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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?

Synergy R1 Studio Reverb Is Audified's First 500 Series Analog Hardware Effect

This 500 series hardware reverb, Synergy R1 from Audified, is a full analog reverb unit that can be remote controlled from direct within your DAW.

Roland SE-02 Analog Synth Punches Above Its Size In This Video Demo

This video of the soon to be released Roland & Studio Electronics SE-02 analog synth shows off its depth of sound. All sounds are created with the SE-02. Well worth a watch.

Free Live Masterclass With Bastl Instruments: Dude Mini Feedback Laboratory

How can you turn a portable mixer into a tone generator and feedback monster? Bastl Instruments will reveal all in this free, live Masterclass!

This Secret Hack Turns The Arturia MicroBrute Into A Paraphonic Synth!

Imagine being able to play two notes simultaneously on Arturia's monophonic MicroBrute synth. Imagine no longer! Here's how you can do it, and it's surprisingly easy!

MOLEKULES for Ableton Simpler Is A Collection Of 10 FREE Soundscape Live Racks

Nick from Flintpope has created ten Ableton Racks by sampling a piano played through the cool Molekular Reaktor effects unit from Native Instruments. And it's free.

Gibbon Digital T4 Is A Next Generation 4 MIDI Interface For Just $59

If you need a MIDI interface with 4 MIDI outs that is class compliant, USB powered and sturdy, this new box from Gibbon Digital won't break the bank.

How Well Do You Know Your Synth Terminology?

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a synth head, a synth tweaker... or perhaps you're looking to learn more about synths and synthesis this quiz from Roland is a great help to test your knowledge.