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MNTRA Instruments have released a new free modular synth sample library called Reson, which runs in their free MNDALA sampler. MNTRA Instruments have many sample libraries in their arsenal. They cover a wide range of styles with a common thread of sound design to create new sounds out of existing instruments. Some of their sample [...] View post: MNTRA Instruments Releases FREE Reson Modular Synth Library View the full article

Imaginando celebrates its 10th anniversary with an epic 10-day streak of deals on its best-selling plugins. We featured Imaginando quite a few times. The Portugal-based development team has released some of the finest freeware and paid plugins on the market, including the DLYM 2.0 modulation effect and FRMS, one of my favorite granular plugins. If [...] View post: Imaginando Celebrates 10th Anniversary with A Ten-Day Deals Campaign View the full article

Looking to make your first Melodic Techno track? Then you’ve come to the right place! Melodic Techno is a genre that has exploded in popularity recently, with artists like CamelPhat and Anyma absolutely tearing it up. So in this guide, we won’t waste any of your time and we’ll get straight down to business. Specifically, […] The post How to Make MELODIC TECHNO like CamelPhat in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths, both hardware and soft. Read on to find out how to get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more... The post Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Abletunes released Analog Drums, a free virtual drum rack for Ableton Live. Analog Drums is an Ableton Live native release compatible with all editions of Ableton Live 11 or newer, including Intro, Standard and Suite. Abletunes states, “Analog Drums sets a new standard for drum racks, delivering a complete analog-style drum machine experience right inside [...] View post: Abletunes Analog Drums is a FREE Virtual Drum Rack for Ableton Live View the full article

It’s time for Plugin Boutique’s June gift! This month, you can choose between two very different plugins: Rhodes V-Pan or Krotos Simple Monsters – free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. You can get Rhodes V-Pan or Krotos Simple Monsters free with any qualifying purchase. A qualifying purchase excludes free products and cannot be paid [...] View post: Get Rhodes V-Pan or Krotos Simple Monsters FREE with any purchase at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Nexus brings the unique keyframing concept of the Mutable Instruments Frames back to the Eurorack format.… Read More Grayscale Intros Nexus Advanced Macro Controller For Eurorack Modular SystemsView the full article

It’s hard to think of a genre of music more full of raw energy than rock. The emotional edge that is found in this kind of music is unmistakable. At the core of rock’s powerful, anthemic sound lie chord progressions that serve as the basis of the genre’s distinct atmosphere. Rock chord progressions can add a distinctive energy to your music whether that’s in the form of a simple yet effective power chord movement or a soulful ballad sequence. So if you’re strumming a guitar in your garage, sampling rock music, or playing MIDI-rendered guitar with Kontakt, you’ll want to know these 5 rock chord progressions... The post 5 rock chord progressions …

D16 Group has released Nithonat 2. The new version of the virtual TR-606 comes with loads of improvements, including a greatly expanded FX section, an easy-to-use sequencer with drag&drop MIDI, new factory content, and much more. Is Nithonat 2 the best software emulation of the TR-606 ever? ... The post D16 Group Nithonat 2: Best TR-606 Emulation Ever? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Rob Papen‘s latest plugin – UniMagic – is here to prove that complicated plugins aren’t always necessary. With a single control knob, the software allows users to thicken and modernise their sound without the faff of an overly cluttered UI... The post Rob Papen unveils “minimalist” one-knob plugin, UniMagic – but what does it do? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Ploytec Revival promises to being modern USB 2.0 compatibility to legacy audio devices. Here's what they have to say about it:… Read More New Mod, Ploytec Revival, Brings USB 2.0 Compatibility To Legacy DevicesView the full article

Synthesizers are used to create all kinds of sounds in popular music, and some of the most recognisable tones come from electronic synths, be they hardware or software-based. In this guide on how to use iconic synths in music, we’ll show you how to make synth sounds for genres such as soul, house, dubstep and disco. We’ll also look at ways to process these synth sounds to get the most from them, and give examples of how to sequence them. In this tutorial we’ll use Komplete Kontrol with Monark, Massive, FM8, Blocks Primes and Razor synths, Raum and Replika XT effects, plus Faded Reels, Drop Squad and Higher Place expansions... The …

Curious about Tech House? And more specifically, how to make Tech House? Tech House is an exciting genre that fuses the best elements of house and techno music. Steady, danceable beats of house, but with the edgy and futuristic sounds of techno… That’s Tech House. In this guide, we’ll break down the key elements of […] The post How to Make TECH HOUSE like FISHER in 5 Easy Steps appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

More great sounds and presets this week, including some for the latest Arturia plugin and a bank that sold me a synth! There’s an unwritten rule when voicing a new synth. The very first patch when you turn a synth on is the one that sells it. KORG’s M1 had ‘Universe’ and the Prophecy had ‘Prophetic Steps’. Roland’s D-50 had ‘Fantasia’ and the JD-800 had ‘Millenium’. Heck, even Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 opening patch, cleverly called ‘The Opening’, is a real sonic statement of intent. The theory was that when a customer walked into a music store (remember those?), they would turn a synth on or select Bank A Patch 1 and play. This patch needed to grab them and draw t…

The Behringer Syncussion SY-1 is now available! Almost three years after first announcing it, Behringer is now shipping the replica of the drum and percussion synth from Pearl of the same name. You can order yours today... The post Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synthesizer: Now Ready and Shipping! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Neural Drumkit Lite is a watered-down freeware version of Fazertone’s Neural Drumkit, an AI-powered drum machine plugin for macOS and Windows. Before we get into the freebie, the full version is available at a special early access price of $49.99 (usually 129.99) for a limited time. The full version has a Neural Editor that provides [...] View post: Fazertone Releases FREE AI-Powered Neural Drumkit Lite Plugin View the full article

I just purchased this course myself, as with all Thinkspace Education courses I can't recommend this one highly enough. Whilst I've done other Logic Pro courses it's always good to have a refresher and tutors with a difference stance on things. DAW School turns learning Logic Pro into a creative journey, teaching you fundamental skills alongside the newest Logic Pro tools. You’ll explore the DAW through a host of interactive features – including hands-on projects and tasks, interactive videos, quizzes and more – creating a fun, effective learning experience. Over 8 hours of engaging video tutorials in both Logic Pro 10.8 and 11 Interactive videos to pe…

Ready to get into the Maschine workflow? Now is a perfect time! Native Instruments has slashed the prices of Maschine+, Maschine MK3, and Maschine Mikro. Other excellent synth deals are coming from Korg and Arturia this week... The post Synth Deals from Native Instruments, Korg and Arturia appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Minimoog Model D features the through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D, while adding modern updates like MIDI support and more. … Read More Win A Minimoog Model D & Support The Bob Moog FoundationView the full article

The Electric Piano remains one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in recorded music history. We’ve selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage. A marvel of post-war engineering, the electric piano’s original designs used a system in which hammers strike thin metal rods called tines which are connected to tone bars and amplified with pickups that perpetuate sound in a similar way to the electric guitar. Where the Rhodes and the Wurlitzer differ is the fact that the Wurlitzer uses metal reeds as opposed to rods. This, of course, produces a different sound, and while the Wu…

Ad feature with BandLab Sounds When Tom Oberheim launched his eponymous musical instrument company in 1969, no one anticipated the immense impact his synthesizers and drum machines would have on music in the decades to come. Oberheim is the name behind legendary instruments like the OB-Xa, Matrix-12, and SEM. Known for their lush pads, punchy basses, and expressive leads, the iconic sounds of these synths are prized for their distinctive character and versatility. You’ll recognise them from countless classic tracks – the heroic synth riff of Van Halen’s ‘Jump’, the driving drums of New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’, and even the menacing soundtrack to the original Termi…

99Sounds released Cinematic Textures, a free cinematic sound library crafted by Dronny Darko. Cinematic Textures contains 40 royalty-free cinematic sound effects, drones, and soundscapes. The sounds are provided in 24-bit WAV format and are compatible with all major digital audio workstations. The included sounds are ideal for ambient music, but they will also be useful [...] View post: 99Sounds Release FREE Cinematic Textures Sound Library View the full article

Behringer’s Pro VS Mini delivers desktop vector synthesis at a knockdown price. With the new Firmware 1.1.5, there is also now a software editor from Momo Müller! It was February of 2022 when our own Robin Vincent reported on the announcement of the Pro VS Soul, as it was known back then. There wasn’t much info to go on, but Behringer did allude to the price being $99. They also teased a Eurorack version. Behringer continue to improve this little pocket marvel with the release of the 1.1.5 Firmware that improves the operation of MIX envelope loop modes, a popular request from users. On top of that, Momo Müller, creator of low-cost software plugin editors for har…

The Universal Audio Spirit of ’76 Sale is the biggest UAD sale of the year – a perfect opportunity to expand your collection! This edition of Software Deals also features bargains from AKAI Professional, Rob Papen, and Native Instruments... The post Software Deals from Universal Audio, Rob Papen, Native Instruments and AKAI! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

French composer & synthesist Eric Mouquet (Deep Forest) shared this review of the classic Sequential Prophet-5 synthesizer.… Read More Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth ReviewView the full article

Behringer today announced that its Syncussion SY-1 - a knockoff of the vintage Pearl Syncussion SY-1 - is now shipping from its factory.… Read More Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synth Now Shipping, Priced At $199View the full article

This is the last chance to get an intro offer for MiniBrute V (offer expires in 48 hours). MiniBrute V not only recreates the distinctive analog grit of its hardware predecessor but elevates it with modern flexibility, expanded polyphony and a built-in FX rack - add the brute spirit to your production. 199€ 99€ (or even less if you have other Arturia products) https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/minibrute-v/overview TAE® Powered (True Analog Emulation) TAE® is Arturia's proprietary technology for creating virtual synthesizers that emulate classic analog synthesizers Accurately reproduces classic sounds: TAE® models the behavior of analog components like …

SaschArt introduced a user-friendly audio plugin designed for loudness (LUFS) analysis, the LoudnessMeterFree. Meters might not be as exciting as a good reverb or synth, but they’re very useful. I leave them strapped on buses, usually to get a feel for the RMS or momentary LUFS of elements when trying to nail things down just [...] View post: LoudnessMeterFree Is A New FREE Metering Plugin View the full article

Variety of Sound has released the 2.0 version of NastyVCS, a Windows plugin that offers everything you need to shape your channels’ dynamics and tone. Variety of Sound’s rise from the ashes has been a welcome return to form. While my favorite FerricTDS has been covered here before, NastyVCS was sadly missing. That is all [...] View post: Variety Of Sound Releases NastyVCS MkII Channel Strip for Windows View the full article

JRRshop.com is giving away a copy of the New York L 1991 Lite Piano from Boz Digital Labs for free when you use the code “FreeBoz” at checkout. We all know and love Steinway pianos. They are historically known for their lush and open sound which we’ve heard in all kinds of music, from classical [...] View post: Boz Digital Labs New York L 1991 Lite Piano Is FREE View the full article