Equipment News, Leaks and Tips
Shaping sound with OTO, the polyhedric musical controller
17 Nov 2016 · OTO: musical geometric controllers you manipulate in order to make and control music. Creatively profound or boring after five minutes?
Joe Satriani draws on 30 Ibanez guitars: JSART2
17 Nov 2016 · Satch has once again collaborated with Ibanez to produce a limited edition of 30 guitars; each JSART2 guitar bears a unique "artwork" done by Joe. In felt-tip marker.
AE Modular: cheap and cheerful modular synthesis from Tangible Waves
17 Nov 2016 · The price of entry into modular synthesis can be huge. AE Modular could have the answer in this compact, cheap and completely modular system.
Can INTEGRAL “revolutionise” guitar cab micing?
16 Nov 2016 · SAM Systems from Devon, UK have invented INTEGRAL, a retro-fit close micing product for guitar cabs. Can this clever product deliver a genuine revolution in guitar recording?
Akai LPK25 and LPD8 Bluetooth MIDI controllers revealed on Amazon
16 Nov 2016 · No official news from Akai on these new wireless LPK25 and LPD8 controllers yet, but Amazon already has them for sale in the US. We take a first look at these ultra-portable new Bluetooth controllers.
Keith McMillen K-Board Pro 4 lands on Kickstarter
16 Nov 2016 · The K-Board Pro 4 is an expressive MPE controller from Keith McMillen Instruments that wants your pre-order on Kickstarter.
Polygene MIDI to CV converter from Analogue Solutions
16 Nov 2016 · The Polygene can give you 4 note polyphony over your Eurorack from a MIDI input and also arpeggiate and sequence back out again
Free s(M)exoscope oscilloscope plug-in
16 Nov 2016 · s(M)exoscope has been updated and optimised for 64 bit operation, and it's completely free.
Gibson Les Paul Standard 7 String: Magnificent Seven?
15 Nov 2016 · Gibson has made a limited edition 7 string version of their popular Les Paul Standard electric guitar. Will this modern take on a classic prove popular?
Slate release Control
15 Nov 2016 · Slate's Media Technology department have developed a monitor controller for their RAVEN systems, or as a standalone unit. 'Control' is shipping now.
FabFilter’s Pro-R reverb plug-in is finally here!
15 Nov 2016 · We've been following the recent teaser campaign by FabFilter closely, eagerly waiting to see this new reverb plug-in. Announced today, here is Pro-R.
Wave Alchemy tease “Revolution” drum VSTi
15 Nov 2016 · Slated for a Christmas release, this new virtual drum machine has just been teasered on Facebook - and certainly looks the part...
ROLI says sorry for the Noise – with Seaboard 5D
15 Nov 2016 · ROLI scramble to undo the damage caused by their NOISE app losing features after the release of Blocks - and win a few admirers for their customer service in the process...
Impact intros Sonic Ocean sound design instrument
15 Nov 2016 · Sail away on a Sonic Ocean of granular flow and evolutionary currents with this boutique sound design instrument that also donates to the Clean Water Fund.
Bitbox Sampler touchscreen module for Eurorack from 1010Music
15 Nov 2016 · The Bitbox will load up to 16 samples for triggering via MIDI, CV or tapping the touchscreen.
Leak: New Akai MPC Live images and guide get leaked by the FCC
14 Nov 2016 · A new standalone Akai MPC Live is on the way according to these leaked images and Quick Start Guide found on a government website.
Send those mono sounds into a stereo ‘Haaze’!
14 Nov 2016 · After feeling sceptical about this new plug-in when it was announced last week, perhaps it's ok after all. Want to widen your mono sources? Check out Haaze.
Nugen Audio’s MasterCheck Pro: A new standard?
14 Nov 2016 · How loud should your master be? How will the loudness treatment effect your mix? MasterCheck Pro is a metering and quality-simulator plug-in here to help.
Aftertouch brings expressive MIDI and MPE to the iPhone
14 Nov 2016 · Aftertouch uses 3D Touch technology in the iPhone 6 and 7 to generate velocity and pressure data for controlling parameters in synthesizers and software. That's very cool.
Is Apple planning iPad Pro 2 for Christmas?
14 Nov 2016 · Wasn't it about this time last year we saw the new iPad Pro? Are Apple planning a surprise release in time for Christmas?
Samsung buys Harman
14 Nov 2016 · The electronics giant today announced that it's buying Harman, owner of many pro audio brands. What will the acquisition mean for companies like AKG, Studer, dbx, JBL and others? Frankly, who the hell knows...
RISE module for Softube Modular gives CV control on ROLI keyboards
14 Nov 2016 · If you own a ROLI Seaboard RISE keyboard you can now route the 5 dimensions of touch into Softube's Modular virtual Eurorack via the RISE module.