Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Here’s why we should replace master/slave terms in music technology.
17 Jun 2020 · In an article for CDM, Peter Kirn says we're better off without terms like Master and Slave in our industry. We think he's right. Here's why.
Nembrini Audio releases Sound Master Custom Tube Guitar Amplifier plugin
16 Jun 2020 · The new Sound Master Custom Tube Guitar Amplifier plugin is Nembrini Audio's take on classic American guitar tones and is available at a fantastic introductory price.
Fender supports Crew Nation with sale of Masterbuilt and artist-signed instruments
16 Jun 2020 · Fender has a special sale with all proceeds going to Crew Nation, with special Masterbuilt guitars along with signed artist models from Tom Morello, Flea, Jeff Beck, Brad Paisley, Duff McKagan and Eric ...
Noise Machine: Teeny tiny wireless MIDI controller
16 Jun 2020 · Noise Machine is a super-portable wireless MIDI controller that fits in the palm of your hand and manages to offer 7 octaves and modulation. Let's check it out ahead of its Kickstarter campaign.
Fundamental: Hainbach The VST Plugin
16 Jun 2020 · Electronic musician Hainbach with SonicLab has produced Fundamental capturing the old test equipment he uses and present it as a thoroughly dynamic plugin dripping with character and possibility.
Fuse Audio Labs VBP bundle: 5 new virtual stompboxes for your DAW
16 Jun 2020 · A set of five virtual effect pedals from Fuse Lab Audio, the new VPB bundle also includes a freeware distortion stomp box to give you a taste of what is on offer.
Steinberg releases Cubasis 3 for Android – a milestone for audio on Android?
16 Jun 2020 · Steinberg has released Cubasis 3.1 for iOS and Android! By bringing its mobile DAW to Android, Steinberg provides a glimpse of hope to those who are longing for more audio software on the platform.
Synthetic Sound Labs Digital Sequencer Model 3650 for Buchla format modular
15 Jun 2020 · The Model 3650 Digital Sequencer for the Buchla modular format features 16 steps with sequence and song memory and you can play it like a mini keyboard when the sequence isn't running.
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! Dee Dee Ramone’s 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction.
14 Jun 2020 · Dee Dee Ramone's Number 1 1975 Fender Precision bass is up for auction! This bass was Dee Dee's go-to instrument for stage and studio and helped shape The Ramones' heavily influential sound.
Best free plug-ins this week: Sphere, FetSnap and L4Reverb
14 Jun 2020 · This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features two unconventional reverbs and a transient enhancer based on a famous FET compressor. Check out Sphere, FetSnap and L4Reverb!
DROID Universal CV Processor: can do anything you want in your Eurorack
13 Jun 2020 · Mathias Kettner introduces us to DROID a programmable module to process and generate CV in an improbable number of ways. Could this be the ultimate utility module and performance tool?
MFB-501 Pro: 80s analog drum computer revived with added samples
12 Jun 2020 · The MFB-501 Pro revives the classic MFB-501 drum analog computer and fuses it with the 8 sample slots of the MFB-KULT and wraps it up in an oddly authentic beige enclosure.
Busy Circuits Boss Bow Two: 8-way bidirectional switch
12 Jun 2020 · The ALM027 Boss Bow Two is a voltage controlled 8-way bidirectional switch which is more exciting than it sounds. 3 different modes give it a versatility to play with all sorts of CV or audio.
Is Apple about to ditch Intel processors and present a new iMac?
11 Jun 2020 · Is Apple about to ditch Intel processors? Will new Macs run ARM processors? Is there a brand new iMac coming? The evidence is growing and so are Apple's share prices...
Audiothing Speakers: Get creative with mic and speaker simulations
11 Jun 2020 · AudioThing Speakers is a new microphone and speaker simulation plug-in with many unusual and creative options. Recording through a toy mic and playing back through a Game Boy? No problem!
JOYO adds twin channels to its BanTamP series with the XL Jackman II
11 Jun 2020 · JOYO has supersized its BanTamP series feature set with the new XL Jackman II. This little amp boasts two separate clean and overdrive channels, each with its own set of independent controls.
Sinevibes Groove: a bass and drum machine for Korg Prologue, Minilogue XD, NTS-1
11 Jun 2020 · Sinevibes says its Groove custom engine for the Korg Logue SDK compatible synthesizers is the most complex and sophisticated yet - get yourself some multi-timbral bass and drum machine of grooviness!
Enter DivKid RND STEP, a high performance 3-channel Sample & Hold module
11 Jun 2020 · Ben "DivKid" Wilson's third module is RND STEP, a 3-channel Sample & Hold featuring 6 separate noise and S&H circuits and offers multiple ways of enjoying and employing randomness in your Eurorack.
Eventide Crystals: Twisted pitched delays and reverbs from the iconic H3000
10 Jun 2020 · Eventide Crystals sends your audio into another dimension with reverse granular delays, pitch shifters and 100 seconds of reverb. The H9 series plug-in is now on sale for a limited time.
Gibson announces new Frank Hannon Love Dove signature acoustic for Tesla guitarist
10 Jun 2020 · Gibson has collaborated with Frank Hannon to release the new Love Dove signature acoustic guitar. This stunning instrument is based on the Tesla guitarist's original model from the '70s.
Musician, synthesizer and trampoline found bouncing in the woods
10 Jun 2020 · Yann Seznec has created the Jump Synth which combines a sensor embedded trampoline with a portable synthesizer so he can bounce in the woods and make music without disturbing anyone.
Great Scott! A bass to take you back to the future!
10 Jun 2020 · This one off DeLorean/Time Machine bass guitar is just amazing on all levels, with all the proceeds of its sale being donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.