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Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #251

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #251

In this digest – Echolution 3, TAIP, African Rhythms.

HARD

Pigtronix released Echolution 3 Multi-tap Stereo Delay Pedal:
https://www.pigtronix.com/pedals/echolution-3/

SOFT

BABY Audio releases TAIP – AI-Powered Tape Plugin:
https://babyaud.io/taip-plugin
Rast Sound released ‘African Rhythms’ for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/african-rhythms/
ANWIDA Soft releases PEQ1V Parametric EQ:
https://www.anwida.com/as_plugins/peq1v/
Acon Digital releases DeVerberate 3 — Reverb Reduction:
https://acondigital.com/products/deverberate/
Thenatan releases “Tape Piano 2” Lofi Multi-Layer Piano Plug-in:
https://www.thenatan.store/p/tape-piano/
Solcito Musica releases SuperTron VSTi v6.0:
https://solcitomusica.blogspot.com/p/virtuales.html

STUDY

Songwriting basics – how to use the 2-5-1 chord progression in your DAW:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-use-the-2-5-1-chord-progression

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #250

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #250

In this digest – Compressor Mini, Upright EBX, SPATIO Suite.

HARD

Keeley Electronics released Compressor Mini:
https://robertkeeley.com/product/keeley-electronics-compressor-mini/

SOFT

Toontrack releases “Upright EBX” for EZbass:
https://www.toontrack.com/product/upright-ebx/
A.O.M. releases Tau Compressor Plus:
https://aom-factory.jp/products/tau-compressor-plus/
Overloud releases Gem Modula – 3 Modulation/Chorus Units in One Plug-in:
https://www.overloud.com/products/modula
zplane releases Fennek – Peak and Loudness Metering Software:
https://products.zplane.de/products/fennek/
ANWIDA Soft releases SPATIO Suite:
https://www.anwida.com/as_plugins/spatio-suite/
Fanan team releases Gala Duo – Hybrid Multi-Instrument Ensemble:
https://www.fananteampro.com/galaduo
Soundiron releases Hyperion Brass Elements for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/hyperion-brass-elements

STUDY

Studio hacks – 6 pro synth programming techniques:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/6-pro-synth-programming-techniques

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #249

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #249

In this digest – Illumine, Brute, Amplifikation Lancaster.

HARD

Nektar releases Impact GX Mini: Portable USB MIDI keyboard controller:
https://nektartech.com/impact-gx-mini/
Neunaber Audio launches Illumine reverb:
https://neunaber.net/collections/pedals/products/illumine

SOFT

Sonica Instruments release NKS-compatible version of Virtuoso Japanese Series:
https://sonica.jp/instruments/en/product/koto13/
UJAM releases Virtual Drummer Brute:
https://www.ujam.com/drummer/brute/
Kuassa releases “Amplifikation Lancaster”:
https://www.kuassa.com/products/amplifikation-lancaster/
Mastering The Mix releases Expose 2:
https://www.masteringthemix.com/products/expose-2
LVC-Audio releases Limited-MAX 3:
https://lvcaudio.com/plugins/limited-max
Fanan team releases ScandiClavia 2:
https://www.fananteampro.com/scandiclavia2
Majetone releases AC08 – Acoustic 808 for Kontakt:
https://www.majetone.com/ac08-1

STUDY

How to create a ‘one-key chord’ patch on a virtual Minimoog:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/create-one-key-chord-patch-minimoog

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #248

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #248

In this digest – Quad Cortex, Zenology FX, Focus Elements.

HARD

Neural DSP Quad Cortex released CorOS 1.1.0:
https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex

SOFT

Apisonic Labs releases Speedrum Drum Sampler:
https://www.apisoniclabs.com/speedrum.html
Roland releases Zenology FX – Keyboard and synthesizer effects plugins:
https://www.roland.com/us/products/rc_zenology_fx/
RJ Studios releases SideMinder ME2:
https://www.raisingjakestudios.com/plugins.html
Synchro Arts releases Revoice Pro 4.3:
https://www.synchroarts.com/products/revoice-pro/overview
beat bars releases A2M real-time Audio to MIDI converter:
https://beatbars.com/en/a2m-au.html
NUGEN Audio releases Focus Elements bundle:
https://nugenaudio.com/focus-elements/?src=focelem_nws_kvr_post

STUDY

How to create a modern pop song using just 4 chords:
https://www.musicradar.com/news/how-to-arrange-a-modern-pop-song

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #247

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #247

In this digest – Maschine MK3, VG Jazz Bass Clarinet, Ancient Greek Winds.

HARD

Native Instruments and Dinamo release limited-edition Maschine MK3:
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/maschine/production-systems/maschine-mk3-dinamo/?sscid=71k5_9am8k

SOFT

Cakewalk has released Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) version 2021.06:
https://www.bandlab.com/products/cakewalk
Sound Magic releases Bamboo Dreams v3.0:
https://neovst.com/product/bamboo-dreams/
VGTrumpet releases “VG Jazz Bass Clarinet” for Kontakt:
https://vgtrumpet.com/product/vg-jazz-bass-clarinet/
Produce-RNB releases Tempo VST/AU – Creative Drum Programmer:
https://produce-rnb.com/products/tempo
Vienna Symphonic Library releases Synchron Brass:
https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Brass
Soundiron releases Ancient Greek Winds for Kontakt:
https://soundiron.com/products/ancient-greek-winds

STUDY

How to program a mutated techno synth drone:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-program-a-mutated-techno-synth-drone

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #246

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #246

In this digest – Circuit Rhythm, Tetrality, MODULA Suite.

HARD

Korg ships Nautilus Workstations:
https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/nautilus/
Novation updated Circuit Rhythm groovebox:
https://novationmusic.com/en/circuit/circuit-rhythm

SOFT

Eplex7 DSP releases “Rave synths & leads 1” for Win & Mac, VST & AU:
https://eplex7.com/rave-synths-1-plugin-instrument/
Audiofier releases Tetrality for Kontakt:
http://www.audiofier.com/tetrality/
UnitedPlugins releases Electrum Beta – all-in-one guitar plugin:
https://unitedplugins.com/Electrum/
Sampleson releases Reed106 – Spectral modelled electric piano:
https://sampleson.com/reed106.html
ANWIDA Soft updates MODULA Suite:
https://www.anwida.com/as_plugins/modula-suite/
Yum Audio launches on Spread and Lofi Series plugins:
https://yum-audio.com/

STUDY

How to program a jungle-inspired breakbeat loop:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-program-a-jungle-inspired-breakbeat-loop

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #245

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #245

In this digest – Forest Kingdom 3, Duet 3, Vocal Morphs PRO.

HARD

Apogee released new audio interface – Duet 3:
https://apogeedigital.com/products/duet

SOFT

Best Service releases “Forest Kingdom 3”:
https://www.bestservice.com/forest_kingdom_3.html
inouï samples releases “Sweet Acoustic Textures – Basset Horn” for Kontakt:
https://www.inouisamples.com/sat-basset-horn
FKFX releases Obvious Filter – Morphing shape filter plugin:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/obvious-filter-by-fkfx
Imaginando releases VS – Visual Synthesizer for Windows, Mac and iOS:
https://www.imaginando.pt/products/vs-visual-synthesizer
Rast Sound releases Vocal Morphs PRO for Kontakt:
https://rastsound.com/downloads/vocal-morphs-pro/
Nembrini Audio releases MRH159 Brown Sound Guitar Amplifier:
https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/mrh159-brown-sound-guitar-amplifier
Voxengo releases Peakbuster – Attack-Phase Boosting and Harmonic Enhancement Plugin:
https://www.voxengo.com/product/peakbuster/

STUDY

Songwriting basics – how to use diminished 7ths to spice up your chord progressions:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/songwriting-basics-how-to-use-diminished-7ths-to-spice-up-your-chord-progressions

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #244

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #244

In this digest –  MojoMojo, Retro Mix Legends, Beatmaker Glory.

HARD

TC Electronic released Paul Gilbert signature edition of the MojoMojo overdrive:
https://www.tcelectronic.com/product.html?modelCode=P0EBD
Nektar launches SE61 USB MIDI keyboard controller:
https://nektartech.com/se49-se61-midi-controller-keyboard/

SOFT

PreSonus releases Retro Mix Legends – Mix Engine Effects Plug-ins for Studio One:
https://www.presonus.com/products/retro-mix-legends
Vienna Symphonic Library releases Great Rieger Organ:
https://www.vsl.co.at/en/Synchron_Series/Great_Rieger_Organ
Wavemark releases WTAutomixer V2 – Multi channel automixer with integrated leveler:
https://www.wtautomixer.com/
UJAM releases Beatmaker Glory:
https://www.ujam.com/beatmaker/glory/
Ample Sound releases Ample Ethno Banjo:
https://www.amplesound.net/en/pro-pd.asp?id=37
Universal Audio releases C‑Suite C‑Vox Noise & Ambience Reduction Plug‑in:
https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/c-vox-noise-reduction.html

STUDY

Songwriting basics – The music theory you need to write a chord progression to fit a melody:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/songwriting-basics-the-music-theory-you-need-to-write-a-chord-progression-to-fit-a-melody



Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #243

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #243

In this digest – Bitwig Studio 4, UC1, Jazz.

HARD

SSL released UC1 control surface:
https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/uc1

SOFT

Accusonus releases Voice Changer – Virtual Sound Designer for Sculpting Voice Tracks:
https://accusonus.com/products/sound-design/voice-changer
RJ Studios release MB3X Mastering Compressor v2.0.0:
https://www.raisingjakestudios.com/plugins.html
Sick Noise Instruments releases Xenobyte Analog Hybrid Synthesizer for Mac:
https://www.kvraudio.com/product/xenobyte-by-sick-noise-instruments
Bitwig announces Bitwig Studio 4:
https://www.bitwig.com/whats-new/
Dream Audio Tools releases Points 2 – The Tension Machine:
https://www.dreamaudiotools.net/points-2-cinematic-grooves-kontakt/
Overloud releases SuperCabinet – IR Processing Tool:
https://www.overloud.com/products/supercabinet
Toontrack releases “Jazz” and “Singer-Songwriter” EZbass MIDI packs:
https://www.toontrack.com/product/jazz-ezbass-midi/
https://www.toontrack.com/product/singer-songwriter-ezbass-midi/

STUDY

6 beat programming tricks to make your arrangements sizzle:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/6-beat-programming-tips


Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #242

Hard, Soft and Music Industry Digest #242

In this digest – MPC One Retro, Austrian Grand, VG Jazz Trombone.

HARD

Akai unveil MPC One Retro:
https://www.akaipro.com/mpconeretro

SOFT

UVI releases “Austrian Grand” – Concert grand piano:
https://www.uvi.net/austrian-grand
ANWIDA Soft releases MODULA Suite – VST3/AU modulation effects:
https://www.anwida.com/as_plugins/modula-suite/
VGTrumpet releases “VG Jazz Trombone” for Kontakt:
https://vgtrumpet.com/product/vg-jazz-trombone/
Devious Machines releases Infiltrator – Sequenced Effects Plug-in:
https://deviousmachines.com/infiltrator/
Cut Through Recordings releases EpicPRESS v2.0:
https://www.cutthroughrecordings.com/product/EpicPRESS/
Initial Audio release Initial Slice for Windows and Mac OS:
https://initialaudio.com/product/slice-loop-slicer-plugin/
SampleScience releases 909 Lab plugin for Windows and MacOS:
https://www.samplescience.info/2021/05/909-lab.html

STUDY

10 ways to optimise your laptop for music-making:
https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/optimise-your-laptop-for-music-making