New firmware fixes bugs and adds features to the excellent spectral oscillator module. [embedded content] A new revision of the Make Noise Spectraphon’s firmware fixes critical bugs and also adds two new options to the excellent spectral oscillator module. The sub-oscillator signal is now available as an output in both modes, while new button-press combinations […]
The analogue Bullfrog synth is designed as a learning tool. Erica Synths have confirmed the amended release date for their collaboration with techno legend Richie Hawtin. The Bullfrog is quite unusual in its approach, mainly in the sense that it’s designed to help introduce young people to electronic music while also working as a serious […]
The new firmware adds new distortion effects, tuning options, stereo layers and more. [embedded content] Arturia have announced a new firmware update for the high-end PolyBrute synth, adding features including MPE support, oscillator independent tuning, unison detune and keyboard transposition. Seven distortion modes join the PolyBrute’s existing effects, which include delay, reverb and modulation. Flexible […]
Last updated 19 September, 2023 A new tool for Mac users of Pioneer DJ’s Rekordbox 6 software, called the Rekordbox Collection Tool, aims to help them better manage their music collections and fix common issues on that platform. What it does The tool uses audio fingerprinting technology to power features like removal of duplicates and […]
The London producer talks frankly about rebuilding his life after suffering a stroke First of all, where are you as you answer these questions? How is your day going? Been or heading off to anywhere exciting? I’m just chilling at home in Watford today. It’s pretty lowkey but I did go for a swim this […]
Landmark venue has been shut since December Brixton Academy can re-open if it meets a lengthy list conditions, Lambeth Council has decided after a two day hearing into the venue’s future. The famous music venue has been shut since a fatal crowd crush at an Asake gig in December last year left one audience member […]
Red Snapper, veteran producers of jazz influenced by hip-hop, dub and electronica, will tour England in support of a new live album this Autmun. Live At The Moth Club will be released on vinyl on October 20 through Lo Recordings, coming on the back of their recent studio album Everybody is Somebody . The band – […]
Glitterballs at the ready The mysterious Manzo Edits series is onto volume three, but you don’t need to wait until its release date – September 21 – to get a taste. Vaudafunk, one of the Italian label’s edit crew, has kindly shared his super shiny disco jam ‘Disco Manina’ in full for lucky Juno Daily […]
Combining the brand’s classic dub siren with a digital echo circuit, the DS01E offers unique sound FX with a distinctly old-school vibe. Greg Scarth finds out more. Sirens and echo effects are two of the most prized tools in the world of dub, so it’s no surprise that they form the backbone of Benidub’s product […]