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MIDI 2.0 Comes To Microsoft Windows

Windows 11 now supports both MIDI 1.0 and MIDI 2.0 through Windows MIDI Services.… Read More MIDI 2.0 Comes To Microsoft Windows

April 3, 2026April 6, 20269 Comments

Cherry Audio Intros Crumar DS-2 Synthesizer Plugin

Cherry Audio has introduced Crumar DS-2, a new virtual instrument, based on the hardware DS-2 from 1978.… Read More Cherry Audio Intros Crumar DS-2 Synthesizer Plugin

April 2, 202615 Comments

Aline Compositional Step Sequencer Now Available

TATO shared this overview of the Aline Compositional Step Sequencer. … Read More Aline Compositional Step Sequencer Now Available

April 2, 20262 Comments

The Past, Present & Future Of Korg Synthesis

The session dives deep what makes Korg unique, from their analog heritage, to the acoustic synthesis of the Phase8 synthesizer. … Read More The Past, Present & Future Of Korg Synthesis

April 2, 2026April 2, 20264 Comments

New Documentary, Expander, Looks At The History Of Oberheim Electronics

The video explores the evolution of Oberheim’s products in the ’70s and ’80s, covering many of the most influential electronic instruments ever made.… Read More New Documentary, Expander, Looks At The History Of Oberheim Electronics

April 2, 20261 Comment

New Software Synth, Swayed, Recreates Classic Yamaha SY77 Sound

Stryde Audio has introduced Swayed, a new software synthesizer modeled after the Yamaha SY-77. … Read More New Software Synth, Swayed, Recreates Classic Yamaha SY77 Sound

April 2, 20264 Comments

Redshift 6 Firmware Update Adds Polyphonic Sequencing, Macros

Firmware Update 1.6 introduces a new polyphonic sequencer engine and macros. … Read More Redshift 6 Firmware Update Adds Polyphonic Sequencing, Macros

April 2, 20261 Comment

Audio Damage Intros Free Over-The-Top Compressor For Linux, Mac & Windows, Evil Otto

OTT (over-the-top) compression has become one of the most recognizable sounds in modern music production.… Read More Audio Damage Intros Free Over-The-Top Compressor For Linux, Mac & Windows, Evil Otto

April 1, 2026April 2, 202611 Comments

New Firmware Turns Mutable Instruments Rings Module Into ‘Mini-Elements’ Physical Modeling Synthesizer

The free alt firmware adds physical modeling capabilities, based on the MI Elements module.… Read More New Firmware Turns Mutable Instruments Rings Module Into ‘Mini-Elements’ Physical Modeling Synthesizer

April 1, 20261 Comment

Erica Synths Intros Perkons Keys – The First Portable Drum Machine Keyboard

Are you ready to ‘unleash the creativity’?… Read More Erica Synths Intros Perkons Keys – The First Portable Drum Machine Keyboard

April 1, 2026April 1, 202618 Comments

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