Novation‘s classic software synthesizers V-Station and B-Station are now available as free downloads for Mac and Windows.
Novation V-Station and B-Station are Now Free to Download
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Arturia Releases Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne Bundle
Arturia’s Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne expands on the 20th anniversary collection released in 2019.
Roland Releases Free SP-404MKII Firmware Update
Roland’s firmware update for the SP-404MKII includes a brand new sampling and effects engine.
Steinberg’s Backbone 1.5 Plugin Creates Drum Patterns Using Artificial Intelligence
Backbone 1.5 is Steinberg’s latest update to their drum re-synthesizer, marking their first foray into integrating artificial intelligence.
IK Multimedia Introduces The iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle
IK Multimedia now sells a turnkey Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the iLoud MTM Immersive Bundle.
NAMM Foundation and MIDI Association Launch the MIDI Fund
The NAMM Foundation and the MIDI Association have initiated the MIDI Fund, a donation-based fund that will support MIDI-related projects.
MIDI Association Updates MPE Specification To v1.1
The MIDI Association’s MPE v1.1 is the update to 2018’s MIDI Polyphonic Expression specification, designed to help accelerate its adoption. MPE is the newest MIDI standard that supports per-note expressive control, allowing more levels of expression in creating music....
T-Bone Burnett Announces New Analog Disc Medium
American record producer and singer/songwriter T-Bone Burnett announced a brand new analog disc music medium called ‘Ionic Originals.’
Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch
Software developer Sonosaurus has updated its legacy time stretching app PaulStretch under a new name: PaulXStretch.
Teenage Engineering Introduces TX–6 Portable Mixer, Audio Interface and Synthesizer
Teenage Engineering’s TX–6 portable mixer and multi-channel audio interface processes 32-bit 48kHz audio with six stereo input channels.
Korg’s Volca fm 2 Adds Additional Polyphony, Additional MIDI Connectivity
Korg’s volca fm 2 synthesizer is an updated version of the groundbreaking volca FM, adding extra effects and support for more modern applications.
Native Instruments and iZotope Form New Umbrella Company, Soundwide
Hardware and software manufactures iZotope and Native Instruments have joined forces to create an umbrella company called Soundwide.
Technics Celebrates 50 Years of the SL-1200 Turntable with Multi-Color, Limited Edition Model
Technics’ has released the SL-1200M7L, a 50th anniversary model celebrating the industry standard turntable for DJs and audiophiles alike.
Universal Audio Introduces UAD Spark Subscription Service
Universal Audio has launched UAD Spark, a new online plugin subscription service making their hardware-only effects available to wider audiences.
Roland Releases The JUNO-60 Chorus Virtual Plugin
Roland’s JUNO-60 Chorus plugin is a true digital replication of the iconic chorus effect found on its physical analogue model.
Steinberg Introduces Cubase 12
Software company Steinberg has debuted Cubase 12, the latest version of the legacy DAW that aims to provide “seamless integration and smooth performance.”
Auto Maker Kia Releases Move.Ment, a Free Software Synth Based On Pink Noise
KIA Motors is taking a unique approach to promoting their automotive brand relaunch by releasing a free software synthesizer. The move.ment synth is a plugin based around the concept of pink noise, or 1/f noise. Pink noise gives off less “hiss” and is often described...
Beatport Acquires AMPsuite, Launches Suite of Professional Tools
Electronic music platform Beatport recently announced its acquisition of AMPsuite.
Audio Damage Gives Away 33 Legacy Plugins for Free
Developer Audio Damage has released 33 of their legacy plugins for free download in a major overhaul of their official website.
Korg Updates Almost 50-Year-Old miniKORG 700 Synthesizer
Korg has revived its first-ever analogue monosynth from almost 50 years ago, bringing in new features fit for modern studios.
Moog Ends Production for Dark Series of Grandmother and Matriarch Synthesizers
Moog has announced the end of the line for their Dark Series edition of instruments, which include the Grandmother and Matriarch synths.
Roland Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Website, 50th Model Product Line
Roland is celebrating 50 years in business with a new interactive website called Roland at 50 and a product line called 50th Model.
Pioneer DJ Releases Two New Serato Controllers
Pioneer DJ has introduced two new models to its family of controllers: the DDJ-REV-1 and DDJ-REV-7.
Razer’s Zephyr Pro Smart Mask Features Voice Amplification
Razer has welcomed a new model to their line of innovative smart masks: the Zephyr Pro.
AIAIAI Unveils the TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones in Collaboration with Richie Hawtin
Danish audio design company AIAIAI has created “the world’s first wireless headphones for music creation” in partnership with Richie Hawtin.
Moog Music Discontinues the Werkstatt-Ø1
Moog Music has announced a cease in production of the Werkstatt-Ø1 analog synthesizer kit.
Brian Eno Creates Limited Edition Color-Changing Turntable
Producer, composer, and influential ambient musician Brian Eno has teamed up with the Paul Stopler Gallery to create a neon turntable that changes colors.
Pioneer CDJ-3000 Firmware Update 2.0 Allows Track Playback via Cloud Storage
The latest firmware update for the Pioneer CDJ-3000 Media Player is now available with a new rekordbox feature called CloudDirectPlay.
Moog Music Releases Animoog Z Production and Performance App For iOs and Mac
Moog Music has released the Animoog Z for iOS and Mac, an evolution of the original Animoog app introduced on iPad over 10 years ago.
Beatport LINK Pro Subscription Update Adds Offline Storage for up to 1,000 Tracks
Beatport LINK’s newest upgrade to its Pro subscription service allows offline storage of up to 1,000 tracks.