Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #221

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #221

In this digest – Animalizzer, Blues Blues, VPRE-31A.

HARD

Tone Electronix released Animalizzer – multi-drive and fuzz pedal:
https://txpedals.weebly.com/

SOFT

NUGEN Audio releases Paragon – Convolution Reverb Plug-in:
https://nugenaudio.com/paragon/?src=parala_ad_kvr_ftnws
Fanan team releases Majoris – synth based arranger organ:
https://www.fananteampro.com/majoris
Rast Sound releases ‘Blues Blues’ for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/blues-blues/
MeldaProduction releases MDrumReplacer:
https://www.meldaproduction.com/MDrumReplacer
Fuse Audio Labs releases VPRE-31A Vintage Germanium Preamp Emulation:
https://fuseaudiolabs.com/#/pages/product?id=300998431
Klevgränd releases Pipa – Expressive Vocal Synthesizer:
https://klevgrand.se/products/pipa

STUDY

Guitar skills – learn 7 jazzy extended chords and use them in our lesson:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/guitar-skills-learn-7-jazzy-extended-chords-and-use-them-in-our-lesson

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 #219

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #219

In this digest – Eddy, Ritual Vocals, Wildebeat.

HARD

Electro-Harmonix unveils Eddy – chorus / vibrato pedal:
https://www.ehx.com/products/eddy

SOFT

Rast Sound releases ‘Ritual Vocals’ for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/ceremonial-vocals/
Ample Sound releases Ample China Zheng:
https://www.amplesound.net/en/pro-pd.asp?id=35
Rigid Audio releases Angus Wavetable-Based Synth for Kontakt:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/angus-by-rigid-audio
Man Makes Noise releases “Wildebeat” Natural Raw and Designed Found Sound Drums and Percussion for Kontakt:
https://www.manmakesnoise.com/wildebeat
DDMF releases Comprezzore for Mac & Win VST, AU & AAX:
https://ddmf.eu/comprezzore/
TBProAudio releases gEQ12 v4.0:
https://www.tb-software.com/TBProAudio/geq12V4.html
Tom Wolfe releases Premier Collection – Cinematic Synth Toolkit for Omnisphere, Pigments and Zebra:
https://www.tomwolfe.co.uk/product/premier-collection/?utm_source=KVR&utm_medium=KVR-News&utm_campaign=premier-launch

STUDY

10 essential EQ and dynamics processing tips:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/10-essential-eq-and-dynamics-processing-tips

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #218

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #218

In this digest – WURHM HM-2, Kickforge, Brain Intelligent Synth.

HARD

KMA Machines reveals limited edition WURHM HM-2 tribute distortion pedal:
https://kma-machines.com/

SOFT

2getheraudio releases OpZilla – FM Synthesizer VST, AU, AAX Plug-in for Mac & Win:
https://www.2getheraudio.com/instruments/opzilla/
Soundiron releases Musique Box 2.0 for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/the-musique-box
Boz Digital Labs releases El Clapo Handclap Generator for Mac & Win VST, AU & AAX:
https://www.bozdigitallabs.com/el-clapo-launch-sale/
Drumforge releases Kickforge Virtual Instrument Plugin – VST, AU & AAX:
https://drumforge.com/products/kickforge
Karoryfer releases “Torgbe” Male Choir:
https://shop.karoryfer.com/torgbe
Thenatan releases “Brain Intelligent Synth” for Mac & PC:
https://www.thenatan.store/p/brain-intelligent-synth-vst/

STUDY

How to program a great ‘real’ or synth bassline in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-program-a-great-real-or-synth-bassline-in-your-daw

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #217

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #217

In this digest – Cirrus ICE, BassLine Buster Std 8, Gorilla Bass.

HARD

KMA Audio Machines launches Cirrus ICE reverb/delay:
https://kma-machines.com/machines.html

SOFT

Pfundstein Audio Plugins releases “BassLine Buster Std 8” Virtual Bass:
https://pfundstein-audio-plugins.de/?product=8-string-virtual-bass-plugin-vst3
inouï samples releases “Clarinet Multiphonics” for Kontakt:
https://www.inouisamples.com/clarinetmultiphonics
SampleScience announces Gorilla Bass plugin for Windows and Mac:
https://www.samplescience.ca/2020/11/gorilla-bass-plugin-made-to-create.html
Puremagnetik releases Shrike – Advanced Shimmer Modulator for Mac / Win VST / AU:
https://puremagnetik.com/collections/spark-packs/products/shrike-advanced-shimmer-modulator
2getheraudio releases Rich Drums – “Swiss-Army Knife” plugin for drum mixes:
https://www.2getheraudio.com/effects/rich-drums/
Eplex7 DSP releases Vintage vacuum tube VD76 plugin effect:
https://eplex7.com/vintage-vacuum-tube-vd76-plugin-effect-vst/

SOUND

How to make electronic drum sounds using alternative synthesis methods:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-make-electronic-drum-sounds-using-alternative-synthesis-methods

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 #215

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #215

In this digest – WA-67, NA808, Legendary Hu.

HARD

Warm Audio released WA-67:
https://warmaudio.com/wa-67/

SOFT

HoRNet releases “ThirtyOne MK2” Spectrum Analyzer and Equalizer with Auto EQ:
https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-thirtyone-mk2/
PinkNoise Studio releases Voyager 2 Kontakt:
http://kontaktbanks.com/kb_voyager2.html
Muletone Audio releases “Bongôs” for Kontakt:
https://muletoneaudio.com/bongos/
Cherry Audio releases CA2600 – A Classic Reimagined:
https://cherryaudio.com/instruments/ca2600
NSD releases ModulysCS – Giant Step-Sequencer Standalone Application:
https://www.raxntrax.com/modulys/modulyscs/
Nembrini Audio releases NA808 Overdrive Pro:
https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/808-overdrive-pro
Sound Magic releases Legendary Hu – virtual instrument featuring Erhu, Zhonghu, Jinhu and Gehu:
https://neovst.com/product/legendary-hu/

STUDY

10 mic tips for recording drums, piano and other instruments in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/10-mic-tips-for-recording-drums-piano-and-other-instruments-in-your-daw

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