Reason 14 Launches with Enhanced Workflow, New RV-9 Reverb Station, and Dark Mode

Reason Studios has officially released version 14 of its flagship digital audio workstation (DAW), marking a significant evolution for the long-standing music production software. Exiting its beta phase, Reason 14…

Giorgio Sancristoforo Unleashes "Homework": A Digital Odyssey into Modular Soundscapes and Retro Echoes

In a digital landscape often dominated by expansive software suites promising commercial success, a compelling counter-narrative has emerged with the release of "Homework" by Italian sound designer Giorgio Sancristoforo. This…

Teenage Engineering K.O.-Sidekick EP-136: A Compact Mixer for the Mobile Musician

The landscape of electronic music production and live performance has seen a significant evolution towards portable and accessible hardware. In this evolving market, Teenage Engineering, a company renowned for its…

InMusic Brands Acquires Native Instruments, Consolidating Major Players in Music Technology

In a landmark transaction poised to reshape the music technology landscape, US-based inMusic Brands has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Native Instruments (NI), the renowned German developer of software…

Make Noise Unveils Plexiphon: A Revolutionary Module Merging Reverb and Echo with Unprecedented Modularity

The world of modular synthesis, particularly within the Eurorack ecosystem, has long been a fertile ground for innovation, pushing the boundaries of sound design and musical expression. Today, Make Noise,…

4ms Mesa Reverb Module Brings Acclaimed Valley Plateau Algorithm to Eurorack Hardware

The dynamic landscape of modular synthesis has witnessed a fascinating evolution: Eurorack hardware is now emulating software, a reversal of a trend that has long seen digital audio workstations and…

Elastic OSC Desktop Brings Émilie Gillet’s Acclaimed Plaits Models to Mac and Windows with Advanced Polyphony and MPE Capabilities

The highly regarded Plaits oscillator models, originally developed by Émilie Gillet and famously featured in Mutable Instruments’ Eurorack modules, have undergone a significant expansion with the release of Elastic OSC…

QuadTrack is a new groovebox for the Amiga (really), plus PC and Mac

The retro computing and electronic music communities are abuzz with the latest release from Pink Parrot Studio: QuadTrack, a "Dynamic Performance Sequencer" designed to breathe new life into the legendary…

The TBD 16: A Revolution in Portable Grooveboxes Ushering in an Era of Open, Customizable Music Production

The music technology landscape is abuzz with the announcement of the TBD 16, a groundbreaking portable groovebox that promises to redefine the genre by offering an unparalleled level of openness,…

Buchla Ziggy: A New Era of Accessible West Coast Synthesis Unveiled at Superbooth

The long-anticipated fusion of the iconic Buchla complex oscillator’s unique sonic capabilities with the user-friendly interface of a compact desktop synthesizer has arrived. The Buchla Ziggy, revealed at Superbooth 2024,…