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      Set your own price for a Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field. Why? “Why not?”Teenage Engineering is setting its sights on making “[the] year 2025 even more flipped out”, starting with a ‘Set your own price’ for its coveted OP-1 Field synth, sampler and drum machine. Why? “Why not?”, says the brand — or, more specifically, because it’s running “a delicate experiment.”
      As of today, the homepage of Teenage Engineering’s website is dedicated to this wacky OP-1 Field experiment. An interactive slider lets you set a price between  $1,399 and $9,999. Sadly for some, this slider doesn’t reach down to $99.
      READ MORE: All the music gear to buy instead of Teenage Engineering’s $2,300 OP-XY
      Once you set your price (presumably $1,399), you can check out on the TE store. Except, you can’t right now — unfortunately, it looks like the Swedish brand is fresh out of stock of its sought-after synth. You can, at least, sign up for an alert for when it’s back in stock, and it appears TE will be running this experiment for the rest of June.
      Judging by the new webpage, the brand will be running similar ‘experiments’ throughout the rest of 2025. “new flipped out ’25 offers will be presented during the rest of the year…(or until the world is a little bit more stable),” adds some copy by TE.
      Why is the beloved company doing all of this, anyway?
      “This is a delicate experiment,” says Teenage Engineering, “and a question. It’s about why, how, and why not? It’s for us to understand the market, for us to figure out how you think, how you act. And if it’s possible to really please you 100%. This is also a reflection of the world and the time we live in. Let’s try new things! Good things. Try crazy ideas – like what would happen if people voted with their wallets? What if it was up to you? Well now it is.”
      A screengrab of Teenage Engineering’s OP-1 Field experiment
      OK — so, let’s get one thing straight. This is a sale, right? But Teenage Engineering is disguising it as a “delicate experiment”? Well, hey, we’ll take it — at least you can save $600 off the original price. The real question we have is, ‘Which cashed-up thrill-seeker will crank this slider up to 11 and drop $9,999 for some clout?’ We’d like a word, if that’s you.
      If the price is still a little steep for you, we’ll gladly recommend any of TE’s Pocket Operators, which come in at under $100. You might also be the right market for the retro-future EP-133 K.O.II, which you can pick up for a cool £269.
      Pick your own price at teenage.engineering
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      Teenage Engineering has offered a ‘Set your own price’ scheme its coveted OP-1 Field synth and sampler as part of “a delicate experiment.”

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        Learn about the SAG AFTRA musician fund and how it supports nonfeatured musicians through royalty distributions.

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          “Nothing changes. I’m still writing new music and doing everything I do”: deadmau5 speaks on selling his catalogueThree months after selling the rights to his entire catalog to Create Music Group, deadmau5 has spoken on the sale.
          In a new interview with Billboard Canada, the DJ and producer – real name Joel Zimmerman – shares his reasoning behind the monumental sale, which reportedly netted him a cool $55 million.

          READ MORE: Get Massive for £24.50 in Native Instruments’ Summer of Sound sale – yes, we’re serious

          “It was time to just let it go,” deadmau5 says. “I’m not so attached to [my catalogue] that I think it would’ve been some huge asset 20 or 30 years down the line.” The sale included all of Zimmerman’s biggest hits, including Strobe and Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff.

           
          The sale also included the entire catalogue of Zimmerman’s record label, mau5trap. Since its founding in 2007, a huge number of prominent dance music artists have contributed to its catalogue, including ATTLAS, Matt Lange, Rezz and Excision.
          The label remains a space for exciting newcomers, too, including Skellytn, EMSKI and Lamorn.
          “I mean, I’m sure they’ll make all their money back and more,” deadmau5 tells Billboard. “But for me, it was just time to reel everything back in, throw some money back into production for the next couple of years, and then start over. So, nothing changes. I’m still writing new music and doing everything I do.”
          Zimmerman made the sale to Create Music Group, which reportedly agreed to a joint venture between Zimmerman and the mau5trap artists should they engage in any future plans for previous releases. Under this venture, Create Music Group has also opted to remaster certain staple tracks in addition to building on the brand with new content and partnerships.
          Upon the sale in March, Create Music Group CEO Jonathan Strauss said: “Now, as the stewards of deadmau5 and mau5trap’s legendary catalogue, we inherit a legacy that changed music forever. Joel’s influence reaches far beyond sound – his mastery bridges music, gaming, and technology, inspiring a new generation to think bigger. This is more than an acquisition; it’s a responsibility.”
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          Three months after selling the rights to his entire catalog to Create Music Group, deadmau5 has spoken on the sale.

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            Arturia’s V Collection 11 Intro review: A shocking price tag on a fantastic bundle$199 / €199, arturia.com
            Arturia’s virtual instrument offerings don’t just go wide, they go deep. Next to the enormity of Arturia’s V Collection 11 Pro, it would be easy to attach epithets like ‘modest’ or ‘diminutive’ to V Collection 11 Intro. But, in reality, the plugin bundle is still a highly substantial offering that more than doubles the number of instruments in the original V Collection– and packs all the power we could want from a suite of its considerable size.
            After all, at this point, if V Collection 11 Pro’s suite of 45 instruments carries one primary danger, it’s of overwhelming producers with choice. If that’s you, V Collection 11 Intro might be just what your DAW needs to keep the music flowing.

            READ MORE: Arturia’s V Collection 11 Pro almost made me forget I had other plugins

            It’s worth mentioning that the Mini V is the only instrument in 11 Intro that was also in that very first V Collection. But that by no means renders Intro inferior, which presents a similarly lauded set of iconic instruments. A skilfully curated selection from across the world of V, Intro presents a mixture of familiar favourites and newer additions.
            Arturia V Collection 11. Images: Arturia; edited by MusicTech
            Mini V
            Arturia’s Mini V, the original classic, emulates the Minimoog Model D. The MusicTech review of 2024’s V Collection X notes that, in many ways, a software instrument developer is only as skilled as its emulation of the Model D. For that edition of the Collection, Arturia gave its Mini V design a complete overhaul to improve sound and accuracy.
            Now, the Mini V boasts Arturia’s proprietary True Analog Emulation technology, which means that certain behaviours are far better expressed in the software environment. Take its digital oscillators, for example: instead of being samples, wavetables or generated from a zero-point, the Mini V’s oscillators are free-running with notes generated dynamically, more like they would be on the hardware. There are also a few extras on offer, such as additional modulation sources and effects, but also carefully worked-in functions such as Filter Bass Compensation to maintain low-end even at high resonances.
            Arturia Mini V. Image: Vincent Joseph
            Keys dreams
            The Mini V can, of course, be played polyphonically, but that’s not stopped Arturia from including faithful emulations of three classic polysynths in V Collection 11 Intro, between them presenting a vast sonic range.
            Arturia’s emulation of the Sequential Prophet-5 was also recently upgraded as part of V Collection 9. Boasting the same True Analog Emulation as the Mini V at the core of its engine and a comparable slew of extra features, the classic polysynth has multitudes beneath its panel, covering smooth baritone chords to soaring leads and brassy pads. Arturia has done an excellent job of making this emulation deep but still abundantly accessible, with a spacious panel that’s easy to navigate for synthesists and keyboardists of all experience levels.
            The Jun-6 V, of course, channels the Roland Juno-6, which debuted in 1982 and has become famous for contributing its mammoth, chorus-infused polyphony to music by artists from Eurythmics to The Weeknd. This is a wide and lush synth that comes to life in glorious stereo. As with the Prophet-5 V, its well-laid-out panel combined with Arturia’s TAE-driven digital engine delivers both power and immediacy in equal measure.
            DX7 V. Image: Vincent Joseph
            The DX7 V, meanwhile, emulates one of the most celebrated digital polysynths of the 20th Century — the Yamaha DX7. I’d say Arturia has been successful with the DX7 V in translating what is commonly considered an unwieldy interface into a faster-moving, digital environment. FM synthesis is at the fore here, handling sounds from growling to glassy, from plucked to bowed with its six operators.
            Arturia claims the Stage-73 V to be ‘the most authentic, versatile, and accessible electric piano plugin ever made’, and I’m inclined to agree. Replicating the soulful sonic signature of the venerated Rhodes electric piano, it’s driven by an advanced physical modelling engine and also throws a virtual amp and pedal setup into the mix to deliver a sound that far outdoes a majority of the virtual electric pianos available, of which there are multitudes.
            Pure LoFi. Image: Vincent Joseph
            Modern machines
            As for digital versions of more modern instruments, the MiniFreak V represents Arturia’s unapologetic and much-welcomed venture into emulating its own hardware. Making its debut in V Collection X, this characterful synth is touted as an ‘experimental virtual instrument’ that combines digital voicing with analogue-style filters. Warmly received by MusicTech upon its release, the MiniFreak V more or less directly ports the original’s formidable digital engine into your DAW, with the exception of its analogue filters, which nonetheless receive lovingly accurate emulation here.
            The V Collection 11 Intro is topped off with four of Arturia’s original software instruments. This includes two instruments from the Augmented range in the form of Augmented Grand Piano and Augmented Strings, both of which make tremendous use of the range’s innovative workflow to combine deep-diving synthesis with expertly captured sample-based acoustic instruments. Bringing out characteristics of both that you might never have known were there, I’m mightily impressed with the Augmented range.
            Pure LoFi comes fresh from V Collection 11 Intro, an intriguing ‘low-fidelity synthesiser’ steeped in nostalgia for all things grainy, distorted and degraded. As noted in the MusicTech review of the full V Collection 11 Pro, I’m particularly impressed by the three lo-fi engines, each of which offer nine hardware modes emulating samplers of yore, from the E-Mu SP1200 to the Akai MPC.
            Neat package
            Tying things together is Analog Lab Intro, a more-than-the-sum-of-its-parts library of 500 presets from across 28 V Collection instruments. Analog Lab’s grouped controls can stray perilously close to over-simplification, but it’s excellent for quick referencing and on-the-fly sound sculpting. Arturia has worked hard to make Analog Lab’s presets as navigable as possible, and it shows.
            Yes, for those in need of a vast instrument library ready for all manner of composition, sound design and production applications, V Collection 11 Pro is a formidable tool that covers most conceivable bases. But for the rest of us, there’s V Collection 11 Intro. Large enough to accommodate far-reaching exploration but selective enough so as not to overwhelm with options, the suite may even end up guiding you toward getting more out of its instruments, which all bring something unique to the table.
            V Collection 11 Intro is excellently-priced, amply-stocked and bursting with potential.

            Key features

            Standalone and AU/VST/AAX plugins
            10 celebrated Arturia software instruments blending emulations, modern hybrid synth engines, modelled keyboards, and augmented acoustic sounds
            2500 presets
            Included instruments: Prophet-5 V, Jun-6 V, Analog Lab Intro, Augmented Grand Piano, Mini V, DX7 V, Stage-73 V, Augmented Strings, Minifreak V, Pure LoFi

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            The Arturia V Collection 11 Intro suite of instruments does everything you need it to – read the review here

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              Get Massive for £24.50 in Native Instruments’ Summer of Sound sale – yes, we’re seriousNative Instruments has launched its Summer of Sound sale, and over at Plugin Boutique until 30 June, you can get up to 74 percent off a huge range of NI products. Most notable, perhaps, is Massive, which you can get for just £24.50…
              For those new to the music production game or simply needing a refresher, Massive is widely regarded as one of the go-to soft synths on the market, alongside the likes of Serum 2, which was launched earlier this year.

              READ MORE: IK Multimedia Total Studio 5 review: Almost a must-have — with a few must-fix

              Normally priced at £89, Massive comes loaded with over 1300 sounds crafted by leading artists and sound designers, including the full libraries from former products Massive Expansion 1 and 2, Urban Arsenal 1 and 2, and Massive Threat. Add this to a host of wavetable oscillators, filters and effects, and the options for sonic exploration are truly endless.
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              Other products included in the Summer of Sound sale include Session Strings 2, a collection of string samples – four violins, three violas, two cellos and two double basses – all recorded by professional session musicians before being packaged for digital use. Get it now at 50% off for just £45.
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              For the producers out there who want the full package, KOMPLETE 15 Collector’s Edition is part of the sale as well for £1,079.40. Given the original price of £1,619.00, that’s almost $600 off. It is certainly a big purchase, but it includes 165 instruments and effects, over 125 sound packs, and more than 150,000 sounds. This includes everything from classical instruments to revered soft synths like Reaktor 6 and Kontour to drums and percussion.
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              For those who would prefer not to dive that deep just yet, there are more scaled-back versions of KOMPLETE 15 at a more affordable price.
              Head to Plugin Boutique to see the full range of products and deals in the Summer of Sound Sale.
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              Native Instruments has launched its Summer of Sound sale, and over at Plugin Boutique until 30 June, you can get up to 74 percent off a huge range of NI products. Most notable, perhaps, is Massive, which you can get for just £24.50...

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                Melda announce Analog Empire: Plucks & Keys  Melda Production have released Analog Empire: Plucks & Keys, a new software instrument offering vintage synth sounds.

                Melda Production have released Analog Empire: Plucks & Keys, a new software instrument offering vintage synth sounds.

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                  Polyend celebrates 10 years in business with sleek limited-edition Tracker Mini – here’s how to get yoursPolish music tech company Polyend has reached 10 years in business, and to honour the occasion, is putting out a 10th anniversary edition of its Tracker Mini handheld groovebox.
                  While the original Tracker Mini sports a sleek black enclosure, this new limited-edition model features a silver aluminium frame and newly designed buttons, alongside its distinctive high-resolution glass display. It also comes in a newly designed black enclosure, if desired.

                  READ MORE: Polyend’s Tracker Mini is a portable, standalone audio workstation

                  Meanwhile, the unit’s celebrated functions for sampling, sequencing and synth replication remain unchanged, and all are delivered in stereo audio via USB.
                  The 10th Anniversary Tracker Mini is built to order at Polyend’s headquarters in Olsztyn, Poland, and only a limited number will be manufactured.

                  The unit can be reserved from now until 1 August with a deposit of $199. The remaining $799 will be charged to complete the sale upon shipping, with units expected to be sent out in November 2025. Along with the Tracker Mini, buyers will receive $199 worth of Polyend Palettes, the brand’s in-house sample packs. Those will be delivered upon reservation to get the creativity flowing before the new Tracker Mini arrives.
                  “We are very happy with where the Tracker Mini is today. We’ve kept improving it with regular updates, adding features our users have asked for, like synth engines and note input mode,” says Piotr Raczyński, founder and CEO of Polyend. “But for our 10th anniversary, we wanted to do something special that reflects our roots.
                  “We revisited the core of our design philosophy and are creating a small batch of refined, all-aluminium instruments, without the compromises that come with large-scale production. It’s a reflection of what we’ve learned in the past 10 years, made to order for the people who’ve supported us through this journey.”
                  Earlier this year, Polyend also introduced the Step, the “first fully programmable drum machine in guitar pedal form.”
                  To learn more about the 10th Anniversary Tracker Mini – and to order yours – head to Polyend.
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                  Polyend has reached 10 years in business, and to honour the occasion, is putting out a 10th anniversary edition of its Tracker Mini.

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                    “Our own take on the iconic reed-based electric piano”: Rhodes packs the classic Wurlitzer into plugin formRhodes has added a new instrument to its virtual arsenal: the Wurli. It’s modelled on the Wurlitzer, a historic electric piano which generates sound from hammers striking metal reeds.
                    This plugin is specifically based on the 200A, a variation of the Wurlitzer which has been used in classic songs like What’d I Say by Ray Charles, I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, and You’re My Best Friend by Queen.

                    READ MORE: Can Linux really replace Windows and macOS for music production?

                    “As part of our ever-expanding library of classic instruments, we’re proud to share our own take on the iconic reed-based electric piano,” says Dan Goldman, Chief Product Officer at Rhodes. “Sampled by the same expert team behind the Rhodes V8 and Anthology plugins, the Rhodes Wurli brings the 200A to a whole new level of musicality and playability. Paired with Anthology’s powerful sound-shaping tools, effects, and intuitive interface, the result is something truly special — raw, warm, and beautifully expressive.”

                    The Rhodes Wurli utilises the same engine that powers Rhodes Anthology, which features virtual editions of four classic instruments:  Rhodes MK1 Stage 73 (1976), Sparkletop 73 (1965), Rhodes MKV 73 (1984), and Rhodes MK7 73 (2010).
                    With this pre-existing framework, the new addition includes an interface that accurately reflects the original Wurlitzer, complete with rotary dials and retro LEDs. Other than standard effects like delay, chorus, and reverb, the interface also offers unique options for sound manipulation. Apply Timbre Shift to move through different eras of the instrument’s aural quality, and a Vibrato function is designed to capture the same warmth as the classic hardware circuit.
                    The Rhodes Wurli is available now in VST, AU and AAX formats from the Rhodes Music online store. Additionally, you can pick it up for a short time at a 30 percent discount until 30 June.
                    Standard Pricing:

                    GBP: £89.95
                    EUR: €99.95
                    USD: $129.95

                    Introductory Offer – 30 percent off through June 30, 2025:

                    GBP: £62.97
                    EUR: €69.97
                    USD: $90.97

                    There’s also a 14-day free trial available, too. For more information, head to Rhodes.
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                    Rhodes has added a new instrument to its virtual arsenal: the Wurli. It's modelled on the Wurlitzer, a historic electric piano which generates sound from hammers striking metal reeds. 

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                      Behringer’s parent company Music Tribe accused of “blatant counterfeiting” in lawsuit over Klon Centaur cloneKlon is taking Behringer‘s parent company Music Tribe to court over what it describes as a “blatant counterfeit” of its prized Centaur pedal. The lawsuit accuses Music Tribe of trademark infringement and misleading consumers, claiming the company’s actions go “far beyond the line of permissible inspiration versus unlawful copying”.
                      Klon founder Bill Finnegan confirmed the suit in a statement posted to the company’s official Instagram, writing: “I have never been consulted in any way about this pedal, it has never been authorised by me, and I have never had any involvement whatsoever in its design, production, or marketing.”

                      READ MORE: “My goal is to make synthesizers for $9.90 so we can make them accessible to kids in poor countries”: Behringer’s synths are cheap – but it wants to go further

                      At the centre of the dispute is Behringer’s Centaur Overdrive, released in November 2024 and priced at just $69. It’s one of many low-cost options inspired by the Klon Centaur, a legendary overdrive pedal that often commands thousands of dollars on the resale market.
                      According to the complaint, Behringer’s product mirrors key visual elements of the original: a gold metal casing, a nearly identical centaur logo, and a prominent “CENTAUR” wordmark styled in the same font and colour.
                      Notably, the pedal also omits the company’s own branding from the faceplate (unlike most of Behringer’s releases) – a move Klon claims was intentional to mislead consumers.
                      Behringer’s Centaur Overdrive promo video on YouTube has also been accused of using Finnegan’s name and likeness “in a manner to suggest his involvement, endorsement, or approval”.
                      Per court documents, “consumers expressed extensive actual confusion (that went deliberately unabated by Defendants), with many rushing to purchase Defendants’ counterfeit pedal believing Defendants are delivering on a mass scale a discounted product licensed or endorsed by Plaintiffs.”

                      The suit also points out that Behringer and Music Tribe “have long had a reputation for creating cheap and inferior copies (often using plastic enclosures) of other manufacturers’ guitar pedals and other musical products, and selling such items under the ‘Behringer’ brand as well as other brands.”
                      In his statement, Finnegan says that he will not be publicly commenting on the dispute while litigation is pending. Those interested in buying an “authentic Centaur pedal” though, can keep an eye out for eBay auctions by Klon LLC (under the seller ID “klondirectsales”). He also reveals his plans to continue hand-building and selling new Centaur pedals through Klon’s eBay sales channel.

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                      Renowned for creating budget-friendly music products inspired by vintage gear, Behringer has long faced criticism for blurring the line between inspiration and imitation. Many of its past releases have emulated popular designs from competitors – drawing praise for affordability, but often stirring controversy over originality and build quality.
                      Earlier this year, Musitronics seemingly called out Behringer for “copying” its Mu-Tron products. The firm wrote in a scathing Facebook post: “So a $2 billion German company has decided to copy a 3rd Mu-Tron product. It is being distributed, sight unseen, six month pre-order through a $31 billion investment firm which owns the largest online music store in the world. The pedal is most likely entirely made in China and will sell for less than the cost of what it takes us to produce here in the USA.”
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                      Klon is taking Behringer to court over what it describes as a “blatant counterfeit” of its prized Centaur pedal.

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                        Stop clicking, start creating: SoundFlow for Ableton Live has landed — here’s what you need to knowAd feature with SoundFlow
                        Modern DAWs offer incredible power, but that power often comes at the cost of speed and focus. Setting up sessions, diving through menus, and performing multiple mouse clicks on tiny buttons can pull you out of the creative flow.
                        SoundFlow, a workflow automation platform, has set out to change how musicians, composers, producers, and audio engineers create with their DAW of choice. With support for Elgato Stream Decks, iOS and Android devices, custom keyboard shortcuts, and a powerful macro automation platform, SoundFlow puts your most-used commands right under your fingertips so that you can stay focused on the creative process.
                        Already boasting purpose-built integrations for Avid’s Pro Tools, Apple’s Logic Pro, and iZotope’s RX, SoundFlow has just launched a new integration with Ableton Live, now available in public beta.

                        Like SoundFlow’s other integrations, the SoundFlow Ableton Live integration is feature-packed. The public beta launches with over 850 ready-to-use commands and over 40 decks that can be shown on Stream Decks or mobile devices. Creators across all skill levels can take advantage of this deep integration with Live and unprecedented hands-on control.
                        “This integration is about more than shortcuts, we’re giving Ableton users a toolkit to automate entire workflows—creating, coloring and routing tracks, swapping MIDI Instruments and adding multiple audio effects at once, generating and transforming MIDI—with the push of a button. It’s a new era of creative efficiency” – Chad Wahlbrink, developer at SoundFlow
                        Users can map custom keyboard shortcuts to any command in SoundFlow or create custom decks of commands to centralize their most-used actions. Even more powerful, with SoundFlows’ built-in macro editor, users can sequence multiple commands to be run from a single button. Imagine creating a new track, adding your favorite plug-ins, coloring, and routing that track with one click.
                        While in public beta, SoundFlow hopes Ableton users will make their voices heard on its active and supportive community forum. The forum allows users to share workflow ideas, get help setting up, and learn from other creators. SoundFlow plans to use the forum to gather feedback, fill in gaps in the current featureset, and expand the capabilities of the Ableton Live integration.

                        While many users control SoundFlow via iOS and Android Devices, MIDI controllers, or simple keyboard shortcuts, the Elgato Stream Deck is a crowd favorite. These compact, affordable control surfaces feature backlit LCD buttons, which can change to reflect your current control set. Connect one or multiple Stream Decks to SoundFlow and put your favorite actions right in front of you.
                        The Ableton integration includes the “Ableton – Main Deck,” a pre-configured collection of commands that allows users quick access to common actions like loading instruments and audio effects or creating and controlling tracks. These actions greatly reduce the need for manually clicking through menus or relying on the computer keyboard to control Ableton Live.
                        Image: Press
                        So, who will get the most out of it? Every Live user can benefit from SoundFlow’s automation capabilities, especially when combined with a Stream Deck, iOS, or Android device, putting enhanced DAW control within reach.
                        For beginners, SoundFlow provides users instant, visual access to Ableton Live without requiring them to learn keyboard shortcuts or know which menu to click.
                        Power users can explore extensive options for creating macros and scripts. These custom commands can be built visually with SoundFlow’s easy-to-use macro editor or coded with JavaScript. This offers all users a near-infinite set of possible automation and control. SoundFlow can be as complicated or simple as you need to suit your creative process.
                        Image: Press
                        MusicTech readers can join the public beta today with a free 30-day trial of SoundFlow Cloud Pro.
                        The trial gives you access to all SoundFlow Cloud Pro features, the SoundFlow community forum, plus SoundFlow’s other included integrations to take your workflow to the next level.
                        Whether you use Ableton Live to make beats, produce music, score movies, or record bands, you’ll love the powerful way that SoundFlow’s Ableton Live integration opens up control of the DAW like never before. Combining Stream Deck, iOS, Android devices, custom keyboard shortcuts, and a powerful macro automation platform puts your most-used commands right where you need them so that you can stay focused on the creative process.
                        Sign up here today: www.soundflow.org.
                        System Requirements: SoundFlow 5.10.5+ and an active SoundFlow Cloud Pro trial or subscription, macOS 10.15+, Ableton Live 12.1+
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                        Want faster, hands-on control of Ableton Live? Try SoundFlow’s new integration — now in public beta. Read on to find out more

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                          Studio Spotlight: Eric Milos of Fever / Clear Lake Recording StudiosFever Recording and Clear Lake Recording Studios in Burbank, CA, have earned a reputation as one of the most artist-friendly, technically advanced, and vibe-rich facilities in the Los Angeles area. Behind the scenes is Eric Milos, owner and head engineer, who brings a passion for both technical precision and creative comfort to every project that walks through the door. With Dolby-certified Atmos mixing rooms, 24-hour lockouts, and a fully trained support staff, Fever/CLR is built to meet the needs of everyone from major label acts to indie producers.Music Connection sat down with Milos to talk about the evolution of the studio, the growing demand for spatial audio, and why creating a great vibe is just as important as having great gear.Clear Lake has been around for a while. How has the studio evolved into what it is today under your direction?Milos: Clear Lake started out as a go-to rock and metal room in the ‘80s, known for tracking big bands and label projects. By the ‘90s and 2000s, it became known as a great, accessible space for artists who wanted major studio results without spending their whole budget in Hollywood. When I took over in 2012, I renovated the facility but stayed true to that mission: deliver top-tier results, amazing rooms, and a smooth client experience—at a price point that makes sense for independent artists.I came up through Henson Recording Studios, so I saw what a truly professional operation looked like from the inside. Atmos mixing is now a big part of your offering. What sets your Atmos room apart from others in L.A.?Milos: We built a Dolby-certified 9.1.4 Atmos mix room with PMC monitors, the industry standard for immersive audio. Dolby came out and tuned the room to their spec, including the loudness curve and frequency response. That certification ensures what you hear in our room will translate to Apple Music, Tidal, and other platforms exactly as intended.Atmos isn’t just about having effects flying around your head. It’s about immersion—placing the listener inside a fully dimensional soundstage. For artists or producers preparing to mix in Atmos, what should they know?Milos: The easiest and most effective way to prep is to finish your stereo mix and then print stems—usually by instrument group—and send those in a prepped Pro Tools session or as consolidated audio files. That gives us the flexibility to place elements in the Atmos field.Sending over a full stereo session can work, but it’s less efficient for immersive mixing. A stem-based approach lets us translate your vision while making full use of the 3D space.Have you noticed changes in the types of artists or genres using the Atmos room?Milos: Absolutely. It’s not just pop and film scores anymore. Hip-hop, R&B, even indie rock artists are embracing it. We’ve done sessions where the original track was just a two-track beat and vocals, and it still benefits from Atmos—reverbs, backgrounds, FX, all become part of the immersive field. It’s not about changing your sound—it’s about enhancing the listener’s connection to it.What gear and features should visiting engineers or producers be excited about?Milos: Definitely the PMC speaker setup and Dolby certification, but beyond that, the room is just dialed. It’s transparent, accurate, and consistent. Engineers love that what they hear here will translate everywhere. We also make it easy to walk in and get started—no time wasted troubleshooting. The studio isn’t just technically dialed — it looks beautiful too. A lot of Atmos rooms are built like post-production suites: sterile and uninspired. With Studio B, we took a different approach. We put real thought into the visual impact, blending art deco design elements with curated furnishings to create a space that’s both functional and creatively inspiring.It’s also fully equipped for stereo mixing, vocal overdubs, and production sessions, making it a versatile environment no matter what format you’re working in.Client service is something you emphasize heavily. How does that play into the experience?Milos: We’re not a room-rental operation, we’re a full-service studio. Everyone on our team is trained in-house and understands how to maintain our standards. When you book a session, we prepare in advance, coordinate with your team, and make sure everything works before you even walk in the door.Let’s talk about your lockout rooms. What kind of clients do they attract, and what makes them special?Milos: Our lockout rooms are used by mixing engineers, producers, composers, podcasters—you name it. They offer 24-hour access, independent HVAC, and a professional atmosphere where you can work uninterrupted. You can customize the gear and the workflow but still have access to our techs and staff if you need support.Plus, bringing a client into a commercial facility says a lot about where you’re at in your career. It elevates your brand and gives your clients confidence.Looking forward, how do you see Fever and Clear Lake continuing to evolve with spatial audio and immersive production?Milos: Apple is all-in on spatial audio, and if you want your music to be featured on their playlists, it’s becoming essential to have an Atmos mix. We’re seeing that trend accelerate, and we’re making it easier for our clients to adapt to it—from mixing and delivery to file formatting and tech support. We’re going to keep expanding in that space. That means staying on top of gear, certification, and engineering standards while still maintaining a great vibe and customer-first approach.How would you describe the overall vibe of Fever and Clear Lake to someone who’s never been there?Milos: We’re pro, but relaxed. We care about the gear, the acoustics, and the specs—but we also care about the people and the process. It’s not a cold, clinical space. It’s a place where people feel welcome and inspired. You walk in, and we’ve got everything ready, the energy is right, and you’re free to just focus on the music. Our philosophy is simple: provide great sound, great service, and great vibes.For more information or to book a session, visit clearlakerecordingstudios.com or call 818-762-0707The post Studio Spotlight: Eric Milos of Fever / Clear Lake Recording Studios first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

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