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Sugar Bytes Aparillo – creates textural soundscapes on your iPad Sugar Bytes Aparillo is a new advanced 16 voice FM synthesizer for iPad with creating soundscapes and atmospheres in mind. Sugar Bytes have always taken a unique approach to their interface design. You can always see a focus on playability in their synths and effects, […]
Novation Peak gets a host of new features in the new update! The new Novation Peak firmware update introduces a wide variety of nifty features including a completely revamped modulation matrix. Among some of the new features on the Novation Peak are 43 new wavetables, widely expanding the already incredible sonic capabilities of the synth. […]
Modal CRAFTsynth v2.0 is a pocket-sized monophonic synth monster The new Modal CRAFTsynth v2.0 is an incredibly powerful monophonic wavetable synth not much bigger than your hand. The new Modal CRAFTsynth v2.0 builds on the success of Modal’s previous range of pocket-sized synthesizers while adding features from their flagship synth powerhouse, the Modal 002. The […]
VCV Rack adds VST plugin support to its epic modular environment VCV Rack is the free open-source modular synthesis software, that can now be expanded to add VST plugin support. Almost all of the core functionality within VCV Rack is available at no cost, and there is a huge variety of third-party developers creating all […]
Novation Hacker’s Guide to getting more from your gear In the Novation Hacker’s Guide, they describe Hacking less as a malicious act, and more as the attitude of inspiration and discovery through DIY. Hacking is essentially changing the way things work to suit the way you work, whether it’s hardware or software. This mentality of […]
Noir Drum synthesizer for iOS is kind of different Noir drum synthesizer for iOS takes a new approach to creating drums and rhythmic bass patterns. The core focus behind Noir is the intuitive, yet advanced step-sequencer capable of controlling everything from pitch and steps, to a wide variety of modulations. Noir is essentially a monophonic […]
Behringer RD-909 is an affordable Roland TR-909 replica The Behringer RD-909 is the latest in their range of legendary analog remakes, and they’ve just announced the retail price. We recently covered the announcement of Behringer’s most recent legendary Drum Machine replica, the Roland TR-909. Behringer have just announced that they have launched the pre-production stage […]
Five hardware synths that will change the way you make music The Hardware Synths market is always expanding. Let’s look at some popular new examples that take a slightly different approach. Choosing hardware synths that suit the way you make music can be tough, especially considering there are so many weird and wonderful options on […]
Novation Bass Station 2 firmware update makes it better than ever 25 years since the release of the original, Novation Bass Station 2 sees huge additions in the 2.5 update. The new firmware update for the Novation Bass Station 2 is the biggest yet, it introduces a variety of new features from user requested updates […]
One of the many creative uses of white noise in sound design… White noise might not seem like something you would want to add to your productions, you may want to reconsider. There are a ton of creative uses of white noise, from sound design to aiding in the mixing process, some authentic analog emulation […]
