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BeatBox by Rhythmo is a DIY drum machine in a cardboard box. It's a lovely creation that's definitely worth checking out, as BeatBox seems to be capable of producing some awesome - well - beats.
This week, we have two awesome free sound libraries for you, as well as an unconventional sample recorder / editor. Check out Hand Bells, Vos Contemporary, and SP22.
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Patrick from Behringer drops a huge hint that Behringer is working on a LinnDrum clone while talking about Michael Jackson's Thriller which, we all know, actually uses the LM-1.
The Helium Quad Evolving Synthesizer Rack Extension fuses synthesized waveforms with real instrument waveforms to crossbreed hybrid alien/human sounds controlled by a very dark interface.
It's time for this week's selection of the finest free plug-ins! Check out Time Tracker, GT Analyser, and some great free Ambient Electronic Drum Machine Sounds.
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ORBIS is the latest instrument from sampling supremos Spitfire delving into the extraordinary archive recordings of global sonic explorer David Fanshawe.
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Inspired by the synthesizers of the 70s and 80s Synthelium brings together a solid collection of sounds in an easy to use and deeply blue interface.
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IK Multimedia releases their cute little hybrid drum machine with 6 analog sounds, 54 samples, 12 pads, 16 buttons, 64 notes, 64 patterns, drive, compression, stutter, rolls and a whole load of fun.
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Monoment Bass takes curated samples from boutique synthesizers and combines them into huge pulsating sound sources for filtering, aging and driving into the widest modern bass sound imaginable.
Audio Animals' impressive collection of freebies is worth checking out - Available in VST, WAV, and Kontakt sampler formats, these instruments seem well-crafted and musically varied.
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UNO Drum is a 12-track drum machine featuring 6 analogue sounds and many more PCM ones in a compact form that makes it easy to bash out rhythms and create patterns. A percussive partner to UNO, then.
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Building on its reveal last year Vladimir Pantelic brings his QD - Quad Drum Voice digital drum sound source refined and ready for release to this years Superbooth.
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MuLab has some neat improvements in v8, like audio sequences and creative time stretching. If you work with loops and samples, and MuLab isn't on your radar yet, this update could change that.
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Drum Synth 500 is 8 channels of synthesized and sampled drums in a comprehensive single window software synthesizer with bags of saturation, effects and tweaking.
Kurzweil mixes the Forte into their PC range of production workstations and comes up with the PC4 with loads of sample library, 1000's of presets, virtual analogue and now 6-operator FM built in.
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In a stunning change of direction Clavia produce the gorgeous looking Nord Grand which could easily become a cool piece of furniture as well as an awesome piano and sample synth.
