Sam Spacey releases Epica Bass
Hot newsSam Spacey presents Epica Bass, a dedicated analog bass synth library sampled from a large collection of classic analog synths and modulars.
Rhythmic Robot release vol2 of Emulator II library
Hot newsRhythmic Robot has released volume 2 of its Emulator II OMI Universe of Sounds bank for Kontakt.
Lesser known synths that sound awesome
LearningTo help you avoid making music that sounds like everyone else’s, I want to tell you about some premium-quality soft synths you may not know about.
KV331 launches SynthMaster-based song contest
Hot newsKV331 organizes a song contest with cash prizes open to SynthMaster registered users.
[AES][VIDEO] UVI Falcon
Hot newsUVI presents Falcon, a new software instrument that blends sampling and synthesis.
UVI's Falcon takes off
Hot newsUVI has released Falcon, a hybrid instrument between sampling and synthesis.
Amazing Machines AM102
Hot newsAmazing Machines presents its AM102 Programmable Wavetable Oscillator for Reaktor, featuring a 16 Stages Wavetable.
Spektro Audio updates GrainFlux to v2.0
Hot newsThe new 2.0 update for GrainFlux, Spektro's Max for Live granular/ hybrid/synthesizer, is now available.
Control your software remotely with real knobs, buttons and faders
LearningI’m often surprised by musicians who use their mice or trackpads to change MIDI software parameters, and then complain that they miss using real knobs and buttons. I’m surprised because they could us…
A review of the U-He Hive virtual synth
Written testHive, the latest instrument from u-he, does not claim the precision of Diva the richness of Zebra 2, or the modularity of Bazille or Ace. No. Hive looks and feels simple, is easy to use, and provides…
Friday’s Freeware: WebSynths
Hot newsFreewareIf you’re still enjoying the beach, you can lay down on the sand and get prepared for the return to the studio with WebSynths.
Classic synth emulations that won't cost you a dime
LearningYou often hear that a $1,000 laptop today has the power of a billion dollars worth of computer equipment from 50 years ago. Likewise, the equivalent of thousands of dollars of vintage synthesizer gea…
Friday’s Freeware: Helm
Hot newsFreewareThis week’s freeware comes from Matthew Tytel, a young Californian developer who has released beta version of a virtual modular synthesizer.
[NAMM] The Roland System-1 in v1.2 and plug-in
Hot newsRoland has released, just before Summer NAMM, v1.2 update for its Aira System-1/m synthesizers and launches the plug-in version of the System-1.
Togu Audio Line unveils the TAL-Sampler
Hot newsTogu Audio Line introduces a new virtual synth and sample player, along with the reverb section of the instrument in a separate plug-in.