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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Vox Unveils Micro Superbeetle Audio Speaker

Vox introduces the Micro Superbeetle Audio, a 20-watt Bluetooth speaker with a classic amp stack aesthetic. It features three sound modes: HiFi, Bass Adapt (for wall placement), and Background (for conversation-friendly highs), delivering enhanced listening experiences with up to four hours of battery life.

UJAM Expands Usynth Series with New Instruments

UJAM has launched three new additions to its Usynth series: VORTEX, WEBCORE, and DUST. These virtual instruments are designed to capture diverse electronic music elements, including distorted sounds, glitchy textures, and energetic basslines, all built on UJAM's powerful synth engine.

Super Audio Cart 2: Retro Game Sounds Revived

Impact Soundworks has released Super Audio Cart 2, an expanded Kontakt Player-powered sound library. This sequel offers a comprehensive collection of retro video game samples spanning over 30 years of gaming history, including iconic 8-bit and 16-bit console sounds like those from the NES.

WoodPecker 1.0 Sequencer Debuts for MacOS and iOS

Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio has launched WoodPecker 1.0, a new software step sequencer. This tool is now available for both MacOS and iOS operating systems, providing musicians with a new option for music production and sequencing on Apple platforms.

Tubbutec Drummertime: New Eurorack Sequencer

Tubbutec's Drummertime is a new 1U Eurorack step sequencer, featuring a familiar 16-step x0x interface. Designed for live performance, it allows seamless mode switching without losing sync, enabling on-the-fly programming, playing, muting, and randomizing of drum patterns.

SYNTHR10: 10-Voice Analog Synthesizer Released

French designer Remy Wasselin (SYNTHR) has unveiled the SYNTHR10, a 10-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. This instrument features two 5-voice cards, each equipped with SSI2130 VCOs, an SSI2140 low-pass filter, and an AS3320 multimode filter, drawing parallels to the Sequential Prophet-10's architecture.

DEALS

• iZotope launches its Cyber Early Access Sale, offering existing customers up to 60% off selected plugins and bundles.

• Pssst! Instruments' Black Friday Sale features up to 45% off unique Kontakt instrument libraries for a limited time.

• Native Instruments' 2025 Cyber Sale offers existing customers 50% off Komplete 15 updates and upgrades across all editions.

• Soundiron's limited-time symphonic instruments sale offers up to 50% off, plus an extra 10% discount on three or more items.

• Spitfire Audio's exclusive offer provides 50% off Appassionata Strings when purchasing Mervyn Warren Choir, ending November 14th, 2025.

• Ghosthack's Black Weeks 2025 introduces the Cinematic Essentials Bundle, offering 16 sound effect and loop libraries at a 77% discount.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• Moog Music unveils a new "Synthesizing with Moog" episode, exploring harmonic creation through Frequency Modulation, Amplitude Modulation, and distortion effects like saturation. Viewers can watch the new episode here to master these sound design techniques.

• Newfangled Audio offers a swift tutorial, demonstrating how to eliminate muddy drum sounds in just 30 seconds without relying on traditional EQ. This innovative approach provides a quick fix for audio engineers.

• Achieving precise monitor mixes empowers musicians during live performances. This guide explores stage monitoring systems, their setup, and signal flow, contrasting traditional floor wedges with modern in-ear monitors (IEMs). Crucial techniques for monitor mixing for live performances and feedback control are detailed, ensuring optimal sound clarity on stage.

• Zoom's Essential series recorders, including H1essential, H4essential, and H6essential, now boast significant updates such as 32-bit float recording and AI noise reduction. These enhancements, detailed in the latest firmware update, significantly benefit content creators seeking superior audio quality and accessibility.

• Composer Reuben Cornell showcases the free virtual instrument Slower Fragment, demonstrating its ability to produce analogue warmth and warped textures reminiscent of half-speed tape recordings. Watch the demonstration video to explore its unique sound design capabilities.

• NoiseWorksAudio's DynAssist plugin offers a sophisticated solution for achieving professional vocal quality by ensuring consistent volume, reducing breath noise, and controlling sibilance. This comprehensive tool, detailed in a recent article, provides intelligent gain riding and ARA support for streamlined production workflows.

• Derek von Krogh, known for his engaging content, provides an insightful walkthrough of UJAM's latest Usynth products: VORTEX, WEBCORE, and DUST. This video guides users through the unique features and applications of these sound design tools;

• Roland presents a comprehensive guide for the Aerophone Brisa digital wind instrument, detailing essential steps from powering on to advanced play. It covers volume adjustment, ergonomic holding, breath control techniques, and explores its diverse sound library and customizable settings for a personalized musical experience.

FREE

Knock Audio is offering its KNOCK Clipper plugin, a streamlined hard/soft clipper for Windows and macOS, as a free download for a limited time. This plugin, normally priced at $49, provides a punchy, saturated tone, derived from the clipping module of their flagship KNOCK plugin.

Spitfire Audio has launched SSO Discover, a complimentary virtual instrument library featuring a curated selection of sounds from their renowned Spitfire Symphony Orchestra. This release aims to establish a new benchmark for quality in free orchestral sound libraries, making professional textures accessible to all creators.