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This video captures some rare footage of Harald Bode, credited by many with inventing modular synthesis in the 1950s.… Read More Rare Interview With Synth Pioneer Harald BodeView the full article

Image-Line has announced that it has teamed up with Native Instruments to bring bundles of NI's effects and virtual instruments to FL Studio.… Read More FL Studio & Native Instruments Bringing NI Effects, Instruments To FL StudioView the full article

After teasing its release last fall, Ableton has released the new Ableton Live 12 software – available for purchase on the company’s website and downloadable via your Ableton account if you’ve pre-ordered the program. The company has also published a series of how-to videos, to get to know the program’s major feature updates and additions. It’s […] The post Ableton Live 12 is here: new Performance Packs, sounds, MIDI tools + a refreshed workflow and more appeared first on DJ TechTools. View the full article

In future bass music, there’s no point keeping things subtle. As masters of the dark arts like REZZ, Zeds Dead and WHIPPED CREAM show us, boisterous, ear-grabbing basslines and dramatic, ethereal atmospheres make a successful pairing... The post Best free sample packs for future bass sounds appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Ableton Live has consistently set the bar for what a digital audio workstation (DAW) can do, offering a blend of powerful music creation and performance features. With the release of Ableton Live 12, the excitement in the music production community is palpable – but is it really worth it? This latest version introduces a host of new features designed to enhance workflow, creativity, and performance. Here’s a look at the 12 most exciting features of Ableton Live 12 that are stirring the most buzz... The post Ableton Live 12: Yes or No? appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

Have you ever finished a mix that sounds fantastic on your studio monitors and headphones, only to be disappointed by how it translates to other listening devices like your phone? This common frustration among music producers often stems from neglecting an essential part of the sound spectrum: the midrange. In this post, you’ll learn the importance of midrange in mixing, common pitfalls, and a step-by-step approach to ensure your mix sounds great across all playback systems... The post Midrange Mixing (Fix Your Mix in 4 Simple Steps) appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

Synthesist Jexus is back with a new sound library that showcases the sonic possibilities of the Arturia Polybrute synthesizer.… Read More 200+ Sounds For The Arturia Polybrute SynthesizerView the full article

Here's a look at the history of the Moog Polymoog, how it works, and how Gary Numan adopted one of the presets to help define his sound.… Read More The Moog Polymoog, The ‘Gary Numan Synth’View the full article

Here's an in-depth review of the Analogue Solutions Ample synthesizer.… Read More Analogue Solutions Ample Hands-On ReviewView the full article

MIDI Goblin is an open source patch saver, arpeggiator, auto-chord, arp-note, sequencer and MIDI LFO.… Read More Open Source MIDI Goblin An Arpeggiator, Sequencer, Chord Generator, Patch Saver & MoreView the full article

In the ever-evolving landscape of electronic dance music (EDM), digital synthesizers play a crucial role. Offering an array of sounds and functionalities, these instruments are key to crafting the unique textures and tones that define EDM. This guide will navigate you through the world of digital synthesizers, highlighting their importance and how to make the most of them in your productions. View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering 50 per cent off on two Roland TB-303 emulation plugins for 303 Day. And while yes, 303 Day may be over, these two deals are still on offer, which is great news for acid bassline lovers. The two plugin synths on offer are Arturia’s Acid V – just $99 until Friday 8 March – and D16 Group’s Phoscyon 2, which is $59 until Thursday 7 March. Let’s delve into the features that make these plugins essential for any music producer looking to create acid house or experiment with the sounds of the iconic Roland TB-303 bassline synth ... The post 303 Day deals: 50% off D16 Group’s Phoscyon 2 and Arturia’s Acid V appeared first on MusicTech. View the full art…

Ableton today announced the availability of Live 12, a major update that adds new MIDI tools, support for alternate tuning system, new modulation options, workflow improvements, better accessibility and more.… Read More Ableton Live 12 Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Here's a deep dive into the Roland JX-08 synthesizer.… Read More A Complete Guide To The Roland JX-08 SynthesizerView the full article

The new synth builds on PM's Taiga synthesizer, adding full-sized keys, additional modulation, a unique modular expansion bay, and more.… Read More Pittsburgh Modular Intros Taiga Keyboard, With Eurorack Modular Expansion BayView the full article

Kansas City-based jazz trumpeter Alberto Racanati performs live, with a rig featuring a combination of Roland and Elektron gear. … Read More Jazzy Live Jams For Synths & TrumpetView the full article

Both synths feature an updated version of the company's Dynamic Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology (V.A.S.T.).… Read More Kurzweil K2061, K2088 Synthesizers Bring Back V.A.S.T. Synthesis Using Today’s TechnologyView the full article

The Serato + Roland TB-303 Bass Line / TR-606 Drumatix Control Vinyl is both a time capsule and toolkit, honoring Roland’s iconic 303 and 606 synthesizers.… Read More Roland & Serato Celebrate 303 Day With Special Edition 303 + 606 VinylView the full article

Thereminist Carolina Eyck shared this theremin performance of Erik Satie's Gymnopédie no. 1, by composer Erik Satie.… Read More Satie’s Gymnopédie no. 1 On ThereminView the full article

Is your MIDI keyboard small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and the pocket of your pants? Well, this one is. Meet MIDICard, the ingenious credit card-sized creation of creative technologist and software engineer Alana Balagot, designed for on-the-go music creation whenever and wherever inspiration strikes... The post Someone just created a MIDI keyboard the size of your credit card appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The samples behind Audience Choir were recorded during Collier's Djesse world tour, and feature thousands of voices, recorded from Adelaide to Zurich.… Read More Native Instruments Intros Free Jacob Collier ‘Audience Choir’View the full article

They recommend Sinc Legio for bright sounds, FM plucks, and waveshaped and folded sounds.… Read More Noise Engineering Intros Sinc Legio, New Oscillator For Legio PlatformView the full article

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the site is discounting all the courses in their collection, so you can download courses at less than half their normal price.… Read More macProVideo Celebrates Twenty Years, Discounts Synthesis Tutorials And MoreView the full article

Here's an in-depth review and demo of the Gamechanger Audio MotorSynth MKII.… Read More Gamechanger Audio MotorSynth MKII In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Warm Audio says that the Ringerbringer "delivers true-to-spec performance of the boutique, analog original."… Read More Warm Audio ‘Out-Behringers’ Behringer, Introduces Moogerfooger Knockoff You Can Actually BuyView the full article

Firmware 1.01 brings a handful of new features, including parameter randomization, random name generation, LFO slew, momentary active, and more.… Read More Analog Heat + FX Gets Free OS UpdateView the full article

The designs feature indicators behind the keyboard keys to help with live performance, color-coding to help identify functions associated with Pattern View and Rhythm Track editing, as well as shift function parameters.… Read More Overlays For Roland SH-4D Synthesizer Now AvailableView the full article

Tiptop Audio announced today that they've released the first set of ART-equipped modules, which feature a new patching system that they say “makes polyphonic patching effortless.”… Read More First Tiptop Audio ART-Equipped Polyphonic Eurorack Modules Now AvailableView the full article

WMD founder William Mathewson let us know that the company is back in business, and some if its modules are available again.… Read More WMD Back In Business, Making Some ‘Legacy’ Modules Available AgainView the full article

Analoguesque Sound Designs has released 3 free sound banks for the ASM Hydrasynth.… Read More Free Sound Libraries For The ASM Hydrasynth View the full article