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Death By Audio Evil Fuzz: Only 200 pieces worldwide!
12 Jul 2019 · Death By Audio cooks their Evil Filter down to its essentials, packing those sounds into a limited edition version with a smaller case. And then they call it the Evil Fuzz. Want one? Be fast.
Blackstar launches ultra-compact amPlug2 Fly headphone guitar amps
12 Jul 2019 · The new Blackstar amPlug2 Fly headphone guitar amps seek to make practise more fun for guitar and bass players. Both units have unique features aimed at either guitar or bass playing.
Acustica Audio Coral2 mastering suite: vintage circuits meet modern algorithms
12 Jul 2019 · Designed primarily for the purposes of mastering, Coral2 includes aptly colored recreations of an equalizer, compressor, eliptical filter, preamp and an M/S Baxandall-type EQ.
Audio Assault is giving away Grind Machine II metal amp simulation until July 13th
12 Jul 2019 · You have until 13th July to download the new Grind Machine II Metal virtual amp plugin. Audio Assault are giving away this brutal modern amp setup for free for a limited time.
UVX670: Dual 80s analogue hybrid synth inspired by Akai AX73 and VX600
12 Jul 2019 · UVI has brought together two classic 1980s Akai polyphonic analogue synthesisers into the UVX670 hybrid virtual instrument that celebrates them both individually as well as in combination.
Boss debuts the RC-10R pedal, a next-gen looper with a rhythm section
11 Jul 2019 · The new Boss RC-10R adds a rhythm section to the Boss RC range of looper pedals, with 280 presets and 16 kits available as well as 6 hours of recording time.
ADAM Audio T10S: A compact powered subwoofer for your nearfields
11 Jul 2019 · If you have a pair of small speakers and need more bass, the new ADAM T10S may be worth a look. The compact powered subwoofer is designed to enhance the bass response of nearfield monitors.
Boss SY-1: 121 synths in one guitar pedal – and no MIDI pickup required
11 Jul 2019 · The new Boss SY-1 compact pedal manages to squeeze in 121 synthesiser sounds into one small unit and gives you the ability to easily manipulate them in real time.
Dynamic Spectrum Mapper v3: a forward-looking dynamics processor
11 Jul 2019 · DSM's developers (including Paul Frindle of SSL E/G console fame) claim its dynamic spectrum mapping technology produces more authentic-sounding results than convential EQ matching.
Will Audio for Mac become the new iTunes?
11 Jul 2019 · Wondering how to keep track of the audio files on your hard drive after the death of iTunes? Take a look at Audio for Mac, a new macOS app for organizing file-based music collections.
Doepfer releases seven A-100 Slimline Eurorack modules
11 Jul 2019 · Doepfer's cool range of slimline Eurorack modules was first seen at Superbooth and the first seven are now available. They are mostly 4HP, great value and could be the beginnings of your first rack.
Dean Guitars alleges Gibson threatened dealers over copyrights
10 Jul 2019 · Armadillo is accusing Gibson of threatening dealers that are selling Dean and Luna guitars with legal action. They are also making a counterclaim against the Flying V, Explorer and ES-335 body shape trademarks.
Bitwig Studio 3 is finally out. Enter the Grid!
10 Jul 2019 · Bitwig Studio 3 is officially out! The newest version of the DAW is now here, featuring "The Grid", a fully modular sound design environment. The update also comes with several workflow improvements.
Waves offers you a seat in the control room of Abbey Road Studio 3
10 Jul 2019 · Waves has released Abbey Road Studio 3. It's an immersive audio plug-in that makes you feel like you're sitting in the control room of one of the world's most famous studios, Waves says.
Folktek about to release 6 elegantly designed works of Eurorack module art
10 Jul 2019 · Folktek is gearing up for a massive Kickstarter campaign and has released details on 6 stunning new modules that will form part of complete modular systems they'll be launching.
Brainworx / Plugin Alliance brings the Purple Audio MC77 to your DAW
09 Jul 2019 · Brainworx / Plugin Alliance has released the Purple Audio MC77 plug-in. It's an evolution of the legendary 1176 limiting amplifier with extended functionality, now available in the DAW of your choice.
Fender Rarities Series: A new Chambered Flame Top Telecaster with neck humbucker
09 Jul 2019 · Part of the monthly Fender Rarities Series, the new Chambered Flame Top Telecaster has just been released, including Tim Shaw pickups and a chambered body for a wider tonal range.
Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Modular Series full range is back!
09 Jul 2019 · Good news for patient TE fans, the production issues have been overcome and the whole Pocket Operator Modular range is now back in stock. And here's a sumptuous music video to celebrate.
Vibrant Electric Pianos: Soulful vintage sounds for HALion
09 Jul 2019 · E-Instruments has released a collection of deeply sampled electric piano sounds for Steinberg's HALion and HALion Sonic instruments. Vibrant Electric Pianos could be all the pianos you'll ever need.
13-inch Apple MacBook Pro gets quad-core CPU, loses function keys
09 Jul 2019 · Starting at USD 1299, the 13-inch MBP is now powered by an 8th-generation 1.4GHz Core i5 or 1.7GHz Core i7 processor and comes with a TrueTone Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage.
Reclouder promises simple and portable SD card & cloud recording
09 Jul 2019 · Reclouder is a portable, battery-powered device which supports direct 24-bit/96kHz WAV recording onto SD/SDHC cards and uploading to a cloud storage platform (over Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth sync.
Crusher-X version 8 will melt your brain and use it as a granular sound source
09 Jul 2019 · As if Granular Synthesis was not complex enough Accsone has introduced Grain Controlled Oscillators to dance within the life cycle of modulated grain modulations. Embrace the madness of Crusher-X 8.