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Behringer’s Pro VS Mini delivers desktop vector synthesis at a knockdown price. With the new Firmware 1.1.5, there is also now a software editor from Momo Müller! It was February of 2022 when our own Robin Vincent reported on the announcement of the Pro VS Soul, as it was known back then. There wasn’t much info to go on, but Behringer did allude to the price being $99. They also teased a Eurorack version. Behringer continue to improve this little pocket marvel with the release of the 1.1.5 Firmware that improves the operation of MIX envelope loop modes, a popular request from users. On top of that, Momo Müller, creator of low-cost software plugin editors for har…

The Universal Audio Spirit of ’76 Sale is the biggest UAD sale of the year – a perfect opportunity to expand your collection! This edition of Software Deals also features bargains from AKAI Professional, Rob Papen, and Native Instruments... The post Software Deals from Universal Audio, Rob Papen, Native Instruments and AKAI! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

French composer & synthesist Eric Mouquet (Deep Forest) shared this review of the classic Sequential Prophet-5 synthesizer.… Read More Sequential Prophet-5 Vintage Synth ReviewView the full article

Behringer today announced that its Syncussion SY-1 - a knockoff of the vintage Pearl Syncussion SY-1 - is now shipping from its factory.… Read More Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synth Now Shipping, Priced At $199View the full article

This is the last chance to get an intro offer for MiniBrute V (offer expires in 48 hours). MiniBrute V not only recreates the distinctive analog grit of its hardware predecessor but elevates it with modern flexibility, expanded polyphony and a built-in FX rack - add the brute spirit to your production. 199€ 99€ (or even less if you have other Arturia products) https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/minibrute-v/overview TAE® Powered (True Analog Emulation) TAE® is Arturia's proprietary technology for creating virtual synthesizers that emulate classic analog synthesizers Accurately reproduces classic sounds: TAE® models the behavior of analog components like …

SaschArt introduced a user-friendly audio plugin designed for loudness (LUFS) analysis, the LoudnessMeterFree. Meters might not be as exciting as a good reverb or synth, but they’re very useful. I leave them strapped on buses, usually to get a feel for the RMS or momentary LUFS of elements when trying to nail things down just [...] View post: LoudnessMeterFree Is A New FREE Metering Plugin View the full article

Variety of Sound has released the 2.0 version of NastyVCS, a Windows plugin that offers everything you need to shape your channels’ dynamics and tone. Variety of Sound’s rise from the ashes has been a welcome return to form. While my favorite FerricTDS has been covered here before, NastyVCS was sadly missing. That is all [...] View post: Variety Of Sound Releases NastyVCS MkII Channel Strip for Windows View the full article

JRRshop.com is giving away a copy of the New York L 1991 Lite Piano from Boz Digital Labs for free when you use the code “FreeBoz” at checkout. We all know and love Steinway pianos. They are historically known for their lush and open sound which we’ve heard in all kinds of music, from classical [...] View post: Boz Digital Labs New York L 1991 Lite Piano Is FREE View the full article

Analog Obsession released Cite, a freeware high-frequency processor for Windows and Mac. Cite is a fully custom build designed from scratch and is made to be easy to use. The plugin is available for VST3 and AAX for Windows, as well as VST3, AU and AAX for Mac. Analog Obsession says that “high-mids and highs [...] View post: Analog Obsession Releases FREE Cite High-Frequency Processor View the full article

Here's an extended live ambient performance, featuring a combination of hardware and software synthesizers. … Read More Live Ambient Synth JamView the full article

Here's a rare live performance by the late Gert Jalass, former head of German synth maker Moon Modular.… Read More Berlin School Synth Jam On Moon Modular SystemView the full article

MNTRA Instruments has introduced Vespera, a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows that they describe as "a hybrid electro-acoustic synthesizer, crafted to explore physical re-synthesis."… Read More View the full article

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Ocean Plate by Lotus Sound Audio bathes your tracks in warm, shimmering waves of plate reverb! This week’s collection of the newest free plugins also includes a Tech House-focused drum machine and a handy transient shaper. Enjoy! ... The post Ocean Plate, Tech House Drums, Transient Reshaper: Free Plugins of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The review covers the features of the Expressive E Osmose, lots of sonice demos and some of the pros and cons of the instrument.… Read More Expressive E Osmose In-Depth ReviewView the full article

The custom TOM drum machine cartridge features 16 vintage and rare analogue kits.… Read More New Cartridge Adds 16 Kits To Vintage Sequential TOM Drum MachineView the full article

Electronic instrument pioneer Roger Linn (LinnDrum, MPC, LinnStrument) let us know about an upcoming workshop that offers a rare opportunity to learn instrument design.… Read More Learn Instrument Design With Roger LinnView the full article

ZAK Sound has introduced Skyridge, a vocal-based software synth that generates ethereal and inspiring pads… Read More New Vocal-Based Software Synth, Skyridge, For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Make Noise has announced that it's retiring its Erbe-Verb Eurorack effects module once the current run is sold.… Read More Make Noise Erbe-Verb RetiredView the full article

About Legendary red virtual-analog synth, inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1. This is not a Rompler, this is a SYNTH https://audiokitpro.com/nerdsynth/ Introductory price: £4.99 Nerd Synth A2X Specs 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers A proper filter envelope ADSR! 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads YouTube Videos

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