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16-inch MacBook Pro keyboard changes hinted in Catalina 10.15.1
31 Oct 2019 · Rumors about Apple separating the Power key with TouchID sensor from the OLED Touch bar may turn out to be true. Oh and the physical Escape key may be making a return, too...
Old Blood Noise Endeavours MAW XLR, a multi-FX pedal for vocals, goes on sale
31 Oct 2019 · Hey, how about a stompbox-sized mic preamp with saturation and effects for the price of a good guitar pedal? MAW XLR is hitting the streets after debuting as a prototype at SNAMM. Check this out.
Waves launches SuperRack, the heir apparent to MultiRack, SoundGrid and StudioRack
29 Oct 2019 · Predictably comprehensive, SuperRack handles up to 128 audio channels in an Audio-over-Ethernet network centred around a dedicated SoundGrid DSP server.
Blackhole is a free Soundflower replacement for current Mac users
28 Oct 2019 · Developer Existential Audio is building BlackHole, a free Soundflower alternative that works much in the same way, integrating software audio channels in a virtual device.
Sound Devices brings a 16-channel Dante recorder for filmmakers and sound designers
28 Oct 2019 · A downsized variant of the manufacturer's 32-channel Scorpio recorder, the 888 takes up Dante audio over Ethernet and doubles down on recording power for a flagship-class offering.
Apple AirPods Pro: In stores October 30, very techy and yes, very expensive.
28 Oct 2019 · Available October 30, the Pros push forward with active noise cancellation, improved sound quality and a lighter, shorter in-ear design with changeable eartips.
Waves V11: Much more than just Catalina support and freebies
28 Oct 2019 · V11 is a comprehensive update which brings revamped Renaissance plug-ins, new additions to Waves' Premium bundles, EQ Curves support for Pro Tools / AVID S6, and plenty of useful stuff left to go.
Best free plug-ins this week: new PianoVerb, Xylo Toy and Governor
27 Oct 2019 · In this week's collection of the best free plug-ins, PSP's beloved PianoVerb returns in a new version. Xylo Toy is a fun xylophone instrument, and Governor helps you with mastering to specific levels.
Clue #3 – Behringer for the WIN?
25 Oct 2019 · Behringer please, it's Friday, the last thing I need is another cryptic video to disturb my weekend. Get on with it so that I can enjoy my Friday beer in peace.
Clue #2 in Behringer’s play-along mystery game
23 Oct 2019 · The Behringer tease machine is in full flow as they reveal a new clue to this thing that's been 30 years in the making. I hope it doesn't become an 8-letter Countdown conundrum or we'll be guessing forever.
Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces
23 Oct 2019 · According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!
16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina
22 Oct 2019 · A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.
Elektron releases OS updates for Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Analog Heat
21 Oct 2019 · Elektron has released OS updates for the Analog Rytm and Analog Four. Among other improvements, both machines received a major feature that many had been wishing for: sequencer MIDI out, at last!
Skwitch: the expressive squashy buttock for your iPhone music making
21 Oct 2019 · Skwitch is a springy dome of musical control that translates your fingering into expressive gestures through the squishing of a buttock-like interface - just make sure your hands are warm.
Best free plug-ins this week: Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree
20 Oct 2019 · Freeware Sunday has arrived, featuring a new sampled gem by SampleScience, a quirky sawtooth and noise synth and a simple, but useful tap delay. Check out Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree.
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87: compact, neutral-voiced condenser mic at a sane price
18 Oct 2019 · Roswell is back with a new mic of botique quality at affordable price - the Mini K87. Whereas the Mini K47's goal was capturing a particular vintage voicing, this one goes after transparency.
Zylia ZR-1: a portable recorder for the ZM-1 360-degree mic array
17 Oct 2019 · Zylia, maker of the innovative ZM-1 360-degree microphone array, has introduced the ZR-1 portable recorder. The Zylia ZR-1 is a 19-channel field recording device made specifically for the ZM-1.
Steinberg WaveLab 10 mastering and audio editing suite is out. And still kicking (ass).
17 Oct 2019 · WaveLab 10 still stands strong against competition from SoundForge and Audition, presenting a streamlined approach to audio manipulation and professional mastering.
AES 2019: Zoom throws podcasters a bone with the new LiveTrak L-8
17 Oct 2019 · Zoom cooked up a viable competitor to the RODECaster Pro by downsizing its digital recording desk and doubling down on the podcast-friendly features. Enter the LiveTrak L-8.
TK Audio T-Komp compressor: a vari-mu inspired workhorse
17 Oct 2019 · What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!
Louder Than Liftoff Chroma+: Stereo channel strip with analogue plug-ins
17 Oct 2019 · Louder Than Liftoff has introduced the Chroma+ dual channel strip. Its best feature: You can customize it to suit your sonic ideas by adding various analogue Colour modules.
United Studio Technologies launches the UT 47FET condenser microphone
17 Oct 2019 · United Studio Technologies has announced the UT FET47 condenser microphone. A no-compromise, USA-built U47 FET clone for USD 800? Tell me more!