Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Telefunken Custom Shop Configurator: Design your own mic!
06 Jun 2020 · Ever dreamed of having your own customised stage mic to your specs? The Telefunken Custom Shop Configurator might be the answer to your (rather colourful) dreams!
RE-909: Din Sync turns their attention to another classic drum machine
05 Jun 2020 · Paul Barker of Din Sync has released a demo of their working TR-909 replica called the RE-909 Rhythm Composer. It's all PCB, components and buttons but sounds fantastic.
You have now crossed over into the Squier Paranormal Range
05 Jun 2020 · The Squier Paranormal Range has now officially been released and they look pretty amazing. And at a price point that will make many musicians want to buy them all!
Harley Benton debuts new SC-Custom II range with Silver Burst finish
05 Jun 2020 · Harley Benton premieres its new SC-Custom II range with a striking Silver Burst finish that's also being added as an option on its already popular SC-550 model. Time to get rocking!
Build electronic musical instruments with Roger Linn
05 Jun 2020 · Legendary drum machine and instrument designer Roger Linn is running an online workshop on Designing Physical Interactions for Music at Stanford University. And it's open to anybody.
Clearmountain’s Spaces: USD 49 reverb plug-in from Apogee
05 Jun 2020 · Apogee and producer legend Bob Clearmountain have teamed up for another plug-in, this time presenting a more condensed approach to his signature use of reverb.
Steda Electronics reveals its 909 clone
05 Jun 2020 · We get the first look at a TR-909 clone from Steda Electronics they are calling the SR-909 which is looking and sounding awesome in a recent run of videos.
Fostex upgrades the 6301-series studio monitor with Dante connectivity
05 Jun 2020 · The 6301DT features all the bells and whistles the series is known for, such as D-class amplifier and a new driver unit with auto stand-by functionality. And Dante!
Deal: Big discounts on select iZotope software upgrades
05 Jun 2020 · Now is a great time to upgrade your iZotope software! You can save almost 60% upgrading from Ozone 9 Elements to Advanced. They've also got some great deals for users of the Music Production Suite and Tonal ...
AFRORACK: Chicago based youth education in modular synthesis looking for funding
04 Jun 2020 · AFRORACK aims to give talented young students an opportunity to access and learn about modular synthesis without socioeconomic barriers. They need your help.
Bitwig releases Bitwig Studio 3.2 with new sound shaping features
04 Jun 2020 · Bitwig has released Bitwig Studio 3.2. The latest version of the DAW comes with several new effects, sound shaping tools and Grid modules. On sale until July 1st!
Cort releases new KX300 Etched models – sandblasted and loaded with EMGs
04 Jun 2020 · The new Cort KX300 Etched models come loaded with EMG humbuckers that should handle all your classic rock tones and more! And with their sandblasted and etched tops, they look ready for battle!
3dPdModular: Entire hardware modular system running on a Raspberry Pi
04 Jun 2020 · 3dPdModular combines a software backend with a hardware modular front end to offer a cost-effective and highly versatile modular synthesizer.
Three Body: Triple oscillator masterpiece from Schlappi Engineering
04 Jun 2020 · Three Body is an immense 3-oscillator module that Eric Schlappi has been working on for years and is finally nearing completion. A new video gives us a glimpse of what to expect.
The new MD 24 Select Series are Dean Guitars’ latest affordable shredders
04 Jun 2020 · The new Dean Guitars MD 24 models come with a hardtail or Floyd Rose, and are loaded with Seymour Duncans. But do these budget shredders have what it takes to stand out form the crowd?
Gris Designs OP-S: Teenage Engineering OP-1 leaps into the future
04 Jun 2020 · A super-cool new concept by designers Gris Design, the OP-S, combines the style and function of the OP-1 with a fabulous looking phone interface. Not kidding: Check this out!
Endlesss Studio: The collab app is coming to the desktop – now on Kickstarter!
03 Jun 2020 · Tim Exile's Endlesss online collab app is coming to the desktop, with DAW integration, controller support and more. The Kickstarter campaign is now live!
Endless DX7 sounds from an AI-driven cartridge generator – for free!
03 Jun 2020 · The ultimate way to deal with the incomprehensible DX7 is to get an artificial intelligence to program it for you - "This DX7 Cartridge Does Not Exist" has you covered.
QUN Pocket Synthesizer analog modelling and open source
03 Jun 2020 · Nunomo has put together the QUN Pocket Synthesizer as a fun mini music machine with a surprising amount of power.
Sonnox Summer Sale: Save up to 50% on Sonnox plug-ins and bundles
03 Jun 2020 · Sonnox, purveyor of quality plug-ins for your DAW, is kicking off summer with some sweet deals with many of its high-quality plug-ins and bundles on sale at up to 50% off until July 6th.
BlackOut Tuesday.
02 Jun 2020 · We’re not posting any content today, 2 June. Instead we're getting together to reflect on how we can better contribute to the ongoing fight against racism.
Fury-800: A free sumulation of the Korg Poly-800 from Full Bucket Music
01 Jun 2020 · Fury-800 is a nicely realised Poly-800 classic polysynth from 1983 with 64 voices, sequencer and chord memory. Did we mention that this is, er, completely free?