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"It's an important subject," notes Theakston. "Useful if you're a user, a fellow synth designer and someone who makes modular patches."… Read More Synth Design Master Class With Vlad Kreimer Of SOMA LaboratoryView the full article

Burtt shares the stories behind the sounds, and the story of how he got started in film making. … Read More Ben Burtt On The Iconic Sounds of Star WarsView the full article

It's an open source project, so you can get the details and the source code at Github.… Read More World’s Smallest And Worst MIDI Synthesizer Now Supports USB-CView the full article

Manecolabs has introduced Pikoloops, a new Eurorack module, based on the Pikocore loop mangler from InfiniteDigits.… Read More Manecolabs Intros Pikoloops Eurorack ModuleView the full article

Formant shifting is an extremely powerful tool. At the turn of a knob, it can turn dull vocal samples into something exciting. If you’ve never experimented with formant shifting, then this is the guide for you. Together, we are going to look at: Let’s get started! 👇 What is Formant Shifting? 🤔 Before diving deeper […] The post Formant Shifting: Why You Should Use It On Every Vocal Sample appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Schlappi Engineering has announced the availability of The Nibbler, a new module for exploring the musicality of counting in binary.… Read More New Nibbler Eurorack Module From Schlappi EngineeringView the full article

Sinevibes has released Switch v3, the latest version of their gate sequencer effect plugin.… Read More Sinevibes Switch Gate Sequencer For Mac & WindowsView the full article

A grandiose synthesiser meeting took place in Autumn 2023. Location: Locarno, southern Switzerland, directly on Lake Maggiore and close to Italy. Strictly speaking, the Synthesiser Meeting Switzerland (STS) already has… Read More The post Swiss Synthesizer Meeting 2023 (Gran Rex / Locarno) appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

This series of videos explores using the LinnStrument with feedback and expression pedal.… Read More ‘Torrents Of Destruction’ On The LinnStrumentView the full article

Spitfire says that, with MG Soft Acoustic Guitar, they aim to set a new standard for virtual guitar libraries.… Read More Spitfire Audio Intros MG Soft Acoustic Guitar Virtual InstrumentView the full article

UVI has introduced Noctua, a free 'cinematic soundscape synthesizer' for MacOS & Windows.… Read More UVI Intros Free Cinematic Soundscape Synthesizer, NoctuaView the full article

The 40-preset soundpack is a blend of resonant acoustics and eclectic electronic sounds.… Read More ROLI Expressive Virtuoso Soundpack Features ‘The Ultimate MPE Presets’View the full article

If you’re struggling with muddy mixes, Soothe2 might be your savior. In a nutshell, Soothe2 identifies problematic resonances and applies gain reduction automatically. Need to give your vocals more clarity? Too much muddiness in your bass? This is what Soothe2 was made for! Although it might sound complex, the process is surprisingly straightforward. In this […] The post Soothe2 – How To Instantly Clean Up A Muddy Mix ⌛ appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Convolution reverb is a topic I rarely see discussed on YouTube and blogs. Maybe you’ve never heard the term before. Or you’ve seen it in passing, but are not quite sure what it is? For me, convolution reverb is to key to ultra-realistic reverbs. In a nutshell, convolution reverbs apply the characteristics of reals spaces […] The post Convolution Reverb: The Hidden Secret to Realistic Spaces appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The original prototype was the result of a collaboration between electronic instruments pioneer Bob Moog and theorist David Rothenberg.… Read More The Moog-Rothenberg Keyboard Lives OnView the full article

A-Grade Audio has released Replicant’s Dreams, a new sound library for Arturia CS-80V, inspired by the the Vangelis soundtrack to Blade Runner. Here’s what they have to say about it: “Comprised of 100 presets for Arturia CS80V (version 4 and up required). Heavily influenced by the Bladerunner soundtrack and old school cyberpunk aesthetic, the overall… Read More New CS-80V Sound Library, Replicant’s Dreams, Inspired By Sounds Of Blade RunnerView the full article

Antares Audio Technologies has introduced Vocal Reverb, a new audio plugin, for Mac & Windows, that uses artificial intelligence to "speed up the process of creating a great sounding reverb."… Read More Antares Intros AI-Powered Vocal ReverbView the full article

Here's a demo of how to use the Synthstrom Audible Deluge groovebox as an advanced effects processor, using the recently released open source Deluge firmware v1.0 .… Read More How To Use The Deluge As An Effects PedalView the full article

"This calendar gives us the opportunity to share Bob Moog on a more personal level," notes Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation.… Read More 2024 Bob Moog Calendar Celebrates Synth Pioneer’s 90th BirthdayView the full article

Synthesizers.com has introduced the Q190 Triple Tuner, a single-space Moog format module that's designed to make it easy to keep up to 3 oscillators in tune.… Read More Synthesizers.com Q190 Triple Tuner For Moog Format SynthesizersView the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the new Yamaha Montage M, a new flagship synthesizer keyboard line that includes the 61-key Montage M6, 76-key Montage M7, and top-of-the-line 88-key Montage M8x with polyphonic aftertouch.… Read More Yamaha Montage M In-Depth Review View the full article

SoundForce has introduced the SFC-OB, a class-compliant boutique USB MIDI controller designed for OB-style synth plugins.… Read More SoundForce Intros SFC-OB USB MIDI Controller For Oberheim-Style Software SynthsView the full article

The update adds support for native Apple silicon and VST3, Dolby Atmos, a resizable GUI, cloud size control, and more.… Read More Audio Ease Altiverb 8 Convolution Reverb Now AvailableView the full article

So, you’re looking for the best sample manager out there? If you’re anything like me, you spend way too much time downloading and buying sample packs. And when it comes time to find the perfect kick or snare, you get lost in a sea of folders. You return to the same folders again and again, […] The post Need a Sample Manager? 3 Killer Options to Browse Samples in Seconds 🚀 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Arturia has announced the availability of V Collection X, the latest update to their suite of software instrument. … Read More Arturia V Collection X Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Arturia has released MiniFreak Firmware 2.0, a free update that adds a new Wavetable engine, Shaper Mode enhancements, Super Unison effect and more.… Read More Arturia MiniFreak Firmware 2.0 Adds New Wavetable Engine, ‘Super Unison’ & MoreView the full article

Merry Moog 2023 is a collection of holiday music performed on the Moog and other synthesizers.… Read More Merry Moog 2023 – Holiday Music Performed On The Moog & Other SynthesizersView the full article

The music was arranged, performed and recorded by Teir, using analog synthesizers and analog drum machines.… Read More Brad Fiedel – Terminator Theme (Synth Cover)View the full article

Reader James Worthington shared his performance of Erik Satie's Les Fils Des Étoiles - Prelude no2 L'Initiation, arranged for Audio Modelings' SWAM String Sections.… Read More Erik Satie’s ‘Les Fils Des Étoiles – Prelude no2 L’Initiation’, Performed With SWAM String SectionsView the full article

The collection includes 174 Melodic Techno, Trance and Synthwave patches.… Read More Behringer Pro-800 Modern PresetsView the full article