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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Boss SD-1 Enhances Acid Sounds

The Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive pedal is highlighted as a versatile effect for acid synthesis, capable of adding warm, tube-like distortion to both guitars and synthesizers. Its controls for level, tone, and drive allow users to 'fatten up' the sound of acid machines like the TB-303 or TD-3, making it a valuable tool for authentic acid production.

Roland TR-8S for Classic Acid Grooves

The Roland TR-8S drum machine is presented as a crucial element for modern acid house production, faithfully replicating sounds from iconic Roland drum machines like the TR-707, TR-606, TR-808, and TR-909 using ACB technology. It offers individual outputs and sample import, providing both vintage authenticity and modern flexibility for studio integration.

Blind Audio Releases Gradient Sample Pack

Blind Audio has launched 'Gradient – Minimal & Tech,' a new royalty-free sample pack designed for producers seeking subtle sonic evolution and precision. This collection of loops and one-shots is crafted entirely with hardware, combining innovative FM synthesis with the warm characteristics of classic analog equipment.

Loess-Labs Unveils Quad Creek Analog Generator

Loess-Labs has introduced the Quad Creek, a new semi-modular analog sound generator and effects unit. This device features four voltage-controlled band-pass filters and extensive CV (Control Voltage) circuitry, offering musicians and sound designers intricate possibilities for sound manipulation and integration into modular setups.

Neumann VIS for Apple Vision Pro Launched

Neumann has released VIS (Virtual Immersive Studio), an innovative application for Apple Vision Pro. This tool allows users to precisely control spatial audio positioning, offering a new dimension for audio creation and enhancing immersive experiences within the mixed-reality environment.

Yum Audio's Lofi Playtime Adds Character

Yum Audio's Lofi Playtime is a delay effect plugin designed to infuse audio with soulful character. It features tape-soaked delays, pitch modulation, reverse playback, and freeze capabilities, enabling producers to create a range of effects from warm vintage spaces to experimental textural destruction for synths, vocals, and percussion.

DEALS

• Diginoiz launches its biggest deals, offering 50% off all products, an extra 10% for loyal customers, and the ALL IN ONE BEST DEAL BUNDLE EVER for $69, down from $4600.

• Eventide is offering up to 80% off its award-winning plug-ins, built on five decades of audio innovation.

• Accentize's November Sale features dxRevive Pro with a 25% discount, offering AI-powered dialogue restoration and noise/reverb removal via Emmy®-winning technology.

• The Accentize November Sale offers up to 42% off intelligent audio plugins for post-production, powered by machine learning and Emmy®-winning technology, through December 4th.

• Plugin Boutique's Black Friday sale offers up to 60% off Sounds of the Earth Kontakt instruments, including the AMA I Complete Edition for $100.

• Soundtoys is holding its Black Friday sale, featuring up to 75% off plugins and bundles like Decapitator, Little Alterboy, SuperPlate, and the comprehensive Soundtoys 5 collection.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• Waves has released an essential guide detailing its top 30 audio plugins, offering producers insights into their practical applications across various music production and mixing scenarios. This resource demystifies the extensive Waves catalog, illustrating how each tool can elevate different elements of a track, from individual sounds to the overall sonic landscape.

• Moog Music concluded its acclaimed 'Synthesizing with Moog' series with its seventh episode, focusing on how synthesizers craft musical patterns and phrases. This educational journey aims to make synthesis accessible and inspiring for everyone.

• Synthesist Andy Whitmore recently showcased techniques for recreating Vangelis's iconic sounds on the Yamaha CS-80. This tutorial also integrates modern effects to refine the classic sonic palette.

• A new tutorial showcases Johnny demonstrating how the ADC-1 compressor/limiter can dramatically enhance drum room recordings. This technique adds impressive width, dynamic movement, and a "live room" energy, effectively "gluing" the entire kit for a professional, record-ready sound without cumbersome processing chains.

• Abstrakt Music Lab unveils invaluable music production advice, emphasizing often-ignored strategies for skill acceleration, industry navigation, and efficient mixing. Producers learn to properly promote their tracks and master fundamental techniques like level adjustment, proving that smarter work often surpasses harder effort.

• Discussions on the BSA Youtube channel explore escaping the 'complexity trap' in music mixing, suggesting that simplifying techniques can unlock new creative possibilities and enhance overall sound quality.

FREE

DAWJunkie has launched DSS-130SE, a free sample-based virtual instrument for macOS and Windows, which emulates the distinctive sounds of the classic 1987 Yamaha PSS-130 keyboard. This plugin offers modern producers access to vintage tones.

Spitfire Audio has unveiled Spitfire Symphony Orchestra Discover, a comprehensive free orchestral sample library for Kontakt and Kontakt Free Player. Featuring 44 instruments and 73 techniques recorded at AIR Lyndhurst Studios, it also includes a complimentary "Introduction to Writing for Orchestra" course.

Lotus Sound Audio introduces White Chamber Mk3, a free analog-style delay plugin now available for macOS and Windows. This upgraded version offers enhanced features, bringing classic hardware delay characteristics to digital audio workstations.