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Thomann is celebrating its 70th anniversary with some great software deals! This month, you can save on a software synth from Cherry Audio, effects from Zynaptiq, MIDI tools from Audiomodern, and mixing and mastering plugins from Softube, Synchro Arts, and Acon Digital. If you’re always on the hunt for great deals on soft synths and effects, check out these offers! But you’ll need to be quick – some of these exclusive deals expire on June 10, 2024. You can also find more exclusive deals for Thomann’s 70th anniversary here... The post Software Deals for Thomann’s 70th Anniversary: Softube, Cherry Audio, Zynaptiq and more! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full artic…

Thomann is still celebrating its 70th birthday with loads of awesome synth deals! But the new deals for the month of June are just the beginning. Europe’s largest music retailer has also teamed up with various manufacturers to create special limited editions of synths and controllers that are exclusively available at Thomann! Have fun browsing our list of the best synth deals for Thomann’s 70th anniversary! ... The post The best Synth Deals in June – Thomann’s 70th Anniversary appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This discussion is really about the state of what's possible with synthesizers and expressive performance, which will be of interest to anyone passionate about synths.… Read More Digital Synths & Controllers With Moog’s Geert BevinView the full article

Behringer today shared another preview of their upcoming Enigma synthesizer, designed to be an inexpensive, unofficial copy of the classic Buchla 208 Stored Program Sound Source.… Read More Behringer Enigma Sneak Preview (Buchla Music Easel Copy)View the full article

Audio Assault has made the Deimos boutique high-gain amp module free until June 5. Deimos is a module for Audio Assault’s free Amp Locker sim solution. Amp Locker is a 64-bit only Windows, macOS, and Linux release for VST, VST3, AAX, and AU. Audio Assault describes Deimos as “an original high-gain amplifier featuring two channels [...] View post: Audio Assault Deimos Amp Sim is FREE Until June 5 View the full article

Pocket Audio’s HiChord chord synth went viral on TikTok and hit its Kickstarter goal in just two minutes. They told us how they did it – and it was surprisingly simple... The post Pocket Audio HiChord: How to go viral in 5 easy steps appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

LoFi, short for low-fidelity, is a genre that embraces imperfections. It’s like the comfortable, worn-out sweater of the music world—cozy, familiar, and unpretentious. You’ve surely heard of the LoFi study girl on YouTube… But do you know what truly makes LoFi… LoFi? In this guide, we’ll break down the specific characteristics of LoFi music, focusing […] The post What is LoFi Music? Everything You Need to Know in 5min appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

NoiseWorks Audio releases GainAimPro, an AI and ARA-powered vocal editing plugin for macOS and Windows. GainAimPro is an all-in-one editing solution for dialogue and vocals. The plugin has five core features, which are: Gain riding Lufs-leveling De-essing Breath detection Smart Gate The features above are nothing new, but NoiseWorks Audio believes this plugin does it [...] View post: NoiseWorks Audio Releases GainAimPro Vocal Editing Plugin (40% OFF) View the full article

Behringer today shared this preview of their new UB-1 Micro Analog Synthesizer, which they say is 'the little brother of the UB-Xa'.… Read More Behringer Intros UB-1 Micro Analog SynthesizerView the full article

Developer Organic Instruments has released Ukulele, a free instrument for Elemental Player. You may remember the introduction of Elemental Player, a free virtual instrument player for macOS and Windows, around November 2023. Since then, Organic Instruments, the creator of Elemental Player, has released a few free libraries, like Felted Piano, Glockenspiel, and Ukulele. Ukulele is [...] View post: Organic Instruments releases Ukulele, a FREE instrument for Elemental Player View the full article

Fracture Sounds has released a new free Short Strings library from their Blueprint series for the free Kontakt Player. Many sample libraries require the full version of Kontakt; however, it is great to see companies that make their products compatible with the Kontakt Player. That way, the barrier to entry remains free. Blueprint is an [...] View post: Fracture Sounds Release FREE Blueprint: Short Strings Library View the full article

Behringer's copy is reformatted to their standard Eurorack form factor, and adds a MIDI input.… Read More Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Now In ProductionView the full article

Beatmaking is the backbone of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) production. Crafting beats that are both infectious and innovative can set a track apart in the highly competitive EDM scene. This blog explores essential beatmaking techniques and tips to help producers create rhythms that capture and move an audience. View the full article

What is techno music? Well, if you haven’t been living under a rock, you might have some idea. But what makes a techno track… techno? In this article, we’ll explore the origins, development, key characteristics, and cultural impact of techno music. Feel free to jump directly to any section you’re interested in 😊 What is […] The post What is TECHNO? Everything You Need to Know in 5min or Less appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

In an exclusive deal, Bedroom Producers Blog readers can pick up Glitchedtones’ Ultimate Producer Bundle for just $9! The list price for the Ultimate Producer Bundle is $390.44, and the current sale price for the general public is $65.09. So this $9 Bedroom Producers Blog deal will save you a pretty penny, representing a nearly [...] View post: BPB DEAL: Glitchedtones Ultimate Producer Bundle For $9 View the full article

Native Instruments, Izotope, and Plugin Alliance have kicked off their Summer of Sound sale, which features massive deals on numerous software products, as well as hardware deals. The sales on all three sites run until July 8, 2024, and more deals will be announced throughout the period. Get Iconic Synths for only $19! Perhaps the [...] View post: Get Iconic Synths For $19 With Native Instruments’ Summer Of Sound Sale! View the full article

Inspired by Arturia’s MiniBrute V and the original’s lack of presets, I decided to pick some great patch sheets to encourage your hands-on sound design. When I was reviewing Arturia’s latest software synthesizer, the MiniBrute V, it reminded me of the days when synths had no preset memories and the only way to share sounds was to create patch sheets. These sheets were the patch memories of old. We used to hand draw them, synth outlines and all. Even if you’re copying someone else’s patch sheet, it is a very rewarding experience to create a sound from scratch. In doing so, you learn how each parameter shapes a sound. You begin to understand how that particular sy…

Another week, another round of sweet synth deals on your favorite noise makers! For instance, Arturia’s Minifreak is still available at a lowered price. In addition, the Novation Summit can be had for quite a bargain. And 1010music’s sampling studio blackbox is also on sale... The post Synth Deals from Arturia, Novation Summit, and 1010music appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

With the NI Summer of Sound Sale, you can save big on individual plug-ins, bundles, and music production controllers until July 8. Now is the perfect time to get up to 50% discount on some essential tools for your audio setup... The post Save Big with the Native Instruments Summer of Sound Sale! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Alchemist and The Silent Alchemist are a pair of new USB power hubs for musicians and other mobile creative professionals.… Read More myVolts Intros Alchemist USB Power Hubs For MusiciansView the full article

Decent Samples has released a new free Korg Phase 8 library for the free Decent Sampler. As many of you know, Superbooth 2024 was recently held in Berlin. Superbooth is an annual event at which new and innovative synthesizers and music production gear from various manufacturers are announced. We have covered several synthesizers introduced this year [...] View post: Decent Samples Release FREE Korg Phase 8 Sample Library View the full article

Rigid Audio released the free Rigid Grand piano virtual instrument for the full version of Kontakt. The 1.5 GB multi-sampled grand piano library has 16 velocity layers and separate release samples. The sound of Rigid Grand is natural and warm. You can modify the sound of the piano with the integrated reverb control, as well [...] View post: Get FREE Rigid Grand Piano Virtual Instrument for Kontakt View the full article

Synthesist Ian Dixon shared this preview of a free sound library, Fairlight Collection For The Korg Wavestate. Here’s what he has to say about it: “From classic orchestral hits to the unmistakable sounds from hits like “Running Up That Hill” and “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” this collection is a tribute to the groundbreaking Fairlight… Read More Free Fairlight Collection For The Korg WavestateView the full article

Here's a live performance by Rob Schwimmer at Superbooth 2024 of Olivier Messiaen's 'Quartet for the End of Time'.… Read More Rob Schwimmer & “The Best Playing Of An Electronic Instrument Maybe Ever”View the full article

This ARP 2500 is the first and only publicly-accessible example of its kind in the USA.… Read More Alan R. Pearlman Foundation Makes Rare ARP 2500 Synthesizer Available To The PublicView the full article

SOMA Laboratory founder Vlad Kreimer demonstrates their new FLUX expressive synthesizer.… Read More Vlad Kreimer On The SOMA FLUX Expressive Synthesizer At Superbooth 2024View the full article

At Superbooth 2024, held May 16-18 in Berlin, LA-based composer/producer Trovarsi gave a live performance Gesprächkonzert, featuring a modular system based around Sonocurrent Eurorack modules.… Read More Modular Techno With Trovarsi On Sonocurrent Eurorack ModulesView the full article

Buzz Zone is a boutique performance-oriented synth with a rich set of features, cutting edge DSP and a streamlined modern interface.… Read More Toybox Buzz Zone A ‘Boutique Performance-Oriented Synth’View the full article

The latest amphibian-themed instrument from Erica Synths is the Bullfrog Drums, a sample-based rhythm box with 909-style buttons... The post Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums Looks Like a Hopping Good Time appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Behind-the-scenes tour of UVI's headquarters, where they create Quadra Modular and other super high-tech VST virtual instruments.