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Native Instruments releases COMMUNITY DRIVE 2021 charity sound pack for Girls Make Beats

Tech NewsSeptember 1, 2021September 1, 2021

Two-time Grammy nominee SOFI TUKKER, production powerhouse !llmind (Drake, Ariana Grande, Kanye West) and brazen UK rapper Flohio are just three of the trailblazing artists across the musical spectrum who’ve…

First-ever automation features for 3D spatial audio mixing

Tech NewsAugust 31, 2021August 31, 2021

Cloud-based mix³ creator platform (mixcubed.com) has just launched new features which make it even easier to create spatial audio mixes. Now creators can access full automation of both position and…

The open-source synth that you can build and even hack

TechTech NewsAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021

Oskitone has released Scout, a build-it-yourself monosynth that you can apparently put together in 45 minutes. It’s open-source, too, and Oskitone encourages you to get a little nerdy and hack…

Bang & Olufsen releases adaptive noise-cancelling wireless earphones

TechTech NewsAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

When it comes to absolute sound quality, there’s no denying that Bang & Olufsen makes some of the best earbuds around. Immerse yourself in pure sound. Noise-cancelling earphones with 6…

Yamaha’s new earbuds adapt to your environment to protect your hearing

TechTech NewsAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Yamaha’s latest earbuds intelligently balance music against background noise in order to help prevent you from turning up the volume and damaging your ears. The TW-E3B earbuds are fitted with…

PreSonus Revelator: An interface designed for recording and streaming

TechTech NewsAugust 16, 2021August 16, 2021

PreSonus has launched the Revelator io24, a compact two-channel interface geared towards recording and streaming. Flexible and versatile, Revelator io24 is the only audio interface designed for both recording and…

Native Instruments releases ASHLIGHT, the final instalment in the light trilogy

TechTech NewsAugust 12, 2021August 12, 2021

Native Instruments have released ASHLIGHT, the third and final instalment in a trilogy of instruments that explore the depths of granular synthesis. The instrument was built in collaboration with Frank…

A minimalist turntable inspired by cameras and typewriters…

FeaturedTechTech NewsAugust 2, 2021August 2, 2021

We are suckers for a turntable with a difference and this one certainly sets the bar pretty high. The turntable has been designed by the trio of Sang Keun Kim…

BandLab 10.0 Launches

Tech NewsJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021

BandLab has taken a leap forward in its ongoing mission to create a well-equipped studio that anyone can use on any device, anywhere in the world. Its latest update (BandLab…

Native Instruments releases vocal Play Series instrument GLAZE

TechTech NewsJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Native Instruments have released GLAZE, a specialized instrument for bringing glossy vocal flavours to pop, hip hop, R&B, and beyond. Originally developed for working and harmonising with vocalists in the…

Ableton releases free Live 11 Lite upgrade

Tech NewsJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021

Ableton today released Live 11 Lite. Free for all Live Lite owners, Live 11 Lite adds new and updated devices, more sounds, a higher scene count and functionality that gives musicians…

Korg has announced the release of its new modwave synth

TechTech NewsJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021

In the mid eighties, Korg’s DW-8000 combined digital wavetables with rich analog filters to give users sounds which were impossible to create with analog oscillators. It is still a firm…

Native Instruments releases Piano Colors in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments

TechTech NewsJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Native Instruments have released Piano Colors, the latest addition to their range of KONTAKT-based instruments, created in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments. Piano Colors reimagines the sonic capabilities of a grand…

AIAIAI expands its award-winning TMA-2 Headphone system with two new studio models

TechTech NewsJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021

Danish audio company AIAIAI demonstrates its ongoing commitment to creation with the unveiling of two new editions to its award-winning and uniquely modular TMA-2 range. Trusted by music creators and…

Roland announces the release of the GO:MIXER PRO-X audio mixer

TechTech NewsJuly 6, 2021July 6, 2021

Roland has announced the release of the GO:MIXER PRO-X audio mixer which is being touted as an ideal solution for mixing into smartphones and tablets. The mixer builds on the…

Native Instruments and Dinamo release limited-edition Maschine MK3

TechTech NewsJune 30, 2021July 1, 2021

Native Instruments and Dinamo have launched Maschine Dinamo, a limited-run Maschine MK3 as part of a new collaboration between the Berlin-based music company and Basel type foundry. Limited to 750…

Native Instruments announces Traktor Pro 3.5 with access to Beatport and Beatsource LINK

TechTech NewsJune 29, 2021June 30, 2021

Native Instruments announces Traktor Pro 3.5. The update includes integration with Beatport and Beatsource LINK. With LINK, Traktor users can expand their live DJ sets and set preparation by seamlessly…

KnittedKeyboard II is the MIDI controller you can wear like a scarf

TechTech NewsJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

I know we don’t get the best weather in the UK but it is hardly winter, so why are we talking about scarves? Well, MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts,…

KV331 Audio makes SynthMaster 2 available for the iPad

TechTech NewsJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Having previously made its SynthMaster One and SynthMaster Player plugins available on iOS, KV331 Audio has now released the full-on SynthMaster 2, its flagship instrument, for use on the iPad….

Naim launches its first-ever turntable, priced at £16,000

TechTech NewsJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

Naim are well known for making some of the world’s best audio equipment, but surprisingly they have never released a turntable. Well, that is about to change with the release…