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Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 – the Fastest Desktop Synthesizer Ever?
13 Aug in Synths
The Critter and Guitari Organelle S2 delivers 50% more power and twice the speed for your creative sound experiments. But that's not all!
sonible, Roland, Plugin Alliance: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Take advantage of deals from sonible, Roland, and Plugin Alliance. Powerful synths and fx plugins are now reduced in price. But only for a few days!Apple Will Soon Launch an Affordable MacBook – Price Drop to Under $600 Planned!
12 Aug in Tech
Could an affordable MacBook soon shake up the notebook market and challenge Chromebooks? Is this Apple's biggest move yet?
Techno Rumble in Ableton Live – Made Easy!
12 Aug in Studio
Techno rumble is the most important element of techno music. Here, we demonstrate how to create this sound using simple methods.
Get Crushstation From Eventide For Free – Free Download For a Limited Time!
11 Aug in Studio
For a limited time, Eventide is giving away Crushstation, a flexible distortion plug-in with analog vibes, as freeware!
Record on the Go: Three Cool Products For Mobile Recording – The Perfect Match!
08 Aug in Studio
We'll show you portable recording gear from Focusrite, Shure, and Beyerdynamic. Record on the go with our perfect match!
Waves InTrigger: Drum replacement is Finally Smart and Simple For Everyone!
Replace drums in 2025 with Waves InTrigger. This software detects transients, ghost notes, and bleed. It saves time and makes recordings sound live. Even live!SUPERBOOTH 26 Rolling Report: Get the Latest News Here!
SUPERBOOTH 26 Rolling Report: Discover all the exciting news from the event, new synthesizers, groove boxes, modules and devices in one place!Is Kickstarter Reaching Its Limit? When Backers Only Lose Out, as I Have Experienced Firsthand!
06 Aug in Tech
An increasing number of campaigns are ending in frustration. Has Kickstarter gone from being a driver of innovation to a risk trap?
Tiny Vinyl: A Small Format Making a Big Statement in Physical Music Culture
Tiny Vinyl records are just 4 inches wide, hold 4 minutes per side, and look like the cutest thing in music today.Cherry Audio, Pulsar Audio, Softube: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Receive big discounts on products from Cherry Audio, Pulsar Audio, and Softube. Powerful synthesizers and plugin effects are on sale. For a limited time only!iZotope FXEQ Gives You More Control Over Sound Design – Special Effects in Detail!
05 Aug in Studio
iZotope FXEQ enables precise sound enhancement at frequency level, bypassing the need for complex effect chains. And it's available at an attractive price.
Dr. Dre’s Iconic SSL 4000 G+ Console Was Auctioned For $165,000
04 Aug in Studio
The heart of countless hip-hop hits changed hands for $165k and continues to make history. Dr. Dre's SSL 4000 G+ console is now on display in a museum.
IK Multimedia’s Prism Puts Reverb in Motion – Reverb no Longer Sounds Like an Effect!
If you think of reverb as a texture rather than a space, you'll love Prism from IK Multimedia. It creates characterful soundscapes.Arturia, XLN Audio, SSL x Harrison: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!
Receive big discounts on products from Arturia, XLN Audio, and SSL x Harrison. Powerful synths and plugin effects are now on sale. For a limited time only!rekordbox for iOS/Android: The Free Lite Mode Lets You Be a DJ Anywhere
29 Jul in DJ
The latest version of the rekordbox for iOS and Android DJ app features a Lite mode. DJ anytime, anywhere, with ease - it's free!
Massive X Player as Freeware: The Perfect Introduction to the World of Native Instruments!
The new Massive X Player is free and still delivers powerful sounds for modern productions. Thank you, Native Instruments!Spotify is Releasing AI-Generated Music by Deceased Artists – Without Permission!
28 Jul in Tech
The AI-generated music on Blaze Foley's Spotify profile has caused outrage: What does this mean for real music and rights?
The Commodore C64 is Back – And it’s Making a Charming Comeback!
28 Jul in Tech
The new Commodore C64 edition combines retro charm with modern technology, bringing classic games into the modern age.
Soundboks Lightboks: Is This the Ultimate Portable Light For Your Party?
25 Jul in Live
"A sound-reactive party light for sick visuals": That's how the new portable light effect with app control, Soundboks Lightboks, introduces itself.
Look Mum No Computer is Now a Computer Game: A RPG Shooter With Lots of Music!
You can now play the Look Mum No Computer game on your computer! It's an RPG that combines shooter elements with synthesizer module crafting. Nice!Iftah Slippery Slope: This M4L Synth Brings the Sound of Acid Back to Ableton Live – For Free!
25 Jul in Synths
Iftah Slippery Slope: This monophonic, direct, and free synth is a lot of fun in Live and on Push Standalone.