Hi everyone, I’ve just released a new free Kontakt guitar called Summer of 84 – The Sunset Guitar. It’s based on a real Fender Stratocaster, warm sound that defined so many records in the early 80s. Think Purple Rain, Every Breath You Take, Africa, or those clean,...

Gearslutz

20 oct., 19:16

quietformat releases Transient Control, a free transient shaper plugin

quietformat has announced the release of Transient Control, a transient shaper designed to balance attack and sustain with a musical and minimalist design. Best of all, it's available as a free VST plugin. At the heart of the plugin is a single main knob. Turning it to the...

KVR Audio

20 oct., 19:00

Waves announces eMotion LV1 80-Channel Expansion

Expand the LV1 digital mixer to 80 stereo channels / 160 inputs / 52 buses LV1 80-Channel Expansion With this new optional expansion, any LV1 64-ch. mixer – whether the LV1 Classic console, or modular systems based on 64-ch. software licenses – can easily grow from...

Gearslutz

20 oct., 18:49

Exhibition of Iconic Bass Collection from U2's Adam Clayton

Julien’s Auctions today announced the unveiling of 18 bass guitars from Adam Clayton’s extraordinary personal collection in a first-ever exhibition in Ireland titled “Played, Worn, & Torn Featuring The Adam Clayton Collection.” The exclusive three-week exhibition...

Premier Guitar

20 oct., 18:38

Supercool Pedals releases “The Cutback”

Supercool Pedals has announced the eleventh pedal in their growing lineup: The Cutback – a versatile preamp-style overdrive pedal inspired by the legendary DOD 250 and the golden era of 1980s Australian surf culture.Carefully designed to deliver a wide array of sounds from ...

Premier Guitar

20 oct., 18:22

“I went to the label and said, ‘This song sucks. This is not the song I wrote.’ They said it sounded fine. I did not agree”: When a songwriter went to war with her producer and record company over the track that became a ’90s anthem

An idiosyncratic and insanely catchy rock-pop classic

Keyboard Magazine

20 oct., 18:18

A Farewell to Anthony Jackson: His Unforgettable Bass Work on “Desire” with Hiromi

This live performance of “Desire” with Hiromi’s Trio Project shows Anthony Jackson at his best, commanding and inventive as ever.

No Treble

20 oct., 18:00

Arturia Intros Bus Transient Shaper Plugin

Arturia has introduced Transient, a new tool for intuitive attack and sustain shaping, multiband processing, and real-time visual feedback.… Read More Arturia Intros Bus Transient Shaper Plugin

Synthtopia

20 oct., 17:57

Native Instruments releases Traktor Play DJ software

Native Instruments has released the streamlined new version of its legendary Traktor DJ software. With two decks, pro-grade sound, and instant access to millions of tracks via Beatport Streaming, Traktor Play makes it easy for anyone to start DJing: no steep learning curve,...

Rekkerd.org

20 oct., 17:46

Ticketmaster Shuts Down TradeDesk Amid FTC Lawsuit: What It Means for Fans and Artists

Ticketmaster is shutting down its TradeDesk ticket resale platform following an FTC lawsuit. Learn how this move could change concert ticket resales, impact artists, and reshape the live event industry. The post Ticketmaster Shuts Down TradeDesk Amid FTC Lawsuit: What It...

Music Think Tank

20 oct., 17:21

Test des moniteurs Mackie CR5BT, 3e génération

Dans la catégorie des paires de moniteurs passe partout pour petits budgets, où la concurrence fait rage, voici les CR5BT de Mackie, 3e génération ! Sauront-ils se distinguer de leurs semblables, autrement que par la connexion Bluetooth ?.. Lire la suite sur...

Audiofanzine

20 oct., 17:00

There are artists making big money on Spotify

From too-low payouts to investments in AI warfare, artists have a lot to think about when it comes to the music streaming platform created by Daniel Ek. But it's also true there are artists who make big money on Spotify. The post There are artists making big money on...

Music Think Tank

20 oct., 16:57

Noisebud releases 360 – a free phase rotation plugin with a twist

Noisebud has released 360, a free full-range phase rotator designed for mixing engineers who want to mess or fix phase problems — or shape the stereo image — using only phase rotation. Unlike traditional all-pass based designs that affect only a narrow frequency range,...

KVR Audio

20 oct., 16:52

"Despite being aimed at beginners, the keys offer a surprisingly nice bounce and tactile response, making the instrument accessible and enjoyable for new players": Yamaha PSR-E360 keyboard review

Yamaha’s sleekest, simplest keyboard for beginners

Keyboard Magazine

20 oct., 16:52

“I expected to hear something weird and melodic. What he played me instead, with two fingers… at first I began to laugh”: After 50 years, the Jaws theme remains iconic, but when Steven Spielberg heard it for the first time, he thought it was a joke

Pretty soon, though, the director realised that composer John Williams had 'found a signature for the entire movie”

Keyboard Magazine

20 oct., 16:43

“Some might say a guitar at this kind of price point has no business resonating so well”: Harley Benton ST-80FR MN review

Harley Benton pays homage to the golden age of shred with this single-pickup and Floyd Rose-equipped firecracker

Keyboard Magazine

20 oct., 16:27

Spotify adds Venue Search and Follow, updates Live Events feed

Spotify Free and Premium users can now search for and follow venues within the app. Spotify's Live Events feed also got a refresh with smarter recommendations and daily updates. The post Spotify adds Venue Search and Follow, updates Live Events feed appeared first on Hypebot.

Music Think Tank

20 oct., 16:21

Cryostasis ‘freeze’ effect by United Plugins on sale at 60% OFF

United Plugins has launched a limited time sale on JMG Sound’s spectral processor Cryostasis, offering a 60% discount for the next few days. Cryostasis is a spectral inertia effect that can progressively smear your audio until infinitely frozen in time. It features spectral...

Rekkerd.org

20 oct., 16:05

Native Instruments Announces Traktor Play DJ Software

Introducing Traktor Play: DJ software made simple. Everything you need to DJ with none of the complexity. Native Instruments has today announced Traktor Play, a streamlined new version of its legendary Traktor DJ software, which will be available on November 3rd. With two...

Gearslutz

20 oct., 16:01

“More flexibility, more accessibility, and more ways to connect with Traktor”: Native Instruments launches entry-level Traktor Play DJ software and bundles it with controllers from AlphaTheta

NI's new beginner-friendly DJ application has “everything you need to DJ with none of the complexity”

Keyboard Magazine

20 oct., 16:01