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Jean-Michel Jarre Announces Full Details of Electronica 1: The Time Machine

Jean-Michel Jarre today announced the full details of his upcoming album Electronica 1: The Time Machine, which features Jarre’s work with fifteen collaborators. Electronica 1 ranges from work with newer artists like Gesaffelstein and Little Boots, to songs with electronic music veterans such as 3D of Massive Attack and Moby, and fellow electronic music pioneers… Read More Jean-Michel Jarre Announces Full Details of Electronica 1: The Time Machine

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Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer

Roland has introduced the System-100 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer – a software reproduction of the classic semi-modular monosynth from 1975. The System-100 Plug-Out integrates the features of the original Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander units, resulting in an ‘incredibly fat and uniquely versatile’ two oscillator monosynth, with modular routing capabilities. The System-100 Plug Out synthesizer is designed for System-1 and 1m,… Read More Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer

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iZotope Announces Free Spire Recorder for iPhone

This week, iZotope announced their Spire Recorder for iPhone. Spire offers musicians and “audio dabblers” the capability to record, mix, and share their content via an “easy-to-use and powerful” four-track recording app, powered by iZotope’s digital signal processing (DSP) technology. Users can record up to four tracks, tap and set tempo with a streamlined metronome,… Read More iZotope Announces Free Spire Recorder for iPhone

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IK Multimedia Launches SampleTank Custom Shop

IK Multimedia has introduced SampleTank Custom Shop, a new intro version of SampleTank 3. SampleTank Custom Shop comes with a fully functional library of 30 instruments — including 8 completely new instruments and the widely acclaimed Grand Piano 1 SE — that can be edited, manipulated and customized. SampleTank Custom Shop also lets you browse, purchase and play the… Read More IK Multimedia Launches SampleTank Custom Shop

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AAS Releases Percussive ‘Transparency’ Sound Bank

Applied Acoustics Systems has released the Transparency sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-2 synthesizer and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with artist and sound designer Daniel Stawczyk a.k.a. Status. Transparency is sound designer Daniel Stawczyk’s fourth title in AAS’ Sound Bank Series and his third for Ultra Analog VA-2. The 149 presets explore the percussive… Read More AAS Releases Percussive ‘Transparency’ Sound Bank

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‘I Dream of Wires’ Modular Synth Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix

The theatrical version of the modular synth documentary I Dream of Wires is now available via streaming on Netflix in the US. I Dream Of Wires is an independent documentary about the history, demise and resurgence of the modular synthesizer. It features interviews with modular musicians, inventors and enthusiasts, including Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Gary Numan,… Read More ‘I Dream of Wires’ Modular Synth Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix

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