Posts by Lasse Eilers

Mayer EMI Vibes Aurora 5.0: The Biggest Firmware Update to Date – Available Now!

The Mayer EMI Vibes gets its biggest firmware update to date. Aurora 5.0 adds lots of new features and sounds, such as multisample support and a new reverb.

FB3, Clew, Wasser: Free Plugins of the Week

FB3 by Full Bucket Music brings the classic Kawai K3 hybrid synth from 1986 to your DAW for free! Check it out in this week’s round-up of the best free plugins.

88emu, Noise Engineering Legio, Organic Sequencing & More: Synth Journal

The Usual Suspects 88emu brings back the sound of ‘90s gaming, Noise Engineering drops 16 new Legio firmwares, and Botanica is an organic sequencer.

The Best Budget Beatmaking Gear to Help you Get Creative

Looking for more affordable ways to create beats? We check out some of the best budget beatmaking gear to get you started!

How to Create the Perfect Default Preset for Designing Sounds from Scratch

Want to design your own synth sounds from scratch? A custom default preset that suits your workflow is the perfect starting point.

TetraOP, Delta6, CURVA: Free Plugins of the Week

This week’s roundup of freebies brings you two excellent synths and a very unique modulation plugin. Check out TetraOP, Delta6, and CURVA!

Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle Deal: 10 Software Synths for under $100!

Here’s a killer deal for all sound designers: For a limited time, you can grab the Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for under $100 – over 90% off!

Roland FP-40: A New Generation of Compact Digital Piano

The new Roland FP-40 digital piano boasts a high-quality sound engine, improved speakers, and deep integration with the Roland Piano Sphere App.

Sucrose, Box of Bass, Chance: Free Plugins of the Week

Sucrose is a great-sounding harmonic generator, Box of Bass is a massive bass rig, and Chance is a fun random multi-effects plugin: Freebies of the Week!

Deals of the Week: Save on Komplete Kontrol, KORG Electribe, and an Iconic Mic!

The deals of the week are in, and there's something for everyone: Komplete Kontrol keyboard controllers, KORG Electribes, and a complete vocal recording bundle.

u-he MELT: Core Meltdown in Your Eurorack – Available Now!

u-he MELT turns up the heat in your Eurorack system. The analog filter module with adjustable core temperature is available now!

Morphor Echon 6: A Synth Like No Other – Now Available!

The Morphor Echon 6 is one of the most unusual synthesizers to come out in recent years. Now, you can order the BBD-based analog polysynth from Thomann!

Movy Turns Ableton Move Into a 16-Track Groovebox

Want to turn your Ableton Move into a 16-track groovebox with an Elektron-style sequencer? Movy has got you covered!

Suonobuono Polyvera Hybrid Wavetable Synth: Now Available for Pre-Order!

The Suonobuono Polyvera combines wavetables, samples and analog filters in a unique ‘80s-inspired polysynth. Now available for pre-order from Thomann!

Teenage Engineering EP-2350 FX MIC: Selector, Turn Up the Sound!

The reworked Teenage Engineering EP-2350 FX MIC is a handheld mic with built-in effects and samples. Creative performance tool or party gadget? Probably both!

Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave Update: New Shimmer Reverb, new Wavemaker Mode & More

The Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave and 3rd Wave 8M get a major firmware update with a new shimmer reverb, an expanded Wavemaker, and more!

Back 2 School: The Best Beginner’s Keyboards and Synths for Playing in a Band!

Want to kick things off with your new band this school year? Here’s how to find the best keyboards and synths for playing in a band!

At last, a Pink Trombone Plugin! Free Plugins of the Week

Steve Duda of Serum fame grants all fans of the legendary Pink Trombone a wish: the viral speech synthesizer is now available as a free plugin!

Plaits Palette, Auduina and an Editor for your Typhon: Synth Journal

Plaits Palette is a handy web app that lets you build your own custom firmware for Mutable Instruments Plaits! Check it out in this week’s Synth Journal.

Yamaha PSR-SX620: New Features and a Fresh Design for the Midrange Arranger Workstation

The new Yamaha PSR-SX620 sports a completely new design and offers many features of the bigger siblings in a streamlined, more affordable package.

Twisted Electrons vMEGAfm: The World’s Grittiest FM Synth Becomes a Plugin

Twisted Electrons vMEGAfm brings the raw and gritty FM tones of the MEGAfm to your DAW and iPad!

The Behringer BCR32 is Finally Ready, and You Can Order Yours Today!

Few other Behringer products have been more highly anticipated than the BCR32. Now, the controller and sequencer is finally ready for pre-order!

Scintillate, VxBx, Parrot: Free Plugins of the Week

The results of the KVR Developer Challenge 2026 are in! This year's winners are Scintillate, VxBx, and Parrot – three free plugins for creative sound design!

1010music blackbox 2 now Shipping: More Power, more Possibilities, more Fun?

The 1010music blackbox 2 is now shipping! The new version of the popular compact sampler offers twice the power, a refreshed design, and a refined workflow.