Audio-Technica's Open-Backs, Spitfire's Amapiano Pack, EB-Blasphemy Glitch Plugin & more!

Dive into todays music tech roundup. Audio-Technica debuts their ATH-ADX3000 open-back headphones while Gretsch unveils a fresh Professional Collection of hollow-body guitars in this week's gear highlights. Plus, don't miss our breakdown of piano techniques with Airwave and Wave Alchemy's new Tapewave plugin that brings authentic tape sounds to modern productions.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Audio-Technica's New Open-Back Headphones: ATH-ADX3000

Audio-Technica has released the ATH-ADX3000, a new open-back headphone model that builds on the success of their flagship ATH-ADX5000. The ATH-ADX3000 features 58mm integrated drivers and a lightweight magnesium alloy frame design, aiming to deliver natural, authentic sound at a more affordable price point.

Gretsch Unveils Professional Collection of Hollow-Body Guitars

Gretsch has launched its revamped Professional Collection, featuring three iconic hollow-body models: the Tennessean, Nashville, and Falcon. These guitars combine Gretsch's classic sound with modern specifications, including maple bodies, U-shaped necks, and PRO-FT Filter'Tron pickups, delivering a premium playing experience.

Wave Alchemy Introduces "Tapewave" Tape Plugin

Wave Alchemy has launched a new tape plugin called "Tapewave" that blends the sound of analog tape with the character of aged cassettes. The plugin offers authentic wow and flutter modulation, rich tape saturation, analog compression, and six unique tape styles with adjustable tape age control.

Spitfire Audio Captures Amapiano Sounds

Spitfire Audio has released a new sample pack called "Amapiano Foundations" that captures the sounds of the South African Amapiano genre. Recorded in collaboration with artists like Major League DJz and Jay Music, the pack includes 19 Amapiano-inspired instruments and loops.

New Open-Source Glitch Effects Plugin: EB-Blasphemy

Ewan Bristow's EB-Blasphemy is a new open-source multi-effects plugin designed for experimental and glitch-style music production. It features an intelligent sample slicer, a range of distortion and spectral effects, and the ability to create unpredictable and dynamic soundscapes.

DEALS

• Snapback by Cableguys, a new plug-in that automatically layers additional samples to incoming drum hits, offering a quick way to add impact - introductory price of $29 (was $49).

• Bus Processor by Softube, a glue compressor to keep it all together - 60% off, now $59 (was $149).

• Amp Room Metal Suite by Softube, a set stacked with cabs, pedals, effects, and amps with names like Marshall, Vildsint, Higain & American Mainstayer for heavy productions - 66% off, now $34 (was $99).

• Chandler Limited Germanium Compressor by Softube, a musically fine-tuned and meticulously re-created compressor - 74% off, now $64 (was $249).

• Verve Analog Machines by Universal Audio, a pack of analog sound machines plugin - 55% off, now $89 (was $199).

• Model 77 Dual Layer Synth, a redesigned version of the most expressive synth of its time - 47% off, now $85 (was $159).

• SoundMorph Horror Bundle, a collection of horror sound design tools - 82% off, now $89.

• Vivid Strings - Violins 2 by Pulse Audio, the final installment of the Vivid Strings Series - 63% off

• Inferno SFX by Flame Sound, a 6GB collection of cinematic sound effects, available for $27 (usually $97).

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Elektron Digitone II 16-track Polyphonic Digital Synthesizer - Check out this video demo of the new Elektron Digitone II synthesizer.

Airwave: Breaking Down Piano Technique - Learn how Airwave helps pianists develop fundamental technique across five key areas.

Tapewave: Blend Analog Tape and Lo-Fi Cassette Tones - See how this versatile tape plugin can add vintage warmth and grit to your mixes.

How to Create a Mind-blowing New Guitar Effect in Your DAW - Learn how to create a unique guitar effect in your DAW.

FREE

Analogue Ordnance Lite, a free collection of premium sci-fi sound effects. As a thanks for continued support of indie sound effects, the company give away the a special 1400+ sound version of Studio Obsidian’s full library – limited time offer till Monday November 28th. Also they offer a chance to win everything from Studio Obsidian.

The SSL X-Orcism II: Voices from the Crypt plug-in is a FREE Halloween-themed voice changer, including delay, pitch shifter, reverb, and noise generator. Ideal for sound design, game development, music production, or any project that requires a touch of the supernatural, X-Orcism II is a production tool with intuitive controls, making it easy to manipulate any audio source into a hauntingly immersive soundscape.