After a major next-generation update, TouchOSC now works cross-platform with Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi devices and Wacom tablets.
TouchOSC Is Now Available Cross-Platform For Android, Linux
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Ohmforce Releases 8 of its Plugins as Free Legacy Software
After years of inactivity, France’s Ohmforce has discontinued eight of its plugins, releasing them as free legacy software.
AlphaTheta Corporation Acquires Serato
Pioneer DJ's parent company AlphaTheta Corporation has confirmed the acquisition of all Serato Audio Research Limited shares. Serato and Pioneer remain longstanding partners in music technology ever since the release of 2012's DDJ-SX controller. Other future...
Roland Releases Free TR-8S Production Pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X
Recon X’s Escape The Chains production pack contains “performance-ready TR-8S patterns used in Underground Resistance live sets.”
Microsoft Releases MIDI 2.0 Repository
The MIDI 2.0 Repository is now available for Microsoft developers via GitHub (also a Microsoft service and platform). It marks a step forward for both manufacturers and enthusiasts looking to implement MIDI 2.0 into both hardware and software. Until recently, these...
Moog Music has been Acquired by inMusic
Moog Music now operates under the inMusic group of music companies that including Akai, M-Audio, and other brands.
Apple Music and Maps Launch City-Centric Music Guides
Apple Music Guides work between Maps and Apple Music to help users find music experiences in select cities around the world. Apple Music's editors curate and highlight music events from over 40 cities, including Detroit, Tokyo, and New York City. Each guide gives...
Apple Releases Logic Pro for the iPad
Apple's release of Logic Pro for iPad turns the device into a fully functioning recording and production studio. While Apple’s iPad carries many iOS apps that cater to music creation, more app creators lean towards iPhone and iPod-compatible programs. With Logic Pro...
Waves Audio Launches Creative Access Service, Ends Sales of Individual Plugins
Via Waves Audio’s Creative Access platform, plugins now only work via the Waves Essential and Waves Ultimate plans.
Pioneer DJ Releases the OPUS-QUAD 4-Deck DJ Controller
Pioneer DJ’s OPUS QUAD controller allows for mixing four tracks simultaneously and can play different songs in separate rooms from one device.
Pioneer DJ Releases the DJM-A9 Mixer
Pioneer DJ’s latest mixer, the DJM-A9 is an alternative to their DJM-900NXS2, DJM-V10 and DJM-V10-LF mixers.
Serato Studio 2.0 Now Features “Stems” Stem-Separation Technology
Serato Studio 2.0 now comes with the Stems feature found in the most recent update of their Serato DJ software.
Arturia MiniFreak V is Now a Standalone Virtual Instrument
The Arturia MiniFreak V fully replicates the physical MiniFreak synthesizer that debuted in late 2022.
TIDAL Testing DJ Feature Allowing HiFi Plus Subscribers to Share Real-Time Playlists
TIDAL HiFi Plus members are gaining a new tool allowing users to share playlists, albums and tracks in real time.
Synthwerks to Discontinue Business Operations
Seattle-based Eurorack module manufacturer Synthwerks has announced on social media and their website that the company is shutting down due to supply chain issues.
The Axxent MS-100 Intercom Station Has a Dedicated Cigarette Compartment
Axxent’s 19-inch rackmount MS-100 is a relaunch of its 1999 predecessor, used for communication between studio and venue staff.
Sonnox has been Acquired by the Focusrite Group
Renowned audio company Sonnox has announced that they are now merging with the Focusrite Group.
Arturia’s Korg-Inspired Filter MS-20 is Free for a Limited Time
Arturia is wrapping up a busy year of plugins by releasing a filter inspired by the Korg MS-20’s parameters.
Mutable Instruments is Officially Closing
“The production of all modules has halted and Mutable Instruments will permanently shut down in December 2022,” the Paris-based company has posted on their website.
Roland Introduces the Drum Machine Collection
The TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707 and TR-727 plugins are now available in Roland’s Drum Machine Collection.
Arturia V Collection 9.1 Update Introduces Performance, Accessibility Updates
Arturia’s update of their V Collection 9 series expands on the software’s accessibility, personalization, creativity and hardware integration. Discovery Update 9.1 contains new sound tutorials for Korg’s MS-20 V, Prophet-5 V, CS-80 V and SQ-80 V synthesizer modules....
Solid State Logic Debuts the SSL CONNEX USB Microphone
Solid State Logic’s SSL CONNEX USB is a portable, multi-purpose microphone for high-quality audio capture.
Apple Updates Logic Pro X, MainStage 3, and GarageBand 10
Apple’s updates for Logic Pro, GarageBand and MainStage fix various bugs and adds new features.
Ableton’s Note iOS App Lets Users Create Music on the Go
With Ableton’s new Note app, users can map out beats and arrangements, record samples, and more.
Beatport DJ Party Mode Allows up to 4 DJs to Perform Together from Anywhere in the World
Beatport's new technology allows up to four DJs perform with each other via Beatport DJ and DJ pool service Beatsource. Users can select tracks in both programs from Beatport’s vast library or import their own collection, then mix the tracks into each other in “Party...
The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Kit Creates Lo-Fi Vinyl Records
Teenage Engineering has released a compact, portable record player kit that gives users the chance to create and play lo-fi vinyl. In collaboration with famous sound-to-object designer Yuri Suzuki, the PO-80 engraves and plays 5-inch discs with “ultra-analog lo-fi...
Korg Discounting the SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer at 40% Off for a Limited Time
Korg has temporarily dropped the price on the Korg SQ-64 Polyphonic Sequencer by 40%, down from $329 at its original listing.
Momo Müller’s Roland JX-08 Patch Editor Now Available
Developer Momo Müller's latest patch editor gives users access to various onboard and hidden parameters for the Roland JX-08 synthesizer. Making its debut in 2022, the JX-08 is a modern compact reproduction of the 1985 model, the JX-8P. The JX-08 Editor’s GUI shows...
The Minimoog Model D iOS App is Now a Free macOS App
Moog Music’s Minimoog Model D iOS app is available standalone and as a desktop plugin for major DAWs.
The MIDI Association Announces MIDI 2.0 Development Tools
MIDI 2.0 products and services will begin production due to an initiative set by over 50 MIDI Association companies.