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OverviewWrite your next House track within 22 minutes, no music theory required. HouseEngine turns your chord progressions into expressive piano rhythms, deep basslines, catchy melodies, and sparkling arpeggios. Feed HouseEngine with your chords and the plug-in generates authentic and professional MIDI patterns for you. No fiddling around with mismatching MIDI packs anymore. All output will be in tune with your original chords! Fast results, easy to use Have you ever struggled with writer's block when you wrote your next House track? Did the basslines feel weak? Were the keys "somewhat OK" , and the melodies only so-so? You can leave all this behind. HouseEngine is a plu…

Stylophone has introduced the CPM DF-8 Analog Dynamic Multi-Filter, the second in their Compact Portable Modular line.… Read More Stylophone CPM DF-8 Analog Dynamic Multi-Filter Coming To 2025 NAMM ShowView the full article

The Nord Piano 6 is available in 88- and 73-key editions, and feature a new panel design with LED faders, dual layers for Piano and Synth with independent effects and a premium Triple Sensor keybed.… Read More Nord Piano 6 Features Dual Layers For Piano & Synth With Independent EffectsView the full article

One of their most successful digital synths, the KORG multi/poly module delivers it in a compact 19″ rack mount/desktop unit. It’s only been about three months since KORG dropped their rather fabulous multi/poly synth and, as expected, they’ve followed it up with a module version, as they did with the wavestate, opsix and modwave... The post KORG multi/poly module – The Mono/Poly Inspired Synth In Your Rack appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article KORG multi/poly module · Source: KORG

The new Roland V-Stage about to be unveiled at NAMM 2025 sounds like a live performer’s dream: With four independent sections based on Roland’s latest and greatest piano, organ, and synth engines, could the V-Stage 76 and V-Stage 88 be the manufacturer’s most powerful keyboards for gigging performers ever? Roland helped pioneer the modern stage keyboard with the V-Combo VR series, a range of gig-friendly keyboards built around the Virtual Tone Wheel organ emulation. However, the last V-Combo VR model came out in 2017 if I’m not mistaken, so it was high time for something new. At NAMM 2025, Roland unveils the all-new V-Stage, a top-of-the-line stage keyboard available with…

The Viscount Legend One is designed for live performance, and covers organ, acoustic & electric pianos, synths, strings and more.… Read More Viscount Legend One Stage Keyboard Debuts At 2025 NAMM ShowView the full article

If you’ve got keyboard skills, or even if you don’t, workstations provide an amazing set of tools for creating music. To help you navigate this process, we’ve selected some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500. Workstations became extremely popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when producers like Timbaland and Scott Storch dominated the charts with the sounds from workstations from Yamaha and Korg. As music moved into the button-bashing phase, the keyboard-driven production style waned in popularity. It’s still, however, a very effective way to get a unique and dynamic feel into the core of your tracks... The post The Best Workstation Keyboar…

When it comes to achieving premium sound quality, desktop streamers and headphone amp/DACs (digital-to-analog converters) play a crucial role in bridging your computer or audio system with your high-end headphones or speakers. These devices improve audio fidelity, allowing you to hear every detail of your favorite music, whether it’s high-resolution audio or your favorite streaming service. The right setup will provide enhanced clarity, deeper bass, and more immersive sound overall. In this guide, we’ll explore the seven best desktop streamer and headphone amp/DACs of 2025, perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their audio system with an all-in-one solution. Let’s dive in…

Viscount has announced the new Legend One stage keyboard at NAMM 2025. Featuring a combination of the Legend organ emulation and a wide variety of other sounds, the Viscount Legend One is designed to be the ultimate all-in-one keyboard for gigging players. The new Viscount Legend One is an all-in-one solution for players who need a high-quality organ but also frequently play other sounds such as piano, strings, or synth. This often means that you need to haul several keyboards to a gig. The Legend One offers the manufacturer’s renowned organ simulation and a wide selection of “bread and butter sounds” in a single portable instrument. The stage keyboard is availa…

Can a virtual instrument match the classic Yamaha CS-80?… Read More XILS-lab The Eighty vs Yamaha CS-80 Head-To-Head ComparisonView the full article

Here's a live space music performance, Solina Movement 4, featuring the sounds of a classic ARP SE-IV Electronic Music Synthesizer.… Read More Solina Movement 4 – A Live Space Music ImprovisationView the full article

Scaler is a music theory workstation that helps you find chords and progressions. It can detect the key and scale of your music and suggest chords that match. It can also help you discover the perfect melody with performance expressions. Scaler 3 is a significant upgrade to the popular music theory workstation, Scaler 2. It's designed to be even more powerful and user-friendly for musicians and producers. Here are some key features and improvements: Complete Redesign: Scaler 3 boasts a fresh and intuitive interface, making it easier to navigate and use. Expanded Content: It offers a vast library of new Chord Sets, Harmonic Universes, Motions, a…

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Kurzweil will be showcasing their new K2061 & K2088 synthesizers.… Read More Kurzweil K2061 & K2088 Synthesizers Coming To 2025 NAMM ShowView the full article

Moonwave FX’s recently released Aperture single knob filter plugin (usually $24.95) is currently free at Pluginomat. The plugin is a macOS and Windows release for VST3 and AU. Moonwave FX describes Aperture as a selective filter that is a powerful tool for shaping and cutting frequencies. The developer suggests applications such as cutting through low-end [...] View post: Moonwave FX’s Aperture Single Knob Filter is FREE at Pluginomat View the full article

Kuassa has just released a new update for its 3-band EQ plugin, BasiQ. The original plugin was free, and this latest update, BasiQ2, remains free. BasiQ2 is Kuassa’s emulation of a “classic shelving Baxandall Equalizer” known for its slick slope and musical tone. The original BasiQ featured a simple 3-band EQ interface, which allowed you [...] View post: Kuassa BasiQ2 is a FREE update for the BasiQ equalizer View the full article

The Behringer Poly D gets long-awaited on-synth clock division functionality plus more in firmware update version 1.1.3. Behringer‘s popular four-voice take on the Minimoog, the Poly D, has received a new firmware update with a much-requested feature. Previously, if you wanted to adjust the clock division, you had to do it from the (now outdated) Synthtool app. Thanks to the new update, clock divide parameters are accessible from the synth itself. “Adjust clock division from 1/4 to 1/32T when synced to an external source,” said Behringer in an update to the company’s Facebook page. Behringer cautions to avoid adjusting the clock while a sequence is running to pr…

Thanks to firmware V1.25, PWM Mantis now has four voices of polyphony. Yes, polyphony. And maybe a new OSCar is on the way? PWM Mantis Is Now Polyphonic PWM Mantis was already a powerfully capable hybrid duophonic synthesizer with two DCO oscillators per voice and dual OSCar filters. Now, thanks to a new firmware update, this black and green beast is now a fully polyphonic four-voice monster thanks to Quad mode. “I’ve been enjoying the Mantis greatly. It can be a work horse and do what I want from a mono synth but being able to hit the Quad button is very useful and changes everything,” said Paul Hartnoll of Orbital. PWM says that Quad mode is achieved …

Need some keys for your next gig? These five best synths for the stage will elevate your performance. And they’re relatively affordable too! Best Synths for the Stage Clavia Nord Lead A1 Roland Juno-D8 Arturia AstroLab Moog Subsequent 37 Behringer UB-Xa Not every synth nut is a studio rat. Some actually get out into the world and play live. For those who like to take it to the stage, you need synthesizers that can work well in a live performance environment. What that entails, however, depends on the musician. Some are virtuoso players and will need a solid keybed and playable bread and butter sounds. O…

Synth Buddy lets you connect up to 10 stereo (or 20 mono) line level sources and toggle between them with the turn of a knob.… Read More Heritage Audio Intros Synth Buddy 10-To-1 Stereo SelectorView the full article

Deepsounds has updated NC Editor, their dedicated TouchOSC patch editor for the Novation Circuit and Novation Circuit Tracks, to support iPhone and Android mobile phones.… Read More Novation Circuit Patch Editor Now Available For Android & iOS Mobile DevicesView the full article

The event complements the 2025 NAMM Show, and will feature over 70 boutique synth makers. … Read More Buchla & Friends Synth Maker Showcase Coming To LA January 25-26View the full article

Korg has introduced the FISA SUPREMA C 'synthcordion', a compact version of their FISA SUPREMA digital accordion. It's available in two versions, with button- or keyboard-style keys.… Read More Korg Intros FISA SUPREMA C SynthcordionView the full article

Korg has introduced the miniKORG 700Sm, a compact variation on the reissue of the classic miniKORG 700, the company’s first mass-produced analog monosynth.… Read More KORG miniKORG 700Sm Debuts At 2025 NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Rhodes Music plans to showcase their MK8 Piano, launch a new Custom Shop Line, and introduce a new 61-Key Stage Piano.… Read More NAMM 2025: Rhodes Music to Showcase MIDI MK8 Piano, Custom Shop Line & Unveil New 61-Key Stage PianoView the full article

Phil Speiser is a musician, producer, and developer who embodies the term one-man-band. Now, The_Spice, his all-in-one sonic enhancement plugin, is free for a limited time. Everything on his website (including the website design), from music to sounds and plugins, is 100% Phil. I’m sure we’ve all worked on songs or projects that change in [...] View post: The Spice all-in-one sonic enhancement plugin by Phil Speiser is FREE for a limited time View the full article

Plugin Boutique is currently offering Excite Audio’s Vision 4X Lite spectral analyzer plugin (normally $59) for free for a limited time. You can get the plugin for free with the coupon code Mastering4X. Vision 4X Lite is a 64-bit-only release for macOS (VST, VST3, AU, AAX, standalone) and Windows (VST, VST3, AAX, standalone). To get [...] View post: Excite Audio Vision 4X Lite Spectral Analyzer is FREE on Plugin Boutique View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - In which the reviewer gets totally blown away (figuratively, and quasi-literally using a wind controller) Having to pull myself away from playing the Audio Modeling SWAM instruments to report on them is really tough! These instruments have been around for a while, but recently they came out with string sections to join the solo strings, […] The post Audio Modeling SWAM Instruments – the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Soundfingers offer the Etheral Melodica plugin (usually €24) for free until January 31, 2025, with the coupon code FREELODICA. Etheral Melodica is a release for macOS (VST3, AU) and Windows (VST3). To score the freebie, add the plugin to your Soundfingers cart, then apply the coupon code FREELODICA on the panel to the right. Then, [...] View post: Soundfingers Etheral Melodica Plugin is FREE Until January 31, 2025 View the full article

Using the hardware and software versions together, you can have the best of both worlds: a physical instrument that responds to your touch, and complete DAW integration.… Read More 2025 NAMM Show: Korg Intros multi/poly native SynthesizerView the full article

About a year ago, Stylophone surprised everyone when they announced the CPM DS-2 – an analog drone synth and the manufacturer’s first instrument without a stylus. Now, things finally appear to be moving ahead. You can now order the CPM DS-2 from Thomann! If you’ve pre-ordered the CPM DS-2 from the manufacturer, you may already have received a message that your unit is about to ship. And starting today, you can also order the drone synth from Thomann* for $232 / £228 / €269. The post Stylophone CPM DS-2 Drone Synth Is Shipping appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article