Synth Days in Kyiv: A Thriving Modular Scene Amidst Adversity

The vibrant pulse of Kyiv’s electronic music community beat strong on Saturday, April 11th, as the city hosted the inaugural SYNTH DAYS lecture, "What modular synthesizers are and how to…

Bastl Instruments Unveils Déjà Vu: A Multifaceted Fader Module Redefining Eurorack Signal Control

In a significant development for the modular synthesizer community, Bastl Instruments, a Czech Republic-based manufacturer renowned for its innovative and user-centric hardware, has introduced the Déjà Vu module. This compact…

Lebanon’s Resilient Music Scene Amplifies Calls for Aid Amidst Escalating Conflict

The music communities of Lebanon, long a testament to resilience and solidarity, are once again at the forefront of mutual aid efforts and vocal activism. From the innovative spirit of…

Native Instruments Unveils Absynth 6.1: Enhanced Modulation and Expanded Sound Design Capabilities

Native Instruments has quietly released Absynth 6.1, a significant update to its celebrated semi-modular software synthesizer, introducing highly anticipated LFO retrigger functionality, an undo/redo feature, and a groundbreaking new audio…

The Devious Pocket: NAP Works Unveils Open-Source Hardware to Revolutionize Digital DJing

NAP Works, an independent European tech collective, has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the "Devious Pocket," a compact, affordable hardware add-on poised to transform any traditional turntable into a sophisticated…

Bonnier Capital Acquires Controlling Stake in Elektron, Marking a New Chapter for the Renowned Drum Machine Manufacturer

Bonnier Capital, the investment arm of the diversified Swedish conglomerate Bonnier Group, has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Elektron, the acclaimed manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, particularly…

Reason 14 Ushers in a New Era of Workflow and Sonic Depth for Music Producers

Reason Studios has officially announced Reason 14, a significant update to its venerable digital audio workstation (DAW) that promises to address long-standing user requests and introduce powerful new sonic sculpting…

Universal Audio Unveils "UAD Explore," Offering Eight Premium Plugins Free for All Users

In a significant move that is reshaping the landscape of professional audio software accessibility, Universal Audio (UA) has launched "UAD Explore," a comprehensive package providing eight of its highly regarded…

Applied Acoustic Systems Unveils Objeq Delay 2: A Major Overhaul of Physical Modeling and Stereo Delay Effects

Applied Acoustic Systems (AAS), a long-standing innovator in physical modeling synthesis, has released Objeq Delay 2, a significant update to its popular multi-effect plugin. This new iteration promises a comprehensive…

Intellijel Swells Multi-Model Reverb Module Offers Dynamic and Interactive Sonic Sculpting

Intellijel, a prominent name in the Eurorack modular synthesizer market, has unveiled its latest offering, the Swells Multi-Model Reverb Module with Swell Generator. This innovative module redefines the conventional understanding…