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This FrankenSynth Is Actually A Heavily Modded Korg Monotron

The Korg Monotron is a super popular, super affordable, super small analog ribbon synth. If it had its own 2-octave keyboard, MIDI and a larger footprint would it be more playable?

Arturia Announces Spark 2.4 Drum Software Update

On the fourth anniversary of Spark 2, Arturia have released an update to keep this sequencer, drum machine, sampler and synth/recording studio at the top of its game.

Allen & Heath Announces Xone:96 Analog DJ Mixer

The wait is finally over. Allen & Heath (DJ) has responded to customer demand by following up a genuine club classic with its new flagship analogue DJ Mixer - Xone:96.

What Apple's Free Trial iOS App Store Change Means For Musicians And Developers

Apple has finally made it possible for iOS app developers to offer free, time limited trials. But this could affect users and developers differently. Here's why.

Sneak Peek: Waldorf Music Kyra, FPGA Hardware Synth

It's rare to come across synthesizer sneak peeks with over 6 months until said synth is officially unveiled. But here we are with Waldorf Music & Exodus Digital's Kyra due to launch at NAMM 2019.

Waves Announces FLEX Rent-To-Own Plugins

Choose 13 of the plugs you need and spread the cost, and you'll end up owning them after 2 years. Waves is offering a new way to build your own bespoke plug-in arsenal.

ElectroSpit Mobile Talkbox - A Futuristic Instrument

The ElectroSpit Mobile Talkbox can read your voice and send it directly to an instrument or app without the hassle. Could this be the future of voice synthesis?

Will This Touch Screen Trackpad Change The Way We Produce Music?

The mouse was followed by the trackpad and along came the touch screen. What if your next laptop had a touch screen in place for a trackpad like the Asus ZenBook Pro? How would that help musicians?

Free Live MasterClass - Performing Your Sound Design with Reformer Pro

Join the developer of this unique sound design plug-in for a free, hands-on MasterClass where you'll learn how to turn any sample into a Foley effect - and more.

Waves Announces TRACT Louspeaker Correction Plugin

For those that want to correct the frequency and phase response of speakers in a studio or live PA setup, Waves Tract does so in real-time with little fuss or bother. It will be available very soon.

Meet LANDR's New Online Album Mastering Service, Powered By Artificial Intelligence

LANDR has taken the data from millions of online track mastering sessions to create AI-powered online mastering for entire albums. Is this the way of the future?

Allen & Heath Announces SQ-7, Flagship 48-Channel Console

Allen & Heath has unveiled SQ-7, their new 33 fader flagship console in its 96kHz SQ series. It features 48-channels, 32 preamps, and so much more.

This Bizarre Eurorack Synth Controller Maps Rotation Speed To MIDI Dynamics

Sound Globe 2 is a unique custom built controller that can use the speed of a rotating globe to control musical dynamics. It's like no other synth controller you've seen before. Here it is in action.

Ableton Releases Creative Extensions for Live 10 Suite

The new Creative Extensions for Ableton Live 10 Suite includes useful composition tools, virtual analog synths, unusual sequencers, and unique audio effects. Find out more here.

Pittsburgh Modular Announces New Lifeforms Primary Oscillator For $229

This advanced oscillator module from synth experts Pittsburgh Modular will bring new worlds of possibility to your modular system. Here's everything you need to know.