PreSonus has raised the bar with their groundbreaking Quantum series of audio interfaces, ES and HD. Let's check out features and prices...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
With a surprise move, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced it has signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus, the company behind the brilliant Studio One DAW, solid audio interfaces (see our PreSonus Studio 26c review and our PreSonus Studio 1810c review) and many other interesting music technology tools. A Few...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Halo Downmix enables precise downmixing, surround balancing, mix monitoring and sophisticated stereo fold-down. In our hands-on review, we’ll find out how the software delivers in surround and stereo and if it actually makes composers’ lives easier… The post Halo Downmix Review: A Composer’s Essential Downmixing Tool appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Serato has rolled out the public beta for DJ Pro 4.0 and DJ Lite 4.0, introducing what the company is calling its most comprehensive update to the library interface yet… The post Serato DJ Pro 4.0 – Have You Tried The Public Beta Yet? appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
PlugInfo is a cheap, lightweight utility for macOS users seeking instant insight into their audio plug-ins. Here's my experience with it... The post PlugInfo Review: The App That Makes Plug-in Management (Almost) Fun appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Here’s our take on Ekko, the new SoundGhost plugin, a cassette-inspired delay plugin that blends lo-fi charm with unpredictable dynamics. from warm, saturated echoes to leftfield, chaotic reflections... The post Ekko, A New Creative Cassette Delay by SoundGhost appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Our hands-on PreSonus Quantum HD8 review. Who's it for, main features, pros and cons, and music production tips...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on February 18, 2025 at 09:33 amLet’s cut to the chase: Behringer’s RD-78 is either a love letter to analog history or a cheeky heist of Roland’s legacy, depending on who you ask. But for $199 or €179, it’s hard to argue with a drum machine that resurrects...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on October 31, 2024 at 05:55 pmHeritage Audio, the Spain-based boutique audio company (popular for its Neve-inspired hardware) has a new interesting item to add to our ever-growing outboard wishlist: the HA-609A is a modern, improved take on the classic tracking/mixing diode bridge compressor. As with the other...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
The Vermona PERfourMER MKII is still relatively not very well known and this is why we decided to 'rediscover' it here in our review...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Spitfire have a great working relationship with Olafur Arnalds, a leading neo-classical composer. If you haven’t heard his haunting music yet, it’s now time. They’ve collaborated in the past on other sample libraries, and this latest release builds on them with a fresh new concept added to the sound and...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on November 13, 2017 at 11:37 am Output just keep coming with their varied, interesting, sonically rich libraries that add a new nuance of sound to composers and producers libraries. Output libraries (see our reviews for Substance, Exhale, Rev, Signal and Movement) have become a staple part of...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on March 2, 2017 at 03:18 pm Symphonic Strings is a new library released just before Christmas last year, from Spitfire Audio. Symphonic Strings is essentially a compilation of the 4 separate MURAL volumes from over the last few years, with updated GUI and improved architecture. The GUI...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Forever 89’s Visco at launch felt like a secret weapon for morphing and mangling drum samples, but with its recent 2.0 update, it stepped fully into synth territory… The post Visco 2.0 – Now A Sampler-Synth Hybrid That Rewards Curiosity appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Soundtoys new 5.5 version of the bundle is here, with Spaceblender, fully scalable GUI, new Rack presets. But how does the upgrade work? The post Soundtoys 5.5: Features, Early Reactions, and a Practical Guide to Upgrading appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Frames, by Void & Vista, is a new quality Kontakt library with heavy emphasis on textural, noisy atmospheric drones and pads. It’s perfect for media composers, and will fit usefully in most genres. Let’s find out more in our hands-on review… The post Frames Review – New Quality Textural Library By Void and Vista appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
PreSonus has officially rolled out the StudioLive Series III SE Digital Mixers—SE 16, SE 24, and SE 32—designed for audio pros balancing recording, FOH control, networking, and remote workflows. Let’s find out more about them and the early impressions from users… The post PreSonus StudioLive Series III SE: Early Impressions On The New Digital Mixers appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Native Instruments has released Massive X Player, a free, lightweight version of its flagship wavetable synth, now included in the Komplete Start bundle. We took this nice freebie for a spin… The post FREE Massive X Player From NI – Is It Worth It? appeared first on AudioNewsRoom (ANR).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Ólafur Arnalds STRINGS: Cells is a textural and atmospheric library that draws upon the subtle rhythms and melodies of a chamber orchestra ..| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on November 19, 2014 at 01:18 pm Audio Damage’s new Phosphor instrument (Windows VST, Mac VST & AU) is another truly unique offering from a company renowned for developing innovative, evocative, and inspiring sound tools. Interestingly, Phosphor is based on the alphaSyntauri digital additive synthesizer of the early-Eighties....| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on November 15, 2014 at 12:56 pm Tattoo, the first (and long-awaited) instrument from Audio Damage is a powerful and flexible drum synthesizer (no samples here, just to be clear).Well, actually Tattoo is more than a simple drum synth. Its multiple sequencers are the real core of instrument...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
It's giveaway time and you can win Auto-Tune Pro 11! We're excited to partner with Antares to give 3 winners a copy of the new Auto-Tune Pro!| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on September 22, 2023 at 11:47 amRobotic Bean today releases Portapacks, expansion packs for their popular Portatron Tape Synthesizer plugin. Portatron has already made waves in the music production industry for its quirky sound design and creative features. With Portapacks, Robotic Bean offers a variety of complete 4-track...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Antares Audio Technology, creators of Auto-Tune®, have recently released Auto-Tune Slice, a hybrid instrument that’s both a precision sampler and flexible synthesizer. Featuring an ever-expanding library of exclusive presets (including exclusive content from artists like Bon Iver), advanced vocal transient detection, built-in effects, and Auto-Tune functionality, Auto-Tune Slice is –...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Portatron 1.5 free update adds Auto Fade, a major new feature that allows for creative loop manipulation, in the style of Alessandro Cortini. Also, Robotic Bean introduced FADE, a new expansion pack, free for Portatron 1.5 users.| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Arturia has launched the KeyLab Mk3 88, a high-end MIDI contract featuring a premium hammer-action Fatar keybed and other improvements already seen in the recent 49 and 61 keys versions (see our recent review).| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Discover why the Fender Tone Master Twin Reverb is (also) a game-changer for keyboardists, electric piano players, and synth enthusiasts...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on November 7, 2016 at 03:11 pm I don’t know about you, but I’m always struggling to optimize my personal studio setup. Having bulky master keyboards around makes everything a bit more complicated, so when I come across quality furniture pieces like this I’m obviously all eyes. Advertisements...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Nearly 20 years (!) after the first Amplitube release, IK Multimedia just released Amplitube 5, a massive update for the classic amp and effects modelling software. According to the company, the new AmpliTube 5 offers a huge increase in gear, features and flexibility for an even more seamless and satisfying...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
UNTERLASS Studiomöbel has just released their new KEY88 TOPRACK premium studio desk, designed specifically for musicians, and producers...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
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From now until February 25, all users of AmpliTube 5, including the free AmpliTube 5 CS, can claim the software version of IK’s new AmpliTube X-DRIVE distortion pedal (worth €/$149.99) for absolutely free. Advertisements This software-only version gives you all 16 new overdrive and distortion effects found in the X-DRIVE...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Let's dive into this Heritage Audio Synth Buddy (vs. Franklin Audio's SS-6) saga with a fresh perspective, shall we?...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on November 19, 2014 at 11:46 amAudio Damage have just released the Filterstation plugin; a stereo filter and envelope follower combined. Modeled somewhat after hardware filters such as the Sherman Filterbank, the Filterstation contains several different filter emulations, routing and modulation options, for creative filtering of your audio...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
IK Multimedia is celebrating the 2-year anniversary of TONEX with a a series of exciting product developments and updates...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
IK Multimedia has announced TONEX ONE, a compact pedal that brings their revolutionary AI Machine Modeling technology to any pedalboard| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
Last updated on October 20, 2023 at 02:22 pmIK Multimedia yesterday released TONEX Pedal, completing the TONEX ecosystem and bringing AI Machine Modeling Tone Models to any venue for live performance or recording. With the included TONEX software, users can capture and model their own gear, and tap into the...| AudioNewsRoom (ANR)
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