The MPC Studio and MPC2 desktop software are the latest additions to Akai Professional’s environment of controllers and sequencers.
Akai Professional Releases MPC Studio Controller and MPC2 Production Software
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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.
Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox Professional Subscription Plan Includes Unlimited Cloud Storage
Pioneer DJ’s latest update to rekordbox includes a “Professional” tier with unlimited cloud storage for the DJ software’s libraries.
u-he Announces Apple Silicon Support and Improved Plugin Performance
-he have announced native support for Apple’s Silicon processor-based computers and performance updates to plugins on all platforms.
Uncanny Valley’s MEMU Generates AI-Based Musical Content 24/7
Australian developers Uncanny Valley have released MEMU, an AI-based songwriting engine that continuously creates new musical compositions.
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.
Mixed In Key 10 Features Upgraded Key Detection, Cue Point Export To Rekordbox
Mixed In Key has celebrated 15 years of business by releasing a brand-new version of their flagship key detection software.
LALAL.ai Separates Vocals and Instrumentals from Any Track Using AI
LALAL.AI is an AI-based online service allowing users to obtain high quality vocals and instrumentals from existing music files.
Serato DJ Pro 2.5 Update Now Works with Big Sur, M1 Macs
Serato this week released new updates to their DJ Pro and Lite software offerings, meaning that they now work with Big Sur and M1 Macs.
Synthesis For All: Audiokit Synth One Releases Free Guidebook
Audiokit’s Synth One: The Ultimate Guide is a deep but accessible dive into the world of digital synthesis.
W.A. Production Releases Free 10GB Sound Effect Library
W.A. Production has released the Free Anniversary Collection Vol. 7 sound effects library in celebration of their 7th year in business.
Bremmers Audio Design Releases MultitrackStudio, The First DAW To Support MIDI 2.0
Bremmers Audio Design’s MultitrackStudio 10 is not a popular DAW by name – but it is the first to completely support MIDI 2.0.
Principleasure Gives Away Free Sample Pack After Selling It as an NFT
Principleasure’s sample pack was created into a Non-Fungible Token, or NFT, and was sold to a bidder earlier this week.
Some Pruning Needed: New Traktor Stems File Conversion Utility
Native Instruments’ NUO-STEMS promises the ability to convert existing song libraries into Stem-compatible track files, utilizing the free audio-source separation tool Spleeter by Deezer.
Beatport Unveils Live DJing Web App, Beatport DJ
Beatport has built upon its Beatport LINK on-demand streaming service with an online app also geared towards DJs called Beatport DJ.
Puremagnetik Releases Music-Distorting Plugin, Antoka
Puremagnetik’s latest plugin, Antoka, is an all in one bit-crusher, AM/FM crossover and resampler built to distort audio musically.
Ableton Releases Version 11 of Ableton Live Software
Ableton has released Version 11 of its flagship Ableton Live software, building on the DAW’s virtual sound design tools and workflow improvements.
Roland’s Iconic JUNO-60 is Now Available in Roland Cloud
Roland’s JUNO-60, an iconic poly-synth defined the sound of the 1980s, is finally available as an official Roland Cloud plugin.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.