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Animoog Galaxy and Algoriddim Djay Pro: Selector’s Look into Apple Vision Pro’s First Music Apps
Apple’s Vision Pro augmented reality headset device recently debuted to mixed reviews from users and critics.
Arturia Introduces the V Collection X, Adding 6 New Instruments
Arturia’s V Collection X continues the developer’s journey of making “reference instruments for music makers.”
Moog Music Introduces the Mariana Bass Synthesizer
Moog Music’s Mariana Bass Synthesizer is a new software the company calls its “next evolution of Bass.”
TouchOSC Is Now Available Cross-Platform For Android, Linux
After a major next-generation update, TouchOSC now works cross-platform with Android, Linux, Raspberry Pi devices and Wacom tablets.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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...
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.
Winamp Returns with 5.9 Update After 4 Years of Development
Winamp, an iconic media player of the ’90s and early 2000s, has gotten a major update for newer generations of operating systems.
Novation V-Station and B-Station are Now Free to Download
Novation‘s classic software synthesizers V-Station and B-Station are now available as free downloads for Mac and Windows.
Arturia Releases Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne Bundle
Arturia’s Sound Explorers Collection Belledonne expands on the 20th anniversary collection released in 2019.
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.
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....
Sonosaurus Updates Time-Stretching Software PaulStretch to PaulXStretch
Software developer Sonosaurus has updated its legacy time stretching app PaulStretch under a new name: PaulXStretch.
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.
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.
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.
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.