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Neutron 5 introduces three new modules, a faster and smarter Mix Assistant, mid/side and transient/sustain channel modes, plus UI and workflow improvements that demystify audio mixing so you can deliver your best results.… Read More iZotope Intros Neutron 5 Audio Mixing Suite – Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Cycling ’74 let us know that they've released Max 9, a major update that they say is "more direct, more transparent, and packed with amazing new audio, visual and coding tools."… Read More Cycling ’74 Releases Max 9 Music & Multimedia Coding PlatformView the full article

Techivation has released the follow-up to its dynamic resonance suppression plugin, M-Clarity. M-Clarity 2 is out now and available at a special introductory price of $45 for new users and $35 for existing Techivation users (usually $129) until the offer ends on November 8, 2024. Existing M-Clarity and AI-Clarity owners can upgrade to M-Clarity 2 [...] View post: Techivation M-Clarity 2 Review View the full article

Brainworx has made its Bx_megasingle guitar amp and cab sim available for free at Plugin Alliance, down from a previous price of $149. The plugin is a macOS and Windows release for VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. The Bx_megasingle is an unofficial emulation of Mesa Boogie’s Single Rectifier amp, and the package includes the [...] View post: Brainworx Bx_megasingle Rectifier Amp Sim is Now FREE View the full article

Samples From Mars and Sonicstate are giving away a free MPC60 From Mars (normally $29) electronic drum sample pack to anyone who enters their competition. Additional prizes are up for grabs for the competition winners, but everyone can get the free MPC60 From Mars pack by submitting an entry. The competition closes on November 17, [...] View post: Samples From Mars Offers FREE MPC60 From Mars Sample Pack + Freebie Draw View the full article

Waves Audio offers the V-Comp (typically $149) vintage compressor VST plugin as a free download for all BPB readers. The offer ends on November 1st at 9 a.m. EST. As most BPB readers know by now, my birthday is on Halloween. 🎃 So, every year, I try to give something back to BPB readers as a [...] View post: Waves V-Comp is FREE for Bedroom Producers Blog readers! 🎃 View the full article

The presets are designed to perfectly pair with the Expressive E Osmose synthesizer, and to work with any MPE controller.… Read More Expressive E Releases 300 MPE Presets For Hive 2View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Waldorf Music introduces the Microwave synth back into the hands of musicians with the release of the Microwave 1 app for iPads. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Following the macOS and Windows plug-in versions, Waldorf has ported the software to iPadOS so you can play this instrument via the touchscreen and in AUv3 hosts such as Apple’s Logic for iPad, Steinberg’s Cubasis 3, or AUM. External […] The post Waldorf Microwave Plugin For iPad appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Developer Aaron Anderson has introduced Terrain, a free and open source software synth that's available for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free Software Synth, Terrain, For Linux, Mac & WindowsView the full article

Artesia Pro and Kurzweil have partnered to introduce the KaP1, a portable digital piano with mid-century modern style industrial design, by synth designer Axel Hartmann. … Read More Kurzweil & Artesia Pro Intro KaP1 Digital Stage PianoView the full article

Snapback does realtime layering and transformation of drum sounds, featuring a library of samples from drum designers BT, Goldbaby, Virtual Riot and Cyclic, detailed editing capabilities and and a built-in limiter.… Read More Cableguys and BT Announce SnapbackView the full article

The Bela development team has introduced a new 1U format version of their Gliss module, which offers new ways to control your modular synth, and that they've released a free firmware update, which, among other things, bumps gesture recording time up to 150 seconds.… Read More Bela Gliss 1U Gives You A New Way To Control Your Modular SynthesizerView the full article

The UB-Xa Editor gives you direct access, from your DAW or from a standalone application, for editing the UB-Xa's parameters.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa Synth Gets Third-Party Standalone & VST Patch EditorView the full article

Here's a roundup of early reviews and demos for the new Korg multi/poly synthesizer, a new synthesizer in their opsix/wavestate format that offers 60-voice polyphony, three types of oscillators, Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0 and more.… Read More Korg’s Multi/Poly Synthesizer Review RoundupView the full article

MU-format synth maker Synthesizers.com has announced that a selection of its modules is now for free in VCV Rack, a popular virtual modular synth platform.… Read More Synthesizers.com Large-Format Modules Now Available For Free In VCV RackView the full article

Lodewijk plays a variety of modern and vintage electronic instruments in his performance of Continuous Moments.… Read More LudoWic Live Performance At The Concertgebouw In AmsterdamView the full article

If there is one thing that a lot of EDM producers and DJs have been accused of at one time or another, it is “sounding like everyone else”. Now, if this is something you have noticed yourself, it isn’t your ears playing tricks on you. Most people are more interested in being popular rather than unique. Once the general public falls in love with a particular sound or style, it is easy to keep them happy, so producers will tweak these tracks and then keep churning them out. Copycat producers will also try and replicate the popular sounds, too. If this is not something you are interested in doing and want to make a real name for yourself, here are a few t…

If you’re diving into melodic house production, you might be inspired by artists like Ben Böhmer, Nils Hoffmann, and the signature sound of labels like Anjunadeep. In this guide, we’ll explore five essential techniques to bring that deep, emotional vibe to your music. From intricate percussion layers to rich reverbs, these steps will help you create the dreamy, immersive sounds that define this genre... The post 5 Production Secrets of Melodic House (Ben Böhmer & Nils Hoffmann) appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

ViatorDSP, which we’ve covered many times here on BPB, has just released a new free plugin called Viator Monster Channel. ViatorDSP is a one-man project dedicated to creating audio plugins for music producers. Many of them have been released for free, including the fantastic bedroom compressor MkII and graphic EQ. He has also developed some premium [...] View post: Viator Monster Channel Is A FREE Distortion Plugin By ViatorDSP View the full article

On Friday, Solid State Logic dropped the X-Orcism II: Voices from the Crypt voice changer plugin for free. The shiny new release is a Windows and macOS plugin available in VST3, VST, AAX, and AU formats. X-Orcism II is a Halloween-themed voice changer that integrates four effects: delay, reverb, pitch shifter, and noise generator. Solid [...] View post: Solid State Logic releases FREE X-Orcism II Voice Changer Plugin View the full article

Karanyi Sounds has dropped the price of the Poly Space reverb plugin to $1, down from $39, in a limited-time deal. The plugin is a 64-bit-only macOS and Windows release available in VST3 and AU formats. Poly Space is a modern ambient reverb plugin with a no-frills control scheme. Karanyi Sounds has provided a preset [...] View post: Karanyi Sounds Poly Space Reverb is Just $1 for A Limited Time View the full article

The Noodle Rider is an analog musical instrument in Eurorack format that's based on a four-track cassette tape player.… Read More New Module, Noodle Rider, Puts A MIDI & Voltage-Controlled Cassette Player In Your Modular SynthView the full article

Korg today introduced the multi/poly synthesizer, a new synthesizer in their opsix/wavestate format that offers 60-voice polyphony, three types of oscillators, Kaoss Physics, Motion Sequencing 2.0 and more.… Read More Korg Multi/Poly Synthesizer Features 60 Analog-Modeled Voices, Kaoss Physics & Motion Sequencing 2.0View the full article

The unique instrument is based on magnetic resonance-driven sound synthesis.… Read More The ResoLute Springy Analog Synth-Lute Promises To Make You Twist A NutView the full article

2B Played Music is giving away its QFX Echo one-knob delay plugin (normally €19) for FREE until October 31, 2024. QFX Echo is a MacOS and Windows release available in AU and VST3 formats. To get your free copy of the plugin, enter the coupon code “ECHO” when you check out after hitting the Buy [...] View post: 2B Played Music offers FREE QFX Echo Delay Plugin until October 31 View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - It’s based on the ’80s Mono/Poly, but that’s just the beginning. And it’s affordable. The demos of this new instrument sound really impressive. And one of the people who programmed many of the factory sounds is very enthusiastic about it – which wouldn’t mean anything if he weren’t someone I know and whose opinions I […] The post KORG’s multi/poly Analog Modeling Synth Is Here appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Synth maker Aodyo Instruments has announced the failure of their Kickstarter project to produce the Anyma Omega polysynth and that they now in liquidation.… Read More Aodyo Instruments In Liquidation After Anyma Omega Kickstarter Project FailureView the full article

Elektron yesterday introduced the Digitone II, a major update that adds new synthesis options, double the polyphony and 16-track sequencing. Here’s a roundup of early reviews and demos for the new Elektron Digitone II: First up is the Loopop review, embedded above. Host Ziv Eliraz offers an in-depth overview of the new synth, plenty of… Read More Elektron Digitone II Review & Demo RoundupView the full article

The Behringer Surges is an 8HP voltage-controlled "liquid" multi-mode filter, based on the Mutable Instruments Ripples.… Read More Behringer Surges Eurorack Module, A Clone Of The Mutable Instruments Ripples, Now ShippingView the full article

Waldorf today introduced Microwave 1 for iPad, an emulation of the original hardware Microwave synthesizer.… Read More Waldorf Wave For iPad Brings Back Iconic Instrument As Mobile InstrumentView the full article