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Lunaris Is A Dreamy Pad Instrument For Kontakt Player

Lunaris is an impressive sample-based instrument for pads, designed for sound designers to create analog style pads, cinematic pads and ambient soundscapes.

Korg MicroKorg XL & XL+ Now Have A MIDI Remote & Sound Editor Plugin

The KORG "MicroKorg XL and XL+ Midi Editor" is the first VST- PlugIn Editor / Controller for the Korg Synths "MicroKorg XL" and "MicroKorg XL+' . Watch it in action here.

Elektron Digitakt Vs Akai MPC Live: Which Is Better For You?

Which is better, brown bread or white bread? Apples or oranges? Elektron Digitakt or Akai MPC Live? Jade Wii explores the later in this useful video.

Rumors Of SoundCloud 50 Day Closure Put To Bed By CEO?

If you've been worrying over recent reports about music streaming giant, SoundCloud, not lasting beyond 50 days it may just be a storm in a teacup according to new statements.

Mod Your Korg Minilogue Into A Desktop Synth In 2 Hours For $6?

Fancy transforming your Korg Minilogue into a keyboardless, desktop version? This man on reddit modded his own. He spent $6, two hours and a couple of beers and ended up with this.

Universal Audio Reveals New OX Amp Top Box

At Summer NAMM Universal Audio have unveiled something new! OX enables guitarists to get the ultimate studio tone from their tube amps, anywhere, at any volume. Interested? Read on.

This New Roland SE-02 Video Explores Step Sequencer Parameter Modulation

You won't find many / any videos online now showing off how to sequence parameter values in the upcoming Roland SE-02 analog synth, so Rishabh Rajan shows you how in this short video.

FREE Live Masterclass: Novation Circuit Mono Station

Learn the secrets of Novation's latest synth / sequencer with a hands-on live video masterclass from product specialist Chris Calcutt. Enrol for free to watch and ask questions!

Groove Engine is a MIDI/CV Step Sequencer And Arranger - Would You Buy It?

This concept looks like one that might appeal to a solid number of musicians - the developers of Groove Engine are taking suggestions, as well as donations to make their product a reality.

IdeaGen is a Max For Live Device For Creating Musical Ideas Quickly

If you're stuck in a composing loop, you'll know that creating new, unique musical ideas is tougher than it sounds. That's where this $4 Max for Live device comes in handy.

Eventide Unveils New UltraTap Plug-in & Euro DDL Eurorack Module

We knew it was coming, and now Summer NAMM 2017 has arrived, Eventide have pushed out two new releases. UltraTap plug-in and a new eurorack hardware module.

Alesis Updates Strike Performance Drum Module to 1.2

A big new update for the Alesis Strike has just been released that adds a whole bunch of new features via firmware 1.2/ Here's what's new.

Guns 'n' Roses Keyboardist, Melissa Reese, Takes Akai MPC Live Challenge

Find out what happened when the keyboardist for Guns 'n' Roses met the Akai Pro MPC Live in this short video.

The 3 Oscillator Mono Synth Market Just Got More Interesting With The €429 Dreadbox Medusa

Dreadbox have surprised us all, pleasantly, with the announcement of the Medusa 3 oscillator analog mono synth coming in December 2017. And the price is right. Here's the details.

SoundCloud Cuts 41% Of Its Workforce '" What Went Wrong?

SoundCloud is downsizing significantly. Where did it go wrong, and what does this say about the state of streaming in 2017?