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Macro: Mutable Instrument Plaits reimagined for Reason

16 Feb 2022 · Plaits is the celebrated multi-engined Eurorack module from Mutable Instruments and Presteign Sound Labs has worked the open-source firmware into Macro for Reason for free.

Introducing the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW ANC Earbuds

16 Feb 2022 · We take a look at the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW true wireless active noise canceling Bluetooth earbuds, a combo of design and neat features.

First look review: 1010music Nanobox Fireball – the smallest wavetable synth ever?

16 Feb 2022 · Inside the tiny, bright red 1010music nanobox fireball is a full-blown wavetable synth with eight voices. Let’s find out what it can do!

Impact Soundworks Bass Sculptor: One-stop shop for low end shaping

15 Feb 2022 · Bass Sculptor by Impact Soundworks is a multi-effect plug-in for shaping and cleaning up low frequencies – with DSP code from none other than Chowdhury DSP.

Gibson Jerry Cantrell Fire Devil Songwriter and Atone models released

15 Feb 2022 · Gibson has announced two new Jerry Cantrell signature model acoustics, the new limited edition Fire Devil Songwriter and the Atone.

Line 6 Catalyst: New amps, no menus, no screens, just tone!

15 Feb 2022 · LIne 6 has just announced its new Catalyst amp range with three combos, all featuring the Helix HX technology.

Native Instruments Kontakt 6.7: M1 & Windows 11 support, 2 bass amps, bug fixes

15 Feb 2022 · NI released Kontakt 6.7 with M1 and Windows 11 support, 2 bass amps, and a heck of a lot of bug fixes.

METRO: Underground busker inspired 6-channel Eurorack drum module

15 Feb 2022 · The METRO from Magerit is inspired by the sort of DIY drum kits you see buskers play on the subway. METRO is a drum synthesizer and rhythmic sequencer in 13HP.

Waves drops COSMOS AI-powered Sample Finder (free) and CR8 Creative Sampler (USD 10)

15 Feb 2022 · Waves released a free piece of software called COSMOS Sample Finder and a plug-in - CR8 Creative Sampler - which you can have for $10.

MidiQuintet: Curious joystick based MIDI controller

15 Feb 2022 · Artist and designer Gilou has revealed a playful MIDI controller that gives you 5 fingers worth of control in a box inspired by the Matti Suuronen Futuro house.

Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster – now with chambered rosewood body

15 Feb 2022 · The new USA made Fender George Harrison Rosewood Telecaster emulates the Beatle's classic guitar, but weighs a lot less than the original.

Moon Armada Copy Box: Lo-fi delays and modulated echoes

15 Feb 2022 · Copy Box is a desktop delay module from Mood Armada, famous for their Baby Bots, that's full of tape-style character, warmth and playfulness from subtle modulations to mighty mangles.

A PRS Chrome Silver Sky makes its appearance during the Super Bowl Halftime!

14 Feb 2022 · The Halftime performance at the Super Bowl this weekend featured a star-studded performance, plus a super shiny chrome PRS Silver Sky!

Waldorf: Something is coming our way

14 Feb 2022 · Waldorf has popped a little tease onto social media that gets our juices flowing. All we know is that it has keys and is "Working. Under. Pressure".

TAKT & TON: Flame Instruments live performance sequencers

14 Feb 2022 · Impressive looking machines are emerging from Flame with TAKT taking the rhythm and TON taking the melody complete with D-Beam interaction.

Sony Walkman is back: meet the new audiophile grade MP3 players

14 Feb 2022 · Say hello to the new Sony Walkman NW-WM1AM2 and NW-WM1ZM2 audiophile series high-end digital music players for the modern streaming listener.

CablePortal: Route and wrap your wayward patch cables

13 Feb 2022 · Use What You Need (UWYN) has come up with an innovative way to wrangle your patch spaghetti into order. CablePortals could change your life.

Best free plug-ins this week: Cyberia, Phantom Center and 999

13 Feb 2022 · This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins includes an anime-themed bitcrusher, an unusual stereo imager and a MIDI arpeggiator.

Devicemeister StepicVST: big & feature-rich MIDI step sequencer plug-in

12 Feb 2022 · Developer Devicemeister released StepicVST, a powerful and versatile polyphonic step sequencer plug-in with extensive modulation.