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Ever wondered what the term “Progressive House” means? And what sets it apart from other genres such as Tech House or Deep House? Then you’ve come to the right place! Progressive House is known for its slow melodic build-ups, atmospheric sounds, and intricate sound design. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to […] The post What is PROGRESSIVE HOUSE? Everything You Need to Know in 5min appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Behringer today announced that the UB-Xa D is now shipping from their factory.… Read More Behringer UB-Xa Desktop Synthesizer Now ShippingView the full article

There is a certain sphere of musical instruments design that has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys. We’re looking at some of the times these toys or tools have made their mark in the history of recorded music. The connection between creativity, curiosity, and fun has always been a part of certain toy-like instruments that have cropped up over the years. Today, manufacturers like Teenage Engineering, Critter & Guitari, and many others have built brands around this sentiment... The post 5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Developer Michael Compton has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of MIDINA, a new open source 'brain' for electronic music.… Read More MIDINA Expressive Linear MIDI Sequencer Now Available Via Kickstarter ProjectView the full article

Waves partnered with YouTuber and producer Sanjay C to give away the Electric 200 Piano virtual instrument for free. The plugin is a macOS and Windows release that is available for a limited time only. Sanjay C provided the link to the freebie on his Instagram bio and on YouTube, and you can access the link [...] View post: Waves Giving Away FREE Electric 200 Piano Plugin in Limited Time Offer View the full article

Developer Mannix Squared has released Super Saturator, an intuitive and free saturation plugin for macOS and Windows. We recently covered Mix Space, a free plugin that helps identify and resolve frequency clashes between tracks in your mix. Plugins that provide a simple and effective solution for a common and tedious problem are always well-received by [...] View post: Mannix Squared releases FREE Super Saturator plugin for Windows and macOS View the full article

The latest Sonic Lab video features a review of the Oberheim TEO-5, the new compact performance synth from Tom Oberheim.… Read More Oberheim TEO-5 Synthesizer In-Depth ReviewView the full article

This video captures an introduction to the Ondes Martenot, a unique and expressive electronic instrument from 1928. … Read More An Introduction To The Ondes MartenotView the full article

Optigan.com has introduced a new sound disc for the Optigan and Panoptigon, GIALLO, inspired by the soundtracks of 70's B-movies. … Read More New Optigan Disc, Giallo, Inspired By Italian B-Movie SoundtracksView the full article

Analoguesque Sound Designs has released a free sound library, Analoguesque Random Experiments, for the ASM Hydrasynth.… Read More 128 Free Patches For The ASM HydrasynthView the full article

Developer Outobugi has released Dynastor, a free aggressive compressor plugin for Windows. If the name Dynastor sounds familiar, it’s because this plugin is the little brother of Dynastia, an OTT clone we covered last year. Earlier this year, we also looked at Outbugi’s Refire drum effects plugin, which is worth checking out if you missed [...] View post: Outobugi releases Dynastor, a FREE aggressive compressor plugin for Windows View the full article

On Tuesday Audec released the free Heat distortion plugin, which is currently a macOS exclusive release. The developer plans to release a Windows version sometime “in the future.” Heat is a VST3 and AU release that offers four distortion types. The plugin has an auto gain function, which creates a constant output volume while maintaining [...] View post: Audec releases FREE Heat Distortion Plugin for macOS View the full article

Sonuscore releases The Orchestra Elements, a FREE orchestral scoring library for Kontakt Player. The Orchestra Elements is a slimmed-down version of Sonuscore’s flagship orchestral Kontakt library, and it’s free to download. It’s also compatible with the free Kontakt Player (6.7.1 upwards), which is even better news. The Orchestra Elements is slightly different from many of [...] View post: Sonuscore releases FREE Orchestra Elements Library for Kontakt Player View the full article

The Labyrinth sounds completely different from any other Moog.… Read More Moog Labyrinth In-Depth ReviewView the full article

This feels very, very nice to hold!… Read More Hainbach Finds Obscure Electronic Instrument, The Sonica, And Yes, It’s Slightly PhallicView the full article

If you want to get a better idea of the Labyrinth's synth voice and how the sequencer works, the video does a good job of covering them, and then features a wide variety of musical demos.… Read More Moog Labyrinth Synthesizer In-Depth DemoView the full article

This feature enables stem separation directly on MPC hardware fully standalone, allowing producers to separate bass, drums, vocals, and other musical elements without the need for a computer.… Read More Akai MPC Stems Now Available StandaloneView the full article

The Behringer STX appears to be a fairly straight copy of the Synthex's design, reduced to fit into Behringer's 4-octave Deepmind 12 form factor.… Read More Behringer Teases Elka Synthex CopyView the full article

THR recently released the DeBleed noise gate, and the plugin is currently available at just $50, down from $90, which is a 44% saving. The plugin is a 64-bit exclusive release available for Windows and macOS. THR states that DeBleed is not a traditional noise gate but “a noise gate designed to obliterate cymbal bleed.” [...] View post: New THR DeBleed Noise Gate Plugin is 44% Off for a Limited Time View the full article

Moog Music today officially introduced the Labyrinth, the latest in their line of all-in-one semi-modular analog synthesizers. Like the Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon & Spectravox, the Moog Labyrinth can be used as a standalone synth module, or integrated into larger Eurorack modular systems. Labyrinth combines a newly designed voltage-controlled wavefolder with a state-variable filter, allowing for… Read More Moog Labyrinth Generative Sequencing Synthesizer Now AvailableView the full article

GForce Software, in collaboration with Oberheim, has introduced OB-1, a virtual instrument that builds on the classic mono synth from 1978.… Read More GForce OB-1 Puts A Classic Oberheim Synth In Your DAWView the full article

Cherry Audio has introduced Wurlybird 140B, a sample-based virtual instrument, modeled after the classic 1964 Wurlitzer 140B.… Read More Cherry Audio Intros Wurlybird 140B Electric PianoView the full article

Trance music, a genre that captivates with its repetitive melodic phrases and progressive builds, has been a staple in the EDM scene since the 1990s. Known for its ability to induce a hypnotic state and emotional connection, trance has evolved significantly over the decades. This blog post explores the evolution of trance music, highlighting its origins, key developments, and its impact on the broader electronic dance music landscape. View the full article

Rigid Audio has released Stompbox, a set of 32 cinematic/hybrid drum and percussion kits for Kontakt 6.4.2. The need for deep, foreboding drums sometimes presents itself when you’re deep into composing cinematic scores. Thankfully, if you can’t afford a hugely expensive cinematic drum library, Rigid Audio has you covered – Stompbox retailed for $39, but [...] View post: Rigid Audio Releases FREE Kontakt Library Stompbox View the full article

Gray Cat Music has released Uncle John’s Banjo, a Decent Sampler instrument. It is available for FREE for Bedroom Producers Blog readers. Uncle John’s Banjo is a new Decent Sampler instrument by Gray Cat Music, and it’s FREE for BPB’s audience (yes, that means you! ❤️). The instrument usually requires a payment of $5 (or [...] View post: Gray Cat Music sets Uncle John’s Banjo FREE for BPB readers View the full article

Summertime is dancing time! That’s why we just had to focus on Roland drum machines, two samplers from Novation, and a wireless MIDI solution from CME WIDI in this week’s installment of synth deals! It very much seems like Roland is going all out in their legendary drum machines with savings of up to 25 percent! Let’s check them out! No other product line has shaped electronic music as much as Roland’s legendary drum machines TR-series. While the initial run of the TR-808 sold so poorly that Roland pretty much stopped making it after only a short time, crowd wisdom had other ideas. While quite a few first owners of the TS-808 were so dissatisfied at the time that they sol…

They say that the plugin "remains true to the genuine analog character of the original, and now it is accessible in your DAW."… Read More Roland RE-201 Space Echo Now Available As Roland Cloud Plug-inView the full article

ShowMIDI parses and visualizes MIDI data, translating the stream of details into concise charts and visualizations that make it much easier to understand.… Read More Free Tool, ShowMIDI, Makes MIDI Data BeautifulView the full article

IK Multimedia is giving away a free Mesa Mark III and matching cab for new AmpliTube 5 Custom Shop (CS) users throughout July. AmpliTube 5 CS is the free version of IK Multimedia’s virtual guitar and bass workstation for Mac and Windows. Mesa/Boogie launched the Mark III in 1985, and the amp is a three-channel, [...] View post: IK Multimedia offers FREE Mesa Mark III guitar amp this month View the full article

Developer Techivation has released T-De-Esser 2, a FREE De-Esser plugin for macOS and Windows. Te-De-Esser 2 is the follow-up to the popular Te-De-Esser (Free/Plus/Pro) plugin released by Techivation in 2021. The new release should feel familiar to users of the original plugin; the interface is virtually identical, albeit a little sleeker, with a few additions. [...] View post: Techivation releases T-De-Esser 2, a FREE De-Esser plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article