Output and Spitfire Audio Join Forces to Release ‘Overture’ Arcade Line

Overture is free for Output Arcade users and contains 30 kits, ranging from orchestral textures to modern film score elements. Output and Spitfire Audio have both been active in 2020. The former has grown steadily to make Arcade one of the one-stop-shops for sample-based producing, using a subscription business model similar to that of Splice. Spitfire…

Roland’s TR-8S Update Adds An FM Synthesis Engine And New Effects

Roland has released the version 2.0 firmware update for the TR-8S, bringing FM synthesis, new effects and a reload function to the company’s flagship drum machine. The Japanese company has released a new firmware update for its popular TR-8S drum machine, joining in a trend where firmware updates are becoming more and more comprehensive. With…

Berghain Reopening As Art Gallery

Berghain will reopen as an art gallery from September 9th. Berghain will open its doors on September 9th, but with no thuds of techno or sex-fuelled dark rooms. Teaming with art collector Christian Boros, the legendary Berlin nightclub, which has been closed since March to protect its visitors against the coronavirus, will reopen as an…

Beatport Remix Challenge – FREE iZotope Neutron Elements!

Beatport and Plugin Boutique are offering the Neutron Elements ($129 value) plugin by iZotope for free until September 2nd, 2020. The promo is part of the recently launched Beatport Remix Challenge. Producers are invited to remix DJ Harvey’s track “Berghain” from the remastered “Locussolus” album. The winner will receive a Global Beatport Release and approximately…