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Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Deals Sweeter Than Chocolate!

Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Europe’s largest music retailer kicks off its Easter Sale with massive discounts! We’ve found some of the best offers for you!

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Champions Update With Resampling and Much More!

09 Apr in Synths

The Champions Update: Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II now features OS 2.0 with resampling, a song mode and more!

Roland SP-404 MKII v5 Update Turns the Sampler Into a Serato Controller!

03 Apr in Studio, DJ, Synths

Get ready for 404 Day with a new update integrates your Roland SP-404 MKII with Serato.

Reason Studios ReCycle: The Legendary Loop Tool is back and it’s Free

02 Apr in Studio

Over 30 years after its release, Reason Studios ReCycle returns to the fray as freeware. Long live this versatile loop editing software!

This Week's Highlights: A Topographical Saturation Plugin and a New Synclavier

Highlights This Week: A Topographical Saturation Plugin and a New Synclavier

29 Mar in Synths, Studio

In the highlights this week, we discuss some exciting new developments in the pipeline and some fresh new releases on their way.

Elektron Update: OS 1.10 for Digitakt II and Digitone II

20 Mar in Synths

Elektron has released OS updates for the Digitakt II and Digitone II. The Elektron update to OS 1.10 includes lots of new features for both machines.

Pianos, Guitars and Vintage Synths: Sounds and Presets

05 Feb in Synths

If vintage synths are your thing, we've got you covered with a great deal on a huge library and some samples from the past!

Superposition by Dillon Bastan: A Brilliant Multisampling Device for Ableton Live with a Creative Twist

30 Jan in Synths

Dillon Bastan Superposition is a new Max For Live sampler that uses Markov systems to create randomized but controllable sample sequences.

Beetlecrab Tempera: Firmware Update 2.1 Adds Real-Time Granular Processing

28 Jan in Synths

The Beetlecrab Tempera just got a major firmware update! The new version adds live grains for real-time granular processing. But that’s just the beginning.

GR-1 Update 3.0: Tasty Chips Expands the Capabilities of the Granular Synthesizer

24 Jan in Synths

The GR-1 firmware update 3.0 from Tasty Chips Electronics adds new MIDI features, workflow enhancements, and storable multi-timbral presets.

AKAI MPC 3: Amazing Update for the MPC Now Officially Available!

22 Jan in Synths

Surprise: AKAI MPC 3 takes the most popular MPC models to the next level. The latest update is now officially available!

The Best Workstation Keyboards under $2500

20 Jan in Synths

We check out some of the best workstation keyboards under $2500 for music production and arrangement, as well as for live performance.

Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 Adds Sampler Loop Mode, More Useful Features

14 Jan in Synths

You can now loop samples, mute individual sampler lots, and more in the Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 update.

Software Deals from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox & More

07 Jan in Deals, Studio

New year, new deals! This week’s best software deals come from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox, and Inphonik.

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

06 Jan in Synths

We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week

05 Jan in Studio

Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024

26 Dec 2024 in Synths

With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!