Arturia - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Arturia? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Native Instruments Announces NKS Support for Arturia Controllers
07 May · Native Instruments and Arturia have announced that the Arturia KeyLab MK3, KeyLab Essential MK3, and MiniLab MK3 series will soon support NKS.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Expand and Enhance Your V Collection – Sounds and Presets
30 Apr · This week, we show you some great banks created specifically for Arturia's V Collection, which just got updated to 11!
7 Huge Synthesizer Plugin Collections – Tops and Flops
26 Apr · Looking for a one-stop-shop for your synth plugins? There are some very decent collections out there, all with something to offer. We take a look and try and figure out which one is the best!
REVIEW
Their Biggest & Best Yet? Arturia V Collection 11 – Review
24 Apr · As Arturia's V Collection 11 breaks cover, we check out the updates and new editions and see if it is a worthy upgrade on the previous iteration.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
Shoulder Pads and Frames – A Geometric Sounds and Presets
23 Apr · KORG takes us on a trip back in time with Shoulder Pads, whilst Void & Vista give us Frames, another innovative and inspiring library to embellish our productions.
FILTER PLUGINS
The Best Filter Plugins: Creative Software Filtering Tools
17 Apr · Need more creativity in your tracks? These tools can manipulate your sounds in innovative new ways! This list of the best filter plugins will change your life (or at least your songs).
SELL SYNTH PRESETS
How to Sell Synth Presets
11 Apr · Wondering how to sell your synth presets? Here are nine sites to host your patches and make some money.
Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Deals Sweeter Than Chocolate!
10 Apr · Easter Synth Deals at Thomann: Europe’s largest music retailer kicks off its Easter Sale with massive discounts! We’ve found some of the best offers for you!
BEST PORTS
5 of the Best Hardware to Software Synth Ports
04 Apr · Why bother with physical keys when you can get the same synthesizer in your DAW? Go native with the best hardware to software synth ports.
The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is Back!
01 Apr · The Arturia MicroFreak Vocoder Edition is available again! The striking limited edition of the popular hybrid synth comes with a gooseneck microphone.
Portable MIDI Keyboards
Best Portable Keyboard Controllers 2025: MIDI Keyboards for Your Hand Luggage
24 Mar · Like to travel light? A portable keyboard controller fits in your hand luggage and lets you get creative in your favorite DAW software wherever you are.
SOUNDS AND PRESETS
New Sounds for the DX7, Oddity 3 and Pigments 6 – Sounds and Presets
19 Mar · The mighty DX7 lives on. Smackos & Dim Garden have created a new album using one and you can have the sounds for free!
Software Deals
Software Deals: Bargains from Arturia, McDSP, Steven Slate & More
18 Mar · This week, you’ve got the chance to save almost 50% on the Arturia V Collection X! Other bargains are coming from McDSP, Steven Slate Audio, and Cherry Audio.
REVIEW
Arturia KeyLab 88 Mk.3: Is Bigger Better?- Review
11 Mar · Arturia's KeyLab 88 finally arrives for its third iteration. We take a look to see what's changed and what hasn't.
Deal: Arturia Winter Sale with 50% off almost everything!
26 Feb · Arturia Winter Sale is in full swing. And that means again 50% off selected plugins.
MAKE WAVETABLES
Make Your Own Wavetables and Get Creative with Wavetable Synthesizers
21 Feb · You unleash the power of your wavetable synthesizer when you make your own wavetables. And it’s easier to do than you think.
BUDGET DRUM MACHINES
The Best Budget Drum Machines for Music Production
17 Feb · Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.
Arturia DrumBrute Impact 1984
04 Feb · Arturia's compact analogue drum machine gets a retro makeover. Introducing the DrumBrute Impact 1984.
TOPS AND FLOPS
The Best and Worst of NAMM 2025 in Synths: Tops and Flops
01 Feb · With NAMM 2025 behind us, I take a look at the synth-related high and low points of another momentous week in Anaheim and beyond!
HARDWARE VOCODERS
5 of the Best Hardware Vocoders: Sing the Body Electric With These Fun Voice Synths
31 Jan · Want to transform your voice into a robot or heavenly synth choir? Look no further than these five best hardware vocoders.
REVIEW
Arturia Pigments 6 – A La Modal
28 Jan · Arturia's flagship soft synth returns for its latest iteration, Pigments 6, and introduces a new Modal engine, new filters, a vocoder effect and more!
Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Update: Now with Immersive Monitor Control & More
23 Jan · The Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig audio interface gets a big upgrade with immersive monitor control for up to 16 speakers and lots of other enhancements.
BEST STAGE SYNTHS