Akai Pro tell us their new feature-packed MPD MIDI pad controllers give artists unprecedented creative musical firepower with Thick Fat backlit MPC Pads, multiple controls and included software.
There's new firmware for Ploytec's duophonic synthesizers to be released on July, 9th 2015 at Summer NAMM, Nashville, Hall A booth #649. Not long to go now. Check out the video below to see more.
The cross platform amp-and-effects processor, BIAS FX for iPad gets an arsenal of effects with three new expansion packs: Essential Analog, Classic Effects, and Effect Powerhouse.
Yamaha have teased and teased us for a few weeks now about their new synths, Reface, due to be launched officially tomorrow. But now the cat is well and truly out of the bag.
Where would we be without Acid House? Have you considered there could be a connection between it and Indian ragas? Pioneer, Charanjit Singh did as far back as 1982. Today he has passed away.
Now musicians can power-up their productions with club-ready synths and mixable "stone room" drums from the engineer-producer behind Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight".
In case you hadn't already guessed, music streaming is on the rise and most physical music sales (CDs) are on the decline. But would you have guessed Vinyl sales are up 56%?
The upcoming Carbon Electra subtractive software synth from Plugin Boutique is designed to emulate vintage analog routing with flexible modulation options and a virus-style sound. Check it out.
RedNet Native Bundle: a soft bundle consisting of RedNet 1 (or RedNet 2), RedNet PCIe card, Sonnet Echo Express SE I Thunderbolt chassis, and for a limited time an Ethernet switch (a $750 value).
Attention Ableton DJ's and Performers! Isotonik DJ Collection brings you looper, slicer and hot cues so you can manipulate clips in Live as if you were in Serato or Traktor.
Remember the excellent Tenori-on? Now you can play it in your browser thanks to this Javascript and HTML5 implementation (with lovely color animations).
Source Audio's Vertigo Tremolo is in stores now! The Vertigo is the first of their new One Series line of pedals. It's easy to use, just plug it in and thumping, rich tremolo effects are a stomp away.
Good news for synth fans. The documentary, I Dream of Wires, will be released on VOD / DVD this August. Charting the rise, fall and rebirth of modular synthesis this film is worth checking out.
Steinberg releases The Songwriter's, the first expansion pack featuring an entire acoustic drum set for Groove Agent 4 & Groove Agent SE 4. The name gives it away... this is designed for songwriters.
If you open up the Mac App Store you're in for a nice GarageBand update. It includes features from Apple's flagship DAW, Logic Pro X, and the new Transform Pad Smart Control for morphing synth sounds.
The updates are coming thick and fast for SONAR and Foxboro continues to make improvements, with enhancements to Cakewalk Drum Replacer, Plug-in Upsampling, plus new Strum Session 2 plus more content.
Vintage Vault from UVI is an incredible collection of synths samplers and drum machines in one package. To celebrate its one year birthday, pick it up at 25% off. Offer ends soon.
Imagine the future audio cable you'll never need to replace that transfers audio signals via light. That's just some of what Iconic Sound's analog LightLead can do today. And now you can help bring it
Reason 8.3 is a free update for Reason 8 users, and includes several new features including the new RV7000 mkll convolution reverb, access to the Propellerhead music-making service, and more.
Ableton Live 9.2 is finally out and as a free update brings improvements and additions to both Live and Push. Here's what's been improved plus a cool video from Mad Zach too.
Musicrow has released ORGANIC, a new synthesizer for NI Reaktor that produces synthetic sound with an organic touch and flavor. Check out the video with sound examples. It does sound nice.