Arturia MatrixBrute gets a UK street price of £1539 inc VAT
10 Feb 2016 in Synths
At almost half the price of the Moog Voyager, does the MatrixBrute have enough balls to become a classic?
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Gothic Instruments’ DRONAR finds its place in Time and Space
Drown in the warm embrace of cinematic textures, sci-fi rumblings and atmospheric intensity
Delay yourself for free with iZotope DDLY Dynamic Delay
09 Feb 2016 in Studio
You want an interesting, versatile and weirdly dynamic delay and you want it for free? Here you go.
Focusrite complete the Clarett lineup with the 4Pre
08 Feb 2016 in Studio
Trailing behind the other Clarett interfaces, does the 4Pre hit the spot in terms of price and I/O?
Harness your inner Bach with Wavesfactory Demonic Virtuoso
It's a Harpsichord instrument for Kontakt apparently named in a competition, but does it sound any good?
Output pads out their REV expansions with Beautiful Pads
Reverse into some ambient soundscapes with Output's Beautiful Pads
Propellerheads rack up another synth: 4MER WaveShaper
Shape your waves in any way you choose with this massive 4 oscillator wave mangling rack extension.
Native Thunderbolt support comes to Windows 10
01 Feb 2016 in Studio
Will we see Thunderbolt audio interfaces becoming compatible with Windows?
Asparion introduce their D400 extendable DAW controller
29 Jan 2016 in Studio
A new DAW controller expandable to 64 motorised faders with pretty lights and a refreshingly small footprint.
SampleScience gives away a 3GB Orion Sound Module
The new Orion sound module features 3GB of public domain samples wrapped up in instruments, as a gift to you.
Teenage Engineering demo their forthcoming OP-Z
26 Jan 2016 in Synths
Synths, drums, sequencing, playfulness and now animated visuals all tied up in a small grey box.
Remidi reveal their T8 Wearable Musical Instrument
26 Jan 2016 in Synths
The futuristic glove makes a welcome return as a wearable MIDI controller
NAMM 2016: Keith McMillen Instruments reveal their own MPE controller
23 Jan 2016 in Synths
Keith McMillen use their smart fabric to get into the Multidimensional Polyphony Expression game with the K-Board Pro 4.
NAMM 2016: Spitfire Audio announce something called eDNA Phobos
22 Jan 2016 in Synths
BT helps Spitfire Audio tell us bugger all about their new eDNA Phobos sample library...
NAMM 2016: VIP 2.0 brings effects support to its VSTi library and controller software
22 Jan 2016 in Synths
Control your entire VST Instrument and effects library from the comfort of your keyboard.
NAMM 2016: iConnectivity release the iConnect Audio2+ multi-destination audio interface
21 Jan 2016 in Studio
2 x 6 audio interface that lets you connect to two computers at once, Mac, iPad or Windows and route audio and MIDI between the two. Ever wanted to use your iPad as an effects bus? This is what you need.
NAMM 2016: Tracktion Corporation announce T7 and a ‘hot rod’ interface
21 Jan 2016 in Studio
Tracktion Corporation announce a new version of Tracktion and a lovely looking audio interface with valves sticking right out the top.
NAMM 2016: Roland SYSTEM-500 – Modular in a box
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The sound of the classic SYSTEM-700 and 100M returns in this set of 5 analogue modules, beautifully packaged and ready to go.
NAMM 2016: First glimpse of the Expressive E Touché controller (updated – video!)
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The mysterious Touché expressive controller is revealed and this time we've got a video!
NAMM 2016: Tom Oberheim and Dave Smith Instruments give us the OB-6
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Unmistakably an Oberheim in looks, style and sonic character.
NAMM 2016: Garritan gets up close with Personal Orchestra 5
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Expanding and evolving into version 5 Garritans Personal Orchestra is the great value orchestra in your pocket.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio CTRL 49 MIDI Controller disco party
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
The CTRL 49 offers complete control over your VST Instruments with the help of a 4.3" screen, keyboard, knobs, sliders and RGB illuminated drum pads.
NAMM 2016: M-Audio update the MIDISport with a USB hub
The classic MIDISport MIDI interface tries to stay hip and current by sporting a new USB hub.
NAMM 2016: Arturia introduce KeyStep controller and sequencer
21 Jan 2016 in Synths
Arturia unofficially announce a portable MIDI keyboard controller with integrated step sequencer and CV/Gate.