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,…

Homework: Giorgio Sancristoforo Unveils a Powerful Modular Synthesizer and Cassette Recorder Emulating Vintage Soundscapes

Giorgio Sancristoforo, a name increasingly synonymous with meticulously crafted emulations of historical electronic music hardware, has unveiled his latest creation, "Homework." This innovative software instrument, which meticulously recreates the functionality…

Circle of Live: Where Spontaneity Meets Technical Prowess in Improvised Electronic Music

The ethos of Circle of Live, an innovative event series championing spontaneous improvised electronic music performances, is beautifully encapsulated by the sentiment, "It’s okay to not have a plan –…

VoidLinkAudio Emerges as an Early Open-Source Implementation for Ableton Link Audio, Enabling Networked Audio Routing Across Diverse Platforms

Ableton Live 12.4 is set to launch on Tuesday, bringing with it the highly anticipated Link Audio support to Live, Move, Note, and Push. This new feature promises to revolutionize…

May Day: Musicians Unite Against Streaming Giants and Emerging AI Threats

May Day, a date steeped in historical significance as both the original observance of Labor Day and an ancient pagan festival, today marks a pivotal moment for the music industry…

Lebanese Music Community Unites on Bandcamp Friday to Support 1.5 Million Displaced Persons

The global independent music community is rallying to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, with over 30 record labels joining forces for a crucial fundraising initiative coinciding with Bandcamp…

Apple Unveils USB-C AirPods Max 2 with Spatial Audio Mixing Capabilities, Opening New Avenues for Producers

Apple has expanded its premium headphone offerings with the introduction of two USB-C models of the AirPods Max, featuring advanced Spatial Audio mixing capabilities. This development raises questions about the…