Roland’s JUNO-60, an iconic poly-synth defined the sound of the 1980s, is finally available as an official Roland Cloud plugin.
Roland’s Iconic JUNO-60 is Now Available in Roland Cloud
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Recent developments in DJ gear, studio equipment, production software, streaming services and other electronic music technology.
Novation Strikes a Chord: The New Circuit Tracks Digital Groovebox
Novation has ventured further into the world of standalone studios-in-a-box with their latest offering: the Circuit Tracks digital groovebox.
Pioneer CDJ-3000 Firmware Update 1.08 Features Full Track Caching And KUVO Support
Pioneer DJ’s string of innovations continues on with a recent firmware update for the CDJ 3000 Media Player offering track caching and KUVO integration.
SoundCloud to Allow Direct Payments Between Fans and Artists
SoundCloud looks to be taking a page out of Patreon and OnlyFans’ book with an upcoming feature that will allow direct payments between fans and artists.
Prolink Tools Shows Track IDs in Any Live Stream
Evan Purkisher’s Prolink Tools app looks to make things even easier for the modern-day trainspotter.
MIDI 2.0: a Brief (and Simple) Guide
MIDI 2.0 provides faster and clearer communication environments between digital instruments and software, and more expressive control over singular notes.
5 Standout Products from NAMM 2021’s Believe In Music Week
Selector has put together a breakdown of the standout innovations revealed during NAMM’s Believe in Music Week that are coming out in 2021 and beyond.
Vibin Oy’s Songen Uses AI to Create Royalty-Free Songs
Swedish developer Vibin Oy has released Songen for iOS, an app that uses AI to generate arrangements.
Elk Audio’s 5G-Ready Aloha Lets Musicians “Play Together from Anywhere”
Elk Audio says Aloha “connect[s] people in real-time over the internet to play together like they were in the same room.”
AI-Driven DJs Spinning AI-Based Music Have Arrived, Thanks to Sensorium and Mubert
In collaboration with AI-generated music service Mubert, Sensorium Galaxy virtualizes the entire club experience, from the DJ down to the music.
Make Sample-Based Music Anywhere With Andrew Huang’s Flip App
Music producer and YouTuber Andrew Huang has introduced Flip, a mobile digital audio workstation that provides full production and sampling capabilities.
YouTube User TheRasteri Hacks DJ Controller to Play Classic Video Game DOOM
Now, instead of playing with the flanger, DJs looking for something to do during those nine-minute tracks can opt for a little retro gaming fun instead.
Junkie XL to Part Ways with Rare Gear in Upcoming Reverb Shop
Some of the gear included in Juknie XL’s shop was used to produce the score for movies like Deadpool, Mortal Engines, and Mad Max: Fury Road.
A Producer’s Guide To The Best Black Friday 2020 Deals
Selector has taken the opportunity to break down the best Black Friday deals online from key leaders in the plugin world.
SoundCloud Introduces Artist Verification Badges for “Well-Known Artists”
The badges will now appear on the profiles of “well-known and/or highly searched-for artists,” and will help distinguish them from SoundCloud Pro users.
Bandcamp Introduces Ticketed Live Streaming Platform
Facebook, Twitch and Mixcloud have each staked their claim of the live stream market amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Bandcamp has entered the arena.
Create “Analog and Alive” Drums With The AudioKit AR-909 Mobile App
AudioKit Pro has rolled out the AR-909, a mobile-app emulation of the Roland TR-909 that skips high-quality samples for more “analog and alive” synthesis.
ADSR Sounds Releases Free Sample Pack, 20 Designers for 2020
ADSR Sounds has released 20 Designers for 2020, a free sample pack from emerging sound design labels. “Each one of these nominated labels has been hand-picked by the ADSR team as ‘one to watch,’" reads verbiage on the ASDR website. "The list includes both veterans and...
Teenage Engineering Presents The Capcom Series Synth and Sampler
Teenage Engeneering have released the Pocket Operator PO-133 Street Fighter sampler and the PO-128 Mega Man live synthesizer in collaboration with Capcom.
SoundCloud to Integrate with Snapchat and Facebook Stories
SoundCloud has announced features that will allow users to share tracks, playlists and albums to Snapchat and Facebook Stories.
Music Software Developer Output Receives $45 Million Investment
Output promises music production software that helps creatives “find inspiration and break through writer’s block.” There may be something to their claim.
Moog Celebrate 100 Years of Theremin with the Claravox Centennial
Moog Music are celebrating 100 years of the Theremin with the release of the Claravox Centennial, their latest take on the instrument.
u-he’s Zebralette Gets an Update and a Makeover
Zebralette is the free version of their four-oscillator Zebra2 plugin, only providing one oscillator to craft sounds – and it’s finally gotten an update.
SoundCloud DJ Allows Users to Stream Music Straight to Their Decks
SoundCloud DJ has now launched, and it’s supported on hardware and software from manufacturers like Serato, Pioneer DJ and Native Instruments.
Erica Synths Release EMS Synthi-Inspired SYNTRX
Erica Synths have announced they’re taking orders and shipping their EMS Synthi-inspired SYNTRX Analog Matrix Synthesizer worldwide.
Novation Announces Aphex Twin-Designed Synthesizer, AFX Station
Roughly two weeks ago, Aphex Twin carried on his rich pastime by leaving cryptic billboards in cities around the world. Unlike previous guerilla marketing campaigns geared towards albums or shows, this one was co-signed by the musical instrument producer, Novation....
Behringer to Begin Production of Korg MonoPoly Replica
Behringer are getting ready to start manufacturing their reproduction of the Korg MonoPoly with the first units to ship from their factory by November.
MP Midi Solves the Plugin Dillemma with Hands-On Hardware
The MP Midi allows hands-on interaction with software plugins, providing a significant solution to a common workflow problem.
Make Acid-Style Jams Online With Roland’s 808303.studio
Roland has made it possible for producers to make beats using simulated TR-808 and TB-303 synthesizers right from their web browser.
Mixcloud Live Streamers Can Now Charge Admission for Digital Events
A handful of content creators can now host pay-per-view digital events via the Tickets feature recently rolled out for Mixcloud Live.