Music Production Forum

More great sounds and presets this week, including some for the latest Arturia plugin and a bank that sold me a synth! There’s an unwritten rule when voicing a new synth. The very first patch when you turn a synth on is the one that sells it. KORG’s M1 had ‘Universe’ and the Prophecy had ‘Prophetic Steps’. Roland’s D-50 had ‘Fantasia’ and the JD-800 had ‘Millenium’. Heck, even Arturia’s PolyBrute 12 opening patch, cleverly called ‘The Opening’, is a real sonic statement of intent. The theory was that when a customer walked into a music store (remember those?), they would turn a synth on or select Bank A Patch 1 and play. This patch needed to grab them and draw t…

The Behringer Syncussion SY-1 is now available! Almost three years after first announcing it, Behringer is now shipping the replica of the drum and percussion synth from Pearl of the same name. You can order yours today... The post Behringer Syncussion SY-1 Drum Synthesizer: Now Ready and Shipping! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Neural Drumkit Lite is a watered-down freeware version of Fazertone’s Neural Drumkit, an AI-powered drum machine plugin for macOS and Windows. Before we get into the freebie, the full version is available at a special early access price of $49.99 (usually 129.99) for a limited time. The full version has a Neural Editor that provides [...] View post: Fazertone Releases FREE AI-Powered Neural Drumkit Lite Plugin View the full article

I just purchased this course myself, as with all Thinkspace Education courses I can't recommend this one highly enough. Whilst I've done other Logic Pro courses it's always good to have a refresher and tutors with a difference stance on things. DAW School turns learning Logic Pro into a creative journey, teaching you fundamental skills alongside the newest Logic Pro tools. You’ll explore the DAW through a host of interactive features – including hands-on projects and tasks, interactive videos, quizzes and more – creating a fun, effective learning experience. Over 8 hours of engaging video tutorials in both Logic Pro 10.8 and 11 Interactive videos to pe…

Ready to get into the Maschine workflow? Now is a perfect time! Native Instruments has slashed the prices of Maschine+, Maschine MK3, and Maschine Mikro. Other excellent synth deals are coming from Korg and Arturia this week... The post Synth Deals from Native Instruments, Korg and Arturia appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Minimoog Model D features the through-hole design of a 1970s-era Minimoog Model D, while adding modern updates like MIDI support and more. … Read More Win A Minimoog Model D & Support The Bob Moog FoundationView the full article

The Electric Piano remains one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in recorded music history. We’ve selected some of the best stage pianos available for recreating classic Rhodes and Wurlitzer sounds both in studio and on stage. A marvel of post-war engineering, the electric piano’s original designs used a system in which hammers strike thin metal rods called tines which are connected to tone bars and amplified with pickups that perpetuate sound in a similar way to the electric guitar. Where the Rhodes and the Wurlitzer differ is the fact that the Wurlitzer uses metal reeds as opposed to rods. This, of course, produces a different sound, and while the Wu…

99Sounds released Cinematic Textures, a free cinematic sound library crafted by Dronny Darko. Cinematic Textures contains 40 royalty-free cinematic sound effects, drones, and soundscapes. The sounds are provided in 24-bit WAV format and are compatible with all major digital audio workstations. The included sounds are ideal for ambient music, but they will also be useful [...] View post: 99Sounds Release FREE Cinematic Textures Sound Library View the full article

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

What wud ne1 recommend

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