Mutable Instruments: No new modules and production shutting down
22 Apr 2022 in Synths
According to posts on the Mutable Instruments forum from founder Émilie Gillet, there will be no new module designs and production is coming to a halt
V-X Multimode Vocoder: new Reason Rack Extension
V-X Multimode Vocoder is a new Rack Extension from Reason Studios - a creative and fun vocoder that's competent nonetheless.
Apple Music presents Boiler Room in Spatial Audio
22 Apr 2022 in Tech
Experience Boiler Room sets in Dolby Atmos. Apple Music expands Spatial Audio content with this new collaboration with Boiler Room.
Techivation T-Compressor: serial compression in one plug-in
T-Compressor presents a clever take on serial compression - that is, processing audio using two or more compressors wired in series.
Fuzzly Bear 2: KMA Machines updated take of Jordan Bosstone silicon fuzz
21 Apr 2022 in Guitar
KMA Machines Fuzzly Bear 2 makes the design more compact and brings retro '60s fuzz tones to your guitar rig. Perfect for fans of vintage fuzz tones.
Yamaha AG series: compact consoles and microphones for streaming
The Yamaha AG series gets an update with some great new features! Also included is a new range of condenser microphones for live streaming.
Mystic Circuits IDUM: Intelligent Dance Music generator for idiots
21 Apr 2022 in Synths
Mystic Circuits has a module that will transform your poor attempts at dance music into fresh and exciting rhythms. IDUM, where have you been all my life?
Roland does the Jupiter-X and XM properly this time with V3.0
21 Apr 2022 in Synths
Roland has released a new firmware for the Jupiter-X and XM ZENCore synthesizers, including a new Jupiter-X model based on the Jupiter heritage.
Samples of the week: Lores, Soul Drums, Winds Boutique and more
21 Apr 2022 in Studio
Samples? Here we go with this week's crop of sample packs and sample-based instruments. As always, there are also free downloads. Have fun!
Finally, Gamechanger Audio’s Bigsby-in-a-pedal is now available to buy
20 Apr 2022 in Guitar
The Gamechanger Audio Bigsby Pedal is finally available for sale, with two new video demos launched that take you through all its features.
Buy FLUX:: Evo Channel (USD 79), get Session Analyzer (USD 149) free!
FLUX:: has a solid deal going: the USD 149 Evo Channel is on sale for USD 79 and you get the Session Analyzer plug-in (USD 149) for free!
Spacelab 3D audio and reverb tool by Fiedler Audio and Fraunhofer IIS
20 Apr 2022 in Studio
Spacelab is an object-based plug-in which deals with reverb, panning, and spatialization across any DAW and multi-channel audio format.
Shure KSM11 Wireless Capsule: Dynamic Durability & Condenser Clarity?
20 Apr 2022 in Live
Promising clarity, durability and resistance to mic "cupping", is the new, premium condenser Shure KSM11 the "goldilocks" mic capsule?
Kickstart 2 by Cableguys ft. Nicky Romerro: cutting-edge sidechaining
20 Apr 2022 in Studio
Kickstart 2 goes several steps further with the ability to follow the transients in rhytmic audio, self-adjusting volume envelopes, and more.
Midweek Modular: Bonesaw, JP-8 Filter, Perkons and more!
20 Apr 2022 in Synths
While Analogue Solutions makes something bigger than a Colossus Midweek Modular runs into a Bonesaw, some Jupiter gooeyness and Negative Slopes.
Erica Synths EDU DIY Sequencer: 5 steps to modular music
20 Apr 2022 in Synths
Erica Synths has released the latest in the EDU DIY series of educational Eurorack modules. This time we're building a 5-step Sequencer.
MiniDexed: Run 8 DX7s on a Raspberry Pi for free
20 Apr 2022 in Synths
Floyd Steinberg shows us how to run 8 instances of the DEXED free DX7 plugin as MiniDexed on a Raspberry Pi with minimal setup and hardware accessories.
PreSonus introduces the Eris E5 BT Active Media Reference Monitors
20 Apr 2022 in Studio
PreSonus has announced the Eris E5 BT multimedia monitors with Bluetooth. But are they really a good deal compared to the regular Eris E5?
Zoom announces the ZPC-1 matched pair pencil condenser microphones
20 Apr 2022 in Studio
Zoom has announced the new ZPC-1 small diaphragm condenser microphone. Sold in matched pairs, the ZPC-1 is designed for studio and field recording.
Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird a cure for Ugly Bass Syndrome?
19 Apr 2022 in Guitar
The new Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird is almost understated in the ebony finish, with only some subtle hints see and there to let you know it rocks hard
Orange Marcus King MK Ultra limited edition signature amp head
19 Apr 2022 in Guitar
The Orange Marcus King MK Ultra is a signature guitar amp focused on simplicity and tone. The perfect amp for players looking for great tone?
TAPS Audio Flow Control: Cunning utilities you didn’t know you needed
19 Apr 2022 in Synths
TAPS is a ridiculously simple pair of audio accessories that can take the pain out of minjack sockets and give you more control over the audio flow.
Guitar Gear Gems: KittycasterFX, Alchemy MK II and El Hombre
19 Apr 2022 in Guitar
This week on Guitar Gear Gems we have the latest from KittycasterFX, along with new stompboxes from VS Audio Effects and J.Rockett Audio
SSL THE BUS+: meaningfully innovating the timeless bus comp
19 Apr 2022 in Studio
BUS+ is a reincarnate of the SSL Bus Compressor that fuses the classic VCA circuit with new coloration and precision processing capabilities.