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Native Instruments Massive X official feature-set announced Native Instruments Massive is a legendary plugin and arguably shaped genres, Massive X is coming in June. What to expect… A short while ago Native Instruments teased some images of the user interface for their upcoming Massive X plugin, a revamped and re-imagined version of their legendary plugin. […]
Five huge new additions in the upcoming Ableton Live 10.1 update Ableton Live sees the first major update since the launch of Live 10, introducing custom wavetables, new devices and more. Ableton Live 10 was a big leap forward for the ever-popular DAW, now it’s time to streamline some of the new features and add […]
Waldorf Quantum synth update adds a new oscillator mode The new flagship Waldorf Quantum synthesizer gets its first major firmware update, introducing a new complex FM synthesis engine. The Waldorf Quantum was already capable of four different oscillator modes – Wavetable, Virtual Analog, Granular Sampler and Physical Modelling. Each of the three oscillators can be […]
Korg Minilogue xd combines the best features of all their synths The new Korg Minilogue xd incorporates features from the original Minilogue, Monologue and Prologue into a unique new polyphonic synth. The Korg Minilogue xd is a four-voice polyphonic analog and digital hybrid synthesizer, it consists of two analog VCOs and a third multi-engine oscillator, […]
Serum synth update announced – what to expect Xfer Records have just announced a massive Serum synth update to their incredibly popular VST plugin, with new filters and more! MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) has been somewhat of a buzzword in the industry lately, with various manufacturers coming up with interesting and expressive new MIDI controllers […]
Arturia Pigments – the new wavetable synth with a unique approach Arturia just launched their first ever totally unique synth plugin, Arturia Pigments is the new advanced wavetable softsynth. Arturia Pigments prides itself on deep visual feedback, the interface is incredibly easy to navigate, and the layout features a small display to quickly visualize all […]
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 […]
Bitwig Studio 2.4 is here, what to expect in the latest update? We recently covered the announcement of the Bitwig Studio 2.4 update, we’re glad to see the speculations were correct. Arguably the most important feature in the new Bitwig Studio 2.4 update is the overhaul of their built-in Sampler instrument. The rebuilt Sampler now […]
Native Instruments software software platforms get a needed revamp! Native Instruments software software Massive X, the latest iteration of the pioneer of wavetable synthesis software is announced alongside Kontakt 6 update. The Native Instruments software Massive plugin undoubtedly helped shaped the hard-hitting sounds of dubstep and EDM in its early years. The semi-modular capabilities alongside […]
