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From @synthandsoftware - The Synth and Software Interview by Mark Jenkins Rick Wakeman must be one of the busiest men in rock music, seemingly always on tour playing different themes and anniversaries. As we speak he’s in the UK playing a series of Christmas trio concerts, but before long he’ll be in the USA, reviving his 9-piece band […] The post Rick Wakeman’s Endless Tour appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Synthetic Sound Labs released its new 1 MU width 1015 Lowpass Gate module. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The SSL 1015 Lowpass Gate is a modern “Vactrol” VCA / VCF module inspired by Don Buchla’s original 292C. Depending on the selected mode, a lowpass gate can act as a VCA, 2-pole lowpass filter, or VCA/VCF combination which is […] The post New Model 1015 Lowpass Gate Module in MU Format. appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Waves Audio introduces ILLUGEN, an AI-powered text-to-sound engine desktop app that enables you to turn your text prompts into entirely original custom-generated audio. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT ILLUGEN unlocks a new era of audio innovation, turning ideas into sound. It transforms your creative idea into one-of-a-kind one-shots, loops and special FX, ready for your musical creation. No presets, no recycled […] The post Text to Sounds? appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The series is growing, but is it in the right direction? When I reviewed Prime Bass, it was the first entry in Native Instruments’ Session Bassist series. I remember being quite impressed with the versatility and sound of that library, which was based on the Fender Precision Bass. The latest offering in the growing Session Bassist series is […] The post Native Instruments Session Bassist – Jam Bass: the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - VOID & VISTA announces availability of Frames as sample-based Kontakt instrument integrating powerful sound design features with inspiring interface. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT FRAMES is the latest bold virtual instrument for contemporary music creation — crafted for Native Instruments’ KONTAKT platform, pairing characterful, expressive, and unique sampling with powerful sound design features and an inspiring interface rendering […] The post New Sample-Based Kontakt Instrument, Frames appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) introduces the new interaction – simplifying ASM Manager desktop application alongside the stage and studio reliability – improving Firmware 2.2 update. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT As a dedicated desktop application designed to simplify how users interact with their Hydrasynth, ASM Manager replaces ASM’s original Hydrasynth Manager with a refreshed UI (User Interface) and […] The post Ashun Sound Machines Heightens Hydrasynth Experience appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Today, Novation has announced a wave of new instruments and creative controllers. Included is the Launch Control XL 3 MIDI control surface, two new white Launchkey MK4 MIDI keyboard controllers in the popular 37-mini key and 49 key versions, and a limited-edition Bass Station II designed in collaboration with British graphic designer Ian […] The post Novation – New Instruments and Creative Controllers appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Your outboard gear shows up as a plug-in inside your DAW Even if you’re not a Eurorack GUY, you’re familiar with patchbays. Well, Freqport has updated that concept for today’s world of DAW production, turning the routing connections for outboard equipment into a plug-in. Their FreqInOut FO1 is a very clever combination of a hardware […] The post Freqport FreqInOut FO1 Hardware Interface: the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The Bob Moog Foundation is excited to announce its fundraising raffle for a brand new Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D synthesizer, serial number GLMD-0233. The limited edition synth was hand-built in Asheville, NC, and is one of 500 released by Moog Music on March 20, 2025. It comes with several exclusive items, including a certificate […] The post The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Fundraising Raffle for Geddy Lee Minimoog appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - HitVerb offers the authentic ambiance of The Hit Factory’s legendary rooms, where countless platinum records were born. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Experience the sonic magic of some of the most iconic recording studios in history with HitVerb, the revolutionary convolution reverb plug-in developed in partnership with Troy Germano, CEO of The Hit Factory Studios. Now, producers and […] The post HitVerb – The Legendary Sound of The Hit Factory Studios appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Eplex7 DSP releases Hitech Snare Lab – plug-in instrument for Windows and macOS. Eplex7 Hitech Snare Lab is a modern VST / AU plug-in instrument with 225 multi-octave / multi-sampled banks/instruments that include snares, breaks, snareclaps, resonant snares, and complex. The instrument is intended primarily for the music production of genres such as: hitech, psycore, tech trance, psytrance, […] The post New Hitech Snare Lab Plug-in Instrument appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - SPITFIRE SWARMS combines the ethereal textures of HARP SWARM, the percussive choir of MARIMBA SWARM, and the beauty of MANDOLIN SWARM. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT SPITFIRE SWARMS act as a symphony of textures by bringing together the ethereal elements of HARP SWARM, the percussive choir of MARIMBA SWARM, and the chaotic beauty of MANDOLIN SWARM — think […] The post Spitfire Swarms – A Symphony Of Textures appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Key88 Toprack premium studio desk designed for discerning composers, musicians, and producers. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The two top racks from which KEY88 TOPRACK takes its name (in part) can be mounted either at an angle, offering 2U of rack space, or flat, offering 3U of rack space, independently of each other to allow for flexible positioning of outboard equipment […] The post UNTERLASS Studiomöbel Introduces Key88 Toprack appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Fuse Audio Labs introduces the Ocelot Upmixer plugin to transform mono sources into natural-sounding stereo signals. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Effectively enhancing recordings by creating a balanced and dynamic stereo image, OCELOT Upmixer distributes the mono signal across the stereo field and frequency spectrum while preserving full mono compatibility. As a result, it provides a stereo effect […] The post New Ocelot Upmixer Plugin appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Knobula makes Monumatic available as an eight-voice polysynth and monosynth implemented into a 12HP Eurorack module. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Creatively building upon the Poly Cinematic module that kickstarted Knobula’s successful entry into the Eurorack market, Monumatic readily refines the concept of a hands-on compact polysynth by extending CV functionality, adding more oscillator modes, and more filter […] The post New Monumatic Polysynth Module appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article