LONDON, UK: electronic music innovator Knobula is proud to introduce Echo Cinematic as the latest Eurorack module to embody its no-screen, no-preset philosophy — presented as a fully-featured, practical stereo effects unit that draws its inspiration from the influential dub music culture that emerged from Jamaica and made its mark…
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: following in the must-have footsteps of its DreamMachines (so-called VIRTUAL ANALOG DRUM DESIGNER) and Meldway Grand (software grand piano) as premium instruments for MSoundFactory, itself held in high regard as arguably the most powerful modular virtual instrument platform out there today by effectively allowing users to create their…
PARIS, FRANCE: one-time nasty-sounding audio software creator Ohm Force is proud to announce availability of Ohmicide Eurorack — entering into the hardware world with its inaugural Eurorack module adapted from its distinguished distortion plug-in namesake that defined the now-well-populated category of so-called ‘shaper’ effects (itself now available for free as…
DURHAM, UK: AJHSynth is proud to announce that it has been specially commissioned by Academy Award-winning film-scoring supremo Hans Zimmer to custom-build The RadioPhonic — realised as a one- of-a-kind, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-style super-synth designed from the ground up as an analogue modular system beyond compare, duly destined to take centre stage…
BROOKLYN, NY, USA: creativity inspiring and musical possibility expanding product designer Ampersand Ampersand is directly taking pre-orders for Wear & Tear — announced as its inaugural Eurorack module, masterfully recreating characterful cassette imperfections inspired by the classic charm of vintage tape machines — as of May 9… As alluded to…
With the release of the Vibes synthesizer, Mayer EMI is entering a new stage in their fast-paced company history. At the heart, the Vibes is a 24-voice polyphonic, true stereophonic digital synthesizer that houses the Extended Virtual Analog (XVA) sound engine of the MD900 in a portable form factor. The…
TAMPA, FLORIDA, USA: Musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate ERA Music Brands is proud to announce the acquisition of Meters Music — marketed at launch as an audio brand bringing British bass and guitar amplifier specialist Ashdown Engineering’s legacy and expertise in design, engineering, and acoustic excellence to bear upon…
ASHLAND, VA, USA: interesting I/O and utility device specialist Boredbrain Music is proud to expand its Xcelon true stereo voltage-controlled Eurorack mixer’s creative capabilities by announcing availability of DB25, TRS, and IO — introduced as the latest additions to its Direct Multi-Channel Series of modules that interconnect to provide a…
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: independent development teams federation United Plugins is proud to announce availability of Instant Audio’s BassRift as another cross-brand collaboration between founding partner SounDevice Digital (forever fine-tuning tools based on longterm experience of mixing many recordings in its namesake SounDevice Studio) and fellow founding partner JMG Sound (specialising in…
Augmented YANGTZE is a software instrument that unites the unique essence of traditional Chinese instruments with the raw power of synthesis. From the rich earthy tones of the Yangqin and Ehru to the soulful plucked strings of the Pipa and Guqin, each timbre is presented with unparalleled clarity and depth….
ALBEROBELLO, ITALY: professional producer and seller of content for all guitar and bass digital devices ChopTones is proud to introduce Vocs MV BM as its inaugural guitar amp plug-in — duly designed to recreate the one-of-a-kind tone of the MV50 Brian May guitar amp head, itself the result of a…
April 24, 2024 – IK Multimedia announces TONEX ONE, putting IK’s revolutionary AI Machine Modeling technology on any size pedalboard and enabling users to perform with the world’s most sought-after tones in more ways than ever. Budget friendly, TONEX ONE makes the world’s best amps and effects accessible to all…
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: independent development teams federation United Pluginsis proud to announce availability of Randomachine as the latest must-have effect plug-in from founding partner SounDevice Digital — duly designed to relieve monotony wherever the need to quickly make many variants of one sample in next to no time arises; no…
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: independent development teams federation United Pluginsis proud to announce availability of Randomachine as the latest must-have effect plug-in from founding partner SounDevice Digital — duly designed to relieve monotony wherever the need to quickly make many variants of one sample in next to no time arises; no…
March 28, 2024 – IK Multimedia releases Metal Gems Signature Collection for TONEX, continuing IK’s commitment to expanding the TONEX ecosystem with 100 essential high-gain Tone Models. IK is also pleased to announce that a firmware update for TONEX Pedal is available today, adding a highly requested built-in chromatic tuner…
LONDON, UK: cutting-edge contemporary music-orientated virtual instrument creator VOID & VISTA is proud to announce availability of FOLDS — formulated as an intimate yet expansive boutique virtual instrument for Native Instruments’ KONTAKT platform and NKS-compatible devices, based upon the human voice and its creator’s award-winning sound design engine — as…
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: truly analog-sounding plugins developer Fuse Audio Labs proudly presents its VCE-118 Dynamic Range Enhancer plugin as a unique dynamics tool — turning to breakthroughs that took place in the early Seventies with the advent of VCA (Voltage-Controlled Amplifier) technology that cemented the reputation of the vintage device from…
MADRID, SPAIN: Heritage Audio is proud to introduce its HERCHILD Model 660: The Ardent Edition and Model 670: The Ardent Edition Vari-Mu compressors — capturing the spirit of hearing records made at Ardent Studios by effectively recreating what made one of the world’s most iconic recording studios’ original modified vintage…
Explore a vast spectrum of classic and modern sounds. AstroLab is a 61-key stage keyboard combining the power of synthesis, intuitive controls, and an innovative ecosystem – inviting musicians to focus on their creative expression and transition seamlessly from studio to stage. With 34 instruments and over 1300 presets brought…
GRENOBLE, FRANCE: audio software company XILS-lab is proud to announce availability of its Les Diffuseurs effect plug-in bundle — turning to the Twenties (read: early 20th Century), and an early electronic musical instrument called the ondes Martenot, more specifically French inventor Maurice Martenot’s Métallique and Palme so-called diffuseurs speakers, as…