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KORG just released a bunch of new stuff – here’s what’s what
Call it KORGmas. Okay, probably don’t call it that. But KORG just released a mess of gear for musicians. Here’s all of it in one place – and what to know.
KORG’s Volca Mix is the little mixer your compact gear was missing
You’ve got the inexpensive, compact gear, like the volcas that started it all. Now you need a mixer. KORG finally responds.
KORG has a polyphonic Prologue synth – and it’s programmable
This one isn’t a remake or reboot: KORG’s new generation of analog synths is growing, with 8- and 16-voice polyphonic Prologue keyboards.
Sounds.com is a new cloud tool for loops and samples from NI
Sounds.com is a subscription-based loop and sample site – but it’s also a glimpse into Native Instruments’ future strategy for digital services for musicians. Today, NI are revealing Sounds.com – a product in 2018 that sounds like someone registered a domain in 1996. That domain name pretty much covers it: it’s a place to go […]
Arturia’s new easy, affordable modular cases also mount to MiniBrute 2
The beauty of Eurorack is its modularity. The problem is, that means your first investment has to be a case. Arturia’s RackBrute might be your solution.
Arturia’s MiniBrute 2S with step sequencer, not keys, might be your pick
Now we know the whole story: Arturia’s new synths come with a choice of keys or pads+more step sequencing – and there’s are companion RackBrute cases.
UAD for everybody: Arrow sound box is Thunderbolt, PC or Mac, $499
Universal Audio just brought their DSP platform – and top-notch audio interface tech – to a box that’s Thunderbolt, bus-powered, and under US$500.
Arturia’s MiniBrute gets a sequel, and now it’s mini modular
Arturia reveals the follow-up to edgy, distinctive little MiniBrute monosynth keyboard. This time, they’ve fit a tiny patch bay to make it semi-modular.
Ableton Live 10 now in public beta; here’s what you need to know
Electronic musicians have been living with the idea of Live 10 for a while. Now, the actual software is available in a public beta. Here’s how it works.