music production

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.

Spinal Vibe offers up to 3 rotative speakers, with full control over the rotational behavior of each speaker: you can not only select their rotation speed and curve, but also the amount of Doppler, amplitude modulation, and dampening independently, as well as their acceleration and deceleration.

RealGMS offers unprecedented authenticity and an extended dynamic range, bringing your strumming to life like never before.

MusicDevelopments just dropped RapidComposer version 5.4, packing it with features that make working with audio tracks faster and more flexible. Now, you can convert audio directly to MIDI, support a broader range of audio files, and drag-and-drop audio files right into tracks. Workflow has...

The MB3X Mastering Compressor plugin developed by Raising Jake Studios faithfully emulates the classic MB3X hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid-1990s—while introducing exclusive digital enhancements for modern producers. What's New in MB3X Mastering Compressor...

What is the optimal methodology for integrating kicks and 808s into a musical composition?

GoranGrooves has launched Handy Drums version 2.0, an updated drum plugin suite. This audio software instrument's version brings improved sound quality, design, and features for a better user experience. What's new in Handy Drums version 2.0 The way the program looks has been totally revamped...

The "Motion Filter," by music production software plugin developer Denise Audio, offers various modes like low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch with slopes up to 96 dB per octave. You can select between the classic Sweeper mode for envelope-driven sweeps or the new LFO mode for...

Have you ever encountered a situation where a track exported from Ableton Live DAW at 138 bpm ends up displaying as 138.02 bpm in Rekordbox? This discrepancy can be frustrating, especially when trying to maintain precise tempo across platforms. I'm curious to understand why this shift occurs...

WAVDSP recently released their latest offering: a cutting-edge VST3, AU, and AAX digital audio effect designed for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Dubbed the "WD Enhancer," this music production software plugin promises to be one of your go-to audio processing SFX with...

Just think how great your favorite music production software could be if it was improved. That's the reality for users of RapidComposer, thanks to MusicDevelopments. They've rolled out version 5.2.1, an update that brings with it a smoother workflow and improved usability. And if you've been...