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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…

Eplex7 releases Rave synths & leads 1 plugin instrument

Tech NewsJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

Eplex7 DSP has released Rave synths & leads 1, a VSTi & AU plug-in instrument with 10 multi octave banks for Windows and macOS. It works in the Free Eplex7…

Loopcloud, Beatport, Beatsource, LabelRadar and Plugin Boutique announce global producer challenge

FeaturedTech NewsJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Following the success of Beatport’s 2020 Producer Challenge, Loopcloud and Beatport have teamed up once again to announce the biggest music production challenge of 2021, in collaboration with Beatsource, LabelRadar…

Apogee introduces Duet 3, the third-generation version of its portable USB audio interface

TechTech NewsJune 15, 2021June 16, 2021

The original Apogee Duet, released in 2007, shattered the expectations of what a home studio interface could be, and it looks like they are about to raise the bar once…

Sony updates its WF-1000 earbuds with High-Res Audio and improved ANC

TechTech NewsJune 13, 2021June 14, 2021

Sony took the audio world by storm back in 2019 when it launched the WF-1000XM3 true wireless earbuds. With the launch of the WF-1000XM4, Sony has taken its flagship true…

Apple confirms Logic Pro update with Spatial Audio authoring tools

TechTech NewsJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

The news was confirmed in a blog post written by Apple Music’s co-head of Artist Relations, Zane Lowe. “Music in modern times has often been all about innovation. From multichannel…

Native Instruments launches Summer of Sound Sale

TechTech NewsJune 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Native Instruments kicks off its annual Summer of Sound sales special, with 50% off updates and upgrades to KOMPLETE 13 collections, individual instruments and effects, TRAKTOR PRO 3, and MASCHINE…