Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful

Expressive E’s 2.0 firmware has arrived for their flagship Osmose expressive keyboard. With better external MIDI support and improved preset management and navigation, this significant release addresses some of what users most wanted.

AAS Multiphonics CV-2 now follows dynamics, pitch from inputs

Applied Acoustics Systems’ software modular, Multiphonics CV-2, just got a big update with the ability to follow an input’s dynamic level and pitch, plus new modules for pitch shifting and working with control voltage math.

Peter Kirn - April 25, 2024

Roland SP-404MKII power up: loop capture, Koala integration, lots more

Happy 404 Day, indeed. Roland has a huge update to the SP-404MKII, adding some of the best of the Roland stable to turn the 404 into a live-looping, sampling, multitrack-exporting, bassline-making, app-connected powerhouse – and it finally grooves. Plus, in a surprise twist, Roland is connecting to the third-party Koala iOS/Android app. Let’s break down 4.04.

Peter Kirn - April 4, 2024

Resolume 7.19: Quick Search, workflow improvements, rotate text

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2024

Live 12 is here, including Performance Pack and new tuning site

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2024

Max 8.6: Samplers, gamepads, colors, Max for Live, and more

Peter Kirn - January 17, 2024

Ableton’s Push 3 Upgrade Kit is now available; Push is “made to evolve”

Peter Kirn - December 6, 2023

Xaoc Batumi II could be the perfect quad LFO/VCO for Eurorack

Peter Kirn - November 6, 2023

D16’s Drumazon 2 review: a must-have 909-inspired drum machine plug-in

Peter Kirn - November 2, 2023

CDM Newswire

brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.

Submit to CDM NEWSWIRE