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Plugs & Samples: Subscribe To Own Up To 400 GB Of Audio Plugins & Software

Imagine subscribing to the DVD content of Beat Magazine and owning the plugins you download during that time. That includes top audio effect and instrument plugins and even DAWs from time to time.

Waves Audio TRACT Calibration Plugin Makes Any Sound System Ideal For Balanced Mixes

Mixers need a balanced sound system for mixing. Although every sound system is different and behaves differently Waves Audio's TRACT plugin calibrates and auto-corrects EQ issues. It's shipping now.

Blipblox Synthesizer (For Kids & Adults) Now Available To Pre-Order

Blipblox is a proper synthesizer, but designed for kids and now it's available for pre-order. Here's everything you need to know.

Klevgrand releases DAW LP - Vinyl Player Simulation Plug-in

So you want to bring vinyl sounding effects to your mixes while staying in the digital domain? Klevgrand's new DAW LP plugin could be for you.

Biotek 2 Is A New Workstation Virtual Instrument From Tracktion

This powerful new virtual instrument uses sampling and synthesis for advanced sound design. It's available for Mac, PC and also for Linux. Here's what you need to know.

Holon Is An App That Turns Movement Into Synth Music

We're used to moving to the music, but what about making music from our movement? If you were at Superbooth this year you may have experienced Holon doing just that.

Avantone Pro CLA-10 Studio Monitors Accurately Recreate Yamaha NS10s?

Award-winning mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge teamed up with Avantone Pro to create what they feel is an accurate recreation of iconic studio monitors which we understand as being the Yamaha NS10s.

GarageBand 10.3 Released With New Drummers, Free Artist Tutorial Videos

The app is free and now so too are the downloadable artist piano and guitar tutorial videos. There's no reason not to grab this great update today!

Embertone Unveils One Of A Kind Walker 1955 Steinway Virtual Piano

Choose the lite or full version and you'll get the authentic sound and feel of this rare Steinway inside your computer for a price that's more affordable than you might be expecting.

Meet Krischer, A €59 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer From France

How much would you think a 3-voice single oscillator polyphonic analog synthesizer would cost? How about a handmade one? At €59 Euros the Krischer is super affordable for just about everyone.

Arturia Releases Keylab MKII MIDI Controller Keyboard

Arturia have unveiled the latest generation of their popular KeyLab MIDI controller line. MKII features CV ins and outs, plenty of knobs, faders, 16 RGB backlit pads, 2 chord modes and much more.

NI's Discovery Series: Middle East Has 25 Authentic Instruments From Around The Globe

Bring a touch of magic to your productions with these meticulously sampled new Kontakt-based instruments that take in the flavours of the Middle East.

MOTU 8PRE-ES Audio Interface With 8 Mic Inputs Now Shipping

MOTU's new 8PRE-ES professional audio interface offers 8 microphone inputs, control room features, dual-LCD screen, ultra-low latency and so much more.

MIDI Manufacturers Association Releases MIDI-CI Specification

The next generation protocol for MIDI that'll make MIDI synths and controller easier to use and more intelligent, MIDI-CI is now available.

New Zynaptiq Plugin, Intensity, Uses Facial Recognition Algorithms For Audio Processing

The new plugin for mixing, mastering and sound design from Zynaptiq has a unique approach to audio processing. Using techniques found in facial recognition algorithms, it adds intensity to your sounds