Thing: First soft synth from Acustica Acustica's most recent release marks their first step in a new direction, and sees them deliver their very first software synthesizer.

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Jay Mehta talks Warner Music’s M&A strategy in South Asia and how India will produce ‘the next big global wave for music.’MBW’s World Leaders series meets Jay Mehta, Managing Director, Warner Music South Asia
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Sony Music sued by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra Music Publishing for alleged copyright infringement; publisher claims the major is committing ‘piracy’ of its IPThe lawsuit claims: 'Despite their lack of licenses, the Sony Defendants engage in knowing, willful, and utterly inexcusable copyright infringement of the Ultra Compositions.'
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What is the Glocalisation of Music? Why It MattersThe glocalization of music refers to global musical trends and influences are adapted and blended with local cultural traditions, sounds and languages. But what does that mean for music and the music industry that supports it?
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Cyber Monday 2024: Reverb’s best Cyber Monday deals on synths, outboard gear and samplersBlack Friday is over and Cyber Monday is here. Remember the exclusive deal on that synth that’s now your go-to instrument? Or what about that half-price plugin you now use on a daily basis? Well, Cyber Monday is the time to grab another delicious deal that could seriously amp up your music production.

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Reverb.com is an online marketplace for music gear, offering a massive range of new, used, and vintage musical instruments, equipment, and accessories. Founded in 2013, it serves as a platform connecting buyers and sellers globally, catering to musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking various music tech products, including guitars, synthesizers, recording gear, and more. This Cyber Monday, it’s slashing prices of its gear and we’ve compiled our favourites.
$61,227 discount on a Yamaha CS-80
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OK…This one isn’t for everyone, but it’s worth a look, just for fun. This Yamaha CS-80 is now available with a 50% price drop, making it an eye-watering, tear-jerking $61,227. Someone’s gotta grab it, right?
Save $110 on a Focusrite Scarlett 4i4
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An ideal interface for producers and recording artists in any genre, the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 provides four inputs and outputs, making it perfect for recording several sources at the same time. Recording at up to 192kHz, it offers pristine audio quality, MIDI functionality and works over a USB connection which powers the interface. Portable yet powerful, this is a great system for recording and producing for just $150.
Shure SM7B — $60 off
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The SM7B has become the ultimate podcasting mic. Used by the greats and not-so-greats, this vocal mic has become a stalwart in recording studios around the world. It’s beloved for its flat and wide-range frequency response, which makes it primed for capturing vocals — speech and singing — in all styles. On Reverb this Cyber Monday, you can snag $60 off the mic, bringing the price down to $339.
$95 off the Arturia MiniFreak
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We love the Arturia MiniFreak. We gave it a 9/10 score when we reviewed it in 2022, saying: “It’s tough to believe the richness and character you can coax from such a compact, almost cute, instrument.” Today, you can save $95, bringing the price down to just over $500. Not bad if you’re looking for an affordable, versatile synth to cover all your bases.
$1,200 off Arturia’s PolyBrute Noir
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Want more power from Arturia? The Arturia PolyBrute is a powerhouse synth, which in our review we called “possibly the most powerful analogue synthesizer of the modern age”. The French brand has now released this synth titan in a cool, noir finish. It usually retails at $2,699 – but this Cyber Monday, you can get $1,200 off, meaning you pay $1,499.
When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday took place on 29 November 2024, and Cyber Monday is today, 2 December. Sales usually start at midnight on Friday but, as the event has expanded across the globe, many companies extend their Black Friday sales over the course of several weeks, starting as early as October. So, even if you think you might miss a Black Friday drop, you can still keep your eyes peeled throughout November to cop yourself a deal.
Typically, Black Friday and Cyber Monday fall annually on the final weekend of November, just a day after Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday marks the end of most of the price cuts, so you’ll want to head to the virtual checkout with those synths in your cart before midnight on Monday 27 November, or you might miss out.
Where can you get more Cyber Monday deals on music gear?
If you’re looking for hardware and other products that are discounted this Cyber Season, check out our Cyber Monday 2024 guide.
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FL Studio 2024.2 brings new plugins, and a 30% discount for Cyber MondayImage-Line has released FL Studio 2024.2, the latest edition of its flagship DAW. All FL Studio users can download the new version for free per Image-Line’s policy of offering free updates for life.
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FL’s new features include a looping effect plugin called Transporter, workflow improvements such as the ability to swap loops from FL Cloud in real-time, and plugins that are scalable to 8k resolution. Plus, you now use a low-latency monitoring mode.
Check out the overview of new features in Image-Line’s video below.

“At Image-Line, we’re all about helping music makers—whether they’re just starting out or seasoned pros,” said Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image-Line, in a press release. “With AI shaking up the music world, we see both exciting possibilities and new challenges but it doesn’t change our goal: making music production easier and more fun for everyone. We’re thrilled to see so many new producers choosing FL Studio, motivating us to keep innovating with updates like FL Studio 2024.2. This holiday season, we’re offering FL Studio at its best price yet, with pricing tailored to different markets to keep it accessible to everyone.”
The aforementioned “best price yet” is part of Image-Line’s Cyber Monday sale, during which new users can enjoy discounts on different versions of FL Studio. The more advanced the version, the greater the discount. The Producer Edition is down from $179 to $139, the Signature Edition has gone from $269 to $199, and the elite version, known as the All Plugins Edition is 30% off, dropping from $449 to $314.
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FL Cloud is also included in the Cyber Monday sales. Users can purchase the subscription — which includes access to a library of royalty-free samples, a series of plugins, AI mastering tools, and even music distribution services — for $49 or $99. The first is the Plus plan and the second is the Pro plan, which is down from $80 and $150, respectively.
In our recent review of FL Studio 2024, we gave the DAW an 8/10, marking it down for a lack of basic video and scoring support, among other workflow critiques. We said: “For programming and MIDI editing, FL Studio runs very deep. The developers have stuffed a huge number of tools in and for the most part kept it pretty approachable. There’s also the selection of plugins with the bigger versions, which outguns most other DAWs save perhaps for the Ableton Live Suite. Logic Pro’s selection is also excellent though Windows users need not apply, so it’s not quite a direct comparison.”
“For many users, FL Studio offers a fun and sensibly-priced package for everything from cooking up loops and simpler tracks all the way to more fully fledged recording and arrangement of songs.”
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How Digital DJ Pools Benefit Musicians: Insights & Tips [Brian Hazard]Learn how Digital DJ Pools help artists get their tracks to DJs worldwide before release day. Brian Hazard shares his experience, insights, and tips to maximize this platform’s potential.
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Kendrick Lamar Diss Track sparks Legal Drama: Read Full Court FilingsKendrick Lamar's diss track has sparked lawsuits and heated controversy. Find out how music and legal drama are clashing in this unfolding story.
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Cyber Monday 2024: Plugin Boutique’s best deals — 96% off UAD, Shadow Hills, iZotope and moreDidn’t catch a sweet deal on Black Friday? Or are you just hungry for more bargains? Lucky you — Cyber Monday is packing more price drops from major music tech brands and retailers.
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If you’re planning to power up your plugin folder, you’ll want to check out what /?a_aid=5a86bc628c110 has in store. The online store is offering up to 96 per cent off software this Cyber Monday and we’ve put together our standout deals. Check them out below.
96% off Universal Audio’s UAD plugin bundles
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Universal Audio’s UAD plugins are trusted by some of the best producers in the world, thanks to the meticulous emulations of coveted studio hardware. Usually, UA’s bundles will set you back by quite a bit of cash but this Cyber Monday, you’ll get the best deal all year. The UAD Studio Classics bundle gives you emulations of some incredible studio effects and discounted by 96 per cent, costing just $75 and saving you $1,956. Elsewhere, the Producer Edition is available for just $100 representing a staggering 80 per cent discount.
Plugin Boutique’s $69 Black Friday Bundle
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This one’s still available — a $2,374 saving on a bundle of 48 plugins and sample packs. This haul of creative effects and instruments will give you tons of inspiration, whether it’s from 510k’s SEQUND (which we reviewed and scored 8/10), or from the LunchTable pen-tapping sound plugin.
Save 60% on Melodyne 5 Assistant
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For many producers, Melodyne is the Holy Grail of pitch correction. The Assistant version will equip you with powerful tools for fine-tuning pitch, timing, vibrato, phrasing, formats and dynamics, all with Technical Grammy Award-winning tech. This will help you get creative with your vocal pitching or lock you in for a stellar-sounding performance
Save over $300 on Arturia’s V Collection X
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Plugin Boutique has knocked a cool 50% off Arturia’s powerful and comprehensive V Collection X of classic software instruments. There are 39 synths and effects in total, with over 10,000 presets. “Arturia’s V Collection keeps enticing us back,” we said in our 9/10 review; “not just for the expansion of its instrument range but for Arturia’s commitment to constantly improving them.” The V Collection X is currently $316 this Cyber Monday.
94% discounts on Brainworx plugins
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From an emulation of the beloved Shadow Hills compressor to Brainworx’s own modern saturation plugins, there’s a saving for all producers in the Brainworx sale. You can get some incredible plugins for as little as $30, with huge discounts across the brand’s products and plugin bundles
Up to 90% off IK Multimedia’s T-RackS plugin bundles
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Total Studio 4 MAX is IK Multimedia’s all-in-one production suite, with 170 of IK’s most powerful music creation titles, 66 plugins covering the entire creative process, over 19,000 authentic-sounding instruments, over 1,400 creative and studio effects and so much more. We gave it a rare 10/10 in our review, and there’s plenty more on offer from IK at Plugin Boutique this Cyber Monday.
When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday took place on 29 November 2024, and Cyber Monday is today, 2 December. Sales usually start at midnight on Friday but, as the event has expanded across the globe, many companies extend their Black Friday sales over the course of several weeks, starting as early as October. So, even if you think you might miss a Black Friday drop, you can still keep your eyes peeled throughout November to cop yourself a deal.
Typically, Black Friday and Cyber Monday fall annually on the final weekend of November, just a day after Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday marks the end of most of the price cuts, so you’ll want to head to the virtual checkout with those synths in your cart before midnight on Monday 27 November, or you might miss out.
Where can you get more Cyber Monday deals on music gear?
If you’re looking for hardware and other products that are discounted this Cyber Season, check out our Cyber Monday 2024 guide. 
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Amped Studio gains VST3 support The latest update to Amped Studio kits the browser-based DAW software out with support for VST3 plug-ins. 

Cyber Monday 2024: Best deals for music producers, DJs, beatmakers and musiciansFollowing Black Friday, Cyber Monday is a time when tons of music tech manufacturers and retailers slash their prices, offering an array of limited deals, with many starting their offers weeks ahead.
Perhaps there’s been a specific hardware or software product that’s been on your radar this year, or maybe you’re just on the lookout for something new to freshen up your setup. Whatever you’re after, nabbing some juicy Cyber Monday sales might help keep your studio fresh, so it’s worth keeping an eye out.
To help you navigate through the sea of deals today, we’ve created a one-stop shop for the best Black Cyber Monday deals on the market. Be sure to check back here and save your time and money.
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Native Instruments: Up to 90% with Black Friday plugin bundles – each only £44
Native Instruments’ Cyber Season sees the brand drop prices on loads of its plugins created by NI itself as well as its umbrella brands, iZotope and Plugin Alliance. You can take advantage of 50 per cent off Komplete 14, up to 66 per cent off with Kontrol S-Series MK3, and a selection of Plugin Alliance plugins for $29 each till November 28, 2023.
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Cableguys: 73% off Cableguys Shaperbox 3 bundle
Cableguys’ Shaperbox 3 is something else. More specifically, it’s a tool that lets you manipulate audio in really cool ways. In our review of the third version, MusicTech wrote, “It was already a fantastic plugin, but the new additions, especially the Audio Triggering mode, make it a joy to work with. It’s powerful and inspiring. Whether we’re working on technical mixing tasks or wild sound design, we can’t imagine producing without it.”
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AIAIAI: 30% off all headphones when you subscribe to its newsletter
AIAIAI specialises in innovative modular headphones, offering customisable solutions so you can shape your setup to your needs, save money – it’s good for the planet, too. Their TMA-2 series allows users to personalise headphones by choosing different speaker units, ear pads, headbands, and cables, catering to diverse preferences in sound, comfort, and style. Don’t sleep on this offer from AIAIAI!
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Arturia: 50% off selected plugins
If you know, you know. Black Friday and Cyber Monday is always an exciting time for fans of Arturia’s plugins. The brand delivers year on year with new high-quality software plugins that cater for music producers of many levels. Its range includes virtual instruments, synthesizers, and effects plugins that emulate classic analogue gear.
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What is Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are related annual events that kick off the holiday shopping season. Originating in the United States, it’s a weekend for brands to offer massive discounts and exclusive promotions that are only available for a limited amount of time.
The tradition began in the early 20th century. The term ‘Black Friday’ was coined to describe the chaotic Friday after Thanksgiving each year – a day when shops would offer their products for low prices. The term was officially used in the 1950s, but it was in the 1960s that it really turned into a global shopping phenomenon. It’s called ‘Black’ Friday because businesses would see their revenue transition from making a loss (‘in the red’) to making a profit (‘in the black’) during this period.
The term ‘Cyber Monday’ was later coined in 2005. It’s a follow-up day of deals after traditionally taking place on the Monday after thanksgiving and Black Friday, with offers exclusively taking place online. Arguably as important as Black Friday, Cyber Monday acts as an extra day to grab deals but from the comfort of your own home, meaning you don’t have to face the chaos of high street shoppers during the holiday period.
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When are Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Black Friday takes place on 24 November 2023, with Cyber Monday following on 27 November 2023. Sales usually start at midnight on Friday but, as the event has expanded across the globe, many companies extend their Black Friday sales over the course of several weeks, starting as early as October. So, even if you think you might miss a Black Friday drop, you can still keep your eyes peeled throughout November to cop yourself a deal.
Typically, Black Friday and Cyber Monday fall annually on the final weekend of November, just a day after Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday marks the end of most of the price cuts, so you’ll want to head to the virtual checkout with those synths in your cart before midnight on Monday 27 November, or you might miss out.
Who has the best Cyber Monday deals for music producers, DJs and musicians?
Generally, retailers will have the most varied and extensive Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Some brands will host stellar offers directly, so it’s worth shopping around if you have time.
To help you out, we’ve listed the best music retailers hosting Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals below.

Thomann
zZounds
Amazon
Plugin Boutique
Loopmasters
Reverb
Sweetwater

Don’t forget that these are just online sales. Cyber Monday is historically a brick-and-mortar affair. If you can brave the chaos of the in-person sales, try heading to your local music gear store on Cyber Monday to see what else you can get your hands on.
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Classical Highlights for November 2024As autumn continues in the northern hemisphere and the temperature outside falls, the instinct it to turn to more cozy settings, which is perfect for chamber music. Two outstanding classical releases covered this month fit that bill. One is violin sonatas by the friends Brahms and Schumann, performed by Yuuko ShioKawa and András Schiff. The other features chamber works by Igor Stravinsky, conducted by Barbara Hannigan (pictured).

Death Clock app predicts the date of your deathA new app called Death Clock predicts the date of its users’ deaths and offers tips on how to push that date back. TechCrunch wrote about an iPod Death Clock app way back in 2006 — but developer Brett Franson told Bloomberg that with an AI trained on more than 1,200 life expectancy studies, his […]
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Creating a Signature Wood JointWe really love when makers make their construction techniques evident in an aesthetically-pleasing way, and [Laura Kampf] has created a clever joint that reveals how a piece is made.
[Kampf] is a big fan of using her domino joiner, which is similar to biscuits or dowel joinery, but she didn’t love how it hid the construction of the joint. She first figured out an “off label” use of the joiner by running it from the outside of the joint to show the exposed domino from one end.
Building on the concept to show an interesting contrast on both sides of the joint, she drilled a hole perpendicular the domino and placed a dowel through it, creating a locking joint. The choice looks great once a finish is applied to really accentuate the contrast, and another bonus is that if glue is only applied to the dowel and domino, it becomes trivial to separate the joint if needed by drilling out the dowel.
If you’d like to see some other interesting ways to join wood, how about this laser-cut wedge tenon, soda bottle heat shrink, or this collection of CNC joints.