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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

Native Instruments has launched Circular, a new polyphonic sequencer which transforms single notes or chord progressions into “breathtaking rhythmic soundscapes”. Polyphonic sequencers are, of course, nothing new, so how does Circular work, and what sets it apart? READ MORE: Could this $5 reverb plugin transform your mixes? Circular utilises four independent layers, each a separate canvas for modulation. Users can control pitch, filter and other effects in real-time, and create “motion-rich

As I walked the floors of a pop-up music venue within the LA Convention Center, pristine images of magenta-hued nebulas were projected on all four walls and the ceiling. The legendary recording artist, Moby, and his six-piece band were performing atmospheric electronic music on a stage in the center of the space. And the sound was being emitted evenly from every angle by L-Acoustics’ state-of-the-art L-Series speakers. READ MORE: In 3 hours, Hans Zimmer Live reminds you why AI won’t replace re

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

Moog has launched a new compact and “performance-ready” synth that promises to “deliver the iconic Moog sound through a modern lens”. The new product, which is called Messenger, is a monophonic analogue synth suited to both beginners and seasoned pros. It mixes analogue warmth with innovative functionality, and it has an intuitive hands-on interface suited to players of all levels. The synth was shortly teased by the brand earlier this month (6 May), with more details landing just in time for S

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

Virtual instrument platform Musio has officially launched a new mic positioning feature, created using real recordings of physical microphones in authentic studios across the globe. The new addition, called Mic Position Mixes, is described as highly-requested, and utilises real-life mic recordings captured with “state-of-the-art setups” such as rare (and expensive) Neumann M50 tube mics in a Decca Tree array. The recordings were mixed by top engineers like Dennis Sands, who has worked on countl

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

In this episode of My Forever Studio, brought to you in partnership with Audient, we speak with self-taught production prodigy Charlie Deakin Davies. After kickstarting their professional career as a teenager recording in their shed, Davies went on to become the youngest producer ever to get BBC Radio 2 airplay, and has worked with huge artists like Fred Again, Laura Marling, and other My Forever Studio guests, Gary Barlow and Ellie Dixon. But our guest wears more than one hat, and takes to the

Ellie Dixon is a self-producing artist who, despite amassing millions of streams, continues to make her sample-heavy songs in her bedroom. In this episode of My Forever Studio, brought to you in partnership with Audient, find out how lockdown fuelled Ellie’s TikTok success, hear how her song Swing became a demo track in Logic Pro 11, and be challenged to raid your kitchen for samples. Ellie has built a massive following from her home studio, with 1.2 million TikTok fans, 18 million music stream

In this episode of My Forever Studio, brought to you in partnership with Audient, experimental veteran TOKiMONSTA tells us about a cheap synth she adores for bass, explains how she peppers her tracks with field recordings, ponders which historic synthesizer she’d steal off an electronic music pioneer, and all while skillfully bending our important Forever Studio rules. TOKiMONSTA, real name Jennifer Lee, joins hosts Will Betts and Chris Barker following the release of her album, Eternal Reverie

Myd is still donning the sporty, dark Ray-Bans he wore during his seven-day live stream in his LED-lit recording studio. With these sunglasses on, Myd recorded music, collaborated with friends, cooked meals, attended 1-to-1 yoga and massage sessions, hosted DJ parties, spoke with fans on the phone, and triggered smoke machines, all within the walls of his studio in France. Only when he was asleep, still streaming via a night vision camera, could the tens of thousands of Twitch viewers see him wi

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

Abbey Road Studios, Adidas, and Co-op Live have opened the doors to a first-of-its-kind recording studio within Manchester’s Co-op Live arena. Situated inside the UK’s largest music arena, the Adidas Originals Recording Studio is designed as a “vibrant hub for emerging musical talent and young creative communities”. The space has been engineered by Abbey Road’s own team of technicians and sound engineers, blending decades of audio expertise with the latest workflows and cutting-edge gear. RE