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'Drop 2' will have 3,000 instruments. … Read More Telepathic Instruments & Tame Impala Orchid Synthesizer Drop 2 Coming May 29thView the full article

“The SEQTRAK is small, incredibly lightweight, and has an onboard rechargeable battery to truly disconnect you from the confines of a home studio.” Each January at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., you quickly get a sense of the breadth and depth of the music-gear industry. At DJ LIFE, of course, we focus on the [...] The post Mobile Ideastation: Yamaha’s SEQTRAK [Review] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Gotharman’s Zaturn Zero synth is a new compact hybrid synth with analog filters. That and more in this week’s Synth Journal. It really is amazing, all of the different independent synth manufacturers creating unique instruments exactly in the way that they see fit. A recent one that had my head turning was the Clank Uranograph. Here’s another: Zaturn Zero from Danish outfit Gotharman’s… View the full article

Native Instruments and iZotope have officially launched their annual Summer of Sound and Summer Sale events, offering some of the year’s best deals on virtual instruments, effects, and production tools. Both sales run from May 22 through June 30 and feature significant discounts on flagship product lines, bundles, and hardware/software combos. Native Instruments’ Summer of [...] View post: Native Instruments and iZotope Launch Summer Sales with Major Discounts View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering Tonal Balance Control 2 by iZotope as a free download for a limited time. This deal runs until May 26th, so be quick if you want to pick up one of iZotope’s flagship metering tools at no cost. Tonal Balance Control 2 is a visual analysis plugin that helps you maintain [...] View post: iZotope Tonal Balance Control 2 is FREE at Plugin Boutique until May 26th View the full article

“Even from my very first tracks, I had a desire to get really into the machines, to make a different world inside one of the boxes, live inside there instead,” Aphex Twin said in 2014… The post Who is the next Aphex Twin? Meet the producers warping the future of electronic music appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

AIR Music Technology offers the Multiband Filterbank as a free plugin once again, this time available for a limited time as part of the Force Plugin Giveaway. AIR Multiband Filterbank was originally launched in November 2024 (you can read BPB’s news article here). It is a powerful multiband filter plugin for desktop DAWs and MPC/Force [...] View post: AIR Music Tech Multiband Filterbank is FREE Again for a Limited Time View the full article

Universal Audio has released the A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, a new UAD-exclusive plugin for Apollo interfaces and UAD hardware that brings vintage vocal processing magic into modern mixes. If you’ve ever wondered how classic rock vocals from artists like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Journey managed to leap out of the mix with clarity and presence, [...] View post: Universal Audio releases A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer for Apollo and UAD hardware View the full article

The miniKORG 700Sm builds on the original design with additional synthesis capabilities, patch memory, MIDI support and more.… Read More Korg miniKORG 700Sm Full Feature OverviewView the full article

Developer Fracture Sounds has released Blueprint: Electric Strings, their latest free vintage string synth for Kontakt Player. In my last post, I incorrectly stated that the excellent cinematic library, Arrival, was compatible with the free Kontakt Player, and it’s not (I convinced myself that Pianobook libraries were always compatible). If any of you have read [...] View post: Fracture Sounds release FREE Electric Strings for Kontakt Player View the full article

GRP Synthesizer has introduced the A10, 'A Complete Electronic Music Studio In A Box'… Read More GRP Synthesizer A10 Promises To Be ‘A Complete Electronic Music Studio In A Box’View the full article

Love Synthesizers introduced the First Love - a compact instrument that fits in a backpack, has a battery option, built-in speakers, headphone output and a 4x4 live looper.… Read More Love Synthesizers Intro First Love SynthView the full article

One of the more unusual introductions at Superbooth 2025 was the FRAKnoise Melancholytron - a new instrument designed to let you explore melancholic sounds.… Read More FRAKnoise Melancholytron Synthesizer Explores The Essense Of Melancholic SoundsView the full article

SynthCube has announced that they've acquired Synthesizers.com - the company behind the modern Moog format modular synth standard.… Read More Synthesizers.com Now Part Of SynthCubeView the full article

Here's what's new in Akai Force 3.5.....… Read More AKAI Force 3.5 Delivers New Plugin Options, MPC Stems Support, Speed Boosts & MoreView the full article

Various plugins from Baby Audio, Cherry Audio synthesizers, and one of my favorite tools from Zynaptiq are now available for a limited time only with huge discounts. Don’t miss this opportunity! ... The post Baby Audio, Cherry Audio, Zynaptiq: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Strange Audio DSP released maniFold Σ, an interesting micro looper and delay unit that can create anything from rhythmical textures to ethereal washed-out sonic landscapes. It employs eight independent playheads with a 5-second audio buffer with randomized position, length, panning, and an optional octave function. You can also lock the buffer to create a looping [...] View post: Strange Audio DSP releases FREE maniFold Σ experimental microlooper View the full article

Lunacy Audio has released BEAM 2.0, a major update to its modular multi-effects plugin for macOS and Windows. The new version reinvents an already impressive sound design toolkit that came with v1.0. It features an improved interface, expanded effects, and standalone plugin functionality. BEAM 2.0 is a free upgrade for existing users. New customers can [...] View post: Lunacy Audio releases BEAM 2.0 Granular FX Powerhouse ($59 Intro Price) View the full article

Fender has released Fender Studio, a free 8-track digital audio workstation for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android. I spent some time with the macOS version today, and I was genuinely impressed by how intuitive and lightweight it is. It performed without any hiccups on my MacBook Air and seemed to consume next to zero [...] View post: Fender releases Fender Studio, a FREE 8-track DAW for mobile and desktop View the full article

The AKAI Force just got a massive update! AKAI Force 3.5 brings many features from the MPC 3 OS to the standalone workstation, including support for plugin instruments, MPC stems, and more. Today is an important day for all owners of the AKAI Force! Six years after its introduction, AKAI Professional has released a major firmware update for the standalone workstation. According to AKAI, the 3.5 update brings the Force into the MPC OS 3 era with advanced workflows, deep DAW-style control, and full support for AKAI Pro’s plugin suite, along with many features requested by the community. AKAI Force 3.5 is now available as a free public beta... The post AKAI Force 3.5: The Fo…

Fender Studio has arrived, and with its one-tap recording, range of amp sims and jam tracks and simple-to-understand user interface, it could very well be a disruptor to existing simplified DAW offerings like GarageBand and BandLab. Available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux, Fender Studio can be downloaded on any computer or mobile device, offering a simple recording and editing solution for anyone looking to quickly capture their ideas when inspiration strikes... The post Fender Studio: The closest thing to PreSonus Studio One in your pocket? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Soma Labs doesn’t necessarily have a monopoly on oddball instruments that seem custom catered to film scores and experimental noise makers, but it’s certainly a leader in the area. The Lyra series, The Pipe, The Pulsar 23, Ether, RoAT, Terra… The list goes on and on... The post Soma Labs Flux is what happens when Theremin heritage meets modern sound engine appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

“Ideas? I got a million dreams. That’s all I do is dream. All the time.” A Million Dreams by Zeds Dead begins with these wondrous sentences spoken by the piano legend, Duke Ellington... The post Zeds Dead sampled a century of sound to create their new sci-fi bass odyssey appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

British audio brand Allen & Heath has unveiled six new Qu mixers that bring 96 kHz FPGA and DEEP Processing capabilities, Dante options, and a host of workflow and hardware enhancements to the digital mixing platform. “Every aspect of the mixer has been re-thought, the XCVI core, enhanced I/O capability, all the way to the screen and faders,” says Senior Product Manager Keith Johnson. “We’ve completely reimagined the UI, keeping the simple layout and workflow that Qu is known and loved for.” ... The post Allen & Heath unveils new generation of Qu mixers featuring Dante support: “Every aspect of the mixer has been re-thought” appeared first on MusicTech. View the f…

The Studiologic SL mk2 series marks the latest generation of MIDI controllers from the Italian keyboard experts. Which new features does the SL mk2 bring to the table? Find out in our review of the Studiologic SL73 mk2… The post Studiologic SL mk2 Review: Next-Generation Keyboard Controller appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

While it's primarily a demo of their new Parallax Sound Pack - the video also is a showcase of the sonic possibilities of the multi/poly.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Korg multi/poly SynthesizerView the full article

Here's a Shut Up & Play style demo of the new Dreadbox Artemis 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer.… Read More Sounds Of The Dreadbox Artemis 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog SynthesizerView the full article

Native Instruments has launched Circular, a new polyphonic sequencer which transforms single notes or chord progressions into “breathtaking rhythmic soundscapes”. Polyphonic sequencers are, of course, nothing new, so how does Circular work, and what sets it apart? ... The post Meet Circular, a Native Instruments polyphonic sequencer designed for “breathtaking rhythmic soundscapes” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Modular synths offer almost limitless creative freedom for sound design. If you want try out modular synthesis without investing in an expensive hardware system, virtual modular synths are an affordable alternative. We’ve put together some of the best virtual modular systems... The post Best Virtual Modular Synths: Modular in the Box appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Are you a fan of that authentic industrial look? Then the SOMA Rust Edition is just what you need! The Pulsar-23, Lyra-8, and Cosmos just got a rusty makeover. But you’ll need to be quick – only a few of these will ever be made! ... The post SOMA Rust Edition: Rustic By Design appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article