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Plastician - DJ/Producer - with KRK Kreate 8 Monitors For more than two decades, Chris Reed, known worldwide as Plastician, has stood at the forefront of UK electronic music. A pioneering force in early grime and dubstep, Plastician built his reputation as both a boundary pushing producer and a globally touring DJ, while simultaneously running his influential independent label, Terrorhythm Recordings. Over the past 24 years, Terrorhythm has become a launchpad for emerging UK electronic and rap artists, with Plastician’s keen ear for early stage talent shaping the careers of countless musicians.“I’ve been working in various aspects of the music industry for about 25 years now,” Plastician explains. “Professionally, most of that time has been spent as a DJ and producer. I also run a record label, so my day to day is a mix of creating music, putting music out from other artists, putting events on—you name it.” Between international tour dates, monthly radio shows on Rinse FM, and ongoing studio work, Plastician’s creative life is non-stop. His home studio, which is compact, efficient, and designed for both production and DJ practice, must keep up with the pace. The long, narrow studio space is tight, but the demands on the monitoring system are high. Plastician needs accuracy for mix work, warmth for creative sessions, and power for club level referencing. That’s where KRK Kreate 8 Studio Monitors enter the picture... Continue reading: Plastician - Pioneering Grime & Dubstep DJ/Producer - Anchors His Hybrid Studio with KRK Kreate 8 Monitors in News. |
Colorado Symphony and Sensaphonics 3DME Active Ambient In-Ear Monitoring System The Colorado Symphony has implemented a groundbreaking, orchestra-wide hearing protection initiative, equipping its full-time musicians with Sensaphonics 3DME Active Ambient™ in-ear monitoring systems in a move that advances both musicians’ hearing health and their on-stage performance. Developed in collaboration with the Marion Downs Center and led by audiologist Dr. Caleb Kronen, Au.D., the project represents one of the most comprehensive hearing conservation efforts in the orchestral world to date.For professional musicians, hearing is their most valuable asset, yet even orchestral environments can regularly exceed safe listening thresholds. Sound levels from personal and nearby instruments, as well as in large or amplified performance settings, can exceed 90 decibels, putting musicians at risk of long-term hearing damage. While passive, filtered earplugs have been the traditional hearing protection option for musicians, many orchestral professionals require devices with multiple modalities to better match their dynamic listening needs. The Colorado Symphony’s adoption of Sensaphonics 3DME systems addresses that challenge directly. The 3DME earphones contain built-in ambient microphones that accurately replicate the musicians’ natural listening environment... Continue reading: Colorado Symphony deploys Sensaphonics 3DME Active Ambient In-Ear Monitoring System in News. |
Lindell Audio LiN76 mkII - classic FET compressor Lindell Audio is proud to announce the LiN76 mkII, the next-generation version of its widely adopted ’76-style FET compressor. Building on the success of the original LiN76, the mkII introduces a series of meaningful upgrades driven directly by user feedback while preserving the sonic flexibility that made the original a studio staple. From transparent vocal control to aggressive, ‘all-buttons-in’ drum compression, the LiN76 mkII continues to deliver the dynamic versatility engineers expect from a classic ’76-style design. With an updated compression circuit, improved power architecture, and expanded functionality, the mkII is engineered for higher performance, lower noise, and greater workflow efficiency. Refined performance, expanded functionality At the heart of the LiN76 mkII is an updated compression circuit optimized for higher performance and low noise. A newly developed custom transformer unique to the LiN76 mkII delivers both clarity and harmonic richness, depending on how hard the unit is driven. One of the most requested additions, stereo linking via RCA, allows engineers to pair two units for precise, matched stereo compression — ideal for bus processing and mix applications... Continue reading: Lindell Audio Introduces the LiN76 mkII - a modern evolution of the classic FET compressor in News. |
Fender Studio Pro 8.1 with updates and new features Fender Studio announces the latest update to its award-winning DAW, Fender Studio Pro 8. Evolving the DAW with modern tools, this release adds an in-DAW Studio Assistant that provides real-time answers and technical direction, and a Vocal Tune Plug-in for native pitch correction. In an industry first, 8.1 offers a first-of-its-kind integration with Moises Studio, empowering creators to transform vocals and generate accompanying tracks based on a creator's recordings. Together, these production and AI-powered tools support the creative process and help artists bring their vision to life, whether writing, practicing a part or producing a track."At Fender, we view AI the same way we view any innovation. Its value isn't in the technology itself, but in how it helps musicians create, learn and express themselves," said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer of Fender Electronics. "Studio Assistant provides guidance right when players need it, helping remove friction and keep the creative process moving. Our integration with Moises gives musicians powerful new ways to learn songs, practice, experiment and create. AI isn't the destination. Making music is. When technology gets out of the way and helps musicians accomplish more, it's serving the art. That's what we aspire to do." "Anything that keeps me in-DAW versus breaking focus for a web browser, like the new Moises integration, is a welcome addition," said Josh Cumbee, artist, producer and songwriter... Continue reading: Fender has released Fender Studio Pro 8.1 with a variety of updates and new features in News. |
Audeze MM-520 Manny Marroquin Signature Series Heaphone Audeze, the leading audio technology brand and premium headphone manufacturer, announced the MM-520, the next evolution of its purpose built studio headphones in the Manny Marroquin Signature Series. Building upon the award-winning foundation of the MM-500, the new MM-520 integrates Audeze’s revolutionary SLAM™ (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) technology to provide audio professionals and creators with unprecedented bass accuracy and spatial detail.Developed in close collaboration with 18-time Grammy-winning mix engineer Manny Marroquin, the MM-520 is a purpose-built tool designed to deliver mixes that translate perfectly across any system. By incorporating SLAM™ technology, the MM-520 optimizes air pressure within the earcup to enhance low-frequency impact and soundstage transparency without sacrificing the mid-range neutrality that made the original MM-500 a studio staple. Audeze MM-520 Key Features: - Audeze’s Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM™) enhances bass performance and spatial imaging, providing a more visceral yet accurate low-end response... Continue reading: Audeze releases the MM-520 Manny Marroquin Signature Series Heaphone featuring SLAM Technology in News. |
Melbourne Instruments brings Braids NINA polysynth Melbourne Instruments is proud to bring Mutable Instruments’ Braids engine — Emilie Gillet’s celebrated open-source macro oscillator — to its desktop NINA analogue polysynth.Available as a free firmware update, all 45 Braids synthesis models run across NINA’s 12 true polyphonic voices, each shaped by a dedicated overdrive-able analogue filter. Ultimately, users can now layer Braids and analogue VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators) across four multitimbral parts, morph between presets, and sequence everything. Duly described by Mutable Instruments as a macro oscillator, Braids was a mono Eurorack module: one voice, no internal filter, and no modulation routing. It is now something else entirely on NINA, itself described as the world’s first motorised polysynth. Put it this way: when switching layers, the motorised knobs snap to new positions; morph between patches and they sweep in real time. Meanwhile, modulation routings are all visible on the panel from the moment they are selected. Surely Braids has never been this hands-on... Continue reading: Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth in News. |
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones There is a particular category of headphone that exists not to impress at first listen, but to reveal truth over time. The open back reference design has long been associated with this philosophy, and it is within this space that Audio-Technica has refined its craft with the ATH-R70x lineage and its updated sibling, the ATH-R70xa. These are not lifestyle headphones, nor are they designed for casual commuting. Instead, they are tools, and very precise ones at that. Design Philosophy and Build Quality At first glance, the ATH-R70xa does not attempt to dazzle with luxury materials or visual flair. Instead, its design is understated and purposeful. This aligns perfectly with its intended use. These are headphones meant to disappear on the head and leave only the sound behind. The construction employs a combination of lightweight composite materials and a honeycomb aluminum grille, which is integral to the fully open-back design. This structure minimizes resonance and reflections, allowing the driver to operate with minimal acoustic interference. The result is a sound that feels unencumbered and natural, rather than artificially enhanced. One of the defining features of the ATH-R70xa is the new headband design. Replacing the older dual-wing suspension of the ATH-R70x, the newer ATH-R70xa uses... Continue reading Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones. |
Native Instruments Komplete 26 Music Software Collection Native Instruments today released Komplete 26 — everything a music producer needs to take a first idea to a finished, release-ready track. With over 190 premium instruments, professional mixing tools from iZotope and Brainworx, and more than 180,000 sounds, it's the most definitive music production collection NI has ever made.Trusted by the producers behind the records you know Komplete is used by millions of producers, composers, and musicians every month — from bedroom studios to Grammy-winning sessions. It's the instrument collection behind some of the most iconic tracks you know, and the ones you're about to make. "I use Komplete in every single session. It lets me stay focused on the music instead of the tools, and whether I'm writing or tweaking, it's a fast way for me to transform my idea to something that feels finished." — Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth) “Komplete has been part of my production journey since day one. I know I can open it and get exactly what I need, every time.” — Nick Hook (Run The Jewels, Hudson Mohawke) "Komplete is a must-have for me in my studio. As someone who is always blending genres and pushing the edges of sound design, the versatility of Komplete allows me to have an entire sonic world at my fingertips at all times." — Malibu Babie (Megan Thee Stallion, Shania Twain, Sia)... Continue reading: Native Instruments Komplete 26: for the artist you are, and the one you’re becoming in News. |
iZotope RX Audio Editing and Restoration Suite iZotope has unveiled RX 12, the next evolution of the definitive audio editing and restoration suite. Built on decades of award-winning audio research, RX 12 is a comprehensive 50+ tool ecosystem designed to fix flaws and protect performances.Whether you’re releasing albums, mixing dialogue, or editing podcasts, RX makes pristine audio achievable, fast. From blockbuster films and chart-topping tracks to home recordings and anything in between, RX offers a vast collection of plugins and editing tools that you can rely on to rescue any audio. What’s new in RX 12 · Scene Rebalance: Intelligently separates film and TV scenes into distinct dialogue, music, and effects tracks, allowing for detailed editing and re-leveling in seconds. · Stems View: Split mixed audio into track-based stems via Scene Rebalance, Music Rebalance, or Dialogue Isolate. Apply the full RX toolkit to individual stems, and bring it all back together with easy exports. · De-bleed (rebuilt): Clean up headphone bleed or use state-of-the-art machine learning to instantly isolate competing instruments – now without needing a reference track. With the new real-time plugin, achieve cleaner, more impactful mixes in your DAW faster than ever... Continue reading: iZotope's RX 12 is the 50+ tool ecosystem that makes flawless sound achievable for anyone in News. |
Novation Launch Control 3 Novation has released Launch Control 3, the latest generation of its popular, compact control surface and a smaller sibling to the Launch Control XL 3, unveiled in 2025. Available now, Launch Control 3 is designed to deliver additional hands-on control for DAWs, plugins, and hardware both in the studio and on stage. The redesigned Launch Control features 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons and a crisp OLED display that delivers essential info in real time. It works seamlessly with DAWs and plugins via USB-C and features 5-pin MIDI In, Out, and Out2/Thru connections for connecting MIDI hardware. Launch Control 3 features deep, custom integration with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase and Bitwig plus Mackie HUI support for Pro Tools and other software. In addition, Novation Components makes it easy to create and save up to seven Custom Modes, giving users easy access to controls across any combination of hardware and software from one tactile interface... Continue reading: Novation offers Launch Control 3, a compact new addition to its Launch Control range in News. |
Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, is the recipient of a Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Award. The ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones got top honors in the Headphone / Earpiece Technology category. Finalists from all categories were selected by industry professionals across major music, sound and game audio associations, along with pro audio-focused media groups.Kurt Van Scoy, Audio-Technica Vice President of Products, Business Alliances, and Marketing, remarked, “We are very proud of our ATH-R70xa headphones, and it is a true honor to be recognized by our industry peers with a TEC Award. All departments within Audio-Technica worked hard to bring the ATH-R70xa headphones to market including engineering, product development, sales and marketing, and we are very pleased the response has been overwhelmingly positive. We thank the voters of the TEC Awards for this recognition.” The ATH-R70xa is Audio-Technica’s new flagship pair of professional open-back reference headphones. Whether mixing, mastering or creating, the ATH-R70xa is the perfect production tool, delivering accurate and dependable reference across stereo, surround and immersive formats. This enhanced version of the ATH-R70x delivers the natural and balanced sound of its predecessor but with refined accuracy and detail, providing a heightened listening experience with precise imaging and depth for realistic sound staging... Continue reading: Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa Open-Back Reference Headphones win Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Award in News. |
Fender Studio Pro 8 (formerly PreSonus Studio One) Fender’s entry into the digital audio workstation market has been a long time coming, but with Studio Pro 8 the company has delivered a fully formed, professional-grade platform that combines mature engineering heritage with a distinctly musical ethos. Built on the proven foundation of PreSonus Studio One yet thoroughly reimagined under Fender’s stewardship, Studio Pro 8 feels less like a rebrand and more like a creative repositioning.At its core, Studio Pro 8 is an all-in-one environment for recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and live performance. But what sets it apart is not just its feature list, but the sense that every aspect of the software has been designed to serve musicians first and technicians second. This subtle shift in emphasis has wide-ranging consequences, from the interface design to the bundled sound library and beyond. First Impressions & Interface Launch Studio Pro 8 and the first thing that strikes you is clarity. Fender has introduced a refreshed visual layout built around speed, legibility, and intuitive navigation. The new Channel and Arrangement Overviews provide high-level perspectives on complex sessions, helping you orient yourself quickly in projects with dozens or even hundreds of tracks. This is not merely cosmetic refinement. The interface is engineered to minimise friction: drag-and-drop workflows remain central to the design, allowing audio, MIDI, instruments and effects to be moved or instantiated with minimal effort. The result is an environment that encourages experimentation... Continue reading: Fender Studio Pro 8 (formerly PreSonus Studio One). |
PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 Digital Console PreSonus have spent more than a decade refining their StudioLive digital mixer concept, steadily evolving from early FireWire-equipped desks into today’s fully networked, software-integrated systems. The StudioLive SE 16 represents one of the most recent iterations of this lineage: a 40-channel digital console that aims to bring together live sound mixing, multitrack recording, streaming, and networked audio distribution in a single cohesive platform.At a glance, the SE 16 sits in an intriguing middle ground. It’s neither a compact rack mixer nor a sprawling tour-grade console, but rather a tactile, fader-based desk designed for users who want the immediacy of a physical surface paired with the flexibility of modern DSP. With 16 recallable XMAX preamps, motorised faders, integrated recording, and Milan-certified AVB networking, it promises a professional toolset in a format suited to venues, houses of worship, project studios and small touring rigs. In this review, we’ll examine how convincingly it delivers on those ambitions. Design & Build Quality The StudioLive SE 16 adopts a distinctive multi-layered fader design that immediately distinguishes it from the SE 24 and SE 32. This space-saving design allows you to switch between mixes and master controls at the press of a button, providing a logical visual hierarchy that makes navigation intuitive even before diving into menus. The chassis itself is reassuringly solid. It feels robust enough for regular transport and live work, with smooth-travel motorised faders and well-damped rotary encoders. The touch-sensitive faders respond accurately and quickly snap into place during scene recalls, giving the desk a decidedly “pro console” feel. Central to the user interface is a color touchscreen that provides access to routing, dynamics, EQ and effects. While not enormous, it’s responsive and logically structured, allowing engineers to access deeper parameters without resorting to nested menu diving. Combined with dedicated hardware controls for key channel processing parameters, the overall workflow balances immediacy with depth... Continue reading PreSonus StudioLive SE 16 Digital Console. |
Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface The fourth-generation Focusrite Scarlett range represents a confident refinement of one of the most widely adopted audio interface families in modern music production. Within that lineup, the Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 (4th Generation) occupies a particularly compelling position. It is neither a minimal entry-level interface nor a full rackmount studio hub, but rather a carefully balanced desktop unit that offers enough I/O flexibility and sonic performance to anchor a serious project studio. After extended use in a working recording environment, the 16i16 reveals itself as a thoughtfully designed interface that successfully blends professional-grade audio performance with workflow-oriented features that genuinely improve the recording experience. Design and Build Quality The physical design follows Focusrite’s familiar Scarlett aesthetic, with a sturdy red anodised metal chassis that feels robust without being excessively heavy. Its footprint is compact enough to sit comfortably on a desktop alongside a keyboard and control surface, yet the unit still feels substantial enough to inspire confidence in its durability. The front panel is clean and logically laid out, with two combination inputs for microphones, line-level sources, or instruments positioned for convenient access. Each input is accompanied by Focusrite’s signature gain halo indicators, which provide an immediate visual reference for signal level and clipping status. The knobs themselves are smooth and precise, offering a level of tactile feedback that makes gain setting and monitoring adjustments feel deliberate and controlled. Around the back, the remainder of the connectivity is sensibly arranged, including line inputs, monitor outputs, digital I/O, and MIDI ports, all of which are clearly labelled and easy to integrate into a studio setup... Continue reading: Focusrite Scarlett 16i16 4th Gen USB Audio Interface. |
Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 Controller and Sequencer Arturia has released the KeyStep 37 mk2 Controller & Sequencer. KeyStep 37 mk2 is the go-to compact controller and sequencer. Combining extended playability, enhanced hands-on control, visual feedback, and deep connectivity. It makes it ideal for jamming, live performing, and finding new musical ideas with any hybrid setup. _Features KeyStep 37 mk2 builds upon the original with new generative tools like Mutate, a clearer OLED interface, extended connectivity, a more powerful sequencer and arpeggiator and a refreshed design. _Sequencer with pattern chaining and unquantized recording From live feel to locked grooves, edit or evolve your ideas _Mutate, Spice, Phrase Arpeggiator Transform sequences instantly without stopping the music. _Scale and Chord Modes Stay musical, create harmonies, or keep it experimental. _What's New?... Continue reading: Arturia releases the KeyStep 37 mk2 Controller and Sequencer in News. |
Fender Studio Pro, Audio Interfaces and Controllers Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announced a significant milestone in its evolution of creative tools, introducing Fender Studio as a new brand and unifying PreSonus® Studio One Pro and its renowned recording interfaces together under the Fender name. Starting this year, Studio One Pro becomes Fender Studio Pro, while the Quantum and AudioBox Go lines transition to the Fender Quantum Series and Fender AudioBox Go."For more than a decade, Studio One Pro has set the standard for modern music production," said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer, FMIC. "Its balance of power, creativity and ease of use has inspired countless artists and shaped how music is made today. With Fender Studio Pro, we are taking those celebrated features and enhancing them with a modernized interface, Fender's award-winning amp and effects models and new intuitive workflows and capabilities that make creating music faster, more inspiring and more connected than ever." The reimagined Fender Studio Pro environment introduces an updated visual design, native Fender amp and effects plugins, a new channel overview for faster mixing workflows, updated samplers and AI powered audio-to-note conversion for layering sounds and inspiring intelligent chord technology for creative songwriting. For artists, producers and engineers, this move represents more than a name change. It brings together the trusted performance of PreSonus hardware and software with Fender's deep legacy in tone and musical expression... Continue reading: Fender unveils Connected Music Ecosystem with Fender Studio Pro, Audio Interfaces and Controllers in News. |
The Mixing Engineer's Handbook: 6th Edition by Bobby Owsinski For more than two decades, The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook has been the go-to, best-selling guide for anyone serious about the art of music mixing, and trusted by seasoned pros and beginners alike.In the fully updated Sixth Edition, you’ll discover the proven fundamentals and cutting-edge strategies that today’s hitmakers rely on to craft the music you love. This book will help you create a great mix, no matter your gear, your room, or your genre. You’ll find your mixing skills getting sharper with every chapter. What’s New in the Sixth Edition - A brand-new chapter on AI-assisted mixing tools that takes the guesswork out of complex mixing tasks - A new chapter that takes a deep dive into saturation and distortion, including what the different types sound like and how to use them for maximum impact - Smart solutions for small-room studios, including room simulation software and a foolproof method to evaluate your monitors - Insider tips on choosing and working with reference tracks to achieve true radio- and Spotify-ready mixes... Continue reading: The Mixing Engineer's Handbook: 6th Edition by Bobby Owsinski is Now Available in News. |
Native Instruments Absynth 6 Native Instruments has unveiled Absynth 6, marking the return of a legendary semi-modular synthesizer built for creating textures and soundscapes that evolve and breathe, adding new, otherworldly dimensions to your sound. Developed in partnership with the original creator of Absynth, Brian Clevinger, Absynth 6 adds a sleek AI-powered browsing experience and modern compatibility. Absynth’s signature suite of effects and groundbreaking hybrid engine combine granular, FM, wavetable, and subtractive synthesis for sounds that go beyond patches to create entire soundscapes. “Our very first product - nearly 30 years ago - was a synth”, says Simon Cross, Chief Product and Technical Officer at Native Instruments. “Returning to Absynth brings us back to the heart of what inspires us. It remains one of the most singular instruments in electronic music, and we always knew its revival could only come with the involvement of Brian Clevinger himself.” “When I originally created Absynth,” says Brian Clevinger, “I wanted an instrument that invited people to lose themselves in sound. Seeing it evolve into Absynth 6 has been genuinely moving. It still has that strange, alive quality, only now with the range and precision to inspire a new generation of explorers.” Absynth 6 represents an evolution for one of the best loved soft synths of all time, one that enabled a generation of producers and composers to create never before heard sounds across ambient and dance music, and scores for film, television and videogames... Continue reading: Semi-Modular powerhouse synth Absynth 6 arrives from Native Instruments in News. |
Cubase 15: A New Reference Standard for Music Production Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Cubase 15. Unlocking new creative possibilities with groundbreaking features, streamlined workflows, and intuitive design, the latest version of the award-winning music production software truly elevates the music production experience.With three different versions, Cubase allows creatives of all genres, levels and budgets to produce tracks from start to finish, Cubase Pro, Artist and Elements all offer powerful features, along with fast, flexible and intuitive workflows. The new features of Cubase 15 make it a new reference standard for music production software, giving everyone from keen beginners through to Hollywood blockbuster composers and Billboard Hot 100 producers the tools to shape their sound and give their music a unique identity. New features for enhanced creativity Cubase 15 introduces next-generation articulation with a redesigned Expression Maps system. The streamlined setup and deep integration with both the Key Editor and Score Editor make control of articulations for VST instruments more straightforward, while per- articulation attack compensation delivers even greater performance realism... Continue reading: Cubase 15: A New Reference Standard for Music Production from Steinberg in News. |
Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover - Free Sample Library Spitfire Audio has launched its largest free sample library, Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover (SSO Discover). Recorded at the legendary AIR Lyndhurst Studios in London, SSO Discover is carefully constructed as a lightweight, fully functional version of Spitfire Audio’s award-winning, best-selling Spitfire Symphony Orchestra. It features 44 curated instruments and 73 techniques, including a robust selection of strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano, and more.Building on the success of BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover, released in 2020, and now enjoyed by over one million users, SSO Discover brings professional-quality orchestral samples to music creators worldwide. SSO Discover was designed to eliminate barriers to entry, and allow creators across all genres, from composers, producers and instrumentalists, to easily experiment with authentic orchestral arrangements. The library provides professional audio output and is designed with an accessible user experience to run effortlessly within Kontakt Player... Continue reading: Spitfire Audio releases free sample library - Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover in News. |
Native Instruments Maschine 3.4 Native Instruments has released Maschine 3.4, continuing on a string of updates to its hybrid production and performance platform.Maschine has always been about keeping ideas flowing, and Maschine 3.4 does just that by introducing a redesigned modulation editor with huge improvements for the desktop, additional Play Series instruments and effects for Maschine+ standalone, and a set of workflow upgrades that make creating music smoother, faster, and more fluid than ever. Maschine 3.4 adds long-requested tools like curves, marquee select, and pencil drawing to a modernized modulation editor, matching DAW standards while preserving its fast, intuitive workflow. With Play Series on Maschine+ and refined arranging tools, it’s a hearty update that further improves the Maschine platform... Continue reading: Keep the ideas flowing and make more music with Maschine 3.4 from Native Instruments in News. |
Sonuscore LUX Orchestral Strings Sonuscore and Best Service have announced the release of LUX Orchestral Strings.A Hollywood Dream for Film Composers LUX Orchestral Strings captures the sound and scale of true Hollywood strings. A 70-piece symphonic ensemble recorded on a grand scoring stage, delivering warmth, depth and natural cinematic presence. Designed for professional composers who need the sound of a real symphonic string ensemble at their fingertips. This library combines innovation and authenticity, offering a seamless workflow that keeps creativity flowing. Every articulation, transition and microphone position was designed to recreate the feeling of performing live with a world-class orchestra. - Seamless Articulation Transitioning (S.A.T.) - Comprehensive bleed microphones for natural resonance - Morphing articulations with expressive mod-wheel control - Dedicated key switch sets for every scoring style - Natural string change legato for smooth, lifelike phrasing - Composer-crafted ensembles with multiple voicing options... Continue reading: Sonuscore and Best Service launch LUX Orchestral Strings - A New Benchmark for Cinematic Realism in News. |
IK Multimedia ARC ON-EAR Hardware Headphone Correction System IK Multimedia introduces ARC ON·EAR. This revolutionary portable hardware device instantly corrects a headphone's response and replicates the soundstage of professional studio monitors in an ideal studio setting without compromise. For the first time, users can now mix, master, and produce with total confidence anywhere.Headphone Correction/Virtual Monitoring System - Removes the guesswork of mixing on headphones - Recreates the experience of real monitors in a studio - Virtually audition mixes on other top playback systems - Standalone audiophile DAC and headphone amplifier - Control software to customize and load up to 5 profiles - Support for hundreds of popular headphone models - Rechargeable battery for mobile mixing and listening - USB-C and analog audio inputs support all audio sources Mix with Confidence, Not Guesswork Mixing with headphones is challenging. Even "reference" headphones color the sound, and exaggerated stereo width makes spatial judgment nearly impossible... Continue reading: IK Multimedia Releases ARC ON-EAR Hardware Headphone Correction and Virtual Monitoring System in News. |
Native Instruments Traktor MX2 Next-Gen DJ Controller Native Instruments today announced the launch of Traktor MX2, a next-generation 2-channel DJ controller built for DJs at every stage. MX2 combines a streamlined layout with powerful performance tools and a high-quality built-in audio interface. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a portable setup that’s club-ready, MX2 puts everything you need at your fingertips, including the full version of Traktor Pro 4 software and a two-month Beatport Streaming trial for new customers. A creative performance toolbox Traktor MX2 gives DJs everything they need to express themselves and stand out with sound, rhythm, and effects: · Mixer FX made simple – Instantly create drops, buildups, and transitions with a single dial. Nine one-knob effects, from filters to reverbs and delays, let you build tension and release with ease. · Deck FX for deeper shaping – Take tracks into new territory with more than 40 studio-grade effects. Layer, stretch, or transform sounds in real time across two assignable FX units. · 16 RGB performance pads – Four versatile pad modes unlock new creative possibilities:... Continue reading: Native Instruments releases the Traktor MX2 - next-gen 2-channel controller for DJ performance in News. |
Intuitive Instruments Exquis MPE Controller Firmware 2.2.0 Intuitive Instruments is proud to announce improvements to the award-winning Exquis MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controller with major updates coming courtesy of introducing firmware 2.2.0 alongside software scripts to merge its workflow with Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, and Cockos Reaper DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) — wholeheartedly representing several simultaneous steps towards the inspirational solutions for music lovers creator’s goal of ultimately making music-making seamless by turning the flagship instrument itself into the ultimate lightweight and compact creative hub — as of September 8…Exquis enables seamless and natural interaction with all DAW software, MIDI synthesizers, and modular systems by becoming a direct extension of its user’s creativity as an expressive and intuitive MPE controller comprising a hexagonal matrix of 61 backlit soft silicon keys arranged as consecutive notes (semitones) horizontally and harmonious notes (thirds) vertically — from the lowest at the bottom to the highest at the top — that provide independent gestural control over four different dimensions: velocity (strike force), horizontal tilt (X axis — pitch bend), vertical tilt (Y axis — CC#74), and pressure (Z axis — channel pressure or polyphonic aftertouch). Alongside a namesake companion app — itself optionally offering an experience akin to traditional composition software — available on macOS and Windows with support for VST, VST3, and AUv3 audio plug-in formats, Intuitive Instruments’ flagship instrument is intended to provide musicians of all levels with a fun and intuitive way of creating melodies and progressions, fully exploiting sonic potential in the process of doing so — whether working with third-party software over the USB (Type-C) connection, third-party software or hardware synthesizers through the MIDI IN and OUT (minijack) connections, and modular synthesizers via CV (control voltage) with dedicated 0-5V (minijack) connections for GATE (V-Trigger), PITCH (V/Oct), and MOD (pressure or velocity). These top out a lightweight (600g) and compact — 36 mm (H) x 146 mm (W) x 317 mm (D) — desktop design that also incorporates four rotary/push encoders and a six-zone capacitive touch slider, plus a series of selection, undo/redo, and action buttons, providing precise and intuitive control collectively over any user’s sound while enhancing interaction with the app... Continue reading: Intuitive Instruments improves Exquis MPE controller with firmware 2.2.0 update in News. |
iZotope Ozone 12 - Audio Mastering Suite
iZotope has announced the release of Ozone 12, a powerful evolution of its celebrated mastering suite. Designed to give musicians and producers a new level of control over their final masters, Ozone 12 introduces three new modules, an update to its AI-powered assistant that gives artists more creative input, and a stunning new IRC limiting algorithm for its trusted Maximizer. Ozone 12 comes in three editions: Elements, Standard, and Advanced, with Advanced including 21 individual plugins. All editions include the AI-powered Master Assistant with intelligent tech that guides, not decides. iZotope designs with AI to assist and inspire artists, unlocking the impossible without compromising on creative control. Key Features: · Stem EQ: Apply EQ to vocals, drums, bass, and instruments separately within a stereo audio file, eliminating the need for tedious mix edits. · Bass Control: A machine-learing powered module that refines low-end frequencies, ensuring masters hit hard in any listening environment. · Unlimiter: Revive overly compressed audio, restoring lost transients and dynamics with the power of machine-learning... Continue reading: Ozone 12 goes Beyond the Limits of Mastering - New Plug-in Suite from iZotope and Native Instruments in News. |
Native Instruments Session Guitarist Electric Ruby Deluxe Native Instruments is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Session Guitarist with Electric Ruby Deluxe, a new virtual instrument out today that brings the warm, resonant sound of a classic hollowbody semi-acoustic guitar to the acclaimed Session Guitarist series. To commemorate this milestone, Native Instruments has released free updates across the whole Session Guitarist series, adding MIDI drag-and-drop for easy export, updated riff and phrase modes, and next-gen NKS support.Electric Ruby Deluxe channels the warm and woody richness of a hollowbody guitar with stunning realism. Switch between two distinct instruments: a pattern engine loaded with hundreds of grooves in different styles, and a melody instrument for expressive, note-by-note performances. Stack them to create full arrangements or jump from comping to soloing with ease – ideal for fluid songwriting, beatmaking, and scoring alike. Find your perfect sound, from warm, airy cleans, to gritty depth using two DI signals and a microphone feed, running through Guitar-Rig powered pedals, amps, and cabinets, like the new mid-60s–inspired Reverb Delight amp... Continue reading: Session Guitarist – Electric Ruby Deluxe from Native Instruments in News. |
iZotope FXEQ Multi-Effects Plug-In iZotope has announced the launch of FXEQ, the latest addition to its purpose-built Catalyst Series.FXEQ is a unique, intuitive multi-effect plugin that lets you give any sound more weight, life, and character with 5 creative effects – Saturate, Reverb, Delay, Modulate, and Lo-Fi – all through its familiar EQ-style interface. FXEQ introduces a new approach, letting artists “paint” these five colorful effects onto chosen frequency regions, unlocking creative flexibility and sidestepping tedious routing and mix overhead. Key features - EQ-style interface: 6-band EQs for each effect, with 4 filter shapes. - Saturate: Eight saturation modes to give your sounds weight, bite, and fizz. - Reverb: Three reverbs for adding space and color, only where you need it... Continue reading: iZotope FXEQ lets Musicians paint with Saturation, Reverb, and Delay in News. |
Spitfire Audio CHATEAU PIANO Virtual Instrument Spitfire Audio proudly announces the release of Château Piano, a timeless virtual instrument, sampled from the iconic 1901 Steinway B Grand Piano housed in the legendary Château d'Hérouville. This historic French studio is where artists such as Elton John, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and The Bee Gees recorded era-defining music, and now Spitfire Audio offers composers a chance to harness the instantly recognisable, characterful sound and soul of those seminal recordings for their own scores.Built in 1740, located 30km north of Paris, the Chateau was left abandoned for 30 years until four French friends with music industry experience teamed up to purchase and restore the building, studios and piano to their former glory, with the piano and recording space recently restored by piano technician Bastien Herbin, and recorded in the ‘George Sand’ live room at Château d’Hérouville. “Château Piano” captures not only the sound of the instrument, but the rich atmosphere of a space that shaped the sound of generations. Featured on albums like Elton John’s ‘Honky Château’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ and David Bowie’s ‘Low’, this Steinway B has a singular voice: bright and punchy when played fortissimo, yet capable of revealing a delicate, intimate elegance under a lighter touch... Continue reading: Spitfire Audio CHATEAU PIANO - A Piece of Pop Music History, Now at Your Fingertips in News. |
Other World Computing (OWC) Drops the Mic at DJX '25 Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, has announced its participation at DJX ’25, the largest and longest-running DJ expo in the Americas (August 11-14; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ).Attendees visiting the OWC Booth #404 (inside The Edit) will have an opportunity to see first-hand how OWC’s professional-grade docks, hubs, and storage can power and streamline even the most demanding workflows. With product demos, expert guidance, and exclusive looks at ultra-fast, ultra-reliable gear trusted by the world’s most legendary DJs and creative pros, the OWC booth is the go-to destination for those who demand performance without compromise. OWC Booth #404 (inside The Edit) will feature the following:... Continue reading: Other World Computing (OWC) Drops the Mic at DJX '25 with Fast, Rugged, Creator-Ready Tech in News. |
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