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In music production, plugins are software add-ons that expand the capabilities of your DAW; these could be virtual instruments and creative effects, EQ and compressors, or tools that make editing a lot more manageable. READ MORE: NAMM 2024 recap: All the biggest synth, studio, DJ and software releases Below is a rolling list of the new plugin releases that catch our eye, so you can keep on top of any software goodies you may have missed that could be essential to your production process. We

If there’s someone who knows his stuff, it’s Rick Beato. The YouTuber often has interesting things to say, and this time he’s talking about AI. READ MORE: “It’s like we’ve invented fire and the first thing we’ve thought to do with it is to burn down our house”: Lex Dromgoole thinks we shouldn’t jump to the worst conclusions with AI In November 2023, Beato testified at a Senate hearing about the technology, and almost four months later is speaking on it again, this time in an interview with N

As the 2024 festival season approaches, the UK is witnessing a concerning trend: 21 festivals have either been cancelled, postponed, or scrapped – with many more in danger of disappearing without immediate action. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), which conducted the research, said that “The timing of this milestone suggests that the number of festival cancellations this year will far outstrip 2023, when a total of 36 festivals were cancelled before they were due to take place.”

Techno in Berlin has officially been added to the UNESCO cultural heritage list. For years, DJs, festival organisers and fans have campaigned to secure the status of the city’s techno scene amidst fears that the culture wouldn’t survive without it. READ MORE: Tidal introduces Circles, a social network for musicians to discuss their experiences in the industry Clubcommission – a network of Berlin’s techno clubs and musicians – praised the move as “another milestone for Berlin techno producer

Now in their 16th year, the MPG Awards celebrate the best talent working behind the scenes in the British music industry. View the full article

$179 (Launch sale price of $129 at time of writing), kalidemusic.com Music production can be described as harnessing technology in the pursuit of art. But, as Kalide puts it, “creativity is not a one-size-fits-all” — in other words, there are those who lean towards the technical, and others who are all about the musical art. It’s the latter group who are the particular target audience for the newly updated and overhauled Collage, Kalide’s unique take on a multi-effects plugin. READ MORE: Newf

Focusrite and Novation have announced the launch of their Spring Sale, with discounts now applied to a range of audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and synthesizers until the end of April 2024. View the full article

Pro-R 2 de FabFilter es una excelente secuela con suficientes mejoras y nuevas características para que la actualización sea una decisión fácil... The post Prueba Del Complemento De Reverberación FabFilter Pro-R 2 appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. View the full article

FabFilter's Pro-R 2 is an excellent sequel with enough enhancements and new features to make upgrading an easy decision... The post FabFilter Pro-R 2 Reverb Plug-In Review appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. View the full article

Spitfire's latest sample library captures a range of solo and ensemble vocal performances in St. John's Anglican Church. View the full article

The latest addition to the Boss Katana series packs much of the same functionality into a compact headphone amp that connects directly to an instrument, offering users with a versatile solution for on-the-go practise. View the full article

By now just about everyone has heard about The Sphere in Las Vegas, the next level event venue that takes both the audio and visuals to a completely new level. The reviews so far have been fantastic, and it seems like a great reason to make a pilgrimage to Las Vegas just for the experience. […] The post A Look At The Sphere Las Vegas Holoplot Sound System appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Music Production Blog. View the full article

Lauten Audio’s new video sees the company head to Studio 606, where a collection of their mics were put to work on a drum recording session with Trevor Lawrence Jr. & Alex Pasco. View the full article

Bloom promises to take the place of dynamic EQs and multi-band compressors, despite not doing either of those things.  View the full article

Are you looking to promote your music through Spotify playlist curators? Then you’ve come to the right place. In the world of music promotion, Spotify plays an absolute essential role. And at the center of that world are playlist curators. These actors can get your song in front of thousands, if not million of people. […] The post Spotify Playlist Curators: Top 5 Websites to Reach a New Audience appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

SideRack aims to combine the convenience of touchscreen-based plug-ins and instruments with the power of a full desktop DAW system. View the full article

Iconic Instruments' new plate reverb plug-in offers five different EMT 140 model options along with some built in saturation, filtering and more. View the full article

Some have called Vital synth the successor to Xfer Serum. Released in November 2020, it is one of the most intuitive synth plugins on the market. And it’s free. You read that right. So what makes Vital so special? In this guide, we will go through everything you need to know to create the most […] The post Vital Synth Guide: 9 Tips to Get the Most out of It 🔥 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Products across both the Synchron Series and Synchron-ized Series are currently subject to some generous pricing offers. View the full article

iZotope's distortion plug-in has returned with desktop and iPad versions, and also offers a Lite mode that can be enjoyed for free on all platforms. View the full article

iZotope / Native Instruments has reincarnated the Trash distortion plug-in... The post iZotope Brings In The Trash appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. View the full article

On my latest podcast episode: Listen to it at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic. Enjoy the show! On my latest podcast episode: Listen to it at BobbyOInnerCircle.com, or on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, TunIn Radio, and RadioPublic. Enjoy the show! The post Engineer/Baker Randall Michael Tobin Pt2, Warners May Buy Tunecore, And Most Popular Synthesizers On

The new SlatFusor CT brings a triangular bass trap unit to GIK Acoustics' range of combined absorption/diffusion acoustic panels.  View the full article

It doesn’t seem all that long ago when engineers began to get access to relatively inexpensive mastering limiters that emulated the gear that only mastering engineers had previously. That led to a wave of way-too-loud mixes that we’re only now beginning to recover from. That said, there’s a whole new category of mastering plugins that […] The post New Music Gear Monday: Submission Audio Flatline 2 Mastering Maximizer Plugin appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Music Production Blog. View the ful

With so much music being created with loops and samples, it almost seems like having a group of real musicians play together is becoming a lost art. Because going the electronic route is so easy, many producers or potential bands give up when things don’t sound right, and they don’t know why. The fact of […] The post The 8 Characteristics Of A Tight Band appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Music Production Blog. View the full article