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23/02/2021
Live 11 now available
Ableton DAW goes on sale today Ableton Live 11, first announced back in November, has just gone on sale. The major update includes a raft of new features, i...
18/02/2021
Spitfire expand Abbey Road One range
New string and woodwind libraries released Abbey Roads Studio Two tends to get all the rock & roll glory thanks to its association with the Beatles, but Stu...
18/02/2021
IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2 preamp
Provides 48V Phantom, works with phones, tablets & DSLRs IK Multimedias iRig range of handy interfacing devices has just gained a new member, the iRig Pre 2...
18/02/2021
Kali Audio unveil IN-5 compact three-way monitor
Improved coincident HF/MF driver & 12dB lower self-noise Last Spring, we reviewed the Kali Audio IN-8, the US companys debut three-way design. We were might...
16/02/2021
Kali Audio IN-5 unveiled
Compact three-way monitor sports coincident HF/MF driver Last Spring, we reviewed the Kali Audio IN-8, the US companys debut three-way design. We were might...
14/02/2021
Rupert Neve 1926-2021
Legendary designer dies aged 94 The late, great Mr Rupert Neve. RIP. We are very sad to report the death of Rupert Neve, perhaps the most important and inf...
12/02/2021
Fractals for Padshop 2
New Steinberg expansion is based on cassette loops Steinberg have released an expansion for Padshop 2 granular synthesizer. Fractals uses casette-tape loops...
11/02/2021
Leapwing release Al Schmitt plug-in
Belgian software devs collaborate with legendary mix engineer Belgian software developers Leapwing Audio have just released a new signature plug-in, created...
09/02/2021
Novation launch Circuit Tracks
Groovebox features internal sounds plus MIDI sequencing Novations Circuit range of standalone grooveboxes has just gained a new member. The Circuit Tracks c...
09/02/2021
Bright Sparks released for free
Synth documentary explores the biggest names in electronic instruments Produced in 2015, Bright Sparks is an ambitious documentary that tells the stories of...
05/02/2021
Audix A131 & A133 now available
Large-diaphragm mics reviewed next month Audixs new A131 and A133 microphones, first announced last year, are now available to buy worldwide. To recap, the ...
04/02/2021
FAST series plug-ins from Focusrite
AI-powered processors developed by Sonible Focusrite have launched a new online resource for music creators, called The Collective, and as part of its launc...
04/02/2021
Spitfire Originals Cimbalom
New library features renowned percussionist Greg Knowles Spitfire Audios artist-created Originals series has just gained a new instrument. Originals Cimbalo...
04/02/2021
Cherry Audio recreate the Polymoog
Polymode models the original with added enhancements In 1975, Moog released their hugely ambitious Polymoog - arguably the worlds first polyphonic synthesiz...
04/02/2021
SSL DAW controller unveiled
UF8 features eight touch-sensitive motorised faders SSL are no strangers to the world of DAW control - their AWS, Duality, Matrix and Nucleus consoles have ...
02/02/2021
SynthVR released
Virtual reality modular synth environment now available SynthVR is a virtual modular synthesizer, developed by 42tones and designed to work with Oculus Rift...
02/02/2021
Wowa Cwejman 1949-2021
Obituary It was with great regret that we learned yesterday of the death of Wowa Cwejman, the man behind Cwejman synthesizers and modules. Originally from Po...
28/01/2021
Universal Audio guitar pedals unveiled
UAFX series comprises three DSP-based effects Universal Audio have just unveiled a brand-new range of premium guitar pedals. Apparently many years in develo...
22/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Electro-Voice Evolve 50M
Column PA with built-in digital mixer Electro-Voice have announced a new model in their Evolve range of column PA systems. The Evolve 50M essentially takes ...
22/01/2021
NAMM 2021: EastWest Hollywood Orchestra Opus Edition
New instruments plus upgraded user interface announced EastWest have announced a major expansion to their critically acclaimed Hollywood Orchestra virtual i...
22/01/2021
In-line preamps from Tierra
New mic boosters offer seven tonal options A decade or so ago, Cloud Microphones identified the market for a gizmo that would allow you to get a healthy lev...
22/01/2021
New Sound On Sound App launched
Now Smartphone and Tablet compatible, with Landscape/Portrait view options and more! SOS App v13.1 - now HTML5-based and fully responsive. Works on Smartphone...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: MIDI keyboards from Alesis
New Q series comes in 32-, 49- or 88-note versions Alesis have launched a trio of compact USB MIDI keyboards, known collectively as the Q series. With its ...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Zoom G6
Flagship guitar multi-effects pedal announced Zoom have used this years virtual NAMM show to show off their new flagship guitar multi-effects unit, which th...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Spitfire Contemporary Drama Toolkit
Expressive instrument aimed at TV and film composers Spitfire Audios quest for dominance of your sample drive continues, with todays launch of the Contempor...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: PreSonus release Analog Effects Collection
Studio One plug-ins now available in any DAW Studio One comes with a suite of excellent vintage-inspired effects, but until now theyve only been available f...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra
Vocal timing suite gets major update VocAlign, the vocal timing correction processor from Synchro Arts, has just been given a major overhaul. VocAlign Ultra...
21/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Korg Wavestate SE
Special Edition features aftertouch keyboard Having already unveiled three new synths at NAMM, Japanese synth stalwarts Korg have just announced a new versi...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: KRK upgrade subwoofers
Fourth-gen models boast extended LF Always looking to improve their monitors, in 2019 KRK upgraded their Rokit range of nearfield monitors to fourth-gen sta...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Daking add transformer option to twin preamp
Mic Pre II now available with Jensen transformers Premium console and outboard makers Daking Audio have unveiled a new transformer option for their Mic Pre ...
20/01/2021
Free Ampeg sim from Plugin Alliance
SVT-VR Classic now available Plugin Alliance have released a new single-channel version of their Ampeg SVT-VR bass-amp emulation plug-in. The Ampeg SVT-VR i...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: New Onyx mixers from Mackie
Compact consoles feature multitrack USB interfacing Mackies headline NAMM announcement is the resurrection of the Onyx range of mixers. The original Onyx 16...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Oktava MK-207
Cardioid capacitor mic unveiled Celebrated Russian mic-makers Oktava have used the virtual NAMM show to launch a new handheld vocal mic, called the MK-207. ...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Korg's synth trio
Three new instruments unveiled Korg have triggered the annual NAMM announcement avalanche with three new hardware synthesizers, each harking back to a bygon...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Black Lion Audio release their first ever interface
Revolution 2x2 promises premium performance Black Lion Audio started life as a modding company, providing after-market upgrades to studio gear, in particula...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Amp routers and re-amper from Radial
Trio of handy gizmos from Canadian DI experts Radial Engineering have used the online NAMM Believe In Music show to announce a trio of handy routing devices...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Two new APB processors from McDSP
Royal Mu & Royal Q will be free to registered owners McDSP have just announced two new processors for their pioneering computer-controlled analogue processo...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Ashdown debut studio monitors
New speakers aim for modern LS3/5a sound British bass-amp brand Ashdown have just announced a surprise entry to the studio monitor market, with two new near...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope
Features Synergy Core processing Not to be outdone by Black Lion Audio, whose premium bus-powered desktop interface we reported on at the beginning of the w...
20/01/2021
NAMM 2021: Nugen Stereoizer Elements announced
Powerful stereo width adjustment made easy Nugen Audio, the Leeds, UK-based plug-in team behind the unique Paragon reverb, are due to release a cut-down ver...
19/01/2021
Desktop bus-powered Zen Go interface from Antelope
Features Synergy Core processing Not to be outdone by Black Lion Audio, whose premium bus-powered desktop interface we reported on at the beginning of the w...
19/01/2021
Nugen Stereoizer Elements announced
Powerful stereo width adjustment made easy Nugen Audio, the Leeds, UK-based plug-in team behind the unique Paragon reverb, have released a cut-down version ...
19/01/2021
Ashdown debut studio monitors
New speakers aim for modern LS3/5a sound British bass-amp brand Ashdown have just announced a surprise entry to the studio monitor market, with two new near...
19/01/2021
Desktop interface from Antelope
Bus-powered Zen Go features Synergy Core processing Not to be outdone by Black Lion Audio, whose premium bus-powered desktop interface we reported on at the...
19/01/2021
Korg's synth trio
Trio of synths unveiled Korg have triggered the annual NAMM announcement avalanche with three new hardware synthesizers, each harking back to a bygone era. ...
19/01/2021
Amp routers and re-amper from Radial
Trio of handy gizmos from Canadian DI experts Radial Engineering have used the online NAMM Believe In Music show to announce a trio of handy routing devices...
19/01/2021
Two new APB processors from McDSP
Royal Mu & Royal Q will be free to registered owners McDSP have just announced two new processors for their pioneering computer-controlled analogue processo...
18/01/2021
Black Lion Audio release their first ever interface
Revolution 2x2 promises premium performance Black Lion Audio started life as a modding company, providing after-market upgrades to studio gear, in particula...
18/01/2021
Winter NAMM 2021
Annual show goes online Normally at this time of year, thousands of representatives from music tech brands around the world would have made their annual pil...
18/01/2021
Korg at NAMM
Trio of synths unveiled Korg have triggered the annual NAMM announcement avalanche with three new hardware synthesizers, each harking back to a bygone era. ...