discoDSP has released version 2.0 of OB-Xd, a freely downloadable virtual synthesizer (with optional $49 donation) for digital audio workstations on Windows, macOS, and Linux. OB-Xd emulates the Oberheim OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 analog synthesizers. It isn’t meant to be a 100% accurate recreation of the original instruments, but rather a close approximation in a…
The Black Junglist Alliance has set up a community portal to unite Black artists in the world of jungle and drum & bass. Chris Walton, aka Chris Inperspective, has launched Black Junglist Alliance following his criticism of London drum & bass label, Hospital Records. In a 27 minute video posted on Facebook, he claims that…
Announced what seems like an age ago, as of today it is possible to use Beatport Link and SoundCloud Go+ streaming services with Denon DJ’s Prime range of standalone DJ gear – the Prime 4, the Prime 2, and the Prime Go, plus the SC5000 Prime, SC6000 Prime (and M variants) media players. The update…
Sound Magic has released China Percussion, a collection of nearly all Chinese percussion instruments, including BianZhong (Chinese Chime Bells), Chinese Gong, Chinese Drums, Cymbals, Qing… Read More Read the full story
Steinberg has released the SDK for VST 3.7, introducing several enhancements of the SDK interface that allow new levels of integrations between VST 3 hosts and plug-ins, including the new… Read More Read the full story
Nikolozi has updated Mela to version 1.8 for iOS. Changes Mela Synth: Renamed Main and FX & Modulations pages to Design and Shape respectively. If the… Read More Read the full story
KLANG Cologne has released Crystalline Noise, a new free “Klang of the Month” for Kontakt. Klang says: We sent a piano through various granular and bitcrusher engines,… Read More Read the full story
Orange Music Electronic Company has just released its new Crest Edition Wireless Headphones, the company’s next foray into the wearables market, this time with a fresh look and feel and wireless Bluetooth connectivity. You might recall our review of Orange’s O Edition Headphones in 2017, where I mentioned some slight discomfort with their on/over-ear design,…
