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Grp Synthesizer A10: Is it the “Ultimate Analog Synthesizer?”

18 May · Grp Synthesizer A10 is the company’s new flagship analog synth with four VCOs and VCFs, a step sequencer and analog effects.

Free Plugins

GATE-12, Lushtraq, Gentle Vibes: Free Plugins of the Week

18 May · GATE-12 is a versatile volume automation plugin, Lushtraq is an AI-assisted multiband compressor, and Gentle Vibes delivers, well, gentle vibes: Free Plugins of the Week!

Highlights

Tops and Flops This Week: E-Drums or Real Drums, Boss Plugins, YouTube Birthday

17 May · We come back to the age-old question of e-drums or real drums. Also, Boss released subscription based plugins and YouTube turned 20.

INTERVIEW

Peter Baumann: An Interview With a Berlin School Legend

16 May · We spoke with Peter Baumann to find out the gear he uses, his creative process, and how synthesizers fit in with human evolution.

Right-Hand Techniques for Bass

Right-Hand Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Bass Guitar

16 May · Right-hand techniques for bass players are often overlooked. Beginner or boss, let's look at some ways to improve your playing technique.

Universal Audio UAFX deals: Up to 56% off Dream, Ruby, and more!

16 May · New UAFX deals! 56% off Tremolo and Plate, 25% savings on Lion, ANTI, and more! Hot deals!

Boss Effects Pedals Plugin: The legendary stompboxes in your DAW!

16 May · Boss Effects Pedals plugin, eight officially licensed Boss pedals like the SD-1 and the DS-1 come into your DAW for the first time.

SSL Meter Pro: Multichannel Loudness Metering for Immersive Formats

16 May · The SSL Meter Pro plugin is a complete analysis and loudness metering tool with presets for a range of international loudness formats.

CHEat code: The BEATSURFING Effect Kit for More Than Just Sound Design and a Lot of Fun!

16 May · 16 radical modules for beats, textures, and modulation - BEATSURFING CHEat Code is the new sound design.

SONY WH-1000XM6: The Latest Generation ANC Headphones

15 May · The SONY WH-1000XM6 is the latest version of the popular ANC headphones, developed in collaboration with Sterling Sound mastering studio.

HOME RECORDING

Budget Home Recording: Essential Tools to get you Started

15 May · With so much gear available, building your own budget home recording setup can be tricky for beginners. We discuss the essentials!

EHX Oceans Abyss Reverb: Monstrous Mega-Reverb and Multi-Effect

15 May · The EHX Oceans Abyss Reverb combines two reverb engines with a wide variety of effects. You can't get much more reverb than this!

Synth Journal

Yamaha’s Amazing One-Off Control Surfaces, PROTEAN, PPG: Synth Journal

15 May · Have you recovered from Superbooth yet? Then check out these totally bonkers one-off control surfaces from Yamaha in this week’s edition of Synth Journal.

Diamond Boost/EQ: Sculpt Your Tone

15 May · The Diamond Boost/EQ lets you dial in the perfect tone and sculpt your sound.

Arturia MicroLab Mk.3 – Improved Quality, Lower Price!

15 May · Arturia's littlest controller in their Lab range, the MicroLab, gets the Mk.3 treatment in the hope that it can persuade you to stick it in your backpack for music-making on the go.

ASM Hydrasynth: New ASM Manager App and Firmware Update 2.2

15 May · ASM has released a firmware update and the new ASM Manager app for the Hydrasynth! The new manager offers an improved workflow for more efficient browsing.

20 Years of YouTube: From Garage Project to Billion-Dollar Platform

15 May · YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary and remains the number one platform for artists, labels and content creators, despite generating billions in revenue.