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Serato has ushered in a new chapter in its beat-making ecosystem. In collaboration with AlphaTheta, the company has unveiled SLAB, its first piece of hardware and the first dedicated controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. Serato Studio launched in 2018 as an entry-level DAW aimed at DJs who wanted to get into production without facing the steep learning curves of traditional music software. Borrowing visual cues from Serato’s DJ platforms, its focus is on creating quick edits, mashups and beats – giving DJs and performers a fast, frictionless way to sketch ideas... The post SLAB: the first hardware controller for Serato Studio has arrived – here’s everything you need to know appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

How to succeed in the music industry is likely a question you have already wondered about. After helping thousands of students achieve their music production dreams, there are 12 key steps I’ve identified that separate successful music producers from those who struggle. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level-up your career, these habits will help you move forward faster and smarter... The post How to Succeed in the Music Industry (12 Proven Steps) appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

Yamaha’s new MODX M series of synthesizer workstations arrives with a host of new features and upgrades, including the powerful virtual-analog AN-X engine from the MONTAGE M! The previous model, the MODX+, already offered many sounds and features from the top-of-the-line MONTAGE series at a lower price, making it one of the most popular mid-range synth workstations for studio productions and live performances. What was missing until now, however, was the AN-X engine, which, alongside sample-based AWM2 synthesis and FM-X, makes the flagship MONTAGE M one of the most powerful and versatile synth workstations available today... The post Yamaha MODX M: The Mid-Range Synth Workstation Finally Gets AN-X! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Does the world need another Jupiter-8 plugin emulation? If it’s Acustica Audio The Thing, the answer may be a resounding yes. However… Amidst all the price wars and chaos of Black Friday, effects plugin company Acustica Audio did something quite unexpected: it dropped a synthesizer plugin. And not just any synthesizer plugin, but an emulation of one of the best synthesizers ever made, the Roland Jupiter-8. I am, of course, talking about Acustica Audio The Thing – and it sounds ridiculously gorgeous… The post Acustica Audio The Thing: The First Synth From Acustica Is a JP-8 Emulation and it Sounds GORGEOUS appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article