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!
MicroFreak goes disco with Vocoder update and special Vocoder Edition version
25 Aug 2020 · Arturia has added Vocoder functionality to the MicroFreak in the latest update and released the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition with a microphone. But with no audio input how have they done that?
LEAK: Arturia to release MicroFreak Vocoder!
25 Aug 2020 · Wow! According to a few leaks, Arturia is just about to announce an exciting expansion to its MicroFreak line: MicroFreak Vocoder! Here's what we know so far.
Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list
08 Aug 2020 · No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.
Deal: Grab Pigments 2 and other Arturia software at 50% off!
31 Jul 2020 · Arturia continued its 20 Year Anniversary celebration with a sale, offering its software synths and effects at 50% off! Grab Pigments 2 now for €99 instead of €198!
Wooden legs for my Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII MIDI Controller? Yes please!
28 Jul 2020 · The Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII is a chunky beast of a controller with a fat weighted keyboard but it lacked something to stand on - until now! Here are some stylish wooden legs that are just the job.
Arturia celebrates 20-year anniversary with Sound Explorers Collection
25 Jul 2020 · Commemorating 20 successful years in the music tech industry, Arturia has released the Sound Explorers Collection - 250GB of instruments, effects and sounds!
OB-Xa V: Arturia models the classic Oberheim analogue polysynth
19 May 2020 · The Oberheim OB-Xa has always managed to capture the imagination with its fat analogue sound and emotive presence and Arturia hopes to have captured its essence in their OB-Xa V virtual instrument.
Deal: Save 50% on Arturia virtual instruments and effects
23 Apr 2020 · Stay home, make music: that's the motto of Arturia's current sale. The developer is offering 50% discounts on many plug-ins and virtual instruments for a limited time.
Arturia’s Keystep Pro 4-track polyphonic sequencer and keyboard controller has arrived
15 Apr 2020 · At NAMM we saw the launch of Arturia's remarkable Keystep Pro. It's like a Beatstep Pro with a keyboard upgrade and 4 tracks of polyphonic sequencing over MIDI and CV.
Arturia’s AudioFuse Studio and 8Pre audio interfaces are now available
09 Apr 2020 · Arturia has announced that the AudioFuse Studio audio interface is now available. This means that the entire line-up of three AudioFuse interfaces has arrived in the shops. Lets take a look.
Deal: Stay home and grab Arturia V Collection 7 at 50% off!
17 Mar 2020 · Arturia slashes prices on its V Collection 7 synthesizer suite by 50% - a perfect offer for us homebound synth nerds! This lovely ragbag of awesome classics is will get your creative juices flowing.
NAMM 2020: Arturia adds a new oscillator and more to the MicroFreak
16 Jan 2020 · The MicroFreak's new Version 2 firmware brings in a Noise oscillator, a Chord Mode, Scale Quantization, nuking the Matrix and you can now copy pattern A to pattern B in the sequencer.
NAMM 2020: Arturia bumps the KeyLab Essential range up to 88 notes
15 Jan 2020 · Arturia has announced a new addition to the KeyLab Essential range: the KeyLab Essential 88 which, you've guessed it, comes with 88 notes with a semi-weighted feel.
NAMM 2020: Arturia launches KeyStep Pro controller and sequencer
14 Jan 2020 · Arturia's KeyStep Pro features a 4-channel polyphonic MIDI and CV sequencer with a 16-part drum channel all wrapped up with a 37-key MIDI controller with aftertouch.
The 15 Best Selling Hardware Synths of 2019 by Behringer, Korg and Arturia
30 Dec 2019 · What were the best selling synthesizers of 2019? It comes as no surprise that one brand in particular dominates the list. But the level of dominance is actually a bit frightening.
Best Monophonic Synthesizers 2019: The Top 5 monosynths
26 Dec 2019 · What a bumper year for monosynths! We've pulled together the ones that have brought us the most joy, excitement and action over the last 12 months. The best 5 best monophonic synthesizers 2019 were...
Arturia Pigments 2: Polychrome Software Synthesizer wants to brighten your horizons
18 Dec 2019 · Arturia gives Pigments an upgrade that includes a sample and granular engine, improved randomisation in the sequencer, Buchla Easel low pass gate and a tape delay.
Arturia releases the Rev PLATE-140 reverb as a FREE Christmas gift
17 Dec 2019 · Arturia has just released the Rev PLATE-140 plug-in, an emulation of the legendary EMT 140 plate reverb. And just because it's the holiday season, they're giving it away for free! Don't miss it!
Arturia MatrixBrute gets even better with Firmware 2.0
27 Nov 2019 · Arturia has released a major update to their flagship synthesizer the MatrixBrute. It tackles many of the requests and bugs and improves the modulation engine, sequencer and preset management.
Black Friday + Cyber Monday 2019: The best deals on synths, guitars, plug-ins and more!
18 Nov 2019 · It's November already and manufacturers are busy slashing prices to entice you splash your cash on their plug-ins, synthesizers, microphones, guitar stings and more. Find the hottest deals here!
Deal: Get 40% off the Arturia V Collection 7 bundle
15 Nov 2019 · Arturia kicks off the Black Friday madness with a screamer of a deal: For a limited time, you can get the V Collection 7 for only EUR 299. That’s 40% off the regular price.
Arturia Microlab keyboard controller: 25 keys for making tracks on the go
03 Sep 2019 · Want to make beats on the plane without knocking over your neighbour's coffee? The Arturia Microlab USB keyboard controller fits on your tray table and comes with some cool road-worthy ideas.