Legendary Manley Mu Turns 30, Ali-Edition TE Sampler, Behringer UB-Xa Editor

Step into this week's music tech highlights, spotlighting the limited 30th Anniversary Manley Variable Mu compressor and Teenage Engineering's Muhammad Ali-themed EP-133 K.O. II sampler, alongside exciting releases from Modal Electronics and Kiviak Instruments.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Manley Variable Mu 30th Anniversary Edition

The Manley Variable Mu is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a limited edition T-Bar XXX version. This updated model features a customized look and a mod that allows for more extreme limiting, expanding the compressor's utility. With only 50 units produced worldwide, this is a rare chance to own this future classic.

Teenage Engineering Releases Exclusive Champ Edition of EP-133 K.O. II Sampler

Teenage Engineering has released a limited "Champ Edition" of their EP-133 K.O. II sampler. This exclusive version comes in a fold-out box featuring Muhammad Ali artwork and includes a premium 10" vinyl pressing of the Loops & Samples Vol. 1 record, perfect for sampling. The sampler itself is identical to the standard model, offering features like 64MB of sample memory, 6 stereo or 12 mono voices, and a 3.5" display.

EP Sample Tool by Teenage Engineering, a free web application that makes it easy to manage samples on the EP-133 K.O. II sampler. The tool allows users to drag and drop samples between their computer and the device, as well as rearrange samples and adjust start/end points, all from within a web browser.

Modal Electronics Carbon8 Synthesizer

The Modal Electronics Carbon8 is a new 8-voice polyphonic digital synthesizer that features two high-resolution oscillators per voice, a powerful XCore engine, and a wide range of modulation options. After a lengthy development process, the Carbon8 is now available for pre-order. SONICWARE ELZ_1 Play Enters Full Production The SONICWARE ELZ_1 play, a successor to SONICWARE's original ELZ_1 "backpack synth," has now entered full production after an initial limited run. The updated model adds features like a 4-track looper, STK Drummer sample-based engine, and MIDI CC support, while retaining the compact, portable design of the original.

Kiviak Instruments Launches WoFi Sampling Synthesizer

Kiviak Instruments has officially released their first instrument, the WoFi, a compact, cloud-connected sampling synthesizer. WoFi allows users to capture sounds and transform them into playable instruments, with features like a Texturer effect engine for creating evolving textures and comprehensive connectivity options for integrating into any setup.

DEALS

• Shortnoise 2 Sample Library for Kontakt - 80% off, now $19.99 (was $99.99). This 10GB sample library offers over 800 Kontakt instruments for film, TV, game composers, musicians and EDM producers.

• Acon Digital is currently offering discounts of up to 40% on their audio editing, post-production, and mastering software, including products like DeVerberate 3, Extract: Dialogue, Remix, and Acoustica. This limited-time sale runs until November 6, 2024.

• SSL Plug-in Deals: X-EQ2 for $29.99, X-ValveComp for $19.99, and X-Echo for $24.99.

• Vandalism Vocal Pack: The Complete Vocal Sample Pack by Vandalism Sounds is now 95% off, only $29.99 (was $559.60).

• FrankenCabs Volume 2, a suite of DynIR cabinet captures from Two Notes is 25% off, available for $64 (was $87) until December 1st 2024.

• Virtual ESP E-II & LTD Bass Bundle by Pfundstein Audio, featuring two distinct bass virtual instruments for $19.99 (was $75), 75% off.

• FUSER, a plugin from Mastering the Mix for achieving clarity and punch in mixes, available with 20% off.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Kurzweil KaP1 Digital Stage Piano Intro - Kurzweil and Artesia Pro have partnered to introduce the KaP1, a portable digital piano with a mid-century modern design and Kurzweil's renowned 9' German grand piano samples.

Behringer UB-Xa Synth Gets Third-Party Standalone VST Patch Editor - Developer Momo Müller has introduced a dedicated patch editor for the Behringer UB-Xa synthesizer, allowing for direct access to the synth's parameters from your DAW or a standalone application.

Componental Dubby: ARM-equipped Open-source Beat Station - Learn about the Componental Dubby, a customizable quadrophonic instrument that supports a variety of programming languages and algorithms for creating unique music-making tools. Also Watch Temple Euclidian Sequencer Extended Demo.

FREE

Soundtoys PhaseMistress Plugin

Developer Soundtoys has made its PhaseMistress analogue phase shifter plugin free for a limited time. PhaseMistress offers 69 preset styles that alter the phaser's internal structure, ranging from subtle two-stage phasing to 24-stage experimental effects.

Soundtoys Offers Free Phase Shifter Plugin Soundtoys has announced that their PhaseMistress analogue phase shifter plugin will be available as a free download between November 1-15, 2024. PhaseMistress offers a flexible phase-shifting engine combined with a powerful modulation system, allowing users to create unique phaser effects. Soundtoys says the plugin "transforms a stock effect into something totally new and wonderful."