This roundup features the latest music industry news and new music technology from Slate Digital, Waves, Arturia, Elektron, Native Instruments, and more.
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INFINITY EQ is a 24-band graphical equalizer designed to improve workflow. Execute your musical ideas with minimal mouse movements, clicks, and modifier keys. The slick interface also provides a fast selection of filters, slopes, gain, grouping, M/S, and bypass.
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Symphony Desktop packs the legendary sound quality of Apogee’s rack-mount Symphony I/O Mk II into an elegant desktop audio interface. This potable interface packs a lot of features like high-quality AD/DA converters, iconic mic preamps emulations, ultra-low latency recording, DSP processing, Apogee native FX plugins, and more.
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Muse Ovations unveiled Faderlator, a crossfade controller and mixer they claim is an “Intelligent Crossfader.” Faderlator combines an innovative crossfader, midi controller, and portable mixer all-in-one. Use it to control several devices at once in various ways with a single motion on the fader. For example, you can mix, fade, and repeat multiple motion sequences in a single movement. It provides a new way to perform.
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KeyLab Essential 88 is an expressive keyboard controller with a dedicated DAW Command Center. This versatile keyboard controller sports a combo of playable keys, rotary knobs, faders, and performance pads. It also provides seamless DAW integration for easy navigation and control. KeyLab Essential 88 also comes bundled with Analog Lab, a software suite loaded with thousands of synth and keyboard sounds.
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Elektron introduced Model:Cycles, a six-track FM based groovebox. The six Machines of the digital FM engine are unique to Model:Cycles. They cover both percussive and melodic synths, allowing you to create full compositions. Also notable is the four core Synth Controls. These intuitive tools encourage exploration and extensive sound sculpting.
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Roland’s legendary TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine has been inducted into the prestigious NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame.
The NAMM Museum of Making Music presents the TECnology Hall of Fame. They honor audio products and innovations that have contributed to the advancement of audio technology and production. This year’s panel commented:
Roland’s TR-808 programmable drum machine became part of the foundation of music movements in hip-hop, rap, and electronica. And although made in 1980 — almost 40 years ago — the once $1,200 TR-808 remains a highly-prized studio tool today, with working units valued in the $4,000 range.
Transform your vocal productions with the OVox Vocal ReSynthesizer. This versatile vocal tool features a voice-controlled synth and vocal effects. Make your vocals stand out in the mix with vocal morphing, tuning, harmonizing, vocoder, talkbox effects, arpeggiation effects, and beyond.
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Arturia introduced FX Collection, an audio effects bundle that brings together all 15 plugins from their “You’ll Actually Use” series. The new FX Collection combines software versions of classic hardware effects with modern features. The selection includes emulations of hardware Compressors, Reverbs, Preamps, Filters, and Delays.
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MYSTERIA is a cinematic instrument designed to add deep vocal expression to your music. The Kontakt instrument harnesses hours of specially-recorded choirs, curated to convey the entire spectrum of human emotion – from the intimate to the sublime. Play otherworldly choirs, vocals, and textures to create unique vocal atmospheres and transitions.
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Waves Audio introduced Waves Music Maker Access, a new audio plugin subscription plan. Access an extensive collection of pro audio plugins for a monthly subscription vs. paying a hefty up-front fee.
Waves Music Maker Access offers monthly or annual subscriptions for Silver, Gold, and Platinum bundles:
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