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At the 2026 NAMM Show, AlphaTheta introduced the RMX-IGNITE, a multi-effects box designed for live performance. … Read More AlphaTheta Intros RMX-IGNITE Performance Multi-EffectsView the full article

Nymira is a standalone harmony instrument designed around the circle of fifths.… Read More Terraphones Nymira Synthesizer Like An Omnichord For JazzView the full article

MPE controllers open up completely new expressive possibilities for production and performance. But which MPE controllers are really worth buying? Here are our recommendations. MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) has been a buzzword ever since manufacturers such as Haken Audio and Roli caused a stir with instruments like the Continuum Fingerboard and the Seaboard. The basic idea: Wouldn’t it be great if you could shape every single note on a keyboard as expressively as you can on a guitar, string, or wind instrument? ... The post Best MPE Controllers 2026: Unlimited Expressive Freedom appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Delay Rings 8-Bit (Japan) is a brand-new version of the developer’s flagship dynamic delay engine, and you can grab it for just $12 while the intro offer lasts. That’s a massive 70% discount! The introductory sale will last for another 17 days (as of the time of writing – 26 January 2026). Once the sale ends, [...] View post: W.A. Production releases Delay Rings 8-Bit (Japan) with a limited-time 70% discount View the full article

Ablaze Audio has released Ablaze Toolkit, a bundle of five free plugins for Windows, macOS, and Linux, designed to simplify common mixing and sound design tasks in modern metal production. Oh, and there’s a fun easter egg for BPB readers. Ablaze Audio is run by the same developer who created our BPB Dirty Filter plugin. [...] View post: Ablaze Audio releases Ablaze Toolkit bundle with five FREE plugins View the full article

Baton is a free iOS app designed to help producers organize unreleased music, collaborate remotely, and explore new opportunities around their existing projects. For a limited time, BPB readers can claim one month of Baton Pro for FREE. Before we dig a bit deeper into the app itself, here’s more info about the special offer [...] View post: Baton is a FREE iOS app to help you collaborate and organize your unfinished music View the full article

Armory, the developer name of Daphne Wilkerson, a Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) graduate based in San Diego, has released two free plugins: TurnTableSaw and LaunchCodes for macOS and Windows. As technical as that sounds, Daphne is very much a creative, with a passion for art, design, and, of course, making music. That blend of [...] View post: Armory releases FREE TurnTableSaw vinyl scratch plugin and LaunchCodes virtual instrument View the full article

They say that the Kurzweil SP8 combines authentic acoustic realism, deep synthesis, and intuitive hands-on control.… Read More Kurzweil SP8 Stage Keyboard Debuts At 2026 NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Eventide Audio announced that it is working with electronic music composer Laurie Spiegel to bring back Music Mouse – an algorithmic musical composition application and performance instrument – after 40 years. “Music Mouse is an intelligent instrument,” notes Spiegel. “It’s like having a composer as your partner.” Music Mouse translates… Read More Eventide Audio Bringing Back Laurie Spiegel’s Music Mouse After 40 YearsView the full article

Are you interested in a new Casio Sampler?… Read More Casio SX-C1 Portable Standalone Sampler Overview & DemoView the full article

The Romagnetics FS-404, a MIDI companion to the Roland SP-404 MK2, has been updated with new capabilities and performance options.… Read More Romagnetics FS-404, A Companion For The Roland SP-404 MK2, Gets Major Firmware UpdateView the full article

At the 2026 Buchla & Friends show, Enjoy Electronics has introduced The Don, a quadraphonic multi-FX processor for 4U Buchla modular systems.… Read More Enjoy Electronics Intros The Don Quadraphonic Multi-FX ProcessorView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Italian keyboard and synth maker Generalmusic announced that it's back in business.… Read More Generalmusic Returns, With The Promise Of New GEM KeyboardsView the full article

… there are moments when you wish you had a bank account with no limits. All the beautiful – and truely interesting – instruments that appear on the market… it’s… Read More The post RYK Modular 100M modules: creative art! appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

Small, handy, colorful, and affordable… Waldorf is keeping up with the latest synthesizer trends and launched its new product line in November with the Protein. An 8-voice wavetable engine à… Read More The post Waldorf Protein: first member of a new product line appeared first on GreatSynthesizers. View the full article

Plugin Boutique currently lets you pick up the UJAM Virtual Bassist Dandy virtual bass guitar instrument for just $10, down from its usual $121 price. That’s a 91% discount, available until February 8th. As an added bonus, any purchase during this promotion also includes the Fire EQ plugin from United Plugins for free. Dandy is [...] View post: Get UJAM Virtual Bassist Dandy for $10 + FREE FireEQ View the full article

ViatorDSP has released Ripper, a free distortion plugin currently available in beta for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ripper is a surprisingly versatile distortion effect for a freebie. You get a very straightforward control layout, but there’s more than enough depth to cover a wide range of tones. Documentation is non-existent at this stage (the product [...] View post: ViatorDSP releases Ripper, a FREE distortion plugin (beta) View the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer was offering a sneak preview of their BMX Hybrid 8/12-Bit Sampling Drum Machine, a new design, inspired by the Oberheim DMX.… Read More Behringer BMX Sneak Preview From 2026 NAMM ShowView the full article

IK Multimedia has released ReSing Voices Vol 1 Producer’s Pack, the first in a planned series of vocal expansion packs for their ReSing platform.… Read More IK Multimedia Expands Options For ReSing Vocal Synthesis PlatformView the full article

Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming Tiptop Audio & Buchla 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF). … Read More Tiptop Audio & Buchla 248t MARF Sneak PreviewView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Casio was offering a sneak preview of the Casio SX-C1 Sampler - a new portable sampling workstation. … Read More Casio Sampler Sneak Preview At 2026 Winter NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2026 Buchla & Friends show, Make Noise has announced the New Universal Skiff System, the MultiWave MIDI Inlet Module and more.… Read More Make Noise Intros New Universal Skiff System & MoreView the full article

Randomwaves shared this sneak preview of Drumboy Pro Edition, a new, open-source workstation design that they say will be available to pre-order in mid-March for about $240 USD. … Read More Drumboy Pro Edition Sneak PreviewView the full article

At NAMM 2026, L-Acoustics showed off the L-Acoustics DJ iPad app and new controller interfaces. The French audio brand announced the L-Acoustics DJ app in 2025, which lets DJs tinker with immersive sound on-the-fly. L-Acoustics DJ uses machine learning to separate stereo tracks into four elements — drums, bass, vocals, and “sweeteners” or other mid-range sounds — allowing for individual panning around a 3D space... The post L-Acoustics debuts L-Acoustics DJ iPad app and controller options at NAMM 2026 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

While Jeff Mills is inseparably linked to the Roland TR-909, Richie Hawtin catapulted another iconic sound into the techno cosmos: the acid-laden, organically flowing sound of the Roland TB-303. He reduced electronic music to rhythm, space, and texture. Under his alter ego, Plastikman, Hawtin became one of the most influential figures in minimal techno. His productions have had a lasting impact on the sound of clubs, studio setups, and electronic music in general... The post Techno Legends Use This Gear: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This summer, KRK will welcome a fresh flagship series of monitors. With sights set on defining the “next-generation” of studio monitoring, KRK’s V Series Five builds upon the success of the V Series Four. Designed for musicians, producers and engineers, the series serves as a step-up in refined clarity, control and reliability – and debuted this week at NAMM. KRK’s output has been pretty strong the last few years; 2025 introduced the affordable Kreate Series, while 2024’s Rokit Generation Five were a plug-and-play dream. Now, the V Series Five will push KRK and parent company Gibson’s monitoring game to a new level... The post KRK debuts new flagship studio monitoring lin…

dBdone has released Pentimento, a free (paid upgrade available) texture layering plugin for macOS and Windows, developed in collaboration with music producer and YouTuber Taetro. Pentimento is designed to layer textures and sound effects on top of existing audio using envelope-triggered dynamics instead of MIDI input. So, instead of sequencing notes or programming patterns, you [...] View post: dBdone releases Pentimento texture layering plugin with FREE version View the full article

Wavetick has introduced Sounds on Demand, a new pay-as-you-go model for buying samples that sits alongside its existing storefront and optional subscriptions. Instead of locking users into a monthly plan, the new system is built around credits that you can buy whenever you need them. Each credit can be exchanged for individual sounds from a [...] View post: Wavetick introduces new Sounds on Demand pay-as-you-go model View the full article

Amazing NAMM deals from exhibitors Behringer, Hercules and Arturia. NAMM 2026 is currently underway, and just like every year, it’s a dizzying show with the latest and greatest musical instruments on display. While most of the gear on the show floor is so new, much of it hasn’t been released (or sometimes doesn’t even have a name yet!) I thought I would take this opportunity to highlight some of the deals on at Thomann from NAMM exhibitors... The post NAMM Deals of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article