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Polyverse has released Filterverse 1.2, a free (for existing customers) update to its experimental multi-filter plugin for macOS and Windows. The new version adds five creative filter modules, boosts CPU performance, and introduces several workflow enhancements. Filterverse was already one of the most interesting filter plugins out there (we covered the original release last year), [...] View post: Polyverse releases Filterverse 1.2 with five new filter modules View the full article

AlphaTheta has lifted the lid on the Chordcat, a new ultra-portable groovebox designed to help producers find inspiration for chord progressions, and quickly develop new ideas. The unit – which when we say it’s portable, we mean it measures under 10 inches across, and weighs just 400 grams – features an eight-track sequencer at its core for experimenting with progressions, as well as 145 instrument sounds to play with, 16 drum sounds, and a series of advanced music arrangement tools... The post “Intuitively select chords without needing advanced musical knowledge”: The AlphaTheta Chordcat is a smart groovebox with over 110,000 chord combinations appeared first on MusicTec…

I think it’s safe to say we’re living through the golden age of grooveboxes. Elektron recently released new versions of the Digitone and Digitakt; Novation now has two Circuits; the MPC now supports Native Instruments plugins; Ableton put Live in a standalone version of Push, and built a portable sketchpad called Move; Polyend has the friendly Play+ and nerdy Tracker+; Teenage Engineering has everything from $90 pocket calculator-inspired musical toys to $2,300 Casio VL-Tone-inspired musical toys; and there’s so much more that I didn’t even mention... The post The 1010music Bento could be a big league groovebox… one day appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The AlphaTheta (Toraiz) Chordcat is more than just a portable groovebox. This compact device is designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers who prefer to discover chord progressions intuitively rather than laboriously learning them. With features such as the Chord Cruiser, an intelligent algorithm for chord previews; an integrated, eight-track sequencer; and a wide range of sound and arrangement options, the device is ideal for creative individuals who enjoy improvising but still want to create structured compositions. Anyone looking for an intuitive way to quickly capture musical ideas on the go or in the studio will definitely want to check out this device. H…

The open-source systems are designed to provide the tools needed to create innovative audio projects with minimal setup and configuration.… Read More Bela Gem Stereo & Multi Audio & Sensor SystemView the full article

Faselunare shared this sneak preview of Cosmolab, an open?source modular DSP developer kit.… Read More Faselunare Intros Cosmolab Modular DSP Kit (Sneak Preview)View the full article

FKFX Audio has released Obvious Filter 2 Lite (OF2 Lite), a free filter plugin for macOS and Windows. OF2 Lite is the streamlined version of Obvious Filter 2, the follow-up to the original Obvious Filter, which we previously covered in 2021. Despite being a freebie, OF2 Lite packs in a surprising amount of functionality and creative power. At [...] View post: FKFX Audio releases FREE Obvious Filter 2 Lite Morphing Filter Plugin View the full article

Arturia today introduced the MicroBrute UFO, a new, limited-edition version of the analog minikey synthesizer.… Read More Arturia Intros MicroBrute UFO Analog SynthesizerView the full article

Bansaw Crown has released Super Scale, a MIDI scale and harmony processor plugin for macOS and Windows. It’s currently on sale for $19.99 (regular price $39.99). Super Scale is designed to make working with complex scales and harmonies more intuitive. It lets you lock your MIDI input to one of 52 included scales and shift [...] View post: Bansaw Crown releases Super Scale MIDI plugin for macOS and Windows (INTRO PRICE) View the full article

Ternär Music Technology has released Flechtwerk, a free synthesizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST3 and CLAP formats. Flechtwerk is based on the Mutable Instruments Plaits module and its latest 1.2 firmware. I haven’t used the Eurorack module, but it appears that Ternär Music Technology has managed to cram all of its functionality [...] View post: Flechtwerk is a FREE retro-inspired synth plugin by Ternär Music Technology View the full article

UVI’s flagship hybrid instrument, Falcon 3, is currently 50% off at AudioDeluxe, bringing the price down to $149 until July 15. Considering the insane amount of synthesis firepower that Falcon 3 offers, I think this is a killer deal. That’s especially true if you’re still looking for a workhorse synthesizer for your setup. UVI Falcon [...] View post: Get 50% OFF UVI Falcon 3 at AudioDeluxe until July 15 View the full article

Sounds are from all the Alesis Andromeda A6, with some external reverb and delay effects.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Alesis Andromeda A6 Analog SynthesizerView the full article

Steinberg has introduced SpectraLayers 12, a major update to their spectral editing and AI-driven audio processing application. Here’s what’s new in Steinberg SpectraLayers 12: New Unmix Soundtrack and Unmix Instrument modules Improved Unmix Song, Unmix Drums, and Unmix Noisy Speech processes New Voice Enhance and DePlosive modules Improved Voice DeNoise and Unmix Transcription modules Work on… Read More Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Lunacy Audio has released Haze and Filter, two free audio effect plugins for macOS and Windows. I’m familiar with Lunacy Audio’s work based on their premium plugins like Cube Mini and BEAM 2.0. Both are among my go-to tools for cinematic sound design, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they’ve released a pair [...] View post: Lunacy Audio releases FREE Haze and Filter plugins for creative sound design View the full article

Plugin Boutique is currently offering a freebie for new users: you can get Lifeline Format by Excite Audio completely free when you sign up for a new Plugin Boutique account. Lifeline Format is a versatile bitcrusher that typically costs $20, so this is a nice opportunity to add a gritty sound design tool to your [...] View post: Get the Lifeline Format Multiband Bitcrusher for FREE at Plugin Boutique View the full article

The Sewing-Gurdy is a unique electronic hurdy-gurdy, driven by a sewing machine pedal.… Read More Muse On The Unique ‘Sewing-Gurdy’ Electronic InstrumentView the full article

Spherical Sound Society shared this demo of OMNICYCLONE, described as a "generative FM beat machine".… Read More OMNICYCLONE Generative FM Beat MachineView the full article

Synthesist Marko Ettlich shares his take on 'September Fifteenth', by Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays.… Read More Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays’ September FifteenthView the full article

Pipo offers a set of wireless sensor devices that let users control sound, visuals, and interactive systems using motion, touch, distance, and analog inputs. … Read More Pipo Interfaces Launches New MIDI/OSC ‘Sensing Playground’View the full article

This is THE event in Germany when it comes to synthesizers. Once again this year, over 200 exhibitors set up their stands. The relaxed audience moving through the corridors and… Read More The post SUPERBOOTH25 – Synth Expo Berlin (Part 1) appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

Reader Michael Raleigh (Midera) shared this video, demonstrating how he's using his dual Elektron MonoMachine synthesizers.… Read More Aftermarket +Drives For The Elektron MonomachineView the full article

Fors has introduced Pivot, a 'no-nonsense' FM synth with three operators, one morphing filter and zero algorithms. … Read More Fors Intros Pivot ‘No Nonsense’ 3-Operator FM SynthesizerView the full article

From developer FrozenPlain comes Floe (Beta), a free and open-source sample player for macOS and Windows. FrozenPlain is a developer we first covered over a decade ago with their Victorian Music Box library for Native Instruments Kontakt. Since then, FrozenPlain has developed its proprietary sample-based instrument players: Mirage and Floe. The journey begins with Mirage, [...] View post: FrozenPlain releases Floe (Beta), a FREE and open-source sample player for macOS and Windows View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering 50% off Wavesfactory’s Trackspacer ($29 sale price) dynamic processor until July 31st. People often refer to Wavesfactory’s Trackspacer as a secret weapon for mix engineers because it can replace time-consuming and tedious tasks with simplicity and a speedy workflow. Anything that delivers high-quality results and saves your precious time is worth [...] View post: Get 50% off Wavesfactory’s Trackspacer dynamic processor at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Plugin Boutique consistently delivers impressive discounts, but the retailer is in particularly epic form at the moment, with some stellar deals available. For a limited time, you can save over 90% on the Sonnox Restore Plugin Bundle (£25.99 sale price). Throughout July, you can get massive savings on Moog’s Mariana synth and Moogerfooger MF-104S analogue [...] View post: Save over 90% on the Sonnox Restore Plugin Bundle at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Developer Fors, which recently released Sala, the nice-sounding reverb with a slick and minimal interface, is now back with a virtual instrument called Pivot Lite. The plugin is the smaller sibling of Pivot, and it is a two-operator FM synth with a morphable filter, distortion and stereo widener functionality. Similar to Sala, Pivot Lite has [...] View post: Fors just released Pivot Lite, a FREE FM-synth for macOS, Windows and Linux View the full article

Korg today announced the return of the KRONOS, its flagship keyboard workstation, with three new fourth-generation models. … Read More Korg Intros 4th Generation KRONOS Workstation Keyboard SynthesizerView the full article

Applied Acoustic Systems recently released Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest version of their flagship modeled electric piano collection. At BPB, we’ve covered many virtual electric pianos, including some lovely free options, such as Sonokinetic’s EMP Mark II for Kontakt Player. I’m fairly new to Lounge Lizard, but I approached it with some lofty expectations because [...] View post: Applied Acoustic Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 Review View the full article

Orcas Audio released their plugin Whirlpool, which is a rhythmical filter effect, for free. Please note that Whirlpool is Windows only, and that the free offer could expire soon. Beyond the retro-looking UI, Orcas Audio claims that Whirlpool employs “perceptual response frequency intensity mapping”. Many cool words in a row, but I might only speculate [...] View post: Whirlpool rhythmical filter plugin by Orcas Audio is FREE for a Limited Time (Windows only) View the full article

Manual Flanger from developer Zazz is a free, Windows-only flanger plugin with a twist! Most of you are probably familiar with the flanger effect and the sounds you can coax out of it. Zazz has opted to remove the traditional “time” parameter and replace it with a frequency control. This is the heart of the [...] View post: Get the Manual Flanger plugin by Zazz for FREE! (Windows only) View the full article