Spitfire's Ólafur Arnalds Cells, Tone Empire's Pythor Plugin, Roland's New V-Drums & more!

Lots of exciting music tech news today! From Spitfire Audio's new Ólafur Arnalds sample library to Roland's revamped V-Drums line, there's a ton of great gear and plugins to check out below!

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Spitfire Audio Releases Ólafur Arnalds Cells

Ólafur Arnalds Cells captures the spirit of the composer's inventive style, bringing extended musical gestures and movement to your fingertips. The innovative Scale Mode offers unique collaboration, providing harmonic movement that follows the composer's tonality to create chance encounters and inspiration.

Tone Empire Releases Pythor Dynamics Plugin

Tone Empire's Pythor is a new dynamics plugin built on proprietary NM2 Machine Learning Tech. It features a PWM topology designed to bring depth, color, and ultra-smooth dynamics to any mix, with an "ultraX mode" that pushes the boundaries of analog emulation.

New V-Drums 7 Series from Roland

The V-Drums 7 Series features a reimagined sound module, next-generation pads, and enhanced creative tools, marking a new era for Roland's V-Drums lineup.

SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay Fuses Vintage and Modern

The new SDE-3 Dual Digital Delay from Roland fuses the authentic sound and core features of the legendary SDE-3000 with versatile modern functionality and extended creative range.

Sonarworks Brings Monitor Correction to UA Apollo

Sonarworks has released an add-on for UA Apollo interfaces that provides real-time headphone and monitor calibration, helping users achieve balanced, accurate mixes.

AIRA Compact P-6 Brings Portable Sampling Power

The latest AIRA Compact model, the P-6, features a built-in mic, advanced sequencer, versatile hands-on FX, and intuitive controls, putting unmatched portable sampling power in the palm of your hand.

DEALS

• ArcSyn Synthesizer by SPC Plugins, an inovative instrument with algorithm-driven oscillators, Oberheim-inspired filters, and a mind-bending modulation system with 80% discount, now only $17.99 (was $89).

• Panagement by The Sound Ape, a spatialization laboratory plugin - 69% off, now $11.99 (was $38.67).

• Dark Creature Sounds by The Sound Ape, a collection of horror sound effects - 70% off, now $11.70 (was $39).

• Boost by Ursa DSP, an ultra-low distortion upwards limiter plugin with 50% off, now $49 (was $99).

• Poiesis Cello 2 by Sonora Cinematic, an updated version of their cello instrument with new features, available with 28.5% discount at an introductory price €87.95 (RRP 122.95)

• Globe Explorer Bundle by Rast Sound, a collection of world music instruments and samples - 70% off, now $76 (was $305).

• Spirfire Audio started a Black Friday Sale of up to 75% off with 11 limited-time bundles, and up to 50% with individual products.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Understanding the SSL Bus Compressor - Explore the different ways to incorporate an SSL-style bus compressor into your workflow, including plugin emulations, 500-series and rack formats, and mixers with built-in bus compressors.

How to Sample on Orba 3 - Learn the simple four-step process for creating custom sounds with the Orba 3 portable synth, including automatic tuning of your samples. The video specifically explains how to record and save sounds using the Orba 3's built-in microphone, as well as how to adjust the pitch and octave of the sampled sounds. It also highlights how the instrument can be used to create custom drum kits with individual sounds for each pad. Lastly, the video explains how to save and access your custom sounds within the Orba 3's companion app.

Kiive Audio shares 3 crucial tips for using mid/side compression in your mixes. Using more advanced techniques like mid/side compression (when done correctly) really help mixes stand out and give them the next level of professionalism. Kiive Audio shares 3 crucial tips for using mid/side compression in your mixes.

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