Nakama Looper with Surround Sound, Modor DR-2 Bassline Update & More

Hello, gear enthusiasts! It's time for another news roundup, and we've got some seriously cool stuff to share – from mind-bending Nakama performance looper with surround sound capabilities to a major firmware update for Modor DR-2 drum machine, Arturia MiniLab 3 tutorials, and much more. Let’s unpack the details!

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Strandberg Expands Boden Metal Guitar Series

Strandberg has introduced two new models in its Boden Metal guitar series, the Black Granite and Blood Red. These headless guitars feature roasted maple necks, chambered basswood bodies, and either a floating tremolo or hardtail bridge.

Nakama Performance Looper Offers Surround Sound

Nakama is a new performance looper/delay plugin from developer Giorgio Sancristoforo. It offers features like tape disintegration granulation and support for surround sound setups, allowing users to create immersive, layered soundscapes.

Modor DR-2 Adds Bassline Synthesis

The Modor DR-2 drum machine has received a major firmware update that adds four new synthesis models for bassline creation. The new SAW SYNTH, SQU SYNTH, SIN SYNTH, and FM SYNTH models allow the DR-2 to produce classic 303-style basslines in addition to its drum synthesis capabilities, greatly expanding the instrument's sonic possibilities.

GeoShred Studio Brings Expressive Control to the Desktop

Wizdom Music has released GeoShred 7, which includes the new GeoShred Studio plugin for macOS. GeoShred Studio allows users to integrate the expressive multidimensional control of the iOS GeoShred app into their desktop DAW workflows, with features like MIDI/MPE connectivity and iCloud preset syncing.

DEALS

• Complete Kontakt Collection - Extensive library of over 1800 presets spanning multiple genres in Karanyi Sounds' all-encompassing Kontakt instrument collection - 50% off, $199 (was $399).

• Spitfire Audio offers 50% off as a thanks for support for musicians on up to 3 libraries of your choice (excluding Tutti, SSDs, Bundles and The Professional Composer's Guide) with code THANKS50. Valid until October 17th 12pm BST!

• SUBCRAFT by UJAM, the ultimate sub bass instrument - more than 30% off.

• Topline Vocal Suite by Universal Audio - 50% off as per Bundle Month sale going on till October 31st, now 217€ (was 436€).

• Motif 2 by Rast Sound, an advanced melody and progression engine - 34% off for existing owners, now 99€ (was 149€).

• Ripple Cello by Ben Osterhouse, a cello instrument library - 30% off, now $54.99 (was $79).

• Rhodecase 88 by Virtuescape Audio, a vintage suitcase piano plugin with vibrato, pad layer and reverb freeze - 80% off at $26 (usually $129.99).

• G-T4R Virtual Instrument by DAWDIO, a virtual instrument and VST plugin designed for creating guitar-like cinematic drones, ambient pads, and unique effects - 85% off, now $14.99 (was $99.99).

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Cherry Audio has collaborated with synth expert Tim Shoebridge to create an in-depth tutorial video introducing users to the Atomika synthesizer. The video explores the unique features of Atomika, including its expanded filter capabilities.

Arturia MiniLab 3 Mint: It's Not Easy Being Green - Arturia has released a new special edition of their MiniLab 3 compact MIDI controller, featuring a striking mint green color scheme. The article also includes tutorials on how to get started with Arturia MiniLab 3 and how to integrate with Analog Lab.

Wintermute Synthesizer Demo - Spherical Sound Society has introduced Wintermute, a unique "strange machine" that combines elements of a drum machine, groove box, and experimental generative synth.

ENJOY IT FOR FREE

Interference, a sound designer's dream plugin by Rigid Audio. This next-gen drum and loop sequencer for Kontakt 7.2.0 comes with 255 presets, 2x400 loops, 1131 drum/percussion/noise sounds, and 43+ modulators, arpeggiator, and a unique "disturb" effect. It's completely free to download.

Intimate Grand Piano, a free virtual instrument from Spitfire Audio Labs. This versatile, up-close-and-personal piano is designed to suit a range of styles, from solo composition to accompaniment. Expertly recorded in the intimate acoustics of Castlesound Studios, Scotland, Intimate Grand Piano features 7 presets that capture the warm, vintage tones of a 1960s Steinway Model A grand piano.

Blueprint: Gentle Brass, a free Kontakt Player instrument from Fracture Sounds. This plugin features a warm, traditional British brass sound with Euphonium, Tenor Horn, Flugelhorn, Cornet, and Soprano Cornet samples. It includes controls for Dynamics, Colour, Atmosphere, and Reverb to help you craft the perfect brass tone.