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FL Studio 20.6 update adds new effects, CV control and many improvements
10 Dec 2019 · FL Studio 20.6 is available! A sizeable update, it not only optimizes this venerable DAW but packs in a lot of new additions, like the Distructor and Voltage Controller features.
Erica Synths discontinues DIY modules to focus on educational kits
10 Dec 2019 · Erica Synths has decided to discontinue its line of DIY modules in order to focus on creating educational kits aimed at learning the basics of electronics.
Klevgrand Hillman: A simple, great-sounding vintage combo synth
10 Dec 2019 · A perfectly simple and beautifully presented virtual instrument from Klevgrand that's a bit like an organ, a bit like a string synth and a lot like a lush sounding instrument.
Heritage Audio HA-609A: Neve-style dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter
10 Dec 2019 · Heritage Audio has introduced the HA-609A diode bridge compressor/limiter. The dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter offers two linkable channels with an entirely discrete class A circuit design.
Zplane deCoda helps you transcribe and learn songs
09 Dec 2019 · Zplane has released deCoda, a new application for transcribing songs. It offers some exciting features like automatic chord detection and a focus mode for highlighting specific instruments in the mix.
Audified ToneSpot Voice Pro: the all-in-one vocal mixing plug-in
09 Dec 2019 · Audified has released ToneSpot Voice Pro, a complete vocal processing chain with EQ, saturation, compression, reverb, delay, and more. It’s a one-stop shop plug-in for mixing vocal tracks.
Randy Rhoads’ guitars stolen, Ozzy Osbourne offers big reward for safe return
09 Dec 2019 · Guitars and instruments once owned by guitar legend Randy Rhoads have been stolen - and Ozzy Osbourne is offering a huge reward for their safe return!
Roland Juno-DS and FA-06 Black Edition available now for super-limited run
09 Dec 2019 · Roland has produced a very limited edition run of its Juno-DS and FA-06 synthesizers, a Black Edition with all-black keys. But if you want one, you'll have to be quick...
Kemper Rig Manager 3.0 Beta: The Profiler Editor is coming!
08 Dec 2019 · Kemper has listened to its users and released a beta of its Rig Manager that includes a Profiler Editor! This long-awaited feature is going to have a big impact on how people use their Profiler.
Best free plug-ins this week: Sitala, Full Bucket Vocoder and SN03-G
08 Dec 2019 · It's been a great week for free plug-ins, with an update for one of the best free drum samplers, a 20-band vocoder and a tape recorder emulation. That's Sitala Beta 2, Full Bucket Vocoder and SN03-G.
Best Electric Guitars 2019: 10 new guitars that pulled our strings this year
07 Dec 2019 · The Best Electric Guitars 2019! What a year it's been for an instrument that's often reported to be dead (or dying). Here is our roundup of the hottest and best value guitars from the past 12 months.
39 instead of 149 Euros: An incredible deal on the Lunastone True Overdrive 1 pedal
06 Dec 2019 · But that's cheaper than a plug-in! The Lunastone True Overdrive 1 is going for a song while supplies last! If you want one, you'd better be quick at this bargain price.
DrumComputer: Synthetic beats and audacious kits from Sugar Bytes
06 Dec 2019 · DrumComputer pulls together 8 sound engines, layered synthesis, sequencing, performance controls and effects into a deliciously vintage-looking beat making virtual drum machine.
Moogfest synthesizer arts festival has been shelved for 2020
06 Dec 2019 · Moog Music has announced that they've put Moogfest 2020 on hold for logistical reasons in order to focus on the future and to investigate new ways of exploring the future of music, art and technology.
Boss Waza-Air: Wireless headphones with a built-in guitar amp!
05 Dec 2019 · These headphones have a Katana amp stuffed in, with bags of amp sounds and effects! Oh, and there's some 3D spatial imaging tech going on in there, too. The perfect home practise set-up?
Teenage Engineering M-1: foldable, voice sampling headphones for OP-Z
05 Dec 2019 · Teenage Engineering has come up with some headphones that pair nicely with the OP-Z and other devices for on-the-move music listening and music-making.
KISS my signature! Epiphone launches Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul
05 Dec 2019 · Epiphone's new Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul is an eye-popping new model in a blue, sparkly finish. This new signature model screams for attention. Can it win over anyone who's not a KISS fan?
Best Eurorack Modules 2019: Top 5 Modular Synths and Effects
05 Dec 2019 · Eurorack modular continues to generate interesting pathways into sound and synthesis and is becoming more accessible all the time. Here's our choice of modules that stood out this year.
Boss SY-1000: An expansive – and expensive – new guitar synth floor pedal
05 Dec 2019 · Boss has just unveiled its most powerful guitar and bass synthesizer system to date, the SY-1000. Yup, it packs in a lot of features and has an epic-looking blue frame. But is it simply too expensive?
Korg teases a New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation
04 Dec 2019 · It's Korg's turn to tease with a little video on the Korg UK Instagram channel. It reports to be a "New Legendary Synthesizer Recreation" and Korg says that "something super exciting is coming!"
Tesseract Modular Radioactive: toxic analog modelling digital oscillator
04 Dec 2019 · Radioactive is a 6HP digital chiptune-inspired synth voice for Eurorack with 5 different waveshaping modes, 3 oscillators with selectable waveforms, multi-mode envelope, quantizing and slew.
Waldorf Quantum Shadow Limited Edition anniversary synth
04 Dec 2019 · Waldorf Music celebrates 30 years in the business with a very limited edition version of what they are calling the Quantum Shadow. They will make only 30.