Waldorf Music introduces the Iridium Desktop MK2, the new generation of the highly acclaimed Iridium Desktop synthesizer, originally launched in 2020. Used and embraced by countless artists and sound designers since its release, Waldorf Music is now, six years later, taking its sonic success story even further. Based on the…
MONTREAL, CANADA: Days Of Yore is proud to announce its arrival as a boutique audio company, officially launching with a bold collection of handcrafted hardware tools — encompassing Echoic Drift, Lost Contact, Passive Matrix Mixer, Pulse Mirage, and The Tower Spring Reverb — readily realised to spark curiosity and push creative boundaries by…
Focusrite Group, a global leader in audio recording equipment and software, today announced the launch of Focusrite Group Japan, a dedicated division focused on growing the company’s presence and serving the needs of customers in the Japanese market. With decades of experience developing innovative audio solutions used by…
EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to introduce its latest innovations in sampling with GONG PIANO — embracing entirely new concepts (including so-called Shepherd Mapping polyphony, as well as recording Partials), engine, GUI (Graphical User Interface), and an environment to work in that is firmly pegged and duly designed to…
Sound Magic announced the release of Neo Piano Yosemite, a new sub-flagship virtual piano collection created to provide professional musicians with a versatile, expressive, and production-ready piano solution. Positioned just below the company’s flagship series, Neo Piano Yosemite focuses on delivering premium sound quality while covering the majority of real-world…
On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, Arturia will release KeyStep 37 mk2, the next evolution of its acclaimed compact controller & sequencer. With a 37-note Slimkey keyboard, generative sequencing tools, and deep connectivity via CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, and USB-C, KeyStep 37 mk2 lets you spark ideas in your DAW, pilot…
February 26, 2026 – IK Multimedia launches Sunset Sound Studio Reverb II, a standalone and significantly expanded version of its popular T-RackS plug-in. Using IK’s proprietary Volumetric Response Modeling (VRM™) technology, Version II effectively captures the acoustic details of Sunset Sound’s legendary Studios 1, 2, and 3 with unmatched spatial…
IK Multimedia, a leading innovator in music production technology, today announces the launch of the ReSing Session Singers Showcase, a new platform that allows producers, songwriters, and creators to elevate their music by hiring top session singers. The update also introduces 7 new professional ReSing models, expanding the growing catalog…
Continuing the legacy of one of the most comprehensive premium effects suites ever developed, FX Collection 6 bridges the gap between classic and contemporary audio processing – with 39 titles including 2 new effects (Efx Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910) and 3 additions (Mix Drums, Tape J-37, Bus Transient). FX Collection…
Noise Engineering, known for their versatile Eurorack modules, has released Case of Steel, a skiff designed to house and power 64 HP of Eurorack modules. While Noise Engineering has spent the last decade creating innovative modules, this is their first time releasing a standalone case. And while the market for…
Waldorf Music launches Attack 3, the next evolution of one of Waldorf Music’s most iconic and longest-running instruments, originally launched in 2001. As a true classic reborn, Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be. What’s new? 1. Expanded User Interface Attack 3 comes with a completely redesigned, scalable interface and a vastly…
t the core of Supreme Drums Blue is the Epic V2 Hybrid Modeling Engine, which supports up to 65,536 velocity layers via MIDI 2.0 and renders an unlimited array of round-robin variations. This breakthrough approach eliminates the mechanical repetition often associated with traditional sample libraries, providing exceptionally smooth dynamic transitions…
Yes, we updated BLUE-3, added the Albino-3 Legend Filters, improved the String model, and added 25 new pads mentioned in our previous newsletter! If you own BLUE-3, go to its upper control menu (appearing as 3 small lines) and select ‘Download Latest’. Next, download, close your music program, and then…
STEKENE, BELGIUM: high-quality Eurorack music synthesiser modules-maker Joranalogue Audio Design is proud to expand its lineup with Walk 4 and Warp 1 — taking things twice ahead of the curve as an analogue accumulator (combining four analogue accumulators, a clock generator, white noise, and auto reset to create a voltage-stepping juggernaut) and…
We released an update for Saurus. It is free for anyone. Saurus is an extremely authentic emulation of analog synthesizers. It covers all aspects of the most famous and expensive synths, but without disadvantages. Saurus 4.1 (free update) The update is available for PC and Mac. It is free for…
EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of VAULTS – GLASS BEAKER as the latest downloadable drop in its free virtual instrument collection, created from thecnotion that music need not necessarily begin with formal training, specialist instruments, or expensive tools but instead it comes from working directly with…
In 2005 (yes…2005) Rob Papen released BLUE. Rob teamed up with Jon Ayres, an amazing programmer, and BLUE was their first joint project! BLUE was a fresh approach in synthesis called ‘Cross Fusion Synthesis’. Combining the best of FM Synthesis and Subtractive Synthesis! Famous producers like Avicii discovered this amazing…
MEDOLLA, ITALY: having opened eyes and ears with Magnolia pre-production units ultimately stealing the show at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany, before bringing the 8-VOICE ANALOG THRU-ZERO FM SYNTHESIZER in its final form to Buchla & Friends 2026, January 24-25, C&I Studios, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Frap Tools, hitherto known as a manufacturer…
High Wycombe, England – January 29th, 2026: Novation today releases the first major firmware update for its Launch Control XL 3 control surface. Available now via Novation Components, the v1.1 update adds compatibility for more DAWs, enhanced control for external hardware, and deeper customisation. The v1.1 firmware…
STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK: introducing its SSM (Studio Surface Monitor) series, ATC is proud to announce availability of SSM12i Pro and SSM25i Pro as two new wall-/ceiling-mount passive studio monitors — making use of a shallow cabinet depth, proprietary mounting hardware, and reinforced cabinet to target surround and immersive audio installations, especially those in…