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Cyber Season sale returns to Native Instruments

TechTech NewsNovember 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Native Instruments has launched its annual Cyber Season sale, with big savings to be had for new and existing customers. Running until December 6th, the Cyber Season sale sees 50%…

Guitar giant Fender has announced that it’s signed “a definitive agreement” to acquire music technology company PreSonus

TechTech NewsNovember 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Although completion of this merger is still subject to US regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, it will give Fender a very strong foothold in the music technology space,…

Native Instruments celebrates 25th anniversary with limited-edition hardware and new free instrument

TechTech NewsOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Native Instruments kicks off its 25th anniversary celebrations. To mark the occasion, NI is releasing limited-edition Ultraviolet and Vapor Gray versions of six of its most popular instruments and controllers,…

Artiphon releases Orbacam, enabling Orba players to instantly create augmented musical videos

TechTech NewsOctober 20, 2021October 20, 2021

Artiphon’s Orbacam expands the popular Orba instrument into a creative multimedia studio. Orba players can link their phones and begin transforming their songs into augmented video creations. Orbacam lets players…

Native Instruments releases SEQUIS in collaboration with ORCHESTRAL TOOLS

TechTech NewsOctober 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Native Instruments have released SEQUIS, the latest addition to their range of KONTAKT-based instruments, created with Orchestral Tools. An instrument that will appeal to music producers and media composers alike,…

Instruments of Things has announced SOMI-1, wearables that measure movement and transform it into sound

TechTech NewsSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

SOMI-1 is a highly precise sensor technology that provides performers, musicians and creators the opportunity of making music via movements. It consists of Bluetooth motion sensors, a receiver hub and…

Akai is expanding its coveted MPC series with next generation MPC Studio music production system

TechTech NewsSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

MPC Studio maintains the iconic 16-pad workflow that the sampler series has become renowned for. Each pad backlit, is pressure sensitive, and is capable of aftertouch. The 16 full-size pads…

AIAIAI transforms its TMA-2 professional modular headphones into two new Bluetooth models

Tech NewsSeptember 20, 2021September 20, 2021

AIAIAI continues to further its commitment to sustainability – with the release of two new Bluetooth modular headphones in its Move series. TMA-2 Move Wireless & TMA-2 Move XE Wireless…

Check out this musician-centred smart recording app for iPhone

TechTech NewsSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

Described as “a recorder for musicians” and backed by AI technology, Tape It could be seen as a very good replacement for Apple’s now-discontinued, and let’s face it, dated, Music…

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…