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Elektron will update the original Octatrack to the MK2’s operating system
08 Oct 2017 · In a move that will surely delight owners of the original Octatrack, Elektron announced an upcoming software update for the machine which will bring its operating system in line with the MK2 version...
iZotope lets Ozone 8 and Neutron 2 mastering and mixing tools communicate
06 Oct 2017 · Two tools, connected: iZotope updates its Ozone and Neutron mastering and mixing tools. Biggest new feature? They're now integrated using the Tonal Balance Control plug-in.
#HomeRecordingDays at Thomann with special offers, give-aways and tutorials
06 Oct 2017 · The German online gear retailer has a new promotional campaign aimed squarely at budding home recordists - with a few tutorials mixed in to help make sense of all that new tech!
Eventide ups its mastering plug-in game with Elevate, an intelligent limiter
05 Oct 2017 · Developed by Newfangled Audio, Elevate combines a multi-band limiter, EQuivocate's equalizing tech, and a maximizer with the goal of increasing your mix's perceived loudness and improving its dynamics...
bx_console N plug-in gets you closer to the Neve VXS analog console sound
05 Oct 2017 · Brainworx's plug-in models the 72-channel Neve VXS analog console, this time with the addition of per-channel saturation control and one-click random channel assignments...
Mackie Onyx Artist and Producer USB audio interfaces: Scarlett killers in black?
04 Oct 2017 · Mackie is pursuing the saturated small desktop interface market with the Onyx Artist and Producer. Both interfaces handle 24-bit/192kHz audio and take on Focusrite's Scarlett series...
HY SeqCollection is here: 5 MIDI sequencers for bonkers synth lines
03 Oct 2017 · HY SeqCollection features five sequencer modes - acid, dark, m5816, step16, and hexa. Acid is partly inspired, as expected, by the legendary Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer - expect to deal with 16s, accents ...
PreSonus Quantum 2 arrives: a $700 sequel to the $1000 pro-audio interface
03 Oct 2017 · The Quantum 2 is a fact and it's out for blood! It's a 22-input, 24-output audio interface that connects via Thunderbolt 2 to deliver 24-bit, 192kHz sound with very low latency...
Antelope Audio outs Edge and Verge modelling condenser microphones
03 Oct 2017 · Antelope Audio introduced a pair of large and small-diaphragm condenser microphones, designed to work with its proprietary mic simulation software. Read more about The Edge and The Verge here...
Antelope Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 audio interfaces: Mid-market conquerors?
02 Oct 2017 · Antelope Audio introduced the Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 interfaces, targeting the $1000 price segment that's been of interest to manufacturers this year. As expected, they carry traditional Antelope features...
Best free plug-ins this week: RaveGenerator, Drift, Synthaktion Basic
01 Oct 2017 · In this week's choice of no-cost musical instruments and effects you can add to your productions right away! We have a rompler, a lovably weird Sinevibes effect, and a Kontakt-based monophonic synthesizer...
ROLI releases a “next generation” Lightpad: Welcome to Block M
29 Sep 2017 · The new Light Block M features added sensitivity, undulating tactile feedback and a deeper and thicker fingerable surface. Erm... this is a musical product right?
Cakewalk tease Momentum: multi platform musical capture cloud?
28 Sep 2017 · Momentum is a new music capture platform being developed by Cakewalk for all devices, DAWs and operating systems. Could it be a cloud based phone app with a companion plug-in?
MOTU ships 828 ES $1000 interface: Can it break into the pro interface market?
27 Sep 2017 · MOTU (Mark Of The Unicorn) has a new audio interface in rack format. The 828 ES supports 60 simultaneous audio channels in total, spread out across 28 inputs and 32 outputs. More specifically, there are 8 ...
Waves 25th Anniversary sale: up to 80% off famous plug-ins
27 Sep 2017 · To celebrate 25 years of killin' it, Waves is doing an anniversary sale where it's taking up to 80% off its products and bundles. Additionally, it redesigned and updated three of its longest-standing ...
Xirid XS2: a new hardware sequencer on the horizon!
25 Sep 2017 · The XS2 is shrouded in mystery and will likely remain so until November, when it will receive a showcase at the SoundMit expo in Italy. It's a neat and simple-looking box with a display, several knobs and ...
Kush Audio Novatron: a varitone tube compressor with a variety of sounds
24 Sep 2017 · Novatron is an analog-modeled Varitone Tube Compressor. With the combined traits of several classic compressors, it features a vintage-inspired interface and an appropriately warm sound for a classic vibe...
Reason 10: At last some new instruments from Propellerhead!
22 Sep 2017 · Propellerhead announces the arrival of Reason 10. The new instrument drought of 10 years is finally over with 2 new synthesizers, 3 sampled instruments, and a piano. Is it enough to silence the critics?
Recorded some badly tuned drums? Waves’ new Torque plug-in can help
20 Sep 2017 · So you've recorded some drums and noticed after the band left the studio that the tuning was off. Delete the project? Waves says its new Torque plug-in can help.
The Neumann U87 re-imagined in Rhodium for 50 year anniversary
19 Sep 2017 · The Neumann U87 in Rhodium certainly is a sight to behold, even if it boils down to it being a shiny version of the same bit of gear from 50 years ago. It's certainly a cool way of honouring the famous mic...
Recording audio tracks into the air on an iPad with Augmented Reality
17 Sep 2017 · Recording audio tracks into the air with an iPad? Programmer and artist Zach Liebermann has come up with this absorbing little tool that lets you do just that. The dawn of a new age or a silly gimmick?
Focusrite Red 16Line and RedNet X2P audio interfaces are out on the Ethernet
16 Sep 2017 · Focusrite has two brand-new additions to its Red line of audio interfaces. With their feature sets and extensive connectivity, the Red 16Line and RedNet X2P are unmistakeably geared towards pro audio heads...