In his book 'Giant Steps,' Derek Shulman chronicles an career in music - first as the leader of the progressive-rock pioneers Gentle Giant, then as a record-label executive responsible for cultivating and signing Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, and Slipknot and orchestrating...

Music Think Tank

18 sept., 17:33

“I don’t know what he was thinking, but he went into the little kitchen behind the control room and returned with a carving knife”: How David Byrne, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz created a sinister new wave classic

With some help from a carving knife

Keyboard Magazine

18 sept., 17:10

Test du microphone AEA R44-CE

Bien difficile avec une série sur les microphones à rubans de ne pas parler de la marque américaine AEA. Et quitte à se faire plaisir, testons sans doute le plus emblématique de leurs produits : le AEA R44C... Lire la suite sur Audiofanzine

Audiofanzine

18 sept., 17:00

Zero-G releases 'Epic Brass' Cinematic Synthesized Brass for Kontakt with Intro Offer

Zero-G has announced the release of Epic Brass for Kontakt, a synthesized brass library for trailers, action, and hybrid scores. They say: Every sound in Epic Brass was synthesized from scratch by Ergo Kukke, through years of experimentation and meticulous design. There are...

KVR Audio

18 sept., 17:00

Excite Audio releases Evolve Velvet Synth Plugin

Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Velvet, their newest sample-based synthesizer inspired by the smooth and luxurious character of Velvet. Evolve Velvet combines over 250 sound sources ranging from felt pianos and classic electric keyboards to timeless strings...

KVR Audio

18 sept., 16:50

Save 80% on Kontakt 8 & 11 premium Native Instruments plugins

Image-Line has announced the launch of an exclusive promotion on a bundle of Kontakt 8 and 11 premium Native Instruments plugins. Built around Kontakt 8, the world’s go-to platform for sampled instruments, you’ll get the full Factory Library plus a stacked lineup of...

Rekkerd.org

18 sept., 16:30

Sonic Cat updates Purity to v1.4.6.1 - with White skin added

Sonic Cat has updated Purity, their workstation and PCM Sound Module / ROMpler software, to version 1.4.6.1. Changes: New Skin: White (Setup: Skin). Fixed: Parameter Direct Input now works correctly. Fixed: MIDI & Automation now display correctly. Price: $49.99....

KVR Audio

18 sept., 16:25

Sonic Cat updates Purity to v1.4.6.1

KVR Audio

18 sept., 16:25

“We got about an hour in, and I was like, ‘I haven’t even pulled the slide out of my pocket yet!’” Derek Trucks is one of the greatest slide guitar players of all time but sometimes forgets he even has one – here’s how he decides when to use it

Trucks says you can be just as lyrical playing fretted – just look at what Jeff Beck did with his Strat

Keyboard Magazine

18 sept., 16:25

Pop Premium Bundle by Function Loops on sale for $47 USD

Audio Plugin Deals has launched a promotion on a collection of 86 sample packs from the Function Loops label. Offered at a 96% discount, the Pop Premium Bundle offers the essential tools used by hitmakers, without the high cost. This massive bundle gives you a staggering...

Rekkerd.org

18 sept., 16:20

New “Broken-In” P-Bass Feels 60 Years Old

Realistic vintage-like wear on the neck and body of this rock-solid P-Bass make it feel as familiar as a favorite sweater.Featuring a variety of vintage colors finished in Road Worn® aged nitrocellulose lacquer, the Vintera II Road Worn ‘60s Precision Bass recreates the...

Premier Guitar

18 sept., 16:11

Acustica Audio presents Erin Studio – A legacy of mastering excellence

Erin Studio is a state-of-the-art mastering plugin suite and the natural evolution of the acclaimed Erin. Designed with precision and inspired by legendary tube-based analog systems, it includes three powerful plug-ins—two EQs (3D and Flat) and a compressor—bringing the...

Gearslutz

18 sept., 16:05

Excite Audio launches Evolve Velvet sample-based synthesizer

Excite Audio has introduced a new Evolve series synthesizer instrument inspired by the smooth and luxurious character of Velvet. Delivering cozy, timeless tones that are instantly playable and inspiring, Evolve Velvet is geared towards sketching soulful jazz chords, building ...

Rekkerd.org

18 sept., 16:00

Excite Audio dévoile Evolve Velvet

La série Evolve s’agrandit avec l’arrivée d’un nouveau synthétiseur virtuel basé sur échantillons... Lire la suite sur Audiofanzine

Audiofanzine

18 sept., 16:00

Zero-G unveil Epic Brass

Zero-G have announced the release of Epic Brass, a new Kontakt library built entirely from synthesized brass.

Sound On Sound

18 sept., 16:00

Mixwave releases D.W. Fearn VT-7 - Vacuum Tube Compression Amplifier Plugin

Mixwave has announced the release of D.W. Fearn VT-7, a Vacuum Tube Compression Amplifier Plugin for macOS and Windows. Here's what they say: Renowned in high-end studios around the world, the D.W. Fearn VT-7 is celebrated for its ability to enhance any signal with a subtle, ...

KVR Audio

18 sept., 15:56

Teenage Engineering leak appears to reveal dub reggae-themed EP-2350 Riddim Supertone sampler and EP-40 mixer

A spin on the EP-133 K.O. II inspired by Jamaican music, the sampler is joined by a 2-channel DJ mixer and Ting FX microphone

Keyboard Magazine

18 sept., 15:22

It’s Time To Rethink Social Media For Musicians

Social media sites offer artists a way to connect with their fans, but is it too short-sighted? It's time to rethink social media for musicians and we have some long-term ideas for successful community engagement. The post It’s Time To Rethink Social Media For Musicians...

Music Think Tank

18 sept., 15:15

Glou-Glou dévoile la Pilule

La marque française Glou-Glou a ajouté un effet à son catalogue, la Pilule, une pédae très singulière qui mélange une fuzz et un effet PLL... Lire la suite sur Audiofanzine

Audiofanzine

18 sept., 15:09

“Look for one that says ‘80’s Icon on the case and another one that says ‘Woke As F**k’”: Johnny Marr says UPS has lost his guitars

The indie guitar icon takes aim at the courier company on Twitter/X

Keyboard Magazine

18 sept., 15:06