Universal Audio has launched UAD Spark, a new online plugin subscription service making their hardware-only effects available to wider audiences.
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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.
iZotope is Offering Plugin Bundles at 95% Off Original Pricing for Black Friday 2021
iZotope is giving deals of up to 95% off of “Holiday Bundles” of their effect and synthesizer instrument plugins for Black Friday 2021.
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.
Dodo Bird Music’s Dodo MIDI Captures MIDI from Vocals and Instruments
Dodo MIDI is a voice to MIDI plugin that detects incoming audio from voice and music instruments and and translates it into MIDI.
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.
TIDAL Update Introduces DJ-Curated Playlists and Added Software Integration
TIDAL’s new streaming service update has refreshed its DJ-related content for playlist creation and enhancement.
Full Bucket Music’s FB-7999 VST Emulates Two Korg Synths From The ‘80s
Full Bucket Music has released the FB-7999, a modern recreation of Korg’s DW-6000 and DW-8000 digital synthesizer instruments.
YouTube to Allow Non-Premium Users to Use Background Listening
YouTube Canada will offer free, ad-supported background listening to non-premium users starting on November 3rd.
LALAL.AI’s Latest Update can Isolate Instrument Stems from Audio or Video Files
The latest LALAL.AI update brings a brand-new feature to the software that allows the isolation of drums, bass, piano and other instruments.
DJ Equipment Prices Skyrocket as Suppliers Face Dwindling Supply
Increased labor costs, delayed shipping, semi-conductor shortages, and more are contributing to soaring prices for DJ equipment.
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.
Moog’s Model 15 Modular App Now Available As a VST for macOS Users
Moog’s Model 15 educational synthesizer app is now available as a VST for macOS and iOS app users.
Momo Müller’s Volca Sample Editor Controls Hardware Settings Virtually
A new software editor and controller for the Korg Volca Sample is now available courtesy of developer Momo Müller.