Roland's New TR-909 Plugin, Live Mixing Techniques, and a Coveted Compressor

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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Roland Cloud TR-909: Enhanced Virtual Drum Machine

The Roland Cloud TR-909 is a software emulation leveraging Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling to recreate the iconic drum machine. This virtual instrument enhances the original with modern features, including adjustable panning and individual instrument gain control for each sound. It also integrates an advanced sequencer for greater flexibility, offering producers more creative control than the hardware version.

AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: Next-Gen Flagship DJ Player

The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X emerges as a significant upgrade, featuring Wi-Fi and NFC for direct cloud access and streaming. Its redesigned 10.1-inch touchscreen offers an improved interface, allowing for simultaneous viewing of up to 16 tracks. New workflow tools like 'Touch Cue' and 'Gate Cue' are introduced, alongside an upgraded audio converter for superior sound quality. Learn more about its advanced features and connectivity options. Playback continuity is ensured via an internal memory buffer.

Alonso Sound Unveils Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 1

Alonso Sound has released 'Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 1,' a new sound pack for Xfer Records' Serum 2 synthesizer. This collection features 64 presets specifically crafted to deliver high-energy drops essential for Big Room Techno productions. The pack includes a versatile range of sounds, categorized into Acid, Leads, and Synths, providing producers with powerful tools for impactful musical moments. Explore the full details of this new sound pack here.

TapeFi Releases 'Stop' Free Vinyl/Tape Stop Effect Plugin

TapeFi introduces 'Stop,' a new free audio plugin designed to replicate authentic vinyl and tape stop effects within digital audio workstations. This tool goes beyond basic functionality, aiming to capture the subtle nuances of real turntables and tape machines. It accurately emulates pitch variations, natural slowdown curves, and characteristic vinyl textures. Download the free plugin and enhance your DAW productions with vintage analog flair.

BOOM Library Launches Remastered Guns – Construction Kit

BOOM Library has unveiled a remastered edition of its acclaimed Guns – Construction Kit, originally released over a decade ago. This updated sound effect library incorporates the company's latest advancements in sound design and recording techniques. It continues to be a go-to resource for professionals in film, television, and gaming, offering enhanced quality and versatility for firearm sound design. Discover the improvements in this remastered collection.

TAL Software Introduces TAL-EQ Graphical Equalizer Plugin

TAL Software has released TAL-EQ, a new graphical equalizer plugin engineered for superior sound quality, a rapid workflow, and intuitive operation. Key features include dynamic processing capabilities and multiple stereo editing modes. The plugin also provides a real-time spectrum view, visualizing frequency content and modifications instantly. Find out more about TAL-EQ's capabilities and zero-latency performance.

DEALS

• Tube-Tech CL 1B Mk II is available for $65, a 67% discount from Softube, with this exclusive offer ending today.

• Ozone 12 Intro Sale offers special pricing on the new version, alongside an XLN Audio sale that is concluding shortly.

• Ableton Flash Deals are currently available, providing significant, time-sensitive savings on popular music production software and hardware.

• UAFX Orion Tape Echo and Evermore Studio Reverb compact pedals are now available with $40 savings from Universal Audio, offering classic 70s tape echo and vintage digital reverb sounds.

• UAFX Galaxy '74 Tape Echo & Reverb authentically emulates classic 70s tape echo and spring reverb, perfect for creating trippy and spacey tones, now with a $100 saving.

• Sonarworks Autumn Sale is on now, offering up to 40% off SoundID Reference and SoundID VoiceAI software until September 21, 2025.

• Audiocube Pro v8, a revolutionary 3D DAW with new MIDI and Motion Editors, is now $39 (originally $179) with code LOYAL10-DPCHUPYJ.

• Waves Audio's Labor Day Sale is on, offering a "Buy 2 Plugins, Get 2 Free" deal across their extensive catalog of audio processing tools.

• The Signal Shaper Suite by Sentinel AV is available for a limited time at VSTBuzz for $24, a 60% discount from its original price of $60.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• The Eagles' "Take It Easy" provides an engaging challenge for beginner guitarists by introducing the Am chord, enriching the progression with a mix of major and minor harmonies. Its extended verse and chorus sections offer ample practice for smooth chord transitions, allowing learners to explore easy chord songs for beginners and adapt strumming patterns to their comfort level.

• Discover the intricate live mixing strategies employed for Don Toliver's 2025 arena world tour. FOH engineer John Buitrago and monitor engineer Dennis Barnes detail their use of Waves eMotion LV1 Classic consoles to achieve the desired sound at both Front of House and Monitor positions.

• Softube presents a detailed video tutorial, led by engineer Zany Pro, on expertly mixing vocals using their Equalizers and Core Vintage EQ plugins. The tutorial highlights the Equalizers plugin's dual capability, blending modern features with classic vintage EQ models to achieve polished vocal tracks. Watch the video tutorial on mixing vocals.

• Elevate your programmed bass tracks to sound more authentic and natural within your DAW. This guide offers techniques for producing and editing convincing bass performances through precise MIDI manipulation.

• R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" serves as an excellent entry point for aspiring guitarists, emphasizing arpeggios over basic D and G major chords for the main riff. Its distinctive 6/8 time signature offers a valuable rhythmic challenge, encouraging learners to pick individual notes within chords. Mastering this track helps develop crucial fingerpicking skills.

• Aftermath producer Focus, known for his work with Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar, demonstrates how to effectively shape drum samples using the Waves Torque plugin. He illustrates how to move beyond basic drum sounds, imparting specific sonic characteristics for a more impactful result.

FREE

Universal Audio is offering its acclaimed LA‑2A Tube Compressor plug‑in for free, a limited-time opportunity ending September 15th. This classic optical compressor, celebrated for its warmth and punch, is a staple in professional music production, endorsed by engineers like Ariel Borujow.

Karanyi Sounds is making its Vapor Dimension modulation plugin, typically priced at $39, available for free to new newsletter subscribers. Originally developed for their Vapor Keys and Lofi Keys, this plugin adds distinctive movement and color to audio signals.