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Is MIDI getting an upgrade at last? ADC pushes for MIDI HD
19 Nov 2017 · In February we ran an article called "MIDI sucks", and the net went (slightly) bonkers. At Audio Developers Conference 2017, a ROLI designer set out his ideas for the future of this ageing technology.
Spotify buys SoundTrap: A new age in online music production and streaming?
19 Nov 2017 · Not content to own the streaming rights to all our music Spotify wants to own the tools that create the music. SoundTrap is a cool online DAW that runs on everything - I can see why they like it.
KHDK Ghoul Jr Mini Overdrive guitar pedal: A purple monster?
19 Nov 2017 · A new mini version of the original Ghoul Screamer overdrive pedal, will Kirk's new mini monster have enough gain to make your pedalboard quake in fear?
Best free plug-ins this week: Snapshot, U-He Repro 5, Stagecraft Infinity
18 Nov 2017 · This week, we are blessed with an useful tool - Snapshot - along with two superb synthesizers. One's the Repro 5 by U-He, the other is Stagecraft Infinity, a thoroughly modern sample-based synth...
Is Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Excess the most flexible guitar pedal out there?
18 Nov 2017 · With high gain distortion, lush chorus and slapback delay in a series or parallel signal path, does the Excess have it all? Well, it sure does cram a lot into one pedal...
Eddie Van Halen’s $100k FrankenStrat stolen!
17 Nov 2017 · Eddie Van Halen's iconic striped Franken Strat has been stolen whilst on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio USA.
Manson MD-2 Mikey Demus Signature: Crushing orange tones?
17 Nov 2017 · Available in both left and right-handed models and a beautifully bright Satin Orange Candy that will make your mouth water, this new Mansons Guitar Works model looks very tasty indeed.
Erica Synths release limited edition Acid Simona VCF based on Polivoks
17 Nov 2017 · To celebrate an awesome classical and electronic collaboration in Latvia's first techno opera Erica Synths have released a startling limited edition of their Polivoks VCF - meet Acid Simona VCF.
Fender and Ed O’Brien from Radiohead launch EOB Stratocaster with Sustainer
17 Nov 2017 · At times ethereal and ambient, at others dystopian and aggressive, Ed O’Brien’s contributions to Radiohead's music has been made on a guitar just like this
Launchpad Arcade: blast some loop action in your browser
16 Nov 2017 · Now you can remix other people's loop packs on any computer in the cool, browser-based Launchpad Arcade from Novation Music. You can even use it with the hardware Launchpad if you have it.
Abletunes EQ WISE+ is a parametric EQ with built-in frequency cheat sheets
16 Nov 2017 · EQ WISE+ is an 8-band parametric equalizer with an educational purpose - it's got built-in interactive instrument frequency charts to help you with the delicate task of equalization...
Black Rooster Audio VPRE-73: a very affordable Neve 1073 preamp emulation
16 Nov 2017 · Black Rooster Audio released a very affordable emulation of the classic Neve 1073 pre-amp. Though it's not a one-on-one clone, the VPRE-73 Silk Edition aims to deliver the same enhancements to the sound...
UAD Software 9.4 is here with Distressor sim and exclusive plug-ins by Softube & Brainworx
16 Nov 2017 · With the latest 9.4 update to its DSP-bound plug-in suite, UAD is introducing new plug-ins from Softube, Brainworx, and Townsend labs, alongside an "exact recreation" of the Empirical Labs Distressor...
Teenage Engineering, smart speakers, China and cake
16 Nov 2017 · Teenage Engineering have been working with Chinese company Raven to produce artificially intelligent smart speakers the likes of which you've never seen. Currently, H and R only speak Chinese and love cake.
Wampler Paisley Drive Deluxe: Brad Paisley, The Underdog and the Paisley Drive
15 Nov 2017 · Wampler's relationship with Brad Paisley goes back to a time way before his original signature Paisley Drive pedal and this decently priced new 'Paisleydog' mixes two into one pedal.
Special Edition Throbbing Gristle TG ONE sample player module
15 Nov 2017 · TipTop Audio have been working with Throbbing Gristle's Chris Carter to curate a unique version of their ONE sample player. The TG ONE comes with new modes and 2 exclusive cards packed with TG samples.
Steinberg unveils 9.5 updates to Cubase Pro, Artist, and Elements
15 Nov 2017 · Version 9.5 brings a new mixing engine with 64-bit resolution for greater performance and even cleaner audio. The single-window layout now sees the addition of file browser and other useful panels to the ...
Apogee outs Mic Plus digital condenser microphone for Windows, Mac, and iOS
15 Nov 2017 · Apogee annonced an update to its digital condenser microphone, the Mic 96k. The new Mic Plus offers several improvements, in addition to the well-known Apogee preamp and A/D converter...
Guitar Jo – Make your guitar sound like a banjo!
15 Nov 2017 · This new gadget for your guitar will make it sound like a banjo, yes, a banjo. Its makers are currently looking for funding via Kickstarter - will you be tempted to give one a roll?
AIR sets off its Boom drum machine as stand-alone plug-in
15 Nov 2017 · features 10 electronic drum kits that pay homage to classics like the 808, 909, 606 and CR78. Each kit has 10 different drum sounds with adjustable pan, volume, tuning, and decay. They can be mixed and ...
Modor Eurorack Formant Filter is ready to morph your vowels
15 Nov 2017 · The Formant Filter from the Modor NF-1 is now available as a Eurorack module. It sounds every bit like you are running your oscillator through someone's throat.
CMixer digital mixer for live, DAW free mixing through your computer
14 Nov 2017 · With CMixer you could mix all your external hardware drum machines, synths and modular through your audio interface to your computer with plug-ins and EQ without having to mess about in a DAW.