Black Lion's Revolution 14x16, Artist Subscription Plan, and Reverb Masterclass

Hey music makers, welcome to our midweek's edition! Dive into the latest in music technology with our curated roundup of hardware and software news. Today, we explore Fractal Audio's feature-packed VP4 multi-effects pedal, Fender's refined American Ultra II series, and highlight Richard Furch's masterclass on reverb mixing techniques.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Fractal Audio VP4: A Powerful Multi-Effects Pedal

The Fractal Audio VP4 is a new multi-effects pedal that packs over 400 virtual pedal effects into a single unit. Positioned as an alternative to the Helix HX Effects and Eventide H90, the VP4 offers sophisticated routing options, including the ability to connect two expression pedals for hands-on control. With 104 preset memory locations and a wide range of drive, reverb, and delay effects, the VP4 aims to provide a comprehensive effects solution for guitarists and producers.

Fender Unveils the American Ultra II Series

Fender's American Ultra II guitar and bass lineup introduces several upgrades over the original American Ultra series. Key changes include quartersawn maple necks, new Ultra II Noiseless pickups, Haymaker humbuckers, ebony or maple fingerboards, and revised electronics. The series also features four new car-inspired finishes and the addition of the Meteora model, Fender's modern offset design. These updates aim to provide players with even more versatility and tonal options from Fender's top-tier American-made instruments.

Black Lion Audio Announces the Revolution 14x16 Interface

Black Lion Audio's Revolution 14x16 is a new 14-in/16-out audio interface featuring the company's Auter preamps. Equipped with Cinemag transformers, the Auter preamps offer both the fast attack of classic American designs and the warmth of iconic British preamps. The interface also includes digital connectivity options like S/PDIF, ADAT, and word clock, as well as a suite of included software.

Synchro Arts Launches the Artist Subscription Plan

Synchro Arts has announced the Synchro Arts Artist subscription plan, which provides users with access to over 40 plugins valued at more than $5,000. The plan includes Synchro Arts' own vocal processing tools, as well as a wide range of third-party instruments, effects, and production software from leading brands. It also offers collaboration and distribution tools to help musicians create, refine, and release their music.

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• Steinberg Nuendo 13 , a powerful DAW for post-production, multimedia, film and game scoring - 50% off.

• THENATAN Super VST Bundle including 17 powerful plugins, over 3500 presets, and a massive 60GB+ library of samples and sounds for only $49.99! (regularly $200)

• Up to 57% off Mastering The Mix Plugins, including BASSROOM, MIXROOM, LEVELS, and RESO - deals expire on October 27, 2024.

• Layers by Softube, a plugin that gives you up to 10 layers to play with - 43% off, now $84 (was $149).

• Silencer, Drum Bus, Clipper, Escalator by Black Salt Audio, a bundle of powerful drum processing plugins - 30% off.

• Res-Q EQ Plugin by Tone Empire, a versatile four-mode preamp plugin with rich harmonic saturation - 61% off, now $19 (was $49).

• Studio Legends Plugins by Waves, a collection of legendary studio plugins - up to 50% off.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Watch this “SonicScoop" masterclass on reverb mixing with Richard Furch, a Grammy-nominated mixing engineer Richard Furch who has worked with artists such as Prince, Jay-Z, and The Weeknd. He shares his philosophy and techniques for using reverb in mixing, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right reverb type and using pre-delay, EQ, and other techniques to tailor the reverb sound to the specific track. Furch also discusses his preference for plug-ins over hardware reverbs, particularly highlighting Relab’s lx480 plug-in, which he says accurately emulates the classic Lexicon 480 hardware reverb. The masterclass offers valuable insights into the art of reverb mixing, showcasing Furch’s unique approach and providing practical advice for aspiring and seasoned audio engineers alike.

Recreating the Plantasia Sound with a Rare Moog Modular - Composer and synthesist Anthony Marinelli demonstrates how to accurately recreate the classic whistle sound from Mort Garson's Plantasia album using a vintage Moog IIIC modular synthesizer.

Softube Vocoder and Bryn Bliska Tutorials - Explore the capabilities of Softube's Vocoder plugin and get tips from producer Bryn Bliska on creative production with vocoder.

ENJOY IT FOR FREE

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1. A perpetual license for Bassroom, a mastering EQ that helps achieve a flawless low-end balance in seconds (value of $65)

2. Five mentor sessions through Mastering․com. These mentor sessions are hosted on Zoom and last 15-minutes long. They’re a chance to get feedback on your mixes and hands-on mentorship from a pro (value of $75).

In total, this is $210 worth of stuff.