Sketchpad is a free Kontakt instrument by Authentic Soundware aimed to ensure we never waste a great idea again by recording our performances in standalone mode (it requires Kontakt Full 6.7 upwards and a free Pulse downloader account). Unfortunately, inspiration isn’t something we can conjure on demand, and as creators, we have to strike while…
Developer Westwood Instruments has released Drifting Winds, the second issue from their free Roots series. Roots is a series of free libraries for Kontakt intended to simplify the creative process. Too many options, whether instruments, effects, or controls, can often slow or even halt creative minds, and it’s a problem that Westwood Instruments is keen…
Ripple Phaser is the latest release from Minimal Audio, a developer that seems to go from strength to strength (albeit with one recent bump in the road). Ripple Phaser is available at the introductory price of $29 (usually $49) for a limited time or as part of the All Access subscribe-to-own plan. In typical Minimal…
So you want to be able to DJ like a pro, but it’s hard to know where to start, it’s hard to know what to practise, and it’s hard to know if you’re getting better. This proven five-step formula, first popularised in our book Rock The Dancefloor! (which has now reached its second edition and…
Sound Particles has announced the release of inDelay, a delay plugin that leverages the company’s 3D audio engine. This plugin offers a range of advanced features that claim to transform the… Read More Read the full story
Roland has released the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX stage pianos, designed for professional performers. Both instruments feature advanced sound engines, premium keyboards, and computer integration…. Read More Read the full story
Native Instruments has partnered with GRAMMY-winning artist Alicia Keys to launch Alicia’s Electric Keys, a virtual instrument featuring the sound of her CP-70 electric grand piano. … Read More Read the full story
Go back to the ‘80s with Sample Science Super Lynn Drums, a surprisingly deep and astonishingly affordable LinnDrum-style drum machine plugin. We talk a lot about the Roland drum machines on Attack. The 707, 808 and 909 are titans in the world of dance music. One drum machine that doesn’t get mentioned as often by…