Behringer has brought back a percussion synthesizer from the 1970s with updated connection capabilities for contemporary music production environments. The SDS-3 recreates circuitry from the Simmons SDS-3 while adding compatibility with current studio equipment.
The four-channel device generates percussive tones through analog processing and accepts external audio as trigger sources. Musicians can modify each of the four drum sections independently using parameters for tone height, sustain length, and frequency modulation alongside noise and attack components. A fifth channel dedicated to special effects provides additional sound manipulation through modulation controls. The front panel features 57 physical adjustments for immediate...
Smaolab has introduced Akira-Lead, an amplifier simulation plugin designed to generate distorted tones associated with electric guitar and bass instruments. The software targets musicians seeking amplified sounds and music producers who need fast access to processed audio within their recording platforms.
The plugin pairs amplifier modeling technology with a low-pass filter and tonal adjustment controls. Users can modify frequencies through two equalizer bands that operate before or after the main signal chain. According to the developer, the processor handles traditional stringed instruments while adapting to electronic music production and percussive loops.
Akira-Lead supports macOS, Windows and Linux operating systems through VST3...
W. A. Production has released version 3.0.1 of InstaComposer 3, bringing several workflow enhancements and technical corrections to the music creation software.
The update allows users to consolidate multiple tracks into one MIDI track when exporting their compositions. Loop creation has been refined to ensure musical notes stay within designated boundaries during generation. The company reports that exported MIDI files feature better structural organization for improved compatibility across different platforms. A malfunction that disrupted MIDI dragging operations has been resolved.
Additional corrections address various software issues while boosting overall system efficiency. The update is available to current users of the...
Antares has released Metamorph, an artificial intelligence vocal processor that operates without internet connectivity and uses voice models trained with artist consent. The plugin launches during the company's promotional sales period that began on Tuesday.
The software includes 12 voice transformation models from Antares, plus six additional options through Voice-Swap, a platform that compensates performers for their contributions. All audio processing happens locally within digital audio workstation environments rather than through remote servers. Antares states its development follows The Principles for Music Creation with AI and prioritizes transparent practices around data sourcing. The company positions the technology as...
Arturia has released the KeyStep Mk2, an updated version of its portable keyboard controller that adds creative sequencing features and enhanced connectivity for musicians working with modular synthesizers and desktop production systems. The 32-key unit includes velocity sensitivity and aftertouch response, while a new OLED screen enables direct parameter adjustment without computer software.
The second-generation model introduces a Mutate function that generates melodic and rhythmic variations from existing patterns. Its arpeggiator section expands to 16 operational modes with nine pattern types, octave range controls and adjustable note divisions. Recording options support both quantized and free-time input alongside step programming...
Universal Audio has expanded its Ocean Way Studios plugin with a deluxe edition that adds console emulations, dynamic processors and reverb chambers to the virtual recreation of the historic Los Angeles recording facility. The software uses Dynamic Room Modeling technology to simulate the acoustic properties of Studio A and Studio B, where artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Radiohead and Beck recorded material.
The enhanced version incorporates models of equipment from the facility's gear collection. Users gain access to Focusrite and Dalcon console emulations paired with API 550A equalization and Focusrite 110 filtering. Dynamic processing comes from virtual versions of the Fairchild 670, Teletronix LA-2A...
The Very Loud Indeed Co. has launched the second edition of its Shift library, a collection containing 320 transition effects that automatically adjust to project tempo and can be performed across multiple pitches. The samples work by layering together to create smooth connections between musical sections.
Shift II: Hybrid Scoring Transitions offers material suited to various compositional approaches, from suspenseful dramatic cues to intense action sequences and unsettling horror atmospheres. The sounds span one and a half octaves of playable range, allowing access through a standard 61-key MIDI keyboard without requiring interface interaction or octave switching. The package provides 24-bit audio files at 48 kHz resolution within a 2...
Native Instruments has released version 3.4 of Maschine, its integrated music production system, adding capabilities that users have frequently requested. The update centers on enhanced modulation functions and arrangement workflows.
The software gains several production tools with this release. A redesigned modulation editor allows producers to create curves using a pencil tool and modify multiple control points simultaneously. Desktop users benefit from grid alignment features, color scheme updates, additional keyboard commands and a refreshed interface design. The standalone Maschine Plus hardware unit can run more effects processors and virtual instruments from the company's Play Series catalog without connecting to a computer...
Heritage Audio has expanded its software lineup with a digital version of the HA-81A EQ, one of its most popular hardware products. The plugin replicates the original four-band equalizer design, which pairs the manufacturer's preamp technology with an inductor-based equalization circuit modeled after classic 1073-style gear.
The software provides versatile tonal shaping capabilities across multiple frequency ranges. Users can configure the low and high frequency sections to function as either shelving or peaking filters, while two midrange sections offer fixed peaking with an optional High Q mode. Additional filtering options include separate controls for removing unwanted low-end and high-end frequencies. Heritage Audio says the...
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