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DJ MagLive & DJUniversal Audio announces new free DAW, LUNA 3.0 <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-standfirst field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UA has also announced a new subscription service, UA Spark Audio</p> </div>
Guitar.comGuitarsGibson unveils two stunning luxury acoustics – a Hummingbird and SJ-200 built using elegant koa wood Gibson has expanded its Artisan Series with two new acoustic guitars – an SJ-200 and Hummingbird, two of the brand’s most iconic acoustic designs – built using premium koa tonewoods. Handcrafted by the team at Gibson Aco
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsRJ Labs Releases forbidden - Free DI Enhancer for Guitar RJ Labs has released Forbidden , a free VST3 and AU DI enhancer and boost-style plugin aimed at guitarists who want more weight and clarity ahead of amp sims. Instead of a simple makeup boost, forbidden runs a processing
Production ExpertStudios & proszplane Announces TIMBRE Real Time Formant-Shifting Plugin zplane has today announced TIMBRE, a real-time formant-shifting plugin designed to reshape the character of vocals, drums, instruments and full mixes without affecting pitch. Built on an expanded version of the company's
MixdownGearOVNI Audio launches TELESCOPE, a free audio analyser plugin OVNI Audio has released Telescope 0.1.0, a free audio analyser plugin distributed as open-source software under the GNU AGPLv3 licence. It’s the latest addition to the developer’s growing catalogue, which spans spatial e
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginszplane Releases Timbre Poly Formant Shaper Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX) zplane has announced the launch of Timbre , their new poly formant shaper plugin for transforming the timbre of any sound. Here's what they say: Timbre is a real-time formant-shifting plugin for producers, mixing enginee
MMRIndustryRoland restocks TR-1000 drum machine with firmware update and new Editor Roland has resumed limited sales of the TR-1000 rhythm creator alongside a major firmware update and a new third-party DAW editor.
MixdownGearSabian launches Solar cymbal packs perfect for new players Sabian has introduced Solar, a new cymbal range crafted from advanced nano-plated stainless steel, aimed squarely at new and developing drummers looking for durability and a clear musical tone without the price tag of a
MMRIndustryUniversal Audio releases Luna 3.0 with AI tools and new subscription tier Universal Audio released Luna 3.0, featuring AI stem separation, a simplified recording mode, and a new paid tier called Luna Studio alongside a plugin subscription plan.
MMRIndustryUniversal Audio releases $19.99 UAD Spark Studio subscription Universal Audio introduces UAD Spark Studio, a new monthly subscription bundling LUNA Studio DAW and over 70 native plug-ins for $19.99.
MMRIndustryUniversal Audio releases LUNA 3.0 with AI stem separation and audio-to-MIDI Universal Audio released LUNA 3.0, adding AI-powered stem separation and audio-to-MIDI tools to its DAW, with a free tier offering four-track separation and a paid Studio version providing advanced features for $199.
Bandwagon AsiaAsiaChinese superstar Adam Fan drops debut English album 'SKYFALL', alongside 'Make It Make Sense' music video <p><strong>Adam Fan</strong>, also known as <strong>Fan Chengcheng</strong>, is taking his music global.</p> <p>On <strong>16 September</strong>, the Chinese artist released his debut full-length English-language album,
MixdownGearElectro-Harmonix releases Adrian Belew signature Echoflanger Electro-Harmonix has released a signature-edition Adrian Belew Echoflanger, a limited tribute reissue honouring the pedal behind one of guitar’s most idiosyncratic tonal signatures. From his early work with Frank Zappa t
MMRIndustryRoland releases Minion-themed GO:KEYS 3 keyboard for beginners Roland partners with Universal Products & Experiences to release a Minion-inspired portable keyboard aimed at beginners and collectors, priced at $449.
MixdownGearGibson and Baggs unveil HiFi DNA pickup system Gibson and acoustic amplification specialists Baggs have teamed up to launch the HiFi DNA pickup system, a next-generation design aimed at closing the long-standing gap between how an acoustic guitar sounds in the studio
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsNoizefield updates Audio Plugin Coder (APC) to v1.5.1 - Open source AI audio plugin development framework Noizefield today announced Audio Plugin Coder (APC) 1.5.1, an update to the open-source framework that is designed to help AI coding agents build real audio (VST/AU) plugins on JUCE 9 through a structured workflow. APC g
Premier GuitarGuitarsMartin Guitars Unveils Refreshed 16 Series C. F. Martin & Co.® has launched the refreshed Martin 16 Series, a new lineup of all-solid-wood acoustic-electric guitars handcrafted in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Designed for players who want Martin tone with a look that
Bass Musician MagazineGuitarsDavid Ellefson Announces the European Bass Warrior Countdown to Extinction Tour GRAMMY Award-winning bassist DAVID ELLEFSON has announced his BASS WARRIOR TOUR in Europe for December 2026. The tour will feature Ellefson and his solo band performing select cuts from his well-known catalog of Mega hit
MusicRadarGearIK Multimedia launches flagship amp and effects modeller that lets you run four Tone Models simultaneously: “The complete Tonex rig on a single pedalboard” The evolution of IK Multimedia’s Tonex ecosystem continues apace with the launch of its flagship amp modeller , a unit that of course brings with it thousands of guitar amp sounds and thousands of effects, cab sims, and
GearnewsGearArturia MiniFreak v5.0 Update – User Samples and Wavetables! Four years on, the remarkable Arturia MiniFreak get a new update with the long-awaited addition of user sample and wavetable uploads. plus a bunch of new presets to show them off! [ UPDATE: 15th September, 2026 ] If ever
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsBuchert Audio releases Field Engine for macOS (AU, VST3 & AAX) Buchert Audio has released Field Engine , a visual control surface for placing sounds and shaping their relationships in a mix. Field Engine starts with a musical intention: what should draw the listener in, what should
Universal Audio BlogMakersUAD Spark Studio: Everything You Need to Make Hit Records Our entire UAD Native plug-in library and the LUNA Studio DAW, all in one subscription. Universal Audio has been shaping the sound of recorded music since 1958. Our founder, Bill Putnam Sr., was a favorite engineer of Fr
No TrebleGuitarsAngine de Poitrine Makes U.S. Late-Night Debut on The Tonight Show Angine de Poitrine made its U.S. late night debut on Fallon with “Zugzegk,” a wild new microtonal performance built on bass, guitar, drums and live loops.
GearnewsGearRND Plugins Launch: Rupert Neve Designs’ First-Ever Software Goes Live Rupert Neve Designs just did something it’s never done before: released plugins under its own name. These new RND Plugins bring software versions of three of the company’s most beloved hardware units, the Portico II Mast
Universal Audio BlogMakersBest Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums Using multiple plug-ins at the same time can feel overwhelming. The good news? Once you learn the basics, a great signal chain can be surprisingly simple. In this guide, we’ll build three easy signal chains using plug-in
MMRIndustrySpector releases NS Icon Neck-Through basses to expand market reach Spector Basses introduces the NS Icon Neck-Through series, bringing its signature construction method to a broader audience with new models featuring alder bodies, maple tops, and Aguilar electronics.
MMRIndustryIK Multimedia releases TONEX Board flagship modeller with advanced routing IK Multimedia has introduced the Tonex Board, a flagship floor unit capable of running four Tone Models simultaneously, featuring advanced stereo routing and extensive sound libraries for gigging musicians.
Modern DrummerDrumsModern Drummer Announces Celeste Fox as the 2026 Winner of the Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Modern Drummer magazine, alongside Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), Carrie Peart (Trustee of The Estate of Neil Peart), and Olivia Peart, is proud to announce Celeste Fox as the recipient of the 2026 Neil Peart Spirit
Lighting&Sound InternationalLive & DJJH Audio debuts 10 new DiamondCast finishes The post JH Audio debuts 10 new DiamondCast finishes appeared first on LSi Online .
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsorph releases Alias - Sampler, Tape, Vinyl and CD Character Effect for macOS and Windows (VST3 & AU) orph has released Alias , an effect plugin for macOS and Windows that adds the artefacts of old samplers, tape machines, VHS players, vinyl records and CD players to a signal. Here's what they say: The result is the soun
MMRIndustryMayer EMI releases major Aurora 5.0 firmware update for MD850 Vibes synth Mayer EMI has launched the free Aurora 5.0 firmware update for its MD850 Vibes desktop synthesizer, adding cloud reverb, SFZ multisample support, and expanded controller mapping to enhance retail value.
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsArturia Releases AudioFuse Studio Rev2 - Optimized DiscretePRO Preamps and Upgraded Bluetooth AudioFuse Studio Rev2 , Arturia 's new 18-in / 20-out desktop USB-C audio interface, is aimed at project and hybrid studios that need one desktop box for mics, line sources, turntables, and digital expansion. The unit re
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsPhotosounder updates SplineEQ to v1.3 for Mac & Win Photosounder has updated SplineEQ to version 1.3. Changes since v1.2 : Added an undo feature. VST3, AUv2 and CLAP. Apple Silicon support. Web version on the SplineEQ website. Resizable window, can be made much larger tha
MusicRadarGear"Engineers no longer need to lock themselves into proprietary plugin ecosystems": Audient launches Horizon, a new line of Thunderbolt interfaces with sub-millisecond latency and no onboard DSP Audient has announced the launch of Horizon, a new flagship Thunderbolt audio interface range that the British company says has been five years in development. The Horizon range is made up of three models, each housed in
MMRIndustryAntares releases free AutoTune Go for FL Studio users via FL Cloud Antares has released AutoTune Go, a free lite version of its pitch-correction software available to all FL Studio users through FL Cloud.
Bandwagon AsiaAsiaJapanese singer-songwriter milet to make Singapore debut in February 2027 <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-start="152" data-end="441">Japanese singer-songwriter <strong>milet</strong> is set to make her Singapore debut with <strong data-start="223" data-end="279"><em
MMRIndustryHammer releases Wave 2 portable speaker in india at rs 1,299 Indian lifestyle electronics brand Hammer has introduced the Wave 2, a 20W RMS portable Bluetooth speaker priced at Rs 1,299, featuring Bluetooth v6.0 and RGB lighting.
MMRIndustryAudio-Technica releases BP880R Contact Transducer for immersive audio Audio-Technica introduced the BP880R, a waterproof contact transducer designed to capture surface vibrations for sports broadcasting and production.
MMRIndustryAudient releases Horizon Thunderbolt 3 interface range for pro studios Audient introduces its flagship Horizon audio interface line, featuring three models with scalable I/O and native processing capabilities aimed at the professional studio market.
Lighting&Sound AmericaLive & DJRobe Debuts New Products and Show at PLASA <b>Robe</b> lighting reports having enjoyed a "brilliant" PLASA Show in London earlier this month. The company launched five new products and debuted a new expo live performance "experience." <br>Robe also won commendati
MMRIndustryLG releases wireless OLED W6, modular sound Suite and xboom Power in UAE LG introduced the OLED W6 TV, Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, and xboom Power speakers to the UAE market, though local pricing remains unconfirmed.
MixdownGearAstra Creative Audio launches new A-Vocal FX plugin Plugin and audio software brand Astra Creative Audio has released Astra A-Vocal FX 1.0.3, packing an entire vocal signal chain into a single plugin. The chain runs nine modules in the order you’d typically reach for them
MMRIndustrySampleson releases Backgrounds plugin for local Semantic Audio generation Sampleson has released Backgrounds, a one-time purchase plugin that generates soundscapes from keywords using a local semantic audio model, offering new retail opportunities in the creative software market.
MMRIndustryRC MIX releases automated SNARE plugins for retail market RC MIX has introduced RC RING and RC SNARE, new mixing plugins designed to shape real drum recordings without sample replacement, targeting the music production software sector.
Bandwagon AsiaAsiaNAZE make their Japanese debut with groovy nu-disco single ‘I LIKE IT’ — watch <p><strong>NAZE</strong> have officially made their Japanese debut.</p> <p>On <strong>14 September</strong>, the seven-member <strong>C9 Entertainment</strong> boy group released their first Japanese digital single, <a h
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Ultimate GuitarGuitars'Pretty Ballsy Having A Bass Solo On Your Debut': David Ellefson Recalls Learning Cliff Burton's '(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth' [News] Music News : "I'm like, 'Oh my gosh. I think they got the wrong guy.'"
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsCarbonDSP Releases Vellum Pro - Advanced Studio Reverb for Windows VST3 CarbonDSP has released Vellum Pro , an algorithmic reverb designed to solve one of mixing's biggest headaches: getting a large, spacious reverb sound without burying your lead vocal or instrument. Here's what they say: G
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsJSplash Apps updates Guitar Wiz to v2.0.1 - Supports iOS 27 with Visual Intelligence, Tempo Detection, and Deeper Siri Support JSplash Apps has announced a day-one iOS 27 update for Guitar Wiz , adding camera-based chord recognition, automatic tempo detection, expanded Siri actions, Apple Intelligence support, and a Liquid Glass redesign. Guitar
Synth AnatomySynthsNeutral Labs Scrooge: firmware 1.3 brings a MIDI upgrade to the glitchy semi-modular synth Neutral Labs Scrooge is a new glitchy, malfunctioning passive semi-modular analog Synthesizer from the Elmyra 2 hybrid drone synth maker: firmware 1.3 out now.
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsDAWJunkie releases Kelly Clarksynth for Windows and macOS DAWJunkie has announced the release of Kelly Clarksynth , a free virtual instrument plugin for Windows and macOS. Kelly Clarksynth is built around vocal samples transformed into playable synth sounds, combining the chara
Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & pluginsABYZOR releases IZZY, a FREE one-click synth for Windows ABYZOR has released IZZY Synth, a free synthesizer plugin and standalone instrument for Windows. IZZY takes a different approach from the synths we all grew up with. You know, the normal synths that put oscillator, filte
Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & pluginsRC MIX releases $49 RC SNARE channel strip and offers RC RING for FREE RC MIX has released RC SNARE, a $49 channel strip designed specifically for mixing recorded acoustic snare drums. Instead of replacing the drummer’s performance with samples, RC SNARE processes the original recording usi
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsSampleson Releases Backgrounds - A Plugin That Turns 'Words' Into Atmospheres Sampleson has announced the release of Backgrounds , a sound design tool that allows you to create immersive soundscapes by simply dragging words/ideas onto a canvas. Mix "Strings" with "Analog Bass", or "Bassoon" with "
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsRemi Blaze Releases Prismate - Free Parametric EQ for macOS (VST3 & AU) Remi Blaze has released Prismate , a free parametric EQ for macOS. Prismate Three bands do the shaping: a low shelf from 20 to 500 Hz, a mid bell from 200 Hz to 8 kHz with parametric Q between 0.1 and 10.0, and a high sh
Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & pluginsPolarity releases Polarity-Glue, a FREE SSL-inspired bus compressor Polarity has released Polarity-Glue, a free SSL-inspired bus compressor for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Polarity-Glue is designed for compressing drum buses, instrument groups, and complete mixes. It applies one shared ga
Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & pluginst4 Digital Studio releases AlterVerb 53, a FREE Windows reverb plugin t4 Digital Studio has released AlterVerb 53, a free algorithmic reverb plugin for Windows. The developer designed AlterVerb 53 for busy and bright material that needs more space without losing definition. Drums, percussi
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsRockheyday Updates Krum-C Spectral Dynamics Compressor to v2.5 Rockheyday has released version 2.5 of the spectral dynamics compressor Krum-C , featuring performance and UI improvements following v2.0 which introduced a new licensing system. New in v2.5 : Upgraded core graphics engi
Production ExpertStudios & prosStagecraft Software Releases Cenere Subtractive Synthesiser With Morphing SVF Filters Stagecraft Software has today announced Cenere, its new flagship subtractive synthesiser. It features vintage-style oscillator behaviour paired with a modern, deeply modulatable filter and automation engine for sound des
Production ExpertStudios & prosRocksolid Audio Releases TEQ-6P, A Valve EQ Where Every Copy Is Unique Rocksolid Audio has released TEQ-6P, a six-band valve EQ that takes a different route to standard analogue modelling, solving the physical circuit equations behind a real hardware unit in real time rather than matching a
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsAcusMagic releases Sonicrama V2 - per-key meta-tuning and a real-time cymatics engine AcusMagic has released Sonicrama V2 , a wavetable synthesizer for macOS and Windows, in AU, VST3, CLAP and standalone formats. The instrument combines four wavetable oscillators with per-key meta-tuning: each of the 128
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsAutodafe updates Vintage Emulator Studio (VES) to v0.9.289.1 Autodafe has released Vintage Emulator Studio (VES) v0.9.289.1, the first maintenance update to the recently released MAME-based virtual instrument environment. The new version focuses mainly on MIDI handling, ROM diagno
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsMorphulus updates Spectrus to v1.6.0 - New NAM Loader, Vintage Opto Phaser, 2 Amps, 3 Distortion Pedals Morphulus has updated Spectrus to v1.6.0, a free update to its modular multi-effect processor with Neural Amp Modeler capture player, a vintage opto phaser, two new amps and three new pedals, and the rack grows to eight
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsThe Note Audio releases VerbKnife and ToneKnife - Tone Shaping Plugins The Note Audio has released VerbKnife and ToneKnife , two tone shaping plugins built on a shared analysis engine. VerbKnife applies it to the decay and ambience a source carries; ToneKnife combines it with a compressor a
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsdiscoDSP releases Discovery Pro 9.3, OPL 3.1 synths, Bliss Sampler 3.23 and ThrillMe Compressor 3.13 discoDSP has announced four updates for their range of plugins. Discovery Pro loads Nord Sample Library files and plays stereo waves in stereo, Bliss imports sfArk and ReCycle REX, OPL gains an AN1x-style unison, and Thr
KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsThenatan Releases TVHS Tape & CRT TV Emulator (VST2, VST3 & AU) Thenatan has released TVHS , a tape transport and CRT television emulator plugin for macOS and Windows. Rather than applying a fixed "vintage" curve, TVHS models the physics of a VHS deck and the television it was plugge
Premier GuitarGuitarsAvantone Pro introduces GTR-100 Amp For Guitar Modelers Avantone Pro has launched the GTR-100, a two-channel Class A/B power amplifier engineered specifically for guitarists using modern amp modelers and effects processors. Designed to faithfully translate carefully crafted t
Mixmag AsiaAsiaUniversal Music to launch new AI music creation platform UMG has teamed up with a firm specialising in AI speech and "voice cloning" software as part of the project Continue reading...
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Ultimate GuitarGuitarsSlayer's 'God Hates Us All' Turns 25: Inside The Alternate Tunings And New Producer Behind Their 9/11-Overshadowed Release [News] Features : "I want us to be the AC/DC of thrash. I want people to know exactly what they're going to get from us."
No TrebleGuitarsRockBoard Introduces Second Tiers Pedalboard Expansion System RockBoard’s new Second Tiers add a hinged upper level to compatible pedalboards, creating more space while keeping the pedals underneath accessible.
No TrebleGuitarsGlockenklang Introduces Acoustic 10-2 Cabinet for Double Bass, Electric Bass, and More The Glockenklang Acoustic 10-2 is a compact 200-watt, two-way cabinet built to reproduce double bass, electric bass, and acoustic instruments faithfully.
Guitar PlayerGuitars"Money, it's a gas…” Pink Floyd collaborates with the UK's Royal Mint to release $6,400 18-carat gold guitar pick From Brian May to Billy Gibbons, many players have found great joy in swapping traditional guitar picks for coins. Pink Floyd have just flipped the entire concept on its head with an 18-carat gold pick that’ll fetch four
Premier GuitarGuitarsCarl Martin Introduces the CM Acoustic 300-Watt Amplifier Carl Martin has unveiled the CM Acoustic, a 300-watt full-range amplifier developed for acoustic performers who need studio-quality clarity at stage volume. Developed and assembled in Denmark, it is designed to reproduce
SynthtopiaSynthsNoise Engineering Legio Eurorack Module Platform Now Offers 23 Different Firmware Options Noise Engineering has released 16 new firmware options for its Legio Eurorack module platform.… Read More Noise Engineering Legio Eurorack Module Platform Now Offers 23 Different Firmware Options
Universal Audio BlogMakers1176 vs. LA-2A: Understanding Two Legendary Compressors If you’ve spent any time recording or mixing music, you’ve probably heard about the 1176 and LA-2A. They’re two of the most famous compressors ever made, and both have played a role in countless recordings across genres.
Mixmag AsiaAsiaTim Burton's Labyrinth immersive exhibition announces first-ever Tokyo stop Featuring sets, sound & lighting from films like Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, plus items from the director's personal collection Continue reading...
Premier GuitarGuitarsTaylor Guitars Introduces Next Generation 12-Fret Grand Concert Models Taylor Guitars has released five new Next Generation 12-fret Grand Concert models: the PS12ce 12-Fret, K22ce 12-Fret Special Edition, 712ce 12-Fret, 552ce (12-String) and 512ce 12-Fret. Spanning an array of tonewood pair
Attack MagazineGearXILS-lab Launches MemoryTone Software Synthesiser The Grenoble-based developer's latest release recreates the architecture of a landmark early-1980s polyphonic analogue synthesiser, adding modern features including MPE support and 16-voice polyphony. XILS-lab has releas
PLSNLive & DJWenger Corporation Launches GearBoss® Sports Rigging for Sports and Entertainment Venues Wenger Corporation announces the launch of GearBoss® Sports Rigging, expanding the company’s capabilities to provide engineered rigging solutions for sports and entertainment venues across North America.
No TrebleGuitarsChristian McBride & Ursa Major Announce Debut Album, “Points of Light” Christian McBride and Ursa Major announce their debut album, Points of Light, and share a spacious new cover of George Duke’s classic “No Rhyme, No Reason.”
SynthtopiaSynthsBob Moog Foundation Announces Livestream Series, ‘From the Source’ The series will feature exclusive “Ask Me Anything”-style live video conversations with the innovators who have shaped the sound of modern music. … Read More Bob Moog Foundation Announces Livestream Series, ‘From the Sou
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