Novation Celebrates With ‘Heritage’ Movie, Sample Pack and Gear Giveaway Contest

Today synth maker Novation  announced three new goodies that celebrate the company’s heritage: a short film, a free sample pack, and a synth giveaway contest. Movie: First, they’ve just today debuted a short film (above) that explores Novation’s heritage. (Well worth watching, if only to glimpse synth designer Chris Huggett’s workshop). Sample Pack: Next, the… Read More Novation Celebrates With ‘Heritage’ Movie, Sample Pack and Gear Giveaway Contest

Kurzweil Releases Free iPad Sound Editor Apps

Kurzweil has introduced a pair of iPad patch editors: PC3K Sound Editor is a Sound Development tool created specifically for Kurzweil PC3K keyboard/synthesizer. It requires a Kurzweil PC3K keyboard. Artis Sound Editor is a Sound Development tool created specifically for Kurzweil Artis keyboard/synthesizer. It requires a Kurzweil Artis keyboard. Both apps are free downloads.

The Story Behind Arturia BeatStep

At the 2014 NAMM Show, Arturia BeatStep co-creator Glen Darcey talked with SourceDistributionTV about the inspiration behind the design, his first experiences with synthesizers and also how he’ll be using BeatStep in his own analogue-heavy synth studio.

Tracktion 5 Now Available For Linux, Mac & Windows

Tracktion Software Corporation has launched Tracktion Version 5 (T5), for Linux, Mac & Windows. According to the developer, Tracktion 5 “combines an intuitive workflow with a ground-breaking feature set at a remarkable price”. “Our intention from the start has been to enable rapid capture and manipulation of musical ideas,” says Julian Storer, Tracktion creator and co-founder… Read More Tracktion 5 Now Available For Linux, Mac & Windows

Variety Of Sound Intros Free SlickHDR Psychoaccoustic Dynamic Processor

Variety of Sound has released a free VST for WIndows, SlickHDR – a Psychoaccoustic Dynamic Processor which: balances the perceived global vs. local micro dynamics of any incoming audio. creates a rich in contrast, detailed and clearly perceived image which translates way better across different listening environments. provides a convenient workflow by simply adjusting three dynamic… Read More Variety Of Sound Intros Free SlickHDR Psychoaccoustic Dynamic Processor