With many of us stuck indoors (thanks, coronavirus), many are looking for some new tools to keep happy and inspired. Here's a list of free and discounted music gear to put a smile on your face.
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Looking for a distraction? The excellent Moog Minimoog Model D virtual vintage synthesizer is now available to download for free from the Apple App Store.
Until March 24, IK Multimedia is taking a hearty 63% off its Lurssen Mastering Console mastering software for PC/Mac as well as in-app purchases for the iOS app.
Rumours are sweeping the tech world that Apple is preparing a broadside of new MacBook Pros, iMacs and iPads - including a new 14.1" MacBook Pro size that should please musicians.
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TC Electronic's new Plethora X5 multi-FX board crams in every TonePrint algorithm yet released like the Flashback and Hall of Fame - and lets you combine these any way you like as "virtual boards".
Now is a great time to launch your tracks into a new dimension: Thomann is currently offering the Novation Launchpad Mini Mk2 for under 50 quid. Stock is limited, so you'll need to be quick!
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A significant update to StaffPad scoring and hand-writing recognition software takes it to iPad for the first time and can now split parts to other devices over Wi-Fi.
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Artesia is known for their elegant and compact Xkey controller but now they've added a nicely designed Xpad to the mix for some finger drumming and loop triggering.
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The IK Multimedia AmpliTube Joe Satriani suite has now officially been announced and it will give all you Satch fans an opportunity to cop Professor Satchafunkilus' tone. I like it!
Apogee is bringing the well-respected sound of its Symphony I / O Mk II rackmount interface (2016) to the desktop with updated specs and a brand new design.
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Steinberg has released Cubasis 3. The mobile version of Cubase for iOS comes with lots of new features, many of which were requested by users. Cubasis 3 is a universal app, which also runs on iPhones.
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A mini mash-up of two of TC Electronics' most popular effects pedals, the new Hall of Fame 2 Mini Reverb and Flashback 2 Mini Delay both use the company's footswitch expression technology.
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RhythmBud is an iOS app that creates rhythms and applies them to MIDI notes. It works with other apps and external gear, supports inter-app audio and Audiobus and syncs via Ableton Link. Groovy!
Available October 30, the Pros push forward with active noise cancellation, improved sound quality and a lighter, shorter in-ear design with changeable eartips.
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The latest Hughes & Kettner Black Spirit 200 FLOOR packs in a 200-Watt power amp, four channels, digital effects, FX loop, pre-FX loop, a built-in Red Box AE+ and an IEM mixer. Wow.
The new USD 329 iPad is the nicest and most capable the entry-level iPad has ever been. Is this, however, the one to get for iOS music making? Let's investigate...
