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DiGiCo's new Quantum638 blends SD7 and SD5 familiarity with Quantum technology, available in single- and dual-engine configurations with a theatre-specific version for demanding productions.
Arturia launched Pigments Play, a no-cost condensed edition of its flagship Pigments software synthesizer, featuring over 100 presets and a built-in sound store with additional sounds available for purchase.
Samson Technologies is donating microphones, headphones and cables to performers at Long Island's Crossfade Collective showcase series and sponsoring select artists.
Rode has released the LPA1, a low-profile studio arm designed for microphones and equipment in recording, broadcasting, and video podcast environments. The new product features an all-metal construction with a…
Die Josefstadt and Kammerspiele theatres in Vienna have installed Solid State Logic System T digital mixing systems to unify their audio infrastructure, enabling shared show files and flexible deployment across…
Beats Light & Sound has secured a new 56-unit order of HK Audio equipment for its Indian operations. This acquisition includes the second COSMO system deployed in India, alongside products…
Audacity 4 launches as a major rebuild of the free, open-source audio editor, introducing a redesigned interface, new editing workflow, customizable workspaces, rebuilt effects and expanded plug-in support.
A new iPad application called Phantom Sun introduces semi-modular synthesis capabilities to the tablet market, offering a Source-to-Destination patching system and generative sound design tools for $9.99.
DiGiCo's new Quantum638 digital mixing console fills the mid-range gap between the Quantum852 and Quantum338 Pulse, with an optional theatre-specific configuration.
Atomix Productions has released VirtualDJ 2026, introducing practical AI tools like ShoutOut for voiceovers and AI scripting for custom workflows, alongside a revamped effects engine and expanded controller compatibility.
Software developer Voidscan has announced the release of Parasite, a new experimental FM synthesizer plugin. According to Synthtopia, the instrument utilizes a three-operator system to generate sound, alongside features designed…
This June and July, two of Montreal’s flagship festivals took place back-to-back in the heart of the Canadian city: Les Francos de Montréal, celebrating French-language artists, and the Festival International…
Antares Audio Technologies launched AutoTune Advanced on September 24, headlined by a patent-pending DVA engine that detects and preserves a singer's vibrato during pitch correction, positioning the plugin as the…
Fender Musical Instrument Corporation brands Jackson and Charvel executed a historic joint launch for Sleep Token, delivering bespoke signature instruments that sold out immediately despite high price points. The collaboration…
Buchla has adjusted its release schedule for the Ziggy synthesizer, moving the expected shipping date from the fall to December 2026. The company shared this update on its official website,…
SynthSkool has launched Degauss, a new software instrument intended to emulate the sound of classic synthesizers. According to SynthSkool, the instrument functions as a VST3/AU sampler, providing users with a…
Pulsar Modular has released R52 Baxandall, a plugin recreating Peter Baxandall's 1952 negative-feedback tone control circuit with an SP61 pentode in the loop, priced at $99 with a 30-day trial.
Audio software company Zynaptiq has launched new mastering and stereo imaging plugins alongside updated bundles, offering users advanced tools for music production and post-production workflows.
Mixed In Key has launched Wingman 3.0, a plugin that analyzes DAW audio to suggest chords, basslines, and drum patterns. The update introduces advanced chord editing, vocal remixing, and new…
The Rock Music Alliance is launching an awards program to recognize new rock, metal, and progressive releases, aiming to counteract the genre's reduced visibility on mainstream stages like the Grammys.…
A nearly 2,800-capacity New Jersey venue launched with an L-Acoustics loudspeaker rig designed and installed by Certified Provider Boulevard Carroll Entertainment Group.
Roland division BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, a compact processor designed to expand sonic options for musicians managing curated pedalboard setups. Priced at $299.99 with an October release, the…
Antares has released AutoTune Advanced, a rebuilt flagship pitch correction plug-in featuring a new DVA engine for vibrato detection and a revised Auto-Mode algorithm. The product offers perpetual licensing or…
A resurgence in hybrid synthesizer production is offering musicians access to instruments that merge digital oscillators with analog filtering. Major manufacturers like Behringer, Arturia, Novation, UDO Audio, and Groove Synthesis…
