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Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #227

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #227

In this digest – RO-140, Premium Stompboxes, Brass Boutique.

HARD

Universal Audio announces new line of Premium Stompboxes:
https://www.uaudio.com/uafx/effects-pedals.html

SOFT

Black Rooster Audio releases RO-140 – Vintage Plate Reverb:
https://blackroosteraudio.com/en/landing/ro-140
Synchro Arts releases VocAlign Ultra:
https://www.synchroarts.com/products/vocalign-ultra/overview?utm_source=KvR&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=ultra-launch-2021
Spitfire Audio releases Contemporary Drama Toolkit for Kontakt:
https://www.spitfireaudio.com/shop/a-z/contemporary-drama-toolkit/
Rast Sound releases ‘Brass Boutique’ for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/brass-boutique/
Plugin Alliance releases Lindell Audio 50 Series:
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/lindell_50_series.html
MAAT releases thEQblue v3.0 with FiDef Digital Audio Process:
https://www.maat.digital/theqblue/

STUDY

How to make a chord progression fit a melody in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-chord-progression-fit-a-melody-in-your-daw

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #226

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #226

In this digest – Booster and Phaser, PX Memories, Tyrolean Harp.

HARD

Ibanez expands its Mini pedal range with a new Booster and Phaser:
https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/phmini_01.html

SOFT

UVI release PX Memories – new instrument based on the LAMM Analog Synthesizer:
https://www.uvi.net/px-memories
Sonimus releases SonEQ 2 RC1:
https://sonimus.com/products/soneq2
VGTrumpet releases “VG Tenor Saxophone Jazz & Subtone” for Kontakt:
https://vgtrumpet.com/product/vg-tenor-sax/
weyrerTon releases Tyrolean Harp – Kontakt Library of a Wooden Harp:
https://www.weyrerton.com/tyrolean-harp-kontakt-library
G-Sonique releases “EDM / Bigroom Ammunition” Plug-in instrument:
https://www.g-sonique.com/edm-bigroom-ammunition-vst-au-audiounit-plugin.html
sonicLAB releases Cosmosf M31 and MBot:
http://www.sonic-lab.com/cosmosfm31/

STUDY

40 basic music theory terms you need to know:
https://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/40-basic-music-theory-terms-explained

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #225

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #225

In this digest – MSP3A, Jeff Loomis, Naturaliser.

HARD

Yamaha released MSP3A – new compact monitor speaker:
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/proaudio/speakers/msp3a/index.html

SOFT

Eplex7 releases Hitech Bass HBS1 – Physical and digital modeling bassline synthesizer for Windows:
https://eplex7.com/hitech-bass-hbs1-advanced-bassline-synthesizer/
Audiofier releases Veevum Astra, Veevum Terra and Veevum Luna for Kontakt:
http://www.audiofier.com/veevum-series/
Joey Sturgis releases Toneforge Jeff Loomis Metal Guitar Plugin:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/toneforge-jeff-loomis-by-joey-sturgis-tones
Nembrini Audio releases Blackice Beta Gamma Bass Amplifier:
https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/blackice-beta-gamma-bass-amplifier
Rast Sound releases Naturaliser effect plugin:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/naturaliser/
ThaLoops releases Pulse featuring samples by Mojam:
https://www.thaloops.com/pulse/
Sound Dust release Ghost In The Machine:
https://www.sound-dust.com/ghostinthemachine

STUDY

How to play your first chords on a piano or MIDI keyboard:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-play-your-first-chords-on-a-piano-or-midi-keyboard


Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #224

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #224

In this digest – iD4, 5Elements, VG Jazz Alto Saxophone.

HARD

Audient released new interfaces –  iD4 (MKII), iD14 (MKII):
https://audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id4/overview/

SOFT

EarthMoments releases “5Elements” for Kontakt:
https://earthmoments.com/pages/5elements
Schaack Audio Technologies releases AnalogQ equalizer for Windows:
https://schaack-audio.com/analogq.shtml
VGTrumpet releases “VG Jazz Alto Saxophone” for Kontakt:
https://vgtrumpet.com/product/vg-jazz-alto-saxophone/
United Plugins releases Voxessor – all-in-one tool for creating voice-overs:
https://unitedplugins.com/Voxessor/
Plughugger releases “Lumos” for Spectrasonics Omnisphere:
http://www.plughugger.com/omnisphere-lumos.html

STUDY

How to understand and play diatonic chords on a piano or MIDI keyboard:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-understand-and-play-diatonic-chords-on-a-piano-or-midi-keyboard

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #220

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #220

In this digest – V Collection 8, Mk2 monitors, Program 24.

HARD

HEDD unveil Mk2 monitors:
https://hedd.audio/mk2-studio-monitors?utm_source=sos-magazine&utm_campaign=mk2-speaker-launch&utm_medium=organic-media

SOFT

Audiomodern releases Riffer Creative MIDI Sequencer v3.0:
https://audiomodern.com/shop/plugins/riffer/
UVI release Program 24, inspired by an ’80s workstation:
https://www.uvi.net/program-24
United Plugins releases DIFIX Electric Guitar-Oriented Plugin:
https://unitedplugins.com/DIFIX/
Arturia releases V Collection 8:
https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overview
Soundiron releases Hapi Drums – Steel Tongue Drums for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/hapi-drums
Audio Brewers releases The Upright for Kontakt – Recorded, Mixed, and Delivered in Ambisonics:
https://www.audiobrewers.com/shop/p/the-upright

STUDY

The beginner’s guide to – broken beat:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/the-beginners-guide-to-broken-beat

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #216

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #216

In this digest – F2 & F2-BT, Metal EBX, FireCharger.

HARD

Zoom F2 & F2-BT recorders unveiled:
https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/field-recorders/field-recorders/zoom-f2/

SOFT

Steinberg releases Cubase 11:
https://new.steinberg.net/cubase/
Modartt releases Pianoteq 7 with Acoustic Morphing:
https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq_pro
Toontrack releases “Metal EBX” for EZbass:
https://www.toontrack.com/product/metal-ebx/
United Plugins releases FireCharger:
https://unitedplugins.com/FireCharger/
Mastering The Mix releases ‘Reference 2’ Plugin:
https://www.masteringthemix.com/products/reference
Sub51 release Nuphoric Elements for Kontakt:
https://www.sub51.co.uk/product-page/nuphoric-elements
Oblivion Sound Lab releases Hex Drum:
https://oblivionsoundlab.com/product/hex-drum/

STUDY

11 tips for anyone who wants a career in a recording studio:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/11-tips-for-anyone-who-wants-a-career-in-a-recording-studio

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #214

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #214

In this digest – Eighty7, Acousmatic Engine, Iron Throne 2.0.

HARD

LPD Pedal released  Eighty7 preamp/overdrive:
https://www.lpdpedals.com/store/p/lpd-eighty7
Yamaha launches a wireless THR desktop amplifier for acoustic guitarists:
https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/amps_accessories/thr-30iia/index.html

SOFT

Fanan team releases ScandiSoul VSTi – Nordish Soul Organ Module:
https://www.fananteampro.com/scandisoul
Bunker Samples releases Off-World Vol. 1:
https://bunkersamples.com/off-world-vol-1/
Cymatic Form releases Acousmatic Engine:
https://www.cymaticform.com/acousmatic-engine
Soundiron releases Iron Throne 2.0 for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/iron-throne
Thirdmanonthemoon releases “Drummer From Another Mother” for Live, Kontakt:
https://thirdmanonthemoon.net/products/drummer-from-another-mother
ujam releases Finisher Fluxx:
https://www.ujam.com/fluxx/

STUDY

11 things to try if you just can’t seem to finish a track:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/11-things-to-try-if-you-just-cant-seem-to-finish-a-track

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #213

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #213

In this digest – Belle Mini Overdrive, Aura, Scenic Vibrations.

HARD

Audient released EVO 8:
https://evo.audio/products/evo-8/overview/
Wampler released The Plexi-Drive and Belle Mini Overdrive:
https://www.thomann.de/gb/wampler_belle_overdrive.htm

SOFT

NUGEN Audio releases Paragon – Convolution Reverb Plug-in:
https://nugenaudio.com/paragon/?src=parala_ad_kvr_ftnws
Fuse Audio Labs releases Flywheel Reel-To-Reel Tape Emulation:
https://fuseaudiolabs.com/#/pages/product?id=300989942
Vir2 Instruments announces Aura:
https://www.vir2.com/instruments/aura-atmospheric-drone-builder/
FrozenPlain release Scenic Vibrations – VST/AU synth for tension, atmosphere and horror:
https://frozenplain.com/product/scenic-vibrations/
Empirical Labs releases Big FrEQ 1.0:
http://www.empiricallabs.com/big-freq/
Voxengo releases Teote – Automatic Spectral Balancer Plugin:
https://www.voxengo.com/product/teote/
D16 Group releases Spacerek Virtual Space Reverb Plug-in:
https://d16.pl/spacerek

STUDY

How to make a lo-fi dictaphone recording and use it in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-make-a-lo-fi-dictaphone-recording-and-use-it-in-your-daw




Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #212

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #212

In this digest – Orba, Make Me Scream, Bright Trumpet.

HARD

Artiphon releases Orba – Palm-Sized Touch and Motion-Sensitive Synth, Looper, and MIDI Controller:
https://artiphon.com/pages/orba-by-artiphon

SOFT

Nembrini Audio releases Cali Dual Three Channels Guitar Amplifier:
https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/cali-dual-three-channel-guitar-amplifier
Tonsturm releases Windmaschine – Wind Design Instrument:
https://tonsturm.com/software/windmaschine/
Xhun Audio releases ShineVerb Creative Reverb Processor:
https://www.xhun-audio.com/site/xhun.php?page=shineverb
Cmusic Production releases Bright Trumpet for Kontakt:
https://www.cmusic.pro/product-cat/bright/bright-trumpet/
Sampleson releases Klavee – Rare Czech Electric Piano Plugin:
https://sampleson.com/klavee.html
W. A. Production releases “Make Me Scream” – Saturation Plugin:
https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/make-me-scream
KINDZAudio releases MentalV 2.0:
https://kindza.net/?p=266

STUDY

10 ways for electronic music producers to create better arrangements:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/10-ways-for-electronic-music-producers-to-create-better-arrangements

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #210

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #210

In this digest – TF11, Motif, Fundamental Bass.

HARD

Telefunken TF11 mic announced:
https://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com/microphones/tf11

SOFT

Ample Sound releases AMR Finger library:
https://www.amplesound.net/en/pro-pd.asp?id=18
W. A. Production releases “Fundamental Bass” Plugin:
https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/fundamental-bass
Rast Sound releases “Motif” Music Generator for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/motif/
Wavelet Audio releases Ashen Scoring Cello for Kontakt:
https://wavelet-audio.com/ashen-scoring-cello/
Soundiron releases Breaker 2.0 for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/breaker
Samples From Mars releases “Modular Drum Loops From Mars”:
https://samplesfrommars.com/products/modular-drum-loops-from-mars

STUDY

10 ways to get better vocal recordings in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/10-ways-to-get-better-vocal-recordings-in-your-daw