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NGEN is a 16-track MIDI sequencer with 12 pattern generators and 10 MIDI effects to produce music, patterns and rhythms algorithmically.
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We check out the Teenage Engineering Choir, a collection of eight interactive wooden singing dolls with Bluetooth MIDI integration.
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FN Meka is the first virtual rapper signed to a major label. Capitol Records recently announced signing the "AI-powered robot rapper". The record label is part of the biggest of the three major labels ...
We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.
While Between Machines' KEEPER generated the most interest the QLOCKER algorithmic sequencer crept under the radar. Let's check it out.
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Splice CoSo is a free app for AI-assisted production. It combines samples from the loop subscription service into small song ideas.
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Accentize VoiceGate 2 is here with a better clean-up algorithm, improved spectral focus mode, and a fresh new look for the interface.
The latest Chipsynth from Plogue takes on the classic 6-operator FM synthesis as found in the Yamaha DX7 and aims for complete accuracy.
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Neural DSP adds a new artist to its virtual analogue rig series - Archetype: Tim Henson includes an intelligent Multivoicer pitch-shifting algorithm.
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Noise Engineering is developing VST, AU and AAX plugins and offering beta versions for free to anyone who signs up to their Customer Portal! Yes please!
Leapwing has teamed up with Al Schmitt to create the Al Schmitt Signature Plugin. Can software bring the engineer's famously natural sound to your DAW?
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Noise Engineering get in on the MicroFreak action with 3 oscillator algorithms taken from their Virt Iter module and given new life and polyphony in Arturia's fruity little synth.
2getheraudio has released OpZilla and it will destroy Tokyo with its FM synthesis, 4-operator algorithms and pitch envelopes.
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If you ever wanted to run your own DSP synthesizer and effects algorithms in Eurorack then the TBD is for you! It gives you the hardware interface for your programming skills.
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Seven reverb effects, storable presets and a tiny footprint: The Mooer R7 Reverb looks like a great first reverb pedal that's simple to use and priced attractively.
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The latest box to blast off from the Error Instruments laboratory is the Invader Box chiptune synthesizer full of alien noises, arcade beeps and heaps of glitchy character.
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Erica Synths has announced a new drum module for their Pico range. It's called the Pico Drum 2 and features 8 drum algorithms for synthesising a wide range of drums and percussive noises.
The Kemper Kabinet FRFR cab and Kemper Kone Celestion speaker are now available to buy - the new system was announced at NAMM 2019 and is finally shipping to dealers.
Neunaber Audio has announced the Wet Reverberator plug-in, based on the W3T algorithm from its popular Immerse Reverberator MkII pedal. Great news for reverb enthusiasts!
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The new Electro-Harmonix BASS9 Bass Machine pedal gives guitarists the opportunity to get low down and dirty, without the need for detuning or other laborious shenanigans.
TC Electronic's Flashback 2 X4 Delay adds a new Crystal delay and dual delay algorithms, six TonePrint slots and three MASH footswitches for on-the-fly messing about with parameters. Phew!
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Spectrum is a collection of AU plug-ins for iOS, based upon the open source designs of Mutable Instruments Eurorack modules. Why hadn't anyone thought of that before?
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Spectral Modelling is a curious thing. They sample an instrument and reduce it down to simple sine waves that recreate the authentic sound in a handful of MBs. The Model T is their latest electric piano.
Eventide's H9 effect platform is good choice for players that like variety in the available sound palette - its 50th algorithm is a monophonic synth effect covering 70s and 80s synths.