Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer

Roland has introduced the System-100 Plug-Out Software Synthesizer – a software reproduction of the classic semi-modular monosynth from 1975. The System-100 Plug-Out integrates the features of the original Model 101 Synthesizer and Model 102 Expander units, resulting in an ‘incredibly fat and uniquely versatile’ two oscillator monosynth, with modular routing capabilities. The System-100 Plug Out synthesizer is designed for System-1 and 1m,… Read More Roland Debuts System-100 Plug-out Software Synthesizer

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If There Was A Turing Test For Music Artificial Intelligence, ‘Kulitta’ Might Pass It

A key concept in the world of artificial intelligence is the Turing Test – the idea that a computer exhibits intelligence when a natural language text discussion with it becomes indistinguishable from a text discussion with a human. That idea, introduced by computer scientist Alan Turing, has sparked the imagination of many, been a recurring topic of… Read More If There Was A Turing Test For Music Artificial Intelligence, ‘Kulitta’ Might Pass It

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FabFilter Pro-C 2 Compressor Plug-in Now Available

FabFilter has released FabFilter Pro-C 2, a major update to the FabFilter Pro-C compressor plug-in. Here’s what they have to say about the updated compressor: Five brand-new compression styles make FabFilter Pro-C 2 even easier to set up and more effective in common scenarios such as vocal processing, mastering or EDM pumping. It’s like getting five new… Read More FabFilter Pro-C 2 Compressor Plug-in Now Available

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Camel Audio Alchemy Lives On In Free Updates To Logic Pro, MainStage

Camel Audio’s Alchemy synthesizer used to cost $249, on the high end for software synthesizers. But fans thought Alchemy was worth it, and were disappointed when Camel Audio closed shop earlier this year. As of today, though, Alchemy is back – at least for Mac users. Apple has introduced a massive free update to Logic… Read More Camel Audio Alchemy Lives On In Free Updates To Logic Pro, MainStage

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Native Instruments Releases Stem Creator Tool As A Free Beta

Native Instruments has released Stem Creator, a free application for creating STEMS formatted audio files, as a beta download. STEMS is an open file format that lets you distribute tracks that incorporate a full mix, plus four stem tracks – such as drums, bass, keys and vocals. Each of the four stem tracks can be individually mixed, allowing for… Read More Native Instruments Releases Stem Creator Tool As A Free Beta

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The Coolest Feature Of Windows 95 Was Created By Brian Eno, On A Mac

20 years ago today – August 24, 1995 – Microsoft introduced Windows 95, an operating system that revolutionized the way people interact with computers. With Windows 95, Microsoft brought the graphical user interface to the masses, moved to a multi-tasking architecture and eliminated the need for most people to deal with command-line bullshittery. One of the coolest… Read More The Coolest Feature Of Windows 95 Was Created By Brian Eno, On A Mac

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