News Archive


Orbit and Eclipse

Sunday, April 30th, 2017

Wide Blue Sound, creator of cutting-edge instruments for KONTAKT, is proud to announce a partnership with Native Instruments that allows its renowned ORBIT and ECLIPSE virtual synths to be used with NI’s NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) hardware  namely, KOMPLETE KONTROL S- Series keyboards and MASCHINE...

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RX audio repair software

Saturday, April 29th, 2017

The RX 6 comes with a host of new features designed to resolve audio issues frequently encountered by both recording musicians and post production professionals. The update solves some of the biggest issues in post production including low-end wind rumble, lavalier mic rustle, and voice isolation.

The...

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Live Music Census

Saturday, April 29th, 2017

The UK Live Music Census is the first ever of its kind in the UK and covers all genres, taking a broad definition of live music to include events featuring DJs. The survey is open and collecting data until May 31st and will help discover what challenges the industry is facing, and how it can flourish. There...

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Mussorgsky art case grand piano

Friday, April 28th, 2017

The piano offers a multi-dimensional journey into Modest Mussorgsky’s intricate piano suite “Pictures at an Exhibition.” A concert pianist who has performed all over the world, Wyse is the first master artist in history to design, paint, and play a Steinway art case piano. This...

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Mastering in the Box

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

The Pro Audio Files is pleased to share the debut indepth training course from Ian Vargo: Mastering in the Box With the rise of home studios, the advent of higher quality plugins, and many engineers mixing 100% in the box, the mastering process has in some ways followed suit. It’s more accessible...

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How to create a hook

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Ask a hundred big-shot songwriters how they come up with their musical hooks, and you’ll get a hundred different answers. But when it comes to writing a solid, catchy earworm, two things remain consistent: first, often you just have to get lucky; and second, you’ll know it when you hear it –...

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Audified plug-in Studio Bundle

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Host application and audio effects developer Audified is proud to announce availability of Studio Bundle — an attractively-priced plug-in bundle of its latest and greatest (TNT Voice Executor, second-generation U73b Compressor, U78 Saturator, and MixChecker) hit releases, rendered as appealing...

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Arturia Step Range Black Edition

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Arturia are set to release a limited number of “Black Edition” KeyStep, BeatStep, and BeatStep Pro sequencer-controllers. Known and loved throughout the industry, Arturia’s trio of DAW controlling, step-sequencing hybrids are now available in a sleek black finish. Offering something for every...

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Yamaha MX88 flagship synthesizer

Sunday, April 23rd, 2017

With 88 keys, the new synth has an authentic piano feel whilst offering more than 1,000 sounds from the legendary Motif series. Sounds and performances can be transferred to a computer directly via USB due to the integrated audio and MIDI interface, and the MX88 can also acts as a remote for DAW...

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Schools Minister rejects music hub funding

Saturday, April 22nd, 2017

Schools Minister  has rejected the calls to boost funding for the UK’s music hubs that help disadvantaged children have instrument lessons. Following a Department for Education (DfE) review of England’s network of 121 music hubs, it was stated that there will be no changes to either the role...

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354E multiband compressor plugin

Friday, April 21st, 2017

Plugin Alliance, a new ‘Über-standard’ supporting all major plugin formats and uniting some of the best-known international audio companies under one virtual roof, is proud to announce availability of 354E  Plugin Alliance partner Lindell Audio’s multiband model of the venerable vintage Neve...

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Expert Sleepers mk4 multifunction Eurorack module

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

following a successful showcase at The NAMM Show 2017, January 19-22 in Anaheim, California, Eurorack module-maker and audio plug-in developer Expert Sleepers is proud to announce availability of disting mk4 — the latest (fourth) improved iteration of its award-winning ‘many-in-one’ multifunction...

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Studio Rack multi-effects plug-in

Wednesday, April 19th, 2017

Urban and contemporary music virtual instrument specialist StudioLinked is proud to announce availability of STUDIO RACK  a curb-appealing multi-effects plug-in packed with time-saving, speedily-tweakable presets perfect for any music producer, DJ, or engineer mixing hip-hop, R&B, pop, rock,...

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Create a Stage Plot and Input List for your Sound Man

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

The key to any good performance is being prepared. This doesn’t just mean you should know your songs, though another part of this process is making sure the venue knows what to expect from you. When you give a venue and its staff a heads up on what you need, the better prepared they can be and...

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Learn To Play Day 2017

Monday, April 17th, 2017

Music for All’s national Learn to Play Day returns for the sixth successive year on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2017. Taking place at over 120 participating music shops and venues, the UK-wide event will offer the general public the chance to try out free ‘taster’ lessons on a musical...

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