The internet was set alight by Wintergatan’s original Marble Machine back in March 2016. Since then designer Martin Molin has been working towards his next project entitled Marble Machine X. The first videos of the Machine X in action have just emerged and if you haven’t been following the development then this is going to […]
Yamaha releases next level digital workstation in the PSR-SX700 and SX900
Published on :Yamaha enjoys a good workstation keyboard and their new PSR-SX series aims to bring us exciting new features and maximum playing enjoyment in the shape of the SX700 and SX900. PSR-SX They are a bit like the PSR-S series but adding an “X” makes all the difference. They have been completely redesigned with clear lines, […]
Best free plug-ins this week: Time Tracker, GT Analyser, and ambient drums
Published on :It’s time for this week’s selection of the finest free plug-ins! This edition is all about handy tools that can make your life as a musician a bit easier. We’ve also included some nice free drum samples. Be sure to check out Time Tracker, GT Analyser, and Ambient Electronic Drum Machine Sounds. Digital Steam Time […]
Tangible Waves AE Modular system gets drums
Published on :The AE Modular system from Tangible Waves aims to provide the modular synthesis experience for everyone regardless of their budget. With the basics of synthesis covered they have turned their attention to some well needed percussion sounds. AE Modular Drums AE Modular is really starting to come into its own. I wasn’t so sure when […]
Audified ToneSpot Drum Express: Fat drums made simple
Published on :Only a few weeks after launching the Pro version, Audified has released ToneSpot Drum Express. The plug-in does many of the same things as its Pro cousin, but with a much simpler, streamlined interface. If you’re looking for smashing drums but don’t feel like twiddling knobs, here you go. It was to be expected: All […]
Erica Synths releases two new Pico modules and ports Pico Drums into VCV Rack
Published on :I wonder how blurred the lines will become between real modules and virtual ones? Erica Synths is flirting with the world of emulated Eurorack with some recent ports into VCV Rack and now Pico Drums is having a go. Meanwhile back in the real world, they release the Pico LFO/S&H and Pico Mixer. Pico LFO/S&H […]
Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is an all-in-one enhancer for drum tracks
Published on :Need to fatten up your drum tracks? Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is a new all-in-one plug-in that has you covered with a bunch of processors tailored to drum sounds. The third plug-in of the company’s ToneSpot Pro series comes with saturation, gate, compressor, and various other effects that should be capable of some serious punch. […]
MODO Drum: physically modelled percussion from IK Multimedia
Published on :Well, we guessed from the tease that it was going to be something about drums and now IK Multimedia has revealed MODO Drum a virtual instrument built on physically modeled drums and percussion. MODO Drum The idea is to offer the most customisable drum kits the world has ever seen. Using a combination of model […]
Superbooth 2019: QD – Quad Drum Voice is a feast of a digital drum module
Published on :Vladimir Pantelic dazzled us with the QD – Quad Drum Voice at last years Superbooth. But now the QD is refined and ready to go and packs a lot of stuff into this colourful and engaging Eurorack module. QD – Quad Drum Voice In essense, the QD is a 4-voice digital drum module in 22hp […]
Stompai lets you play drums with your feet – on your phone!
Published on :Now here’s a genius idea for all of you cash-strapped buskers out there. Stompai is a smartphone app that plays two different drum sounds, controlled by your foot. You actually tie the phone to your foot – well, there’s even a custom mount for that – and tap away. Why hasn’t anyone thought of this […]