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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

Native Instruments revealed the Jacob Collier Audience Choir instrument in commemoration of the release of Jacob Collier’s latest album, Djesse. The post Jacob Collier Partners with Native Instruments to Create a Free Instrument appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

As a producer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and co-founder of Brooklyn’s revered Razor-N-Tape label, JKriv has helped shape the sound of underground house and disco for over two decades. A trained jazz musician addicted to crate-digging and a deep admiration for texture, the artist is constantly chasing and creating sounds for dancefloors full of fellow groove obsessives — and can count Disclosure and Gilles Peterson among his fans. But his latest project, Intuition, hits a little deeper. Complet

$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

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

While the arrangement gives a nod to Tangerine Dream's Steve Reich-inspired soundtrack for the film Risky Business, listeners may also hear echoes of the '70s Philip Glass piece, North Star.… Read More Live Synth Jam, ‘Cloud9’, Inspired By ’80s Tangerine DreamView the full article

Modbap Modular (Booth 10900) will be showcasing six of its latest groundbreaking Eurorack modules during the 2024 NAMM Show at The post Modbap Modular to Showcase Line of new Eurorack Modules at NAMM 2024 appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

Learn the difference between mono and stereo audio files, playback, and recording.View the full article

This was the home of the company during its modern creative peak, where it introduced instruments like the Mother-32, Subharmonicon, DFAM, Grandmother, Matriarch, Animoog, the Claravox Centennial Theremin, their modular reissues and more.… Read More Moog Music Moving Out Of Its Iconic Asheville BuildingView the full article

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

Learn about the pros and cons of mastering your music going the DIY route, using an automated AI mastering service, and hiring a pro mastering engineer.View the full article

Learn how to select the best online music production course that offers practical experience, expert guidance, and flexible learning for a great value.View the full article

Learn which equipment will help you produce better music at home on a budget.View the full article

Learn how to connect two computers to your home studio setup, and toggle control of peripheral devices using a switch.View the full article

NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak has once again urged the Trump administration to “exempt musical instruments and accessories, along with materials used to manufacture musical products” from the tariffs announced in President Trump’s recent executive orders. Earlier this month, Donald Trump rolled out a fresh wave of tariffs aimed at reducing the US trade deficit – a move that sent shockwaves across global industries, including the music products sector. Given how many American brands rely

Last weekend, American producer and DJ Mustard showcased his limited-edition Native Instruments Maschine MK3 and Kontrol S49 on the Coachella stage. Native Instruments created the gear exclusively for Mustard – but one other set exists, and it’s up for grabs. An exclusive giveaway could see you winning your very own NI x Mustard limited-edition gear. All you have to do is enter on Native Instruments’ website, and the ultra-rare Maschine MK3 and Kontrol S49 instruments could be yours. READ MOR

So, you’re looking for the best sample manager out there? If you’re anything like me, you spend way too much time downloading and buying sample packs. And when it comes time to find the perfect kick or snare, you get lost in a sea of folders. You return to the same folders again and again, […] The post Need a Sample Manager? 3 Killer Options to Browse Samples in Seconds 🚀 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Nembrini Audio launches the NA501 Chorus Echo Plugin. The new, cutting edge plugin enabling musicians and producers to rediscover the The post Nembrini launches NA501 Chorus Echo Plugin appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

ALM/Busy Circuits has introduced the CIZZLE, a dual digital 'phase distortion' VCO, inspired by classic Casio CZ series synthesizers.… Read More New CIZZLE VCO Brings Classic Casio CZ Sound To EurorackView 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

I know what you were thinking when you read the title. “I have plenty of EQ plugins already. Why do I need another one?” I think all of us feel the same way, but if a plugin does something faster (especially) or better than what you have already, then it’s worth checking out. And that’s […] The post New Music Gear Monday: United Plugins FireEQ Plugin appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Music Production Blog. 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

Orchestral Tools introduces Arkanum, an expansion of the Drones collection featuring 33 new patches curated by experimental musician Alexander Hacke. The post Orchestral Tools Announces Drones Arkanum Update appeared first on Gearjunkies - Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. View the full article

Learn about the definition of perceived loudness, how it affects audio consumers, and how to control perceived loudness levels.View the full article

The library features 400 expressive MPE presets for Kilohearts' Phase Plant plugin.… Read More Phase Plant Expressive Suite Features 400 MPE Presets For Osmose & Other MPE ControllersView the full article