Behringer leaks more than a dozen unreleased synths, drum machines and controllers on websiteA website overhaul at Behringer has accidentally revealed more than a dozen unreleased instruments – including synths, drum machines and controllers – before the pages were swiftly removed.
The leaks appeared briefly during what seems to be an ongoing redesign of Behringer’s website, with eagle-eyed users spotting multiple placeholder product pages for gear that has yet to be officially announced.
Although the pages have since been taken down, they’ve already been immortalised by the synth community, with screenshots surfacing on Reddit and circulating online.

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Among the most notable finds was the VCX 3 – Behringer’s long-teased replica of the classic EMS VCS 3. The project has been in development for years, with the company confirming in late 2023 that it had entered beta testing. After a long period of silence, its reappearance suggests it may still be moving forward, alongside the similarly EMS-inspired AKS Mini.
Drum machine fans also had plenty to dig into. Listings suggested a new sampler inspired by the legendary E-mu SP-1200, seemingly featuring 12-bit and 24-bit sampling with analogue filters. If accurate, it would join Behringer’s growing lineup of retro-flavoured rhythm machines, following releases like the LM Drum and BMX.
Another unannounced unit, the RD-765, was also spotted. The leaked description refers to it as a “classic hybrid sampling drum machine with XX drum sounds, sample recording, 64 steps”. Early speculation suggests a hybrid drum machine drawing inspiration from the TR-707, TR-626 and TR-505, but nothing has been confirmed.
Elsewhere, a Korg Mini-Pops 7 clone also appears close to release, after being first teased by Behringer in 2024.
One of the more eye-catching placeholders was the VS-80, widely assumed to be the company’s take on the legendary Yamaha CS-80. If accurate, its appearance would suggest the flagship analogue polysynth is edging closer to reality, alongside the long-gestating 1601 Sequencer, a Eurorack clone of the ARP 1601 first announced back in 2021.
The leak also turned up a cluster of new controller and keyboard listings. Among them is the long-requested BCR32 – a modern successor to the much-loved BCR2000 – alongside an APC40-style grid controller reportedly called the AQ64.
Other entries included a possible replacement for the SWING sequencer, dubbed JAM (plus a version called JAM PLAY featuring onboard sounds), the Polykeys PK61 – a 61-key USB MIDI controller keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch – and the QT32, a 32-key compact keyboard featuring eight drum pads, 12 assignable controls, and a four-axis joystick.
As ever with Behringer, it’s unclear whether the leak was a genuine mistake or simply an unusually messy teaser campaign. Either way, it suggests a packed pipeline of synths and controllers that may be closer to launch than expected.
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Viiri Audio releases Aava creative convolution plugin with intro offer
Viiri Audio has released Aava, a creative convolution processor for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Convolution plugins usually make me think of realistic spaces, speaker cabinets, springs, plates, and other practical IR-based effects. But the thing with IRs is that, once captured, they remain static. Aava takes a more experimental route by treating impulse responses as [...]
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Mighty Synth Sampler is a FREE synth and sampler for Apple Devices
Moby Pixel has released Mighty Synth Sampler, a free synth and sampler app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is an app that lets you turn any sound into a playable instrument. This is possible with other workflows, of course, but Mighty Synth Sampler was designed to save a great deal of time. I keep [...]
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Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators. Now, it’s buying $2.8B more.Elon Muks's xAI said it will buy $2.8 billion worth of natural gas turbines over the next three years, according to SpaceX's IPO filing.

Ten of the Best Queen Latifah SongsContinuing the theme from our recent Phil Collins list, we're looking at ten of the best songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 "Musical Influence" inductee Queen Latifah. Rock or hip-hop? Who gives a crap--she's awesome!

"Mama Gave Birth to the Soul Children" (featuring De La Soul)

From All Hail the Queen (1989)

"Evil That Men Do" (featuring KRS-One)

From All Hail the Queen (1989)

"Nuff of the Ruff Stuff"

From Nature of a Sista' (1991)

"Bad As A Mutha"

From Nature of a Sista' (1991)

"Just Another Day"

From Black Reign (1993)

"Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?)" (featuring Apache)

From Order in the Court (1998)

"It's Alright" (featuring Faith Evans and Lil' Mo)

From Order in the Court (1998)

"I Put a Spell On You"

From The Dana Owens Album (2004)

"How Long (Betcha' Got a Chick On the Side)"

From Trav'lin' Light (2007)

"Fast Car" (featuring Missy Elliott)

From Persona (2009)

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SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ to join law school, signaling end of time at regulatorHester Peirce will become an associate professor at a Virginia law school some 18 months after her term at the SEC expired, leaving another empty seat in the agency’s leadership.

A DIY 3D Printing Filament DryerIn a recent video [Saša Karanović] revisits the DIY filament dryer that he gave a shot a couple of years ago. Back then he reused an existing filament dryer, adding a custom controller and such to improve its performance. This technically-not-fully-DIY dryer got some feedback since then, and thus the V2 version is an example of how to better DIY such a dryer, including a custom PCB and a GitHub project for all the details.
Those who just want to dive into the documentation for assembly and the BOM can look at the available documentation. At its core the whole assembly consists of some kind of container like the shown 5L food storage type, along with an SHT30 temperature and humidity sensor and 100K NTC temperature sensor. These connect to the controller board which then switches on or off the 12V polymide resistive heater.
One thing that could be improved here is that the saturated warm air has nowhere to go. This is a common issue with filament dryers and why it’s recommended with even commercial filament dryers like the common Sunlu types to leave them slightly ajar so that the moist air can be replaced with cooler air that can much more readily absorb moisture.

How to make a sampler instrument: Setup and techniques
Expert film composer and educator Dave Kropf walks through how to make a sampler instrument from scratch that's both powerful and intuitive.

Sony Music Publishing promotes ZaZa Kazadi to Senior Director, A&R, UK & EuropeThe promotion will see Kazadi focus on Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and Afro genres.
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Arturia update the KeyLab Mk3 With the launch of its 1.5 firmware, the KeyLab Mk3 family gains a number of enhancements that promise to offer a smoother, clearer and more controller-led experience. 

Nextbyrd ChronosChronos is a Windows app for real-time pitch detection and continuous pitch visualization. Instead of showing pitch as a single tuner needle, Chronos draws pitch as a moving curve over time, making it easier to see intonation drift, slides, vibrato, bends, and microtonal movement. It is designed for singers, instrumentalists, microtonal musicians, MPE users, and anyone who needs to understand how pitch moves rather than only where it lands. Key features: - Real-time pitch detection - Continuous pitch curve visualization - Microphone, MIDI, and MPE input support - Mono and polyphonic tracking - Scale-aware visualization - Custom scale support via Scala (.scl) files - Support for maqam, microtonal, and non-12-TET contexts - Screenshot export and MIDI export - 21-day full-feature trial - Windows standalone app. A 21-day full-feature trial is available from the official Chronos download page. Read More

Viiri Audio releases its debut plugin: Aava, a new creative convolution processorViiri Audio has stepped onto the scene with Aava, a brand new digital creative convolution processor. This plugin allows users to modulate multiple impulse response parameters in real time, opening the door to endless sound qualities. Adjustable details include start time, length, pitch, and timing, while the audio is running, so each change can be heard against the larger backdrop of the full piece.
Four impulse responses can be loaded onto a single sound at once, and all of them have their own set of parameters. These responses can be based on pitch and rhythm to provide considerable freedom in manipulating the sound.

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Plus, to keep the workflow smooth, pitched impulse responses can be key-tracked, and rhythmic IRs can be synced to the main tempo. With those foundational elements in place, users can easily play around with the parameters and stumble on happy accidents.

To make more sweeping changes, use Aava’s Explore Map. This handy feature can preserve all the settings on the plugin, which are then routed through an X/Y interface that will alter the full slate evenly.
More granular elements of the plugin include the four modular slots for each impulse response, which can be filled with LFO, Sample & Hold, AD Envelope, AR Envelope, Envelope Follower, or Key Follower. The pitched impulse responses have a six octave range, both up and down. There are also several options for the wet signal, such as low and high pass filters, gain, and a spectral compressor.
Finally, Aava can record impulse responses in real-time as well. So, whatever settings best fit the music can be captured and preserved in the moment.
Aava is available now in CLAP and VST3 formats for Linux, Mac, and Windows. The intro price of 79€ / $79 / £69 will be active until June 15. After that, the price will increase to 99€ / $99 / £89. Prospective buyers can download a fully functional 30-day trial. Learn more at Viiri Audio.
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The “world’s first generative AI guitar” has arrived – will it live up to the hype?“90% of people who pick up a guitar quit within a year. Not because they lack talent – because the instrument never met them where they are.”
Such is the rationale behind the Melo-D, a radical new instrument dubbed the “world’s first generative AI guitar” from TemPolor.

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Boasting a design that looks like it landed here on Earth this morning, the Melo-D allows users to generate songs using AI and learn music theory through guided gameplay, and aims to make music “more accessible through AI-powered instruments and interactive design”.
The physical design of the instrument is pretty radical – with a patented folding design which condenses the guitar’s form factor into a size much easier for travel. There’s also a 2.4” LCD touchscreen and an external app for many functions.
The instrument is loaded with TemPolor’s in-house-built TemPolor.AI engine, which can transform human humming into a song, and generate tracks from text inputs.

It’s also said to be able to transcribe an audio file into fingerstyle tabs or chord charts, with on-screen guidance to play the track appearing thereafter.
“Our goal with Melo-D was to lower the barrier between inspiration and creation,” says Jason Jia, founder of TemPolor. “We wanted to build an instrument that feels approachable to beginners, useful to creators, and exciting from the very first interaction, whether someone is playing, learning, or generating a completely original song.”
We can’t help but raise an eyebrow at the price of the Melo-D; while there’s an early-bird pricing of $399, full price will be $599, quite significantly more than the top entry-level electric guitars on the market (think Squiers or Ibanez’s GIO and SA lines) – and even some better-spec’d mid-price guitars, too.
Still, the Melo-D has already smashed its £3,800 goal on Kickstarter with £38,389 pledged at the time of writing, so the price doesn’t seem to be a concern to many.
Learn more about the Melo-D at the TemPolor Kickstarter page.
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DsgDnB releases Cartridge (still in testing), a FREE sampler/slicer plugin
DsgDnB gave us several freebies earlier this year, including DuckTool, Scyllascope, and KickSpace. Their latest release, albeit still in testing, is Cartridge, a free sampler/slicer for macOS, Windows, and Linux. You might remember that those plugins were at differing stages of development when released. Cartridge is a similar release, in that it’s still in testing. [...]
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