’s edition of Synth Deals features great deals on the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII performance sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma keyboard controller and sequencer. Save up to 15%**! ... The post Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Behringer today announced plans for a Euro-format copy of the Mutronics Mutator stereo filter bank.… Read More Behringer Announces Mutronics Mutator CopyView the full article

The synthesists discuss their process of working with Zimmer, the unique collection of gear that they brought to the project and demonstrate some of their work from the soundtrack.… Read More Dune 2 Sound Design SecretsView the full article

Make Noise Bruxa brings the unique “Time/Filter Experiment” from the Strega synthesizer to your Eurorack system! But this new module, which was once again developed in collaboration with Alessandro Cortini, is a lot more than just a delay. Thanks to multiple feedback paths and filters, Make Noise Bruxa offers loads of creative sound design opportunities... The post Make Noise Bruxa: Strega’s Delay is Coming to Eurorack appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This week’s edition of Software Deals includes amazing offers from Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide, GForce Software, and more. Save up to 95%! The best deal of the week is coming from Plugin Alliance. Many of the developer’s high-quality mixing and mastering plugins are currently on sale with discounts as high as 95 percent**! Choose from essential tools like the SPL Transient Designer Plus, Purple Audio MC77, Amek EQ 200, or SPL Vitalizer MK2-T, or step up your mastering game with the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, Amek Mastering Compressor, or elysia alpha compressor... The post Software Deals: Up to 95% off Plugin Alliance, SSL, Eventide & more! appeared first o…

Anthony Marinelli interviews synthesist Robert Margouleff, who pioneered bringing synthesis to popular music.… Read More Robert Margouleff On Creating The World’s Greatest Synthesizer & Producing Stevie Wonder’s Greatest AlbumsView the full article