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Positive Grid Releases Three New Expansion Packs For BIAS FX iPad

The cross platform amp-and-effects processor, BIAS FX for iPad gets an arsenal of effects with three new expansion packs: Essential Analog, Classic Effects, and Effect Powerhouse.

Yamaha Reface Synths Images & Details Leaked

Yamaha have teased and teased us for a few weeks now about their new synths, Reface, due to be launched officially tomorrow. But now the cat is well and truly out of the bag.

Acid House Pioneer, Charanjit Singh, Has Died Aged 75

Where would we be without Acid House? Have you considered there could be a connection between it and Indian ragas? Pioneer, Charanjit Singh did as far back as 1982. Today he has passed away.

IK Multimedia releases Future Synths & Hugh Padgham Drums for SampleTank 3

Now musicians can power-up their productions with club-ready synths and mixable "stone room" drums from the engineer-producer behind Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight".

Vinyl Sales Up 56%, CDs Fall 4% in 2015

In case you hadn't already guessed, music streaming is on the rise and most physical music sales (CDs) are on the decline. But would you have guessed Vinyl sales are up 56%?

Plugin Boutique Releasing Carbon Electra 4 Oscillator Synth

The upcoming Carbon Electra subtractive software synth from Plugin Boutique is designed to emulate vintage analog routing with flexible modulation options and a virus-style sound. Check it out.

Focusrite Offers RedNet DAW Native Bundles

RedNet Native Bundle: a soft bundle consisting of RedNet 1 (or RedNet 2), RedNet PCIe card, Sonnet Echo Express SE I Thunderbolt chassis, and for a limited time an Ethernet switch (a $750 value).

Isotonik Unleash DJ Collection for Ableton Live

Attention Ableton DJ's and Performers! Isotonik DJ Collection brings you looper, slicer and hot cues so you can manipulate clips in Live as if you were in Serato or Traktor.

Tenorio-on in HTML5 in Your Browser

Remember the excellent Tenori-on? Now you can play it in your browser thanks to this Javascript and HTML5 implementation (with lovely color animations).

Source Audio Vertigo Tremolo Pedal Now Available

Source Audio's Vertigo Tremolo is in stores now! The Vertigo is the first of their new One Series line of pedals. It's easy to use, just plug it in and thumping, rich tremolo effects are a stomp away.

I Dream of Wires: Documentary Film on Modular Synthesis Coming Soon

Good news for synth fans. The documentary, I Dream of Wires, will be released on VOD / DVD this August. Charting the rise, fall and rebirth of modular synthesis this film is worth checking out.

Steinberg Release New Groove Agent 4 "The Songwriter's" Drum Expansion Pack

Steinberg releases The Songwriter's, the first expansion pack featuring an entire acoustic drum set for Groove Agent 4 & Groove Agent SE 4. The name gives it away... this is designed for songwriters.

Apple Updates GarageBand to 10.1

If you open up the Mac App Store you're in for a nice GarageBand update. It includes features from Apple's flagship DAW, Logic Pro X, and the new Transform Pad Smart Control for morphing synth sounds.

Cakewalk Announces New SONAR "Foxboro" Update

The updates are coming thick and fast for SONAR and Foxboro continues to make improvements, with enhancements to Cakewalk Drum Replacer, Plug-in Upsampling, plus new Strum Session 2 plus more content.

UVI Vintage Vault on Sale

Vintage Vault from UVI is an incredible collection of synths samplers and drum machines in one package. To celebrate its one year birthday, pick it up at 25% off. Offer ends soon.