Artiphon Orba 3 with Sampling, Elektron Digitone II Doubles Power, UAD Plugins 80% Off

Hey music makers! In this newsletter edition, we explore new hardware releases including Artiphon's Orba 3 with its innovative built-in sampling microphone and Elektron's enhanced Digitone II synthesizer featuring doubled polyphony and expanded synthesis capabilities. We also cover t.akustik's portable vocal isolation booth and Blackstar's upgraded Series One amp line, alongside educational content for music producers.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Artiphon Orba 3 Adds Built-in Microphone for Sampling

Artiphon has introduced the Orba 3, the latest version of their handheld synth. The new model features a built-in microphone that allows users to instantly sample sounds from their environment, which can then be seamlessly integrated into their music-making process.

t.akustik Introduces Portable Vocal Isolation Booth

t.akustik has released the Vocal Head Booth Mobile, a portable vocal isolation booth made from 25 mm thick PET polyester panels. Designed to be easily mounted on a standard PA speaker stand, the booth helps reduce room reflections when recording vocals at home or on the go.

Minimal Audio Introduces Current 2.0 with New Features

Minimal Audio has released Current 2.0, the latest version of their popular delay and reverb plugin. The update includes a new Play View with an intuitive XY pad, a powerful Wave Shifter effect, and enhancements to the Stream and Mod-Matrix features.

Blackstar Upgrades Series One Amp Line

Blackstar has released the Series One MKII, an updated version of its all-tube guitar amp series. The new models feature 6L6 power tubes instead of EL34s, MIDI functionality, and expanded voicing options across the four channels, including a new Supercrunch mode.

Skaka Percussion Plugin Gets Grittier Update

Klevgrand has released version 1.2 of its popular Skaka percussion plugin. The update adds 6 new "darker, grittier" percussion instruments to the plugin's library, expanding the range of shaker and percussion sounds available. Skaka v1.2 also introduces the ability to double or halve the playback speed of patterns, as well as a resizable GUI for better workflow integration.

Elektron Digitone II Expands on Original

Elektron has unveiled the Digitone II, an updated version of its digital FM synthesizer. The new model doubles the polyphony and track count, expands the synthesis engine, and adds a Euclidean sequencer and other enhancements.

DEALS

• iZotope Music Production Suite 6.5, a bundle of over 30 software tools for editing, mixing, mastering and sound design - 55% off, now $275 (was $599).

• Universal Audio UAD Essentials Edition Native, a collection of 11 acclaimed UA plugins including the Teletronix LA-2A and Pultec EQ - over 80% off, now $48 (was $299).

• Cherry Audio Voltage Modular Core, a virtual modular synth with a huge library of modules - 70% off, now $30 (was $99).

• AIR Music Technology Legends Pack, a bundle of 3 software instruments - 90% off, now under $10.

• Kuassa Efektor PATEN 10-Band Graphic Equalizer, an audio processing plugin - introductory price of $15 (regular price $99).

• Tone Empire Halloween Sale, offering up to 50% off on their AI-powered plugins.

• ADSR MIDIGRiD + 8 Preset Packs Bundle - 83% off, now $49 (was $299).

• Minimal Audio Current 2.0, a powerful synthesizer with new features like a Play View and expanded factory library - introductory price of $99 (usually $199).

• Notetracks Pro 1 Year Subscription, a collaboration platform for music production - 80% off, now $29.99 (was $150).

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

How to Recreate the Classic Roland Juno Sound using Software plug-ins - Explore the best plugin emulations of the iconic Roland Juno synthesizers and learn techniques for recreating their signature sound in your DAW.

Webinar: Innovations in Sound Design - This webinar features award-winning sound designer Scott Gershin, ESMAE president Marco Conceição, and Sound Particles CEO Nuno Fonseca, exploring the impact of new tools on education and the industry.

EarthQuaker Devices Utility Pedals - Learn how these handy routing and signal management tools can simplify your pedal board setup.

FREE:

New 303 Emulator TV3 Available as a Free Download - Imaginando has released TV3, a free TB-303 emulator plugin that makes creating acid basslines quick and easy.

MDelay, a versatile free delay plugin from MeldaProduction. With three flexible delay modes, two tap units, and both vintage tape and modern digital algorithms, MDelay offers endless creative possibilities for musicians, producers, and sound designers.