Equipment News, Leaks and Tips

Supercritical Redshift 6 – Now Available!

16 Dec 2024 · The Redshift 6 from Supercritical sees them branch out into desktop synthesis by making use of their existing technology, multiplied by six!

The Best FM Synths for your Music Production Setup

16 Dec 2024 · Looking for a way to get into FM synthesis? We've selected some of the best FM synths with both sound design and song-creation tools.

Guitar Deals: Last Minute Christmas Bargains?

16 Dec 2024 · These guitar deals have come at the perfect time! Go on, why not treat yourself? There are healthy discounts from Taylor, ESP and more...

PSP Chamber, e::Pi Lite, Rasp: Free Plugins of the Week

15 Dec 2024 · PSP Chamber is a chamber reverb, e::Pi Lite is modeled after the famous Big Muff Pi, and Rasp is “not a conventional distortion effect”: Freebies of the week!

Highs and Lows of Synth Collecting: Tops and Flops

14 Dec 2024 · When synth collecting, not every synth can fit you like a glove. These are the best and worst synthesizers to pass through my studio.

Telepathic Instruments Orchid On Sale Soon But Will You Be Eligible for Tame Impala’s Chord Synth?

14 Dec 2024 · Kevin Parker’s much-anticipated Telepathic Industries Orchid will drop next week but it’s limited in number - and sales location.

5 Pop Songs That Don’t Suck on Guitar

13 Dec 2024 · Pop songs of the last 20 years just don't do it for me. However, there have been a few hidden gems. Let's check out 5 of them that are fun to play on guitar.

7 Synths That Were Victims of Bad Timing

13 Dec 2024 · Too early? Too late? Here are seven synths that were victims of bad timing.

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2024: Our Top 6

13 Dec 2024 · Which new samplers and groove machines stood out from the rest in 2024? Here are the best samplers, grooveboxes, and drum machines of the year.

Behringer Pro VS Mini – UPDATE: 2.0 Firmware with New Features!

13 Dec 2024 · Behringer's Pro VS Mini receives a v2.0 firmware update that brings a collection of useful updates, including an extra voice of polyphony!

Get Baby Audio x Andrew Huang Warp for Free

13 Dec 2024 · Following the success of Transit 2, Baby Audio x Andrew Huang Warp brings the powerful pitch-shifting effect into a free plugin module.

Behringer JT Mini: The Analog Power of the Jupiter-8 in a Small and Affordable Synth Package

13 Dec 2024 · The Behringer JT Mini is here, a pint-sized all-analog Jupiter-8-inspired synth with three VCOs, multimode filter, and 16-step motion sequencer.

KUVO Powered by DJ Monitor Gaining Support, Getting Music Creators Paid

13 Dec 2024 · AlphaTheta announces progress with its KUVO Powered by DJ Monitor initiative to help music creators get deserved royalties from DJ plays.

6 of the Best SSL SiX Alternatives for your Studio Setup

12 Dec 2024 · An analogue mixer is still a practical solution for a home studio, so here are some of the best SSL SiX alternatives for music production.

A Synth World View of a Superb 2024: Synth Journal

12 Dec 2024 · For my last entry into this year's Synth Journal, I thought I'd take a retrospective look at some of the things that caught my eye in the synth world of 2024.

Neural DSP Cortex Control 1.2.0, CorOS 3.1.0 with Preset Import

12 Dec 2024 · Free update for Cortex Control and CorOS! Both come with a host of new features and effects for Quad Cortex!

Expressive E Osmose: Interview With Hans Zimmer

12 Dec 2024 · Hans Zimmer talks in a documentary about the use of Expressive E Osmose in his film music projects. Very interesting!

FabFilter Pro-Q 4: Available now!

12 Dec 2024 · FabFilter has today released Pro-Q 4, the new version of its very popular software equaliser. Here is the first information about the new features!

Apple MacBook Air M4: Early Leaks Due to macOS Sequoia Update!

11 Dec 2024 · Notes in the new macOS 15.2 update confirm the imminent release of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air M4.

5 Top AI Composition Plugins to Increase Productivity

11 Dec 2024 · Whether you're a professional music producer or a beginner starting out, AI composition plugins are useful to streamline your workflow.