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Komplete 14 adds Kontakt 7, expands bundle, but M1/M2 support is spotty — at a glance
KOMPLETE 14 is coming later this month, with a major software update to the KOMPLETE sampler following in October. That includes some major expansion to bundled tools, but still incomplete support for new Apple machines until late 2022 / early 2023. Here’s an overview of what’s new. What’s new KOMPLETE 14 is the first landmark […]
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NI has retired Absynth soft synth after 22 years; here’s a statement from its creator
Music software instruments are entering something of a mid-life crisis – and one landmark is the cancellation this week of Absynth by NI/Soundwide. Creator Brian Clevinger has recorded a statement. Native Instruments changes in ownership and leadership have already brought with them significant cuts to key designers and engineers, through layoffs and other attrition. Absynth […]
Peter Kirn - September 8, 2022
Music tech Software Tech
Soundwide = NI + iZotope + Brainworx + Plugin Alliance – what to know, what to grab for free
Music merger and acquisition season continues. The latest development is the addition of Brainworx and Plugin Alliance to the conglomeration of NI and iZotope. But there’s one important note you might have missed – and some software you should go download for free for the occasion.
Peter Kirn - April 13, 2022
Music tech Software Tech
Deep Bitwig tips: learn modular patching on The Grid, integrate with NI controllers
Peter Kirn - May 11, 2021
Music tech Tech
Finally, there’s a plastic fruit shaker instrument for KONTAKT – free today
Peter Kirn - November 24, 2020
Music tech Software Tech
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