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Korg has introduced a major update to Korg Collection, its suite of virtual instruments for Mac & Windows.… Read More Korg Collection 5 Adds Three New Virtual InstrumentsView the full article

TONEX Metal Gems Collection from IK Multimedia is now free for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals. Tonex is IK Multimedia’s flagship machine-modeling guitar tone creator. IK Multimedia’s Tone Eco-System recreates the sounds of the most sought-after amps, cabs, and pedals. There are a few versions of TONEX, but if you don’t own one [...] View post: TONEX Metal Gems Collection is FREE for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals View the full article

Karanyi Sounds offers the Lofi Lite virtual instrument as a FREE download for a limited time. This isn’t the first time that Lofi Lite has been offered for free, but the deal is now available again for those who missed it. If you already own Lofi Lite, you can skip this article because the plugin [...] View post: Karanyi Sounds Lofi Lite Virtual Instrument is FREE (again) for a limited time View the full article

Plugin Boutique has a new deal on the UAD Vintage Studio Bundle for $59, a 94% discount, lasting until August 11! UAD plugins have become fairly affordable lately, especially with bundles. We have covered a number of them on BPB previously. Also, many of their plugins no longer require UAD hardware which opens the door [...] View post: UAD Vintage Studio Bundle Is $59 (94% OFF) On Plugin Boutique View the full article

Spitfire Audio releases LABS+, a new subscription-based collection of sound packs. The company has also updated the popular LABS plugin, which is still free but requires an internet connection. If I’m honest, the news of a subscription-based version of LABS wasn’t exactly music to my ears. Spitfire Audio LABS is one of the best resources [...] View post: Spitfire Audio releases LABS+ subscription service, new plugin, FREE sounds View the full article

The new album from A Place To Bury Strangers, Synthesizer, is now available to pre-order, with a unique option - you can build a DIY synth from the record cover.… Read More New Album From A Place To Bury Strangers, ‘Synthesizer’, Features Cover That You Can Turn Into A SynthView the full article

Synthesizer industrial design genius Axel Hartmann talks about the design process, finding inspiration and who he wishes he could design for. Hint: they’re Scandinavian… Let’s try an exercise. Close your eyes and think of your favorite synthesizer released in the last 30 years. Now check this list of instruments that Axel Hartmann designed. There’s a very good chance that Axel worked on the industrial design – the look and feel – of your number one instrument... The post Axel Hartmann: An Interview with the Legendary Synth Designer appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine.… Read More Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine ReviewView the full article

The Chromaplane, a polyphonic analog synthesizer, is designed around ten tunable electromagnetic fields that are emitted from its aluminum surface.… Read More Koma Elektronik Chromaplane Electromagnetic Musical Instrument Kickstarter Project Launches July 23rdView the full article

Muse Group has announced upgrades to Muse Hub and Audacity, making it easier for users to preview and use new sounds, loops and FX plug-ins.… Read More Audacity 3.6 AddsView the full article

The Behringer Proton is arguably the most original synth that the company has released in the six years since they introduced the Neutron. … Read More Behringer Proton Official Specs & Intro Video – Is It Their Best Analog Monosynth Yet?View the full article

AudioThing has released Moon Echo, a free delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Despite the name, when I got news of this freebie, I’m not sure I expected it to actually involve echoes from the moon, but it does. Moon Echo marks the seventh collaboration between AudioThing and the Berlin-based musician Hainbach. Hainbach reached [...] View post: AudioThing releases FREE Moon Echo delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux View the full article

Ever wondered what the term “Progressive House” means? And what sets it apart from other genres such as Tech House or Deep House? Then you’ve come to the right place! Progressive House is known for its slow melodic build-ups, atmospheric sounds, and intricate sound design. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to […] The post What is PROGRESSIVE HOUSE? Everything You Need to Know in 5min appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Behringer today announced that the UB-Xa D is now shipping from their factory.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa Desktop Synthesizer Now ShippingView the full article

There is a certain sphere of musical instruments design that has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys. We’re looking at some of the times these toys or tools have made their mark in the history of recorded music. The connection between creativity, curiosity, and fun has always been a part of certain toy-like instruments that have cropped up over the years. Today, manufacturers like Teenage Engineering, Critter & Guitari, and many others have built brands around this sentiment... The post 5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Developer Michael Compton has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of MIDINA, a new open source 'brain' for electronic music.… Read More MIDINA Expressive Linear MIDI Sequencer Now Available Via Kickstarter ProjectView the full article

Waves partnered with YouTuber and producer Sanjay C to give away the Electric 200 Piano virtual instrument for free. The plugin is a macOS and Windows release that is available for a limited time only. Sanjay C provided the link to the freebie on his Instagram bio and on YouTube, and you can access the link [...] View post: Waves Giving Away FREE Electric 200 Piano Plugin in Limited Time Offer View the full article

Developer Mannix Squared has released Super Saturator, an intuitive and free saturation plugin for macOS and Windows. We recently covered Mix Space, a free plugin that helps identify and resolve frequency clashes between tracks in your mix. Plugins that provide a simple and effective solution for a common and tedious problem are always well-received by [...] View post: Mannix Squared releases FREE Super Saturator plugin for Windows and macOS View the full article

The latest Sonic Lab video features a review of the Oberheim TEO-5, the new compact performance synth from Tom Oberheim.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer In-Depth ReviewView the full article

This video captures an introduction to the Ondes Martenot, a unique and expressive electronic instrument from 1928. … Read More An Introduction To The Ondes MartenotView the full article

Optigan.com has introduced a new sound disc for the Optigan and Panoptigon, GIALLO, inspired by the soundtracks of 70's B-movies. … Read More New Optigan Disc, Giallo, Inspired By Italian B-Movie SoundtracksView the full article

Analoguesque Sound Designs has released a free sound library, Analoguesque Random Experiments, for the ASM Hydrasynth.… Read More 128 Free Patches For The ASM HydrasynthView the full article

Developer Outobugi has released Dynastor, a free aggressive compressor plugin for Windows. If the name Dynastor sounds familiar, it’s because this plugin is the little brother of Dynastia, an OTT clone we covered last year. Earlier this year, we also looked at Outbugi’s Refire drum effects plugin, which is worth checking out if you missed [...] View post: Outobugi releases Dynastor, a FREE aggressive compressor plugin for Windows View the full article

On Tuesday Audec released the free Heat distortion plugin, which is currently a macOS exclusive release. The developer plans to release a Windows version sometime “in the future.” Heat is a VST3 and AU release that offers four distortion types. The plugin has an auto gain function, which creates a constant output volume while maintaining [...] View post: Audec releases FREE Heat Distortion Plugin for macOS View the full article

Sonuscore releases The Orchestra Elements, a FREE orchestral scoring library for Kontakt Player. The Orchestra Elements is a slimmed-down version of Sonuscore’s flagship orchestral Kontakt library, and it’s free to download. It’s also compatible with the free Kontakt Player (6.7.1 upwards), which is even better news. The Orchestra Elements is slightly different from many of [...] View post: Sonuscore releases FREE Orchestra Elements Library for Kontakt Player View the full article

The Labyrinth sounds completely different from any other Moog.… Read More Moog Labyrinth In-Depth ReviewView the full article

This feels very, very nice to hold!… Read More Hainbach Finds Obscure Electronic Instrument, The Sonica, And Yes, It’s Slightly PhallicView the full article

If you want to get a better idea of the Labyrinth's synth voice and how the sequencer works, the video does a good job of covering them, and then features a wide variety of musical demos.… Read More Moog Labyrinth Synthesizer In-Depth DemoView the full article

This feature enables stem separation directly on MPC hardware fully standalone, allowing producers to separate bass, drums, vocals, and other musical elements without the need for a computer.… Read More Akai MPC Stems Now Available StandaloneView the full article

The Behringer STX appears to be a fairly straight copy of the Synthex's design, reduced to fit into Behringer's 4-octave Deepmind 12 form factor.… Read More Behringer Teases Elka Synthex CopyView the full article