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LABS is a new range of free curated library from sample library crafters Spitfire Audio. You can download the blissfully simple plug-in free today along with a Soft Piano and a 14 piece Strings ensemble.
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The Qu-Bit Nebulae 2 can sample up to 5 minutes of audio, pitch it, twist it, granulise, mangle it and slice it back out in stereo. It will also take alternative firmwares to become many other things too.
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Upping the ante on the Tanzbar 2 by adding 8 channels of sampling next to the analogue drum tracks, a bass synth, analogue filters, LFOs for every channel, multiple outputs and up to 64 steps of sequencing.
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ALM Busycircuits shows the prototypes of a number of modules including a sampler, a digital wavetable oscillator, a headphone amp and the Quaid Megaslope 5-stage envelope, LFO and step sequencer.
Sononym is a browser that's able to pick apart your samples, organize them according to certain criteria, and visualise the result. The information is stored in a database and can be searched, filtered, and ...
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It's great for those traditional instrument sounds, looping weirdness and Prophet style synthesis running through analog filters. The Prophet X isn't for everyone but if you want Kontakt in hardware then this ...
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Dave Smith Instruments are combining samples with synthesis in this tease of the new Sequential Prophet X. Will this be the best of both worlds or the mishmash of an incoherent workstation keyboard?
An extraordinary historical archive of environmental sounds and sound effects. From every day sounds like "Department store atmosphere" to "Geiger counters" and "Austin Maestro dashboard audible warnings".
We think ACID is still relevant, and its latest incarnation is a wonderful means for younger producers to discover this genuinely nice piece of software. ACID Pro 8 is available now, priced USD 150.
A very technically accomplished synth for its time, the ESQ-1 has a very lush, distinct sound that you can find on many synth-pop and industrial records from that era. The Ensoniq is a true treasure!
Just when you think your collection of virtual emulations of classic vintage synthesizers was complete IK Multimedia reckon you need 5 more to make it the Syntronik Deluxe bundle.
Future Retro announced back in January a beautiful update to their drum module. The Transient(+) gets a lot of enhancements, bigger memory and a fabulous front panel. Update: it's available now!
Monade has released a sample-based plug-in called Pure707. They say it's based upon the 1985 Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer and we have no reason to doubt them. But there's also more to it than that.
Inspired by the timeless sounds of German electro-pioneers Kraftwerk, LoopLords created and released Kraft Sounds. This is a rompler that features 84 sounds emulating the band's synth-driven style.
Spitfire Audio announced its Labs sample libraries are going free in the near future. Formerly Kontakt-only, they will be breaking free of the Native Instruments sampler with the addition of a custom plug-in.
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StageLight 3.5 works some magic into the Drum Machine with multiple lanes of automation, enhances the mixing experience and sorts out the browser. There's no DAW on Windows, Android or MacOS as touchable.
