Music Production Forum

"It’s a kind of pixel-level control for music,” according to the developers. … Read More Adobe Teases AI-Powered ‘Photoshop For Audio’View the full article

Synesthesia AR puts an array of audio tools into users' virtual space, including a Chord Analyzer, Tuner, Spectrogram, Waveform, VU Meter, and Equalizer.… Read More Synesthesia AR Brings Augmented Reality Audio Tools To Apple Vision ProView the full article

In his latest video, synthesis Matt Johnson (Jamiroquai) explores the SOMA Laboratory COSMOS Drifting Memory Station.… Read More Cosmos Drifting Memory Station “Gives Instant Frippertronic Vibes”View the full article

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

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

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

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

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