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Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals still going, Arturia Hardware, Takuma spices up 808s

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Arturia's new essential MK3 midi keyboards separate themselves from the competition brilliantly! New designs, for the keyboards and software were influenced heavily by user feedback and are more suited for users' workflows than ever. Check them out here! Production Sauce 🎵 343’s Takuma

Black Friday Deals to check out this Holiday Season!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 MusicRadar has a list of amazing Black Friday deals to dive into this weekend! There's a number of great options from plugins, DAW upgrades, AI tools, and more! Check out the list here! Production Sauce 🎵 Ableton certified trainer Brian Funk shows us how to

Live 12 Announced, 70's Classic Synth Restored, Chill R&B Tutorial

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Full Bucket Music has brought back the 70's classic string synth, the ARP Omni 2, back as an emulation plugin called Oxid. It comes with 64 voice polyphony in both the string and synthesizer sections and phaser and delay effects, unlike the original synth

FabFilter Pro-R 2, First AI DAW, RnB Vibes

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Hit'n'Mix's RipX audio editor is being completely overhauled as a full-fledged AI DAW! Hit'n'Mix is calling it the first of its kind, as RipX is prepared to assist anyone working with samples produced by AI generators.

AI Takeover, New Korg Keystage, Granular Synthesis

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Korg's Keystage has been officially announced! This keyboard has MIDI2.0, polyphonic aftertouch, audio out, and official integration with Ableton Live! This new keyboard will make a great addition to any studio, as there are many other features to check out here! Production Sauce

Free Wavetable synth, Special Edition SP-404 MKII, and Lofi Beats Tutorial

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Arturia's Emulator II V recreates the legendary sampling synthesizer, the E-MU Emulator II! You can load your own samples or use the samples that come with the plug-in to create truly unique sounds with that old-school grit. Check it out here. Production Sauce 🎵 Watch

Akai's APC64, Playlist Promotion, and Bigger Buildups!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Explore and exchange VST synthesizer presets with PresetShare's community of over 92,000 users. Dive into a library of 6,921 free presets across various genres and synths like Vital and Serum. Check it out! Production Sauce 🎵 Do you ever feel like your buildups

Synplant 2 releases, AI Mixdowns, Electro production!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Cyanite.ai is a platform that analyzes audio tracks and suggests similar sounds or presets based on the input. Try it out: cyanite.ai. Production Sauce 🎵 343's John Selway shows us how to get an electro groove using Arturia's Minifreak V. In

Virtual Eurorack, Design like Fred Again, and Royalty Free Samples!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 VCV Rack is a virtual Eurorack DAW. It offers a range of modules, including oscillators, processors, and sequencers. It's a solution for those looking to explore modular synthesis without the physical gear. https://vcvrack.com Production Sauce 🎵 Want to try some sound design similar

Layering Sounds, Code-Based Music, and More Online Collabs!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Sonic Pi is a code-based music creation and performance tool. It allows you to learn to code creatively by composing or performing music. It's a solution for those looking to merge the worlds of coding and music. More Info at sonic-pi.net Production Sauce

AI Music Guru, Duolingo Music, and Online Artist Promotion

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Tom Cosm AI is like having a music production guru in your pocket. This free platform is a bot trained to answer questions about music production. It's definitely a recommend! Learn more at https://tomcosm.ai. Production Sauce 🎵 Synthhacker demonstrates how to set up

Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen, Ableton's Envelope Follower, and Extreme Time-stretching

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 PaulXStretch is a tool for extreme sound time-stretching. It's a solution for producers looking to create ambient and drone-like textures. The best part? It's completely free! Check it out: sonosaurus.com/paulxstretch/ Production Sauce 🎵 Trying to keep your sound design fresh? Takuma

Idea Generator, Melodic 808s, more AI Advantages

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Musixmatch is a platform that offers a powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform trained by millions of passionate music fans. It helps users get deeper into the meaning of lyrics and song metadata thanks to its AI platform. Check it out: about.musixmatch.com/business/artificial-intelligence Production

Ableton Live Lite, Vocal Pitch Correction, and more free samples!

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Ableton Live Lite is a streamlined version of the popular Ableton Live software, offering essential features for music creation and performance. It's a great starting point for beginners and a convenient option for those on a budget. Get your hands on Ableton Live Lite:

Artists' AI generated voices, SubmitHub, and Chord Progressions

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Waves OVox Vocal ReSynthesis - Take full control over your vocal sound with this plugin that combines vocal synthesis and effects. Transform any vocal performance into a dynamic instrument, unlocking new creative possibilities. Discover OVox here: www.waves.com/plugins/ovox-vocal-resynthesis Production Sauce 🎵 343’s Great

Melody AI, Free Plugin Goldmine, and Playlists

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Melody Studio is an interactive AI assistant for songwriters. It analyzes the structure, melodies, and lyrics of songs to provide real-time feedback, suggestions, and creative prompts, helping musicians enhance their songwriting skills. You can learn more about Melody Studio at melodystudio.net Production Sauce 🎵 Splice published

Music Collabs, Subtractive Synthesis, and more

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Endlesss - Collaborate with musicians in real-time using this app for seamless loop, melody, and beat creation. Explore built-in effects and sharing capabilities. Start making music with others on Endlesss: endlesss.fm/ Production Sauce 🎵 Watch 343’s Abe Duque define subtractive synthesis using the Analog synth

AI gate plugin, sampling drums, and more

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Smart:Gate is a new plugin from Sonible. It uses machine learning to deliver results that were not possible before. You can read more and start your free 30-day trial here - https://www.sonible.com/smartgate/. Production Sauce 🎵 Do you have trouble getting the right

AI Mastering, Disclosure "discloses" Latch, and Subtractive Synthesis

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 LANDR Online Mastering - Utilize AI-powered online mastering for professional-quality audio. Upload your tracks and let the platform enhance and optimize them for different streaming platforms. Free trial and affordable subscription plans available here: www.landr.com/ Production Sauce 🎵 Watch Guy and Howard Lawrence from Disclosure

Microphone Array, Summer Sale, and Online Communities

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Zylia ZM-1 is a spherical microphone array that captures immersive 3D audio from all directions. With advanced algorithms and software, it allows for post-production manipulation and opens up new possibilities for spatial audio in virtual reality experiences and music production. Learn more at: https://www.zylia.

Wave Ring, New Splice AI, and Online Marketplace

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Genki Instruments Wave is a wearable ring that enables sound and effects control through hand motion. Manipulate parameters, trigger samples, and unleash your gestural creativity with intuitive finger movements. Explore it here:  https://genkiinstruments.com Production Sauce 🎵 John Selway’s process for creating amazing sounds is

Vocal Kit, Collaboration Platform, Delay Tricks, and more

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Vochlea Dubler Studio Kit 2 offers real-time vocal-to-MIDI translation, enabling control of synths, instruments, and effects with your voice. Experience a new level of vocal creativity by eliminating the need for traditional controllers. Learn more: https://vochlea.com Production Sauce 🎵 343's Great Dane shows

Remote collaboration, musician's network and more

Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Sessionwire is a platform that allows musicians to collaborate remotely in real-time. It provides high-quality audio and video streaming, with tools for recording and sharing your sessions. It's a great option for musicians who want to work with others from anywhere in the world!

Bjork's new album, Push 3, bass lines in Serum and more

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Gamify learning, new Apple Maps feature and more

0:00/1× Studio Tool You Need 🎹 Yousician is a music learning platform that gamifies the process with over 1,500 lessons for guitar, piano, bass, ukulele, and voice. Subscription starts at $19.99 per month or $179.99 per year. Try it out here! Production Sauce 🎵 Take a deep