Apple faces lawsuit over AirPods alert volume
Apple is facing a lawsuit after a child's family alleges that the boys ear drums were shattered while wearing AirPods. The incident in question occurred in 2020, while the boy, who is unnamed because of his age, was watching Netflix on a cell phone with AirPods in when an Amber Alert suddenly rang through the device. The then 12 year old
ADSR releases the next-gen Drum Machine VST Plugin
ADSR has launched its latest plugin Drum Machine. It comes in with a wide range of options and features for producers. The brand ADSR is widely known for its Sample Packs, Plugins, online courses, and producer website. Everything a producer needs is on the website and they have created a big producer community. Down below is an in depth look into their
Superbooth 2022: Most exciting announcements from the conference
Superbooth is a world-famous, Berlin-based, tradeshow for analog synthesizers. Over the years this tradeshow is considered to be a meeting point for everyone interested in analog gear. This exposition displays the newest music technology through live radio, product presentations, and its mini-festival. | Best VST Plugins of 2022 – Click here to checkout Superbooth 2022 took place from 12-14 May at the FEZ-Berlin.
Superbooth 2022: IK Multimedia brings back Uno Synth Pro in black
IK Multimedia released the new Uno Synth Pro Black, which is a limited edition of the Uno Synth Pro they released last year. This synth made headlines with its rich and analog-sounding sounds and its great features. The color is really the only thing that has changed on the outside of the touch synth since it stayed with the 5-pin
Teenage Engineering announces new OP-1 field
The new OP-1 field is “Louder, thinner, and 100 times better”, that’s Teenage Engineering’s promise as they announce the successor of one of the most famous portable synths. In 2011 the Swedish brand brought out the first OP-1 synth and with high demand, it reached stunning prices on the second-hand market. The new OP-1 field is Teenage Engineering's second release
Roland JUNO-X: A modern polysynth with a vintage sound
The Roland JUNO-X is the new flagship synth from the Japanese industry titans, delivering a real vintage experience with modern features. Roland`s JUNO series is widely known for its sound and has a high reputation across the music industry. In the 80s, the JUNO series shaped the sound of many pop, synth wave, and house hits, and the legacy continues. First things first,
Meet Syntakt, the new hybrid groovebox from Elektron
Elektron is a Swedish product development company that specializes in portable instruments. Their range of samplers, synthesizers, drum machines and sound processors is well-known within the music industry, used by many artists such as Aphex Twin, Thom Yorke, and Timbaland. As a follow-up to their Digitone synthesizer and Digitakt sampler, Elektron has now released Syntakt. | Best VST Plugins of 2022 –
Korg announces second generation Volca FM 2 Synth, the revival of a compact mini synth
Korg is a well-known brand for analog and digital synths, having helped to shape the sound of electronic music production immensely. Music producers around the world appreciate their distinctive and great sound. 6 years ago the first Yamaha DX7-inspired Korg Volca FM was released and it remains an industry favorite. The new Korg Volca FM 2 will come with some major upgrades,
Technics bring back SL-1200 for it’s 50th anniversary
It’s a great day for those who fell in love with the legendary Technics SL-1200. In April, Technics will celebrate the 50 years since its launch. As the Japanese company thanks to its lovers around the world, they already look forward to the next 50 years, setting the bar even higher for even better progress for the SL-1200. | 20 Best VST Plugins
Waves Nx Germano Studios New York: Hit factory-inspired monitoring plug-in
Germano Studios in New York City has made quite a bit of history since it opened its doors as the Hit Factory back in 1969- massive names from Nas to the Rolling Stones have recorded there; 23 RIAA certified diamond records have passed through it's halls; 9 of its albums have won the Grammy for album of the year. It's
Teenage Engineering line module: An OP-Z add-on perfect for playing live
Teenage Engineering has introduced a new accessory for their popular OP-Z synthesizer/sequencer in the shape of the simply named line module. A small green unit with an appearance not unlike that of the rumble or OP lab module, the line has the somewhat self-explanatory purpose of allowing you to route external audio signals in and out of your OP-Z unit. | 20 Best
UAD introduces Spark subscription service for native Plugins
Entitled to be one of the world-leading development companies in the field of music production. Universal Audio holds up to a broad range of both analog and digital music production tools. Their analog hardware, audio interfaces, UAFX pedals, and mics are groundbreaking, just like their large collection of authentic plugins. On the 1st of April, UAD introduced its newest plug-in
Native Instruments launch new Kontakt instrument, PLAYBOX
Native Instruments' music production softwares, MASCHINE hardware, Traktor DJ equipment, and the KOMPLETE instruments & effects belong to the top tier within the music scene. Besides their newest instruments; Prime Bass, Lunar Echoes, and Stradivari Cello, they announced the 4th addition to their range of instruments. On March 23, 2022, NI released their newest randomization instrument called PLAYBOX. | The Essential: Plugins
Online record store Bandcamp acquired by Epic Games
In an unexpected and much-discussed move, music publishing platform Bandcamp has been acquired by video game and software developer Epic Games. It's something of a strange marriage: the two companies are both American in origin and well-known in their respective spaces, but that's about where the similarities end. Bandcamp, founded in 2008, has become a darling in the industry for
Roland launches their newest FANTOM-0 Synthesizer Keyboard series
The music gear powerhouse Roland announced their newest synthesizer keyboard series. This half France, half U.S manufacturer of musical instruments choose 3 of their finest keyboards and combined them into this renewed series. Roland succeeded to merge the relentless power of studio production and the endless musical possibilities of stage performances, into FANTOM-0. | The Essential: Plugins & Gear used by