In this Beat Dissected, we’re creating a beat in the style of Paula Temple’s Raging Earth — a thrilling, otherworldly masterpiece that blurs the lines between driving techno, new beat, and dystopian sci-fi soundscapes. In 2019, Paula Temple’s label Noise Manifesto released the split single Raging Earth / Raging Noise which also appears on the album ‘Edge…
After a two-year break, Evermix is back with a major update for DJs looking to record and livestream high-quality audio directly from their controllers or mixers. Launched on presale this week, the new EvermixBox 5 combines upgraded hardware, a redesigned mobile app, and integrated livestreaming. The EvermixBox 5 promises a significant +16dB increase in dynamic…
u-he has released Blue Flamingo for Repro-5. Here’s what they say: Spring has arrived in Berlin, bringing with it a burst of vibrant colours to lift even the chilliest of moods. With that same sense of renewal, we’re excited to unveil a brand-new soundset for Repro-5 from KYHON — the creative mind behind some of…
Toontrack has released the Modern Pop Piano EKX, a new expansion for EZkeys 2 featuring a carefully sampled vintage upright piano blended with layers of synths and effects. This marks the eighth EKX produced for the new expansion format launched together with EZkeys 2 in May of 2023. Here’s what they say about the Modern…
Plugin Alliance has released Cut Classic High Flyer, a new plugin that “captures the swirling, hypnotic soundscapes of 70s phasers, infused with the warmth of analog style preamps, retro 8-bit sampling, and cutting-edge modern textures”. Here’s what they say: Cut Classic High Flyer is designed for sound designers, electronic music producers, and psychonauts to push…
Boz Digital Labs has announced the release of El Clapo 2, which fuses El Clapo, Das Boot, and Le Snappet into one plugin — completely rebuilt for “lightning-fast workflow, upgraded sonics, and next-level control over the most lifelike claps, stomps, and snaps in the game”. New in El Clapo version 2.0 3 becomes 1: claps,…
discoDSP has updated Bliss to 2.9, featuring MTS-ESP microtuning support, a new Key Mapper view, expanded SFZ compatibility, and improvements to the Sample Editor with enhanced UI/UX design and performance optimizations. What’s new: Key Mapper View: Introduced a visual Key Mapper grid within the Sample Editor for intuitive zone management. Visualize and edit zone key…
Cableguys have released v1.1 of Snapback, “the instant drum layering effect”. This update introduces a new Reverse button, enabling users to quickly convert imported samples into custom snapbacks: short snippets of reversed audio triggered just before each drum hit, designed to add subtle groove or impact. Cableguys say the new feature allows users to “turn…