839 Results for "DAW"

Bitwig Studio gets Ableton Link with 2.2 update

Bitwig Studio reaches version 2.2 and joins the Ableton Link party for instant networked tempo sync to other software and devices. There are also new modulators, time shifting and 3GBs of new content.

Akai VIP 3.0 gives control over your VST library from any controller

The new version of Akai's VIP virtual instrument host and performance software is no longer tied to their Advance keyboard range. Direct access over your entire VST library from any keyboard or DAW.

NI Komplete Kontrol S49 and S61 MK2: how tickling the ivories looks in 2017

The Komplete Kontrol S49 & S61 MK2 update what is still one of the world's fanciest MIDI controllers with technology and enhancements familiar from the Maschine range of production stations...

Has Ableton Live 10 been spotted in a DJ Jazzy Jeff video?

DJ Jazzy Jeff can be seen using Ableton Live in an episode of Rhythm Roulette, but it looks different enough to prompt speculation over whether this is the long awaiting Ableton Live 10.

Is the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 any good for music production?

In light of recent reliability concerns, SurfaceProAudio.com set out to investigate the Surface Pro 2017's ability to do music production. It's resulted in an hour long video of depth and detail.

Top 5 starter recording bundles: Which one’s right for you?

Good news! No matter which starter recording pack ends up in your hands, the doorway to nice-sounding recordings is open for you. But we still need to figure out which bundle provides the most value, right?

Logic Pro X 10.3.2 update: three new Drummers and many improvements

Now at version 10.3.2, the $200 Mac-only DAW grows with the addition of three new Drummers, new ready-made Drummer loops, several improvements to Alchemy, the Touch Bar, and tons of fixes and improvements!

Polyend Poly: MIDI to CV converter now shipping

The Polyend Poly is a Eurorack MIDI-to-CV converter with 8 voices, 4 outputs and 3 modes of operation and MPE support making it quite a remarkably creative utility module.

FL Studio 12.5 embraces touch screen performance

The 12.5 update to Image Line's FL Studio DAW is upon us which includes a keyboard and pad matrix virtual MIDI controllers for touch-screen playing and performance - and lots more.

Pyramix 11 brings audio network management and immersive audio

Pyramix 11 embraces the AES67 audio network standard and brings device management together under ANEMAN. Other highlights include Bcom immersive plug-in integration and Windows 10/Creator support

UVI unearthed an Akai AX80 and made it into the UVX80 VST Instrument

Another classic synth from the vaults. This time it's the rarely seen Akai AX80 1984 8 voice polysynth reborn as the UVI UVX80. Relive all those sounds you thought were coming from a Juno.

LTweed: A vintage-styled facelift for Fender Bassbreaker 15 combo

We hear that Fender is issuing a limited edition of its 15-Watt Bassreaker guitar combo with some pseudo-50s styling - if you love 'vintage' looks, you might want to give this compact tube amp a closer look.

Classic Machines: vintage drum machines for Cubasis 2.2

Steinberg's Cubasis for iOS get's an update to version 2.2 which introduceds in-app purchasing and a bundle of 10 Classic Machines 80's drum machine legends. It's also half price for a couple of weeks.

Audio Damage Kombinat Tri effect plug-in features 13 distortion types

Everyone looking to add some gruffness to their tracks can benefit from having a multi-band distortion plug-in in their arsenal. Something like Kombinat Tri, with no less than 13 distortion algorithms...

Usine Hollyhock 3: a modular DAW unlike any other

Sensomusic's Usine Hollyhock 3 is an explosion of colour, control, manipulation and sound generation. Patch together MIDI, audio, DMX lighting and video in a modular environment of extraordinary creativity.

Roland add the FA-07 76 key workstation to the FA Series

Completely overshadowed by the announcement of the SE-02 analog synthesizer the FA-07 is a new 76 key workstation keyboard for the already existing FA series.

Mercuriall Audio Greed Smasher plug-in: A Free Mesa Grid Slammer overdrive

A brand new completely free emulation of a popular high-end overdrive pedal, the Greed Smasher plug by Mercuriall Audio is allegedly 'precisely modelled' - and won't cost you a penny!

Roland kill off Propellerhead Rebirth RB-338

Roland get snooty about their intellectual property 21 years after the release of the Propellerhead classic 303, 808 and 909 emulation. And so Rebirth RB-338 is no more.

Magix Sequoia 14 brings time stretching, Melodyne, audio restoration

Magix's venerable Sequoia DAW gets an update to v14 (!), with some useful new additions that should bolster its professional image and alternative to Pro Tools.

Cakewalk Sonar gets a couple of things – I miss major updates!

Cakewalk turns 30 years and Sonar gets a couple of little updates. It's just not as exciting as it used to be when they had major updates and new-release parties.

EastWest MIDI Guitar Series – Hardware and software in harmony?

Looks like there is a new MIDI guitar system on the block and this one is designed from the ground up. These two companies both know a thing or two about each end of the system, so will this be the one?

Analog Obsession’s Rollamp: A new (free!) Fender amp simulator

The new Rollamp amp sim is based upon a couple of very nice classic Class-A Fender valve amps, and is available on Mac and Windows now - for no money!

Vox Adio Air desktop 50W amps: All you’ll ever need in one amp?

Portable battery-powered modelling amps with Bluetooth connectivity and MIDI control, for both bass and guitar: how will two 3" speakers handle 50 Watts on Vox's new Adio Air amp?

Learn the basics of music production with Ableton – for free

Learning Music offers a series of short tutorials that demonstrate concepts taken straight out of Ableton Live's clips-based workflow with some light music theory on the side...