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Now You Can Easily Monitor Received MIDI Messages AND Create Text-Based Step Sequencer

This clever, open-source tool, ReceiveMIDI, from Geert Bevin, makes it simple to monitor received MIDI messages from your command line on Mac, PC and Linux. But there's so much more this tool can do!

Spitfire Audio Releases London Contemporary Orchestra Strings Library For Kontakt

Spitfire Audio tells us their new London Contemporary Orchestra Strings includes unique articulations you won't find anywhere else for raw, emotional sounds with a diverse feel.

60% Discount: Best Video Courses For Creative Software & Hardware

Today's musician and producer needs to know more than just music making software and techniques. Knowing how to edit video, create graphics, make web pages are useful skills who can learn easily too.

This Machine Learning Google AI Duet Project Jams With You

Imagine a computer that listens to the notes you play on your MIDI keyboard and plays musical responses in real time. Using Google's Magenta machine learning tech that's what AI Duet does.

Moog Discontinues 500 Series Analog Effects Modules, Last Chance To Buy One

All good things must come to an end... even the awesome Moog 500 series analog effects units. But don't despair... you've got one last chance to get one of these before you bid them a fond farewell.

MIDIrouter Is A Simple App For Routing MIDI For Mac Musicians

You can use your Mac as the hub / interface of your MIDI synth setup without opening up your DAW. MIDIrouter is a free app that makes it simple to quickly set the MIDI In and Out ports.

84% Discount On 21 AudioModern Kontakt Instruments, Sample And Preset Packs

Another no-brainer deal from Audio Plugin Deals! This time you can save $340 on 21 products from Audio Modern, including Kontakt instruments, sample packs and preset packs.

The Kosmonaut Is A Strikingly Beautiful Handmade Analog Synth

You may have seen the Kosmonaut handmade analog synthesizer before. There's been no word on this anticipated synth since 2012... is it about to see the light of day some 5 years later?

Want To Win a MiniMoog Model D, Mother-32, Theremini & Other Synths?

Fancy winning a Minimoog Model D? Of course you do! Moogfest are offering one of these coveted analog synthesizers along with a number of other desirable music machines and prizes in this contest.

Rigid Audio Kontakt GUI Maker: Create Drag And Drop Interfaces For Kontakt Instruments

So you want to build your own Kontakt instruments and possibly sell them? Not keen on the scripting side of things? Rigid Audio's Kontakt GUI Maker 1.0 is here (out of BETA) and makes it easy!

Ableton Releases Beat Tools Live Pack

This new Ableton Live pack comes bundled with Live 9 Suite, Push, or is available separately. It features 182 audio loops, 97 MIDI clips, 102 instrument racks, 27 drum racks, effects chain & more.

What's New In Logic Pro X 10.3.1

One month after the Logic Pro X 10.3 release is a new update with a minor feature enhancement and a host of bug fixes. Here's what's new in this update for one of the most popular DAWs.

How To Make A Glorious MIDI Unicorn In Any DAW

Fancy giving your MIDI piano roll in your DAW a bit of artistic flair? Well, this MIDI unicorn looks kind of cool... and it actually sounds good too. Andrew Huang shows you how it's done.

Blocs Wave Can Now Export To Launchpad for iOS

Now you can send your Blocs Wave creations to Launchpad for iOS with this major new update.

Here's A Range Of Affordable, Smart-Looking Synth Stands For Korg Volcas

Korg Volcas are easy synths to collect. While they play nicely together, having three or four can take up a lot of space or be messy in your studio. Are these stands from KV Gear the solution?