Music Production Forum

The Bracket fills a gap in Behringer's case line, but at an unexpectedly high price of $79 USD.… Read More Behringer Eurorack Go Bracket Now Available For $79View the full article

Bass riffs don’t get the credit they deserve. Bass parts often sit in the background while guitar licks and vocal hooks hog the limelight, meaning it’s easy to overlook their crucial role in the songs we love. From the feelgood disco grooves of Chic to the hard riffs of Rage Against The Machine, many of our favorite songs are powered by famous bass riffs. The best bass riffs aren’t just about notes or rhythms; they’re about great tone. The sound of a riff helps convey its emotion and define the atmosphere of a song. In this article, we’ll run down five famous bass riffs that every bassist should know. Then we’ll demonstrate how to recreate their tone usi…

Francis Preve announces the release of his latest preset pack for Xfer, Serum Models, a completely new approach to synthesis within Serum that leverages Serum’s unique filters for Karplus-Strong and physical modeling tasks. With Serum Models, users can transform Xfer Serum’s synthesis engine into a functional physical modeling synthesizer. Interestingly, no wavetables or sampled instruments… Read More Francis Preve Releases Serum Models Preset Expansion Library View the full article

Developer Andrew Crawford has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the MIDI Goblin, an open source patch saver, arpeggiator, auto-chord, arp-note, sequencer and MIDI LFO.… Read More MIDI Goblin Hardware Patch Librarian Now Available To Pre-OrderView the full article

Here's an audio demo of a new sound library for the Nonlinear Labs C15 synthesizer.… Read More New Sounds For The Nonlinear Labs C15 Synthesizer View the full article

Relic Flow, a new app that he describes as "a generator of Lo-Fi rhythms, noise patterns and drum loops based on unique synthesis algorithms".… Read More New App, Relic Flow, Features 4 Billion Unique Lo-Fi RhythmsView the full article

.The Legend HZ even contains a fixed filter bank that was modeled after Hans Zimmer's personal Vintage 914 Fixed Filter Bank.… Read More Hans Zimmer On The Legend HZ Synthesizer, “It’s Really Truly a Wonderful, Beautiful Instrument”View the full article

The First Love synthesizer, is a portable synth that they say makes FM synthesis user-friendly.… Read More First Love Synthesizer Makes FM Synthesis User-FriendlyView the full article

Amp sims let you shape guitar tone in exciting new ways. Freed from the limitations of physical amps and effects, tools such as Guitar Rig 7 allow you to create bold new sounds and quickly solve fiddly mix problems. Even simple amp sim tricks can get you a long way towards powerful, authentic guitar tone. In this article, we’ll look at ways to enhance your tone with the help of EQ components in Guitar Rig 7. Use these simple amp sim EQ techniques to tighten up your sound, slot your guitar into a busy mix, add width, and much more. Follow along with Guitar Rig 7 Pro, an inspiration suite filled with sought-after guitar and bass amp simulators, s…

Kebarp app operates both as a standalone application and as an AUv3 MIDI Plugin.… Read More New AUv3 Arpeggiator For iOS, KebarpView the full article

The H3000 Factory Mk II contains over 600 effects presets, with distinctive pitch-shifting, delay, filtering, and modulation effects.… Read More Eventide Releases H3000 Mk II Effects Plug-insView the full article

Musical instrument retailer Sam Ash Music announced today that it is closing all of its stores:… Read More Sam Ash Closing All Stores After 100 Years In BusinessView the full article

Ever notice how just a few vocal samples can turn a good hip hop track into a great one? They’re more than just sound bites; they’re the secret sauce that spices up a beat and tells a story all at once. When it comes to learning how to produce hip hop and how to use hip hop samples in your own productions, I’ve learned some clever tricks over the years and we’ll be covering the top five tips for working with hip hop vocal samples, so you can make sure your beats stay fresh and endlessly interesting. Let’s get sampling! Follow along with your own hip hop vocal samples created in Glaze 2, the ultimate vocal instrument for modern music... …

Bitwig Studio’s 5.2 update has arrived in its beta testing phase, with an array of new features including an all-in-one compressor tool, Compressor+, for adding colour and tone, as well as mastering. Additionally, the update brings three hardware-inspired EQs, a clipper device called Over, plus workflow enhancements including more precise editing and dynamic beat detection... The post Bitwig Studio 5.2 is here, and its new Compressor+ feature “excels” at adding colour and tone appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

It's fully configurable, so you can use it to switch synth patches, tweak settings, control your DAW and even to turn your gestures into MIDI signals.… Read More MidiWrist Unleashed Turns Your Apple Watch Into A Bluetooth MIDI Controller That You Always Have With YouView the full article

SAND is a powerful grid-based sequencer, designed to create music using plugins and external MIDI devices in an efficient and effortless way.… Read More SAND 2.0 Grid Sequencer For iOS Now AvailableView the full article

In the innovative landscape of modern music, the fusion of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and classical music is creating mesmerizing soundscapes that challenge traditional boundaries. This fusion not only enriches the sonic palette of producers but also introduces classical music to a broader, contemporary audience. Let’s dive into how EDM and classical music combine to create a unique genre. View the full article

Each oscillator has controls for Level and Frequency, allowing easy adjustment of FM timbres, no menu-diving needed.… Read More RYK ALGO Complex Oscillator Features ‘Easy To Understand FM With Pretty Twinkly Lights’View the full article

The kick drum is the foundation of much popular music. It’s the basis of a solid mix and the driving force behind many forms of club and electronic music. It’s also one of the hardest sounds to get right. A good kick should feel heavy without being overbearing, punchy without sounding sharp, and present while leaving space for other elements. If your kick’s not quite doing these things, then EQ might be the answer. EQ, or equalization, is the process of changing the level of different frequencies in a signal. In this article, we’ll explain how to EQ a kick drum to get it hitting just right. We’ll then provide a step-by-step guide to improving your kick’s for…

They say that they can now focus on developing an ambitious plan for their next generation of music instruments and technology.… Read More Modal Electronics Back In Business, Planning Next Generation Of Music ProductsView the full article

GForce Software and Oberheim have introduced DMX, a new virtual instrument, for Mac & Windows, based on the classic Oberheim DMX drum machine.… Read More GForce Software & Oberheim Intro DMX Drum Machine For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Synthux Academy has introduced Touch 2, a new instrument designed for tactile interaction and hands-on control.… Read More New Open Source Touch-Controlled Synth, Touch 2 View the full article

The BigSky MX features 12 world-class reverb machines, with seven new reverb algorithms, in addition to significant enhancements to the original algorithms.… Read More Is The Strymon Big Sky MX The Best Reverb Pedal Ever?View the full article

“It is like being in a Jules Verne book, but for real," Jarre said.… Read More Jean-Michel Jarre Is First Passenger In Flying AirCarView the full article

The Plexus:4 lets you Route, Split, Merge, Poly Chain, Filter, Clock Divide, Channel Map and Keyboard Split in a small stand-alone box.… Read More New Plexus:4 Matrix MIDI Router & FilterView the full article

Multiphonics CV-2 v2.2 adds five new modules to the Multiphonics library: a pitch detector, a pitch shifter, an envelope follower, an RMS extractor, and a useful arithmetic module.… Read More AAS Multiphonics CV-2 Updated With 5 New Modules, 30 new patchesView the full article

Make Noise today announced two new Eurorack modules: PrssPnt and Channel Saver.… Read More Make Noise Intros Two New Modules, PrssPnt & Channel SaverView the full article

Music composition refers to arranging sounds in a way that creates a narrative over time. Music takes the listener on a journey from absolute silence to a first sound and through a whole trajectory back to silence. How we go about what happens in the middle of this has infinite possibilities, and there are no right or wrong ways to approach it. In this piece, we’ll learn how to compose music with the basics of composition, including harmony, chords, developing musical ideas, and arrangement. Follow along with this tutorial using Komplete 14, the ultimate suite for composers loaded with every tool you could ever need... …

KORG has released KAOSS Replay 2.0, a free update that they say takes the devices' workflow and performance to a new level.… Read More KORG KAOSS Replay Version 2.0 Adds New Effects, Expanded Looping & MoreView the full article

The performance showcases the expressive capabilities of the Haken Continuum synthesizer.… Read More ‘Beyond The Sky’ For Haken Continuum & Piano, By Rob SchwimmerView the full article