AirPods Upgrade, Baloran's 3-in-1, & Real-Time Vocal Shaping

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

AirPods Max to Get Lossless Audio

Apple's AirPods Max are set to receive a significant audio upgrade through a new firmware update. This update will introduce lossless audio support, enhancing the listening experience for audiophiles and casual users alike.

Roland SP-404 MKII Update

Roland's SP-404 MKII receives a new update that transforms the sampler into a Serato DJ controller. The V5 software update brings native support for Serato DJ Pro, Serato DJ Lite, and Serato Studio, enhancing its capabilities for DJs and music producers.

Baloran 3B Synthesizer

The Baloran 3B Synthesizer is a versatile device that functions as a synth, sequencer, and MIDI controller. It offers theremin-like control with enhanced precision and repeatability, making it a unique addition to any musician's toolkit.

Roland’s JC-120 Software Effect

Roland has released the JC-120 Software Effect, a plugin that brings the pristine tones of the legendary Jazz Chorus amplifier to your DAW. The JC-120 plugin delivers an unmatched fusion of warmth, presence and clarity that enhances any signal, making it a valuable tool for musicians and producers.

DEALS

• Wide Blue Sound is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a store-wide 50% off sale. This is a great opportunity for music producers to grab some amazing deals on high-quality sound tools.

• Orbit and Eclipse are being offered at 66% off for the first and possibly last time. These popular products are a steal at this price, so don't miss out!

• Tegeler Gear is offering a 30% discount on their products.

• Gibson SG Standard Guitars are on sale with a £400 saving.

• Epiphone Adam Jones Art Collection Guitars are on sale with a £350 saving.

• Softube is offering Vocal Tuner at 50% off and Deesser for free for a limited time. Vocal Tuner offers real-time pitch correction and creative effects, while Deesser provides transparent de-essing with low latency and CPU usage. The offer is valid from April 3, 2025, to April 23, 2025.

• Klevgrand is offering savings on Elpiano through bundle deals, with up to 58% off. The 'Complete Your Bundle' feature ensures you don't repurchase plugins you already own. Elpiano is included in the Instrument Bundle and Everything Bundle. It's also available for an introductory price of $99.99.

• UAD Guitar Amp Bundle is on sale during Guitar Month. Purchasing the UAD Guitar Amp Bundle includes the new UAD Woodrow '55 plug-in when it launches on April 15th. The UAD Guitar Amp Bundle is available for $99, reduced from $399.

• Groove3 Music Producer’s Bundle is an audio bundle for music production and is on sale for 85% off.

• E-Lux from Tone Empire is offered at a special price of $29 (regularly $79) for a limited time. This makes it an accessible option for producers looking to add a touch of classic optical compression to their tracks.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Waves Real-Time Vocal Plugins: Shape Your Sound as You Record allow you to shape your vocals as you track. Many producers follow a familiar path when recording vocals. Waves Real-Time Vocal Plugins allow you to flip the script and shape your vocals as you track.

Tutorial on creating rhythmic delay textures inspired by The Edge. Using Relab LX480 and Sonsig ACE plugins for cascading delays. Stacking delays in a cascading structure for depth and movement. Transforming a basic guitar part with rhythmic delays.

The 1176 Limiting Amplifier stands as one of the most replicated pieces of audio hardware in the recording industry since its debut in 1967.

Get More from StudioVerse Instruments: Advanced MIDI FX Techniques  lies not just in its powerful plugin chainer but in the powerful MIDI FX tools built right into its framework.

Upward Compression: The Overlooked Mix Hack You’ve Been Missing  is an overlooked mix hack. Understand the advanced sides of dynamics processing, how these upward and downward processes work, and how they can help your music.

FREE

GPU Audio has released its software development kit (SDK) as a free download. This SDK is targeted at GPU developers and aims to facilitate advanced audio processing techniques.

This week brings a trio of free plugins for audio enthusiasts: Sala, Gooper, and Pulse 2. Sala is a shimmer reverb plugin perfect for creating ethereal textures. Gooper offers multi-stage flanging and phasing with a unique GUI. Pulse 2 is a versatile IR loader for macOS and Windows.