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Vindor Music has open sourced its ES electronic wind instrument software and hardware.… Read More Open Source Electronic SaxophoneView the full article

IK Multimedia has introduced ARC Studio, a hardware acoustic room correction system that they say “instantly upgrades traditional studio monitors with breathtaking results”. Rooms have a big impact on how music is heard. The size, shape, materials, and furniture all impact the way your studio monitors sound in your room. ARC Studio is designed to… Read More IK Multimedia ARC Studio Advanced Room Correction System Automatically Improves Your Studio MonitoringView the full article

MIDI Widgets is a new application for Apple Vision Pro that lets you add virtual controls to your hardware MIDI instruments.… Read More New Apple Vision Pro App, MIDI Widgets, Lets You Add Virtual Controls To Your Hardware SynthsView the full article

Some listeners may hear similarities to Isao Tomita's iconic 1974 synth arrangement from his album Snowflakes are Dancing.… Read More Switched On DebussyView the full article

Now the time has come! KORG dares to relaunch one of the biggest polyphonic analog synthesizers ever. The PS-3300 FS is a replica of the original synth from 1977, this… Read More The post KORG PS-3300 FS: Relaunch of the fully polyphonic Goliath appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

"The E7 may be still relatively new and lesser-known, but it is already a future classic....."… Read More 64 Custom Sounds For The GS Music e7 SynthesizerView the full article

"Auto Fills is a random MIDI generator for creating drum fills. You can generate drum fills for your drum synth apps or hardware quickly and let it roll every once in a while.… Read More New App, Auto Fills, Creates Unique Drum Fills AutomaticallyView the full article

Infrasonic Audio let us know that a limited run of Warp Core - a stereo/dual-output complex oscillator for Eurorack - is now available.… Read More Warp Core Stereo Phase Distortion Oscillator Is Down With The ThiccnessView the full article

Pigtronix has introduced the Philosopher’s Tone 2, a compressor/sustainer with footswitchable Grit.… Read More Pigtronix Introduces Philosopher’s Tone 2 Compressor & SustainerView the full article

A new iPad app, sqsl White Keys, lets you interactively remap the notes that the white keys on your MIDI keyboard control.… Read More New iPad App, sqsl White Keys, Lets You Get Freaky With Your MIDI Keyboard ControllerView the full article

Earthquaker Devices has introduced The Wave Transformer, a 'Transfiguration Oscillator' for Eurorack modular systems.… Read More Earthquaker Devices Wave Transformer Eurorack Module Now AvailableView the full article

The Plinky synthesizer - a unique granular & wavetable synth with 8-voice polyphony and polyphonic aftertouch - is now available from Electrotechnique, with v2 updates.… Read More Plinky Synth 2.0 Available Pre-AssembledView the full article

KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 features a full-size, 88-note range, semi-weighted keyboard, designed for DAW production, hybrid setups, and controlling MIDI hardware instruments.… Read More Arturia Introduces KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 View the full article

Klevgrand has released its latest instrument, OneShot. More than a drum sampler, OneShot is a percussive workstation specifically designed for one-shots (single strike samples). Every detail in the workflow design and sound quality has been given a lot of care and consideration, making OneShot a percussion powerhouse that is both fun to play, excellent sounding… Read More Klevgrand Releases OneShot, ‘Next-Level’ Drum RealismView the full article

Arturia has launched the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3 – the latest addition to its KeyLab Essentials range, following on from its 49- and 61-key models to offer a “full piano range” for producers and other music makers alike. Described by the brand as “an intuitive, powerful, carefully crafted controller”, the KeyLab 88 mk3 enables users to control any DAW or MIDI hardware without the need for overly complex controls or a lengthy configuration process... The post Arturia launches KeyLab Essential 88 mk3, putting a “full piano range at the fingertips” of producers appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Most microphones will do a decent job at recording spoken word vocals. But, depending on whether your delivery is laid-back or all-out, the type of microphone you’ll want to use could be very different. Vocal microphones tend to fall into these two major categories. Dynamics are hard-wearing and generally more adept at handling high sound pressure levels (SPL), making them ideal for loud vocalists and for live use. Being less sensitive, you need to work close to the mic, and as a result they’re handy for avoiding room reflections (and unwanted noise) in an untreated domestic room. A more even dynamic range off the bat is another advantage; dynamics make total sense a…

Future Retro has announced that their updated Vectra synthesizer, with firmware 2.0, is now available via dealers and their online store.… Read More Future Retro Vectra 2.0 Now AvailableView the full article

The drop is the cornerstone of electronic dance music (EDM), a moment of high intensity that can define a track and electrify an audience. Crafting a memorable drop requires a blend of creativity, technical skill, and an understanding of what moves a crowd. In this post, we'll explore the art of creating impactful drops in EDM production. View the full article

The organizers of the Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo have announced the second London, UK edition of this event, coming up March 16 and 17, 2024. Free to the public, the London Synth and Pedal Expo is a “strictly-in-the-headphones” event featuring: A gear expo – where musicians can try pedals and interact with builders A… Read More Synth and Pedal Expo Returns to London, March 16 – 17View the full article

SampleScience has introduced Mellow Harmonics, a new virtual instrument inspired by the sound of the Mellotron & string synthesizers of the 1970s.… Read More SampleScience Intros Mellow Harmonics Mellotron-Style Virtual Instrument For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Developer Igor Vasiliev has introduced Stellarvox, a hybrid reverb app for iOS & macOS that he says is ideal for "creating immersive ambience of deep spaces."… Read More New iPad App, Stellarvox, Ideal For Creating ‘Deep Spaces’View the full article

Learn how to make MELODIC TECHNO in the style of artists such as Miss Monique, Artbat and Anyma. This step-by-step music production guide shows you how to produce one of the most popular current genres in electronic dance music. You can also download this project file to open in Ableton Live, so you can follow along and really understand the techniques being shared... The post How to Make Melodic Techno (like Miss Monique, Artbat & Anyma) appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

u-he has announced that Zebralette 3, a free single-oscillator software synth based on their upcoming Zebra 3 - is now available as a public beta release for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free u-he Zebrallette 3 Software Synth Now Available View the full article

EZVox is designed to be an all-in-one solution for enhancing vocal tracks. Features include a De-esser, EQ, Compressor, Doubler, and Reverb, each tailored specifically for the human voice.… Read More Sound Magic Releases EZVox, AI-Powered Vocal Processing SystemView the full article

Glitchmachines has released Version 2.0 of Palindrome, a granular sampler that they say is "geared toward experimental sound design".… Read More Glitchmachines Palindrome Granular Sampler Updated To v2.0View the full article

Vondraskova creates melancholic compositions that are based on layered synth soundscapes, dark melodies shrouded in reverb and thick, yet delicate vocals.… Read More Live Eurorack Modular Performance By Never SolView the full article

This modular synthesizer played a pivotal role in the development of so-called 'West-Coast Synthesis', and was used by Pauline Oliveros, Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, Warner Jepson, and many others.… Read More Exploring The First Buchla 100 Modular Synthesizer At Mills CollegeView the full article

Developers of Tempera - a tactile, cross-sample granular synthesizer and resampler - let us know that they've released firmware v1.5, an update that adds new features, along with 'polishing' and bugfixes.… Read More Tempera Granular Instrument Updated With New Features & PolishView the full article

The three-day event features an opening reception and two days of workshops, seminars and performances. Musicians from around the world attend and participate.… Read More ContinuuCon 2024 Electronic Music Conference Tickets Now AvailableView the full article

The Zen Flute is described as a "mouth theremin", that maps the pressure and shape of a performer's mouth to the pitch output.… Read More New Electronic Instrument, The Zen Flute, Now AvailableView the full article