Native Instruments has introduced MAGNATE HUSTLE – a new MASCHINE Expansion tailored to urban pop styles. The expansion pack features a set of guitar licks and chords, synths, and drum sounds plus new presets for Massive and the Maschine 2 Drum Synths. It runs in the Maschine 2 software on Maschine Studio, Maschine, or Maschine Mikro. A compact version for iMaschine is… Read More NI Intros Magnate Hustle Expansion For Maschine
Stagecraft Software recently released its newest VST, Addiction, a subtractive synthesizer “built to be simple and intuitive, but with the depth of any professional subtractive synth.” Addiction has three fully configurable oscillators, an “incredible” spectrum display for the main filter, “killer” effects, and an advanced level of automation control.
Franke Music has updated Stroke Machine groove synthesizer for iPad to version Version 2. Here’s what’s new:
Source Audio has released the Soundblox Hub Manager, a free companion software application for the Soundblox Hub v1. The Soundblox Hub connects up to five of Source Audio’s Soundblox 2 effects pedals, unlocking their MIDI capabilities and turning them into a powerful multi-effects processor and switching system. The Hub allows users to save the on/off states,… Read More Source Audio Releases Soundblox Hub Manager
CME, in cooperation with One Red Dog, has announced XK-1 synthesizer, a new software synth that they say is “the perfect companion to your CME Xkey keyboard” CME’s Xkey is an inexpensive MIDI controller that offers polyphonic aftertouch, a feature that’s rare for controllers at any price range. XK-1 is customized to work well with XKey and uses… Read More CME & One Red Dog Intro XK-1 iOS Synthesizer
iZotope has announced an update to its RX audio repair and enhancement suite. Available in September, the new RX 4 is designed to be companion to the user’s DAW or NLE with new “intelligent modules, time-saving features, and deeper levels of integration” with their hosts.
Roland US has recently announced an update to its SH-101 PLUG-OUT software synth. Updated Features in Version 1.01 include: 32-bit AU is supported. [OPTION] button not working in some DAWs is fixed. Activation sometimes not working with Facebook is fixed. A list of host applications (DAWs) that are compatible with the updated SH-101 PLUG-OUT is available… Read More Roland Updates SH-101 Plug-Out Software Synth
The electro-music festival, sometimes called the “Woodstock of electronic music,” is the world’s premiere event for experimental electronic music. Now in its tenth year, the gathering this year features three “mind-bending” days of innovative electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video art, a laptop battle, and a swap-meet. The festival will run from… Read More Electro-Music Festival Coming To NY
Steamworx, a sound library for Alchemy by Camel Audio, has been adapted and optimised for Alchemy Mobile. Steamworx’s 50-preset library of “cinematic netherworld” features keyboard instruments made from clocks, drum kits built with “steam-powered machines, fog-shrouded soundscapes and gothic” choirs. Created by game soundtrack designer, Steamworx sounds are suited to soundtrack, delicate ambient, sci-fi, industrial… Read More Camel Audio Steamworx Now Available For Alchemy Mobile
Ableton has released a new pack for Live, Mallets by Soniccouture. Mallets brings two “expertly sampled” melodic percussion instruments, marimba and vibraphone, to Ableton Live. The dark, velvety timbre of the marimba and the vibraphone’s shimmering oscillations were captured using full-range concert models and include the lower octaves often missing from sampled mallets.
