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Steinberg Introduces Streamlined SpectraLayers Elements 6

This week, Steinberg launched SpectraLayers Elements 6, a streamlined, simpler version of the audio spectrum editing system, with fewer tools, processing capabilities and parameters than the existing SpectraLayers Pro edition. … Read More Steinberg Introduces Streamlined SpectraLayers Elements 6

February 6, 20206 Comments

Samplr Update Adds Ableton Link Support & More

Developer Marcos Alonso has released an update for Samplr, a sampling instrument for iPad.… Read More Samplr Update Adds Ableton Link Support & More

February 6, 202014 Comments

This Is How They Made Jams On The Commodore Amiga 500

The video looks at the Amiga 500 hardware, audio cartridges and music making software.… Read More This Is How They Made Jams On The Commodore Amiga 500

February 5, 2020February 5, 202018 Comments

Apple ‘Universal Purchase’ Means Buy Once, Run On Mac, iPad & Apple TV

Developers will soon be able to distribute iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS versions of app as a ‘universal purchase’, allowing you to use both apps and in-app purchases across platforms by making a single purchase.… Read More Apple ‘Universal Purchase’ Means Buy Once, Run On Mac, iPad & Apple TV

February 5, 2020February 5, 202013 Comments

Delta Sound Labs Intros Stream Granular Sampler For macOS & Windows

Delta Sound Labs has introduced Stream, a new granular sampler for macOS & Windows.… Read More Delta Sound Labs Intros Stream Granular Sampler For macOS & Windows

February 3, 2020February 5, 20203 Comments

New ‘Doggy Park’ For Plugins, ‘Unify’, Gives Your Music Software New Superpowers

Unify is a plugin that acts as a host for your MIDI effects, instruments and audio effects. Because it’s a plugin that’s also acts as a host, it lets all your plugins work together and lets you do new things with them.… Read More New ‘Doggy Park’ For Plugins, ‘Unify’, Gives Your Music Software New Superpowers

February 3, 2020February 3, 202022 Comments

Mazetools Soniface Audiovisual Synthesizer Gets Free Update

Developer Jakob Gruhl let us know that he’s updated Soniface, his touch-based audiovisual synthesizer for Android, iOS, Windows & Mac.… Read More Mazetools Soniface Audiovisual Synthesizer Gets Free Update

February 2, 2020February 2, 20201 Comment

Borderlands Granular Version 2.1 Adds Ableton Link, New Synthesis Options & More

The update features a variety of new features and improvements, including grain syncing with Ableton Link, new synthesis options, support for new iPads and more.… Read More Borderlands Granular Version 2.1 Adds Ableton Link, New Synthesis Options & More

February 2, 20205 Comments

XILS 505 Paraphonic String Machine Inspired By Roland RS-505

XILS Lab has introduced XILS 505, a new virtual instrument inspired by the Roland RS-505 paraphonic synthesizer.… Read More XILS 505 Paraphonic String Machine Inspired By Roland RS-505

February 2, 20202 Comments

Demystifying Your Synthesizer’s Mod Matrix

The video demonstrates mod matrix concepts using the Novation Peak synthesizer, but the ideas are applicable to other synths that feature a mod matrix section.… Read More Demystifying Your Synthesizer’s Mod Matrix

February 1, 20201 Comment

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