The Crow Hill Company introduces its latest innovations in sampling with GONG PIANO, embracing entirely new concepts, engine, GUI, and working environment

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to introduce its latest innovations in sampling with GONG PIANO — embracing entirely new concepts (including so-called Shepherd Mapping polyphony, as well as recording Partials), engine, GUI (Graphical User Interface), and an environment to work in that is firmly pegged and duly designed to…

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Arturia released the KeyStep 37 MK2

On Thursday, February 26th, 2026, Arturia will release KeyStep 37 mk2, the next evolution of its acclaimed compact controller & sequencer.   With a 37-note Slimkey keyboard, generative sequencing tools, and deep connectivity via CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, and USB-C, KeyStep 37 mk2 lets you spark ideas in your DAW, pilot…

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New from Arturia: FX Collection 6

Continuing the legacy of one of the most comprehensive premium effects suites ever developed, FX Collection 6 bridges the gap between classic and contemporary audio processing – with 39 titles including 2 new effects (Efx Ambient and Pitch Shifter-910) and 3 additions (Mix Drums, Tape J-37, Bus Transient).   FX Collection…

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Waldorf Music Releases Attack 3

Waldorf Music launches Attack 3, the next evolution of one of Waldorf Music’s most iconic and longest-running instruments, originally launched in 2001. As a true classic reborn, Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be.   ‍What’s new? 1. Expanded User Interface Attack 3 comes with a completely redesigned, scalable interface and a vastly…

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Sound Magic Releases Supreme Drums Blue, a hybrid modeled acoustic drum virtual instrument supports MIDI 2.0

t the core of Supreme Drums Blue is the Epic V2 Hybrid Modeling Engine, which supports up to 65,536 velocity layers via MIDI 2.0 and renders an unlimited array of round-robin variations. This breakthrough approach eliminates the mechanical repetition often associated with traditional sample libraries, providing exceptionally smooth dynamic transitions…

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Rob Papen updates Blue-3

Yes, we updated BLUE-3, added the Albino-3 Legend Filters, improved the String model, and added 25 new pads mentioned in our previous newsletter! If you own BLUE-3, go to its upper control menu (appearing as 3 small lines) and select ‘Download Latest’. Next, download, close your music program, and then…

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Joranalogue Audio Design expands Eurorack module lineup with Walk 4 analogue accumulator and Warp 1 analogue waveshaper

STEKENE, BELGIUM: high-quality Eurorack music synthesiser modules-maker Joranalogue Audio Design is proud to expand its lineup with Walk 4 and Warp 1 — taking things twice ahead of the curve as an analogue accumulator (combining four analogue accumulators, a clock generator, white noise, and auto reset to create a voltage-stepping juggernaut) and…

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Tone 2 Saurus Update

We released an update for Saurus. It is free for anyone. Saurus is an extremely authentic emulation of analog synthesizers. It covers all aspects of the most famous and expensive synths, but without disadvantages. Saurus 4.1 (free update) The update is available for PC and Mac. It is free for…

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Sontronics stellt das Großmembran-Kondensatormikrofon Zeta vor

Mit dem Zeta veröffentlicht Sontronics ein Studiomikrofon für intime und gefühlvolle Aufnahmen. Dafür setzt der Hersteller auf die Kombination einer festen Nierencharakteristik mit JFET-Technologie und beeindruckend geringem Eigenrauschen.   Lineares Klangbild mit kontrolliertem Bassfundament: Um die bestmögliche, unverfälschte Signalverstärkung zu gewährleisten, kommt im Sontronics Zeta die JFET-Technologie zum Einsatz. Diese…

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The Crow Hill Company creates …GLASS BEAKER as latest …VAULTS virtual instrument, free for all to download and make music with no formal training

EDINBURGH, UK: The Crow Hill Company is proud to announce availability of VAULTS – GLASS BEAKER as the latest downloadable drop in its free virtual instrument collection, created from thecnotion that music need not necessarily begin with formal training, specialist instruments, or expensive tools but instead it comes from working directly with…

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25 new BLUE-3 Pad Presets by Rob Papen

In 2005 (yes…2005) Rob Papen released BLUE. Rob teamed up with Jon Ayres, an amazing programmer, and BLUE was their first joint project! BLUE was a fresh approach in synthesis called ‘Cross Fusion Synthesis’. Combining the best of FM Synthesis and Subtractive Synthesis! Famous producers like Avicii discovered this amazing…

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Frap Tools takes Magnolia to musical masses as 8-VOICE ANALOG THRU-ZERO FM SYNTHESIZER ships

MEDOLLA, ITALY: having opened eyes and ears with Magnolia pre-production units ultimately stealing the show at SUPERBOOTH25, May 8-10, FEZ-Berlin, Germany, before bringing the 8-VOICE ANALOG THRU-ZERO FM SYNTHESIZER in its final form to Buchla & Friends 2026, January 24-25, C&I Studios, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Frap Tools, hitherto known as a manufacturer…

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United Studio Technologies UT Vintage87 lässt den zeitlosen Klangcharakter eines Studioklassikers neu aufleben

United Studio Technologies präsentiert mit dem UT Vintage87 eine Hommage an eines der beliebtesten Vintage-Mikrofone der vergangenen Jahrzehnte. Durch die Auswahl hochwertiger und selbstentwickelter Komponenten reproduziert das UT Vintage87 den legendären Charakter des Großmembran-Kondensatormikrofons authentisch und verfeinert diesen sogar durch die Möglichkeiten eines RF-Filters und erweiterten Signal-Rausch-Abstands.   Einzigartige Kapsel,…

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NOVATION’S LAUNCH CONTROL XL 3 V1.1 UPDATE BRINGS IMPROVED COMPATIBILITY, MORE CONTROL, AND DEEPER CUSTOMISATION

High Wycombe, England – January 29th, 2026: Novation today releases the first major firmware update for its Launch Control XL 3 control surface. Available now via Novation Components, the v1.1 update adds compatibility for more DAWs, enhanced control for external hardware, and deeper customisation.       The v1.1 firmware…

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ATC ships SSM series, comprising SSM12i Pro two-way and SSM25i Pro three-way wall-/ceiling-mount passive studio monitors

STROUD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK: introducing its SSM (Studio Surface Monitor) series, ATC is proud to announce availability of SSM12i Pro and SSM25i Pro as two new wall-/ceiling-mount passive studio monitors — making use of a shallow cabinet depth, proprietary mounting hardware, and reinforced cabinet to target surround and immersive audio installations, especially those in…

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MixChecker ULTRA von Audified

MixChecker ULTRA has the tool you can rely on when you want to be sure your mix will translate across more than 90 real-world listening devices, use its advanced analytical section and modern UI that saves you time and gives you full control over how your music will sound anywhere And…

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