Recon X’s Escape The Chains production pack contains “performance-ready TR-8S patterns used in Underground Resistance live sets.”
Roland Releases Free TR-8S Production Pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Roland Releases Free SP-404MKII Firmware Update
Roland’s firmware update for the SP-404MKII includes a brand new sampling and effects engine.
IK Multimedia Introduces The iLoud MTM Immersive Speaker Bundle
IK Multimedia now sells a turnkey Dolby Atmos monitoring system, the iLoud MTM Immersive Bundle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rossum Electro-Music Gives E-MU Systems’ Classic SP-1200 Sampler a Modern Update
The Rossum Electro-Music SP-1200 is an authentic reissue of the classic E-MU Systems SP-1200 sampler.
Akai Force Firmware Update v3.1 Adds Disk Streaming, New Instruments and More
Akai Professional has continued its rollout of updates with a free firmware upgrade for the Force production workstation.
Akai Professional Releases MPC Studio Controller and MPC2 Production Software
The MPC Studio and MPC2 desktop software are the latest additions to Akai Professional’s environment of controllers and sequencers.
Moog Sound Studio Now Available as a 3-Synth Bundle
Moog Sound Studio has released a three-tier option for beginning or professional modular synth enthusiasts along with many extras.
Boss RC-505mkII Loop Station Reimagines Iconic Tabletop Instrument
Boss says the RC-505mkII Loop Statiion is “a dream machine for beatboxers, vocalists, multi-instrumentalists,” and other artists.
Akai 2.10 Update For MPC Series Introduces 14 New Plugins
Akai’s MPC 2.10 Features Update brings new instruments and effects as well as introducing the new Air Vocal Insert Effect Suite.
IK Multimedia Introduces X-Gear Hardware Pedal Series
Software and gear company IK Multimedia is now heading into the realm of guitar effects hardware with the release of the X-Gear pedal series.
SHTICK Noise Synth Plays Random Sound From Any USB Port
Like a mosquito buzzing in your ear, the latest addition to Moffenzeef Modular‘s stable of quirky audio products is tiny, erratic and unpredictable.
Teenage Engineering’s OB-4 “Magic Radio” Gets New Features
Teenage Engineering has unveiled new features for their OB–4 “Magic Radio” high-fidelity loudspeaker.
The Moog iOS App Collection is Free for a Limited Time
Moog’s Minimoog Model D synthesizer, Filatron, Model 15 Modular Synthesizer, Animoog and Theremini Editor are free on Apple’s App Store.
Akai MPC One Retro Fits Modern Technology with Iconic ’90s Design
Akai’s MPC One Retro reimagines the gear manufacturer’s latest MIDI sequencer into the classic look of the MPC2000XL and MPC3000.
Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 Now Available in VR on Tribe XR
Users of any skill level can now practice on Pioneer DJ’s CDJ-3000 and DJM-900 NXS2 through virtual reality DJ learning app Tribe XR.
Dirtywave Releases M8 Tracker-Based Portable Synthesizer
The Dirtywave M8 is a powerful new tracker sequencer, synthesizer and sampler that is completely portable.