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Elektron Releases Drum Sound Pack for Digitakt And Other Machines Based on 909, 808, and 606

A sound pack from Samples From Mars and Elektron for Digitakt and other Elektron sampler machines promises recordings of classic analog Roland drum machines. What's not to like?

Apogee Ensemble and Element Audio Interfaces Eliminate Latency In Logic Pro X

Logic Pro X 10.3.2 includes a Direct Monitoring feature designed to eliminate latency when recording. The good news is works with Apogee's Element and Ensemble Thunderbolt audio interfaces.

Free iMPC Pro iPad Update Released, Plus Free And Discounted Expansion Packs For 2 Weeks

Great news for iPad users with a big, free update to iMPC Pro. And substantial discounts on iMPC for all platforms as well as expansion packs, and even some free content!

Behringer D, Minimoog Clone, First BETA Test Video From Moog Expert

Trusted Moog expert, Jareth Lackey, is giving the BETA version of the Behringer minimoog clone a spin. Here's his first video. Spoiler alert: sound is killer.

Sample Logic Unveils New Dynamic Rhythmic Sequencing Instrument & Loop Library

Sample Logic's latest mega-instrument looks like it could fulfil all your looping needs. Here are the details on what you get and a preview of its sounds.

Elastic Drums 2.1 Released: 4 New Futuristic Synths, Master EQ And More New Features

Elastic Drums looks to be expanding its already impressive horizons by adding four new synths, with more to follow. Plus there's a raft of other tweaks and improvements. Here's the detail.

This Fluorescent, Futuristic Synth Stand For Novation Circuit Is Electric

Like something out of Tron, could this stand be the future of synth stands for those who love their synths and machines on a sturdy, transparent, fluorescent stand?

ROLI Bundles Tracktion Waveform With All Seaboards Including The Seaboard Block

ROLI adds to the software bundle that comes with Seaboard hardware including the Seaboard Block, now giving you a fullly fledged DAW, Tracktion Waveform.

Isotonik Complete PerforModule Collection FOUR For Ableton Live

Despite its name, Isotonik Studio's PerforModule Collection Four now includes five excellent modules for Ableton Live users for one reasonable price.

Native Instruments Releases Maschine Expansion Byte Riot

Get ready for retro sonic 8-bit madness! The latest expansion from Native Instruments cracks open early-gen PCs and video game consoles to unleash a world of 8-bit sounds for Maschine users.

Ableton Announces Loop 2017 Full Program

Ableton's summit for music makers adds Goldie, Nosaj Thing + Daito Manabe, Chloe x Halle, Laurel Halo, Ben Frost, Tennyson to line-up of over 100 participants. 

Patching A Buchla-Style Synth In NI Reaktor

Enrol for free to watch this hands-on demonstration of patching Reaktor Blocks to build an awesome Buchla style synth. Patch along and ask questions as you go!

Roland To Release SH-101 Boutique Synth?

File this story under read with some discretion or "synth rumour alert". Either way it's exciting to think that Roland might be resurrecting the SH-101 classic mono bass synth as a Boutique.

These Eye-Catching Desktop Synth Stands Demand Your Attention

Cremacaffé are the makers behind some of the most innovatively designed desktop stands for synths and music machines we've seen. They are made from plywood and feature rubber anti-slip feet.

Moog Releases Minitaur Analog Bass Synth 2.2 Update, New LFO Features

This new 2.2 firmware update has given the Moog Minitaur analog bass synth a shot in the arm with new LFO waveforms, sample and hold and now you can save up to 128 presets via the editor/librarian.