Waldorf Attack 3 review: classic drum Synthesizer plugin taken to 2026 Review: Waldorf Attack 3 brings its percussive Synthesizer back to the focus with smoother control, expanded synthesis, & more flexibility.

Waldorf Attack 3 review: classic drum Synthesizer plugin taken to 2026
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To the MAX: How Cherry Audio Turned the Roland SH-5 Into a Soft Synth We talk to Cherry Audio to find out how they turned the rare Roland SH-5 into their newest plugin, SH-MAX.

TO THE MAX: HOW
CHERRY AUDIO TURNED THE ROLAND SH-5 INTO A SOFT SYNTH
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Cherry Audio SH-MAX Fuses Features From 3 Classic Roland Synths Cherry Audio has introduced SH-MAX synthesizer, a virtual instrument plugin that they say is inspired by three synthesizers from the Roland’s SH series of the ’70s: the SH-5, SH-7, and …

Cherry Audio SH-MAX Fuses Features From 3 Classic Roland Synths
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Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency It's unclear at this time what the news will mean for existing users of Massive, Kontakt, Maschine and any of the brand's other industry leading products.

Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
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“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review The trailblazing soft synth that we’d all but given up hope on has made a glorious comeback, but how does Absynth fit into a changed music production landscape?

“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
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NAMM 2026: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More! NAMM 2026 takes place from 20-24 January. We will be covering the show and keeping you up to date.

NAMM 2026: Everything You Need to Know – News, Facts and More!
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Apple Logic Pro 12 and Mainstage 4.0 arrive on January 28th with new features
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Apple says Pixelmator Classic will no longer be updated Apple has quietly clarified the future of Pixelmator's decade-old iPad app, confirming that while it still works, its days of active development are over.

Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
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Linux Audio Conference 2026
18 – 20 June 2026, Maynooth University, Ireland
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Korg Collection 6 is immensely powerful — but it’s also inconsistent
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Best Desktop Effects for Synths Desktop effects for synths, grooveboxes, and drum machines are the perfect addition to any DAWless setup. We check out the best desktop effects in 2026.

Best Desktop Effects for Synths
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5 of the Best 2000s Synths - gearnews.com Relive the sound of the Millennium with these five best 2000s synths.

5 of the Best 2000s Synths
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The feature that finally convinced me iPad Pro is good for 3D art Apple's tablet is set to be perfectly positioned for 2026.

iPad Pro is now a serious option for 3D artists in 2026
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Baby Audio Tekno, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin: sequencer update 1.1 and now for iOS Baby Audio Tekno is a new, analog-inspired, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin for macOS & Windows with 18 distinct drum engines.

Baby Audio Tekno, hard-hitting drum Synthesizer plugin: sequencer update 1.1 and now for iOS
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Secrets of the JP-8000 Supersaw Revealed: Synth Journal - gearnews.com The Usual Suspects have figured out the Roland supersaw, the prettiest modular system you’ve ever seen, and more.

Secrets of the JP-8000 Supersaw Revealed: Synth Journal
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Are there too many synthesizers? Is the synthesizer market oversaturated? We speak to Moog, Black Corporation and Erica Synths to check the pulse of the synth industry.

Are there too many synthesizers?
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Ireland has given artists a guaranteed income – is this how we fix a broken music industry? Artists in Ireland got a weekly income empowering them to make more music, take bigger creative risks, and enjoy better mental health

Ireland has given artists a guaranteed income – is this how we fix a broken music industry?
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Apple iTunes Turns 25: From Music Player to Digital Legend 25 years ago, Apple launched iTunes, changing the way people buy, listen to, and love music.

Apple iTunes Turns 25: From Music Player to Digital Legend
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Need a powerful photo-editing tool at an affordable price? Acorn 8 delivers Acorn 8 brings subscription-free editing tools for experienced photographers and designers.

Acorn review: A powerful photo-editing tool at a remarkably affordable price
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LANDR acquires Reason Studios: Reason becomes part of its growing AI ecosystem LANDR, the AI mastering service, acquires DAW developer Reason Studios to redefine the future of music creation.

LANDR acquires Reason Studios: Reason becomes part of its growing AI ecosystem
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Synthmaster One, KV331 Audio's easy-to-use wavetable Synthesizer is FREE for a limited time Ger Synthmaster One, an easy-to-use yet powerful wavetable Synthesizer plugin by KV331 Audio, as a free download for a limited time.

Synthmaster One, KV331 Audio’s easy-to-use wavetable Synthesizer is FREE for a limited time
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AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win It should push us to be more human.

AI can't replicate empathy, and that's why it won't win
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My Photoshop secrets for vibrant digital art that grabs everyone's attention Here's how I use bold saturation and contrast to catch the viewer's eye.

How to use bold colours to boost your art in Photoshop
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The Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year - gearnews.com It was a great year for synthesizers and drum machines. Here are my picks for the best gear and software of 2025.

Best Gear and Software of 2025: My 7 Highlights of the Year
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Best iOS Synthesizer releases 2025 with AUv3 plugin support The year is ending, and it's time to crown the best iOS Synthesizer releases of 2025 in one article supported by the Patreon community.

Best iOS Synthesizer releases 2025 with AUv3 plugin support
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Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard - gearnews.com The mid-‘80s saw the release of the Korg DW-8000, a unique digital/analog hybrid that sounds like nothing else on the planet.

Korg DW-8000: The Best Hybrid Classic Synth You’ve Never Heard
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Canva's 2026 trend predictions have filled me with hope Less AI, more authenticity please.

Canva's 2026 trend predictions have filled me with hope
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Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more MusicRadar's Si Truss and Simon Arblaster pick the best music tech hardware and software of the past 12 months

Music technology gear of the year 2025: Our favourite new synths, drum machines, plugins and more
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Best Free Plugins of 2025: Freeware Picks of the Year It's been a great year for free plugins! We check out the best free plugins of 2025 – from creative software synths to unique effects!

Best Free Plugins of 2025: Freeware Picks of the Year
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The Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? Available Now! After their awesome emulations of the Virus and Nord Lead, The Usual Suspects have re-engineered the chip that powers the JP-8000. JE-8086 is out now!

Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? Available Now! Free Roland JP-8000 and JP-8080 Emulator
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