music production

Modartt just came out with version 2.1 of Organteq, their digital pipe organ software. This new update adds many cool features and tweaks that make it easier to use, sound better, and give you more ways to create music. Organ features and updates A new "Tag" feature makes it simpler to look...

A scale is a sequence of notes arranged by pitch. When you play a scale, you go up or down in pitch, moving from one note to the next. Each note in a scale is called a "degree." The first note of the scale is the "root" or "tonic," which is the base of the scale. Scales create a framework that...

The A major scale comprises the notes A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G#. These notes create a sequence that follows a pattern of whole and half steps. In A major, this pattern is: Whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step A whole step is a jump of two notes on...

The G major scale consists of one sharp in its key signature. The sharp is F♯. This means that the note F is raised by a half step to F♯ in the G major scale. The key signature helps musicians identify the key of a piece of music and indicates which notes are to be consistently sharp or flatted...

The F major scale consists of seven notes. These notes follow a specific pattern of whole and half steps. Here is the F major scale: F – G – A – Bb – C – D – E – F F is the first note, called the tonic. G is the second note. A is the third note. Bb (B flat) is the fourth note. C is the fifth...

Mercuriall has released the Tweed Blues and Tweed Bass amplifiers with the new Ampbox 1.5.0 update. This update includes a new impulse response (IR) for the original spring reverb in the cabinet section, which helps you capture the vintage sound more accurately. The new amps The Tweed Blues is...

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a system that lets musical instruments and computers talk to each other. With MIDI, you can connect keyboards, drums, and other instruments to a computer. MIDI does not make sounds by itself. Instead, it sends messages about which notes...

Sound Magic just dropped an update for their Pianoforte 1900, now at version 1.3! Here's what's new: Fixed a bug where the pedal wouldn't work on MIDI channel 1 Smoothed out a MIDI 2.0 issue for Logic Pro X users Solved a RAM overload problem on Windows 11 And a bunch of little tweaks! Sound...

Latency in audio means the time it takes from when a sound goes into a system until you hear it coming out. This delay is important in many areas, such as live shows, music recording, and broadcasting. If the delay is too long, it can mess up the timing between different sounds, making it hard...

The E major scale comprises seven notes, each with a specific interval, creating a unique sound. The formula for the E major scale, like all major scales, follows the pattern of whole and half steps as follows: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half. Here's how that breaks down in E...

C Major is often considered the most straightforward key in Western music, especially for beginners. This is primarily because it consists of all the natural notes—no sharps or flats—making it visually and theoretically simpler on instruments like the piano and guitar. Understanding C Major...

Shy Audio proudly announces the Shy 90s Channel professional audio effect plugin launch, a powerful new tool for your audio production needs. EQ Use the EQ section to shape your tracks broadly and change their sound from Shy 90s Channel. The Original setting reduces mid-gain when you boost the...

Ice Cube is back with fresh music, and hip-hop fans are all in! Today, the legendary rapper drops a new single, "It’s My Ego." This track brings that classic West Coast feel with a bold message about self-love and staying true to yourself.

The new Numa Player 2 is now available! Numa Player 2 is focused to substantially improve performance with the multi-core support and more polyphony.

Knife Drop is no ordinary fuzz pedal--it's a sub-octave fuzz and analog synth powerhouse, conjuring nightmarish soundscapes through a sinister blend of distortion and synthesis. Born from the twisted collaboration between Eventide and Third Man Hardware.

Preview of Ample Chinese Traditional Percussion

Ample Sound has released Ample China Traditional Percussion. You get a Chinese percussion group with many instruments. It covers sounds from low to high, including drums, wood, and brass instruments. There are 19 types of instruments and 49 total percussion instruments. These include drum...

GForce Software just rolled out a fresh update for Oddity3, pushing it to version 1.1.0. This update packs a new 3D graphical user interface, spruces up the browser, and broadens the search functionality to include patch authors and notes. They've also enhanced the patch audition mode ironed out...

UVI just dropped Falcon 3.1, and it's bringing fresh vibes to your sound library. Alongside this update, they've launched two brand-new expansions: Pulsación and Modular Drums. The best part? If you're already using Falcon, this update won't cost you a thing. Plus, they're rolling out special...

With a variety of piano types and the ability to customize and shape each sound, the EARTH Piano offers a wide range of sonic possibilities. Bring these expressive piano sounds into your productions.