NI Intros Astral Flutter, A ‘Psychedelic Hip-Hop’ Maschine Expansion

Native Instruments has  introduced Astral Flutter – a new Maschine Expansion aimed at producers creating psychedelic hip hop Astral Flutter includes new presets for NI’s Massive synth and the Maschine 2 Drum Synths. Additional construction kits feature sampled drums processed. A collection of patterns, characterized by the off-kilter beats and tight syncopations of experimental hip hop styles, are also included.

Native Instruments Adds VST Support, Invites Third Party Plug-In Development, More

At Musikmesse 2015: Native Instruments has introduced three “major innovations” for their Komplete Kontrol keyboard portfolio: NI announced the inclusion of the new Komplete Select instruments and effects suite with Komplete Kontrol keyboards, a “significant update” to the Komplete Kontrol software, and the debut of Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) – a new format allowing “deep… Read More Native Instruments Adds VST Support, Invites Third Party Plug-In Development, More

Output Debuts SIGNAL Pulse-Generating Instrument

Output have announced the release of their new, powerful pulse engine, Signal. This software instrument, created for use with Native Instruments’ Kontakt, focuses on generating pulses, combining “the warmth of fat analog and digital synths” with “the beauty of organic instruments.” Working from the premise that “nearly all music is centered on a pulse,” Output,… Read More Output Debuts SIGNAL Pulse-Generating Instrument

Spitfire Releases ‘Extended Family’ Sample Libraries

Compositional tools creator Spitfire Audio has announced the first releases in its “Extended Family” series of sample libraries, all produced by third-party developers. The first libraries released are SD01 Dustbundle, and Redcola Trailer Giant volume 1. British sample developers Sound Dust have created the first library, SD01 Dustbundle, a purpose-built bundle comprising all six of… Read More Spitfire Releases ‘Extended Family’ Sample Libraries

iMaschine Update Adds Audiobus, Inter-App Audio

Native Instruments has released an update to iMaschine, adding Audiobus, Inter-App Audio and more. Here’s what’s new in iMaschine 1.2.0: Audiobus integration – chain the sound from iMaschine into apps such as GarageBand Inter-App Audio integration – stream audio output to other apps. Supports transport control and sync on iPad, supports transport sync on iPhone.… Read More iMaschine Update Adds Audiobus, Inter-App Audio

Sabroso! – A Mini-Documentary On The Electronic Music Of Colombia

Sabroso! A Road Trip to Colombia’s Caribbean Coast – is a new mini-documentary that takes a look the electronic music scene of Colombia and how the area’s musical heritage has shaped its contemporary music scene – a blend of traditional influences and modern sounds. The documentary highlights the music and producers featured in its latest Maschine… Read More Sabroso! – A Mini-Documentary On The Electronic Music Of Colombia