Fuse Audio Labs Releases FREE VPRE-72 Vintage Tube Preamp
Fuse Audio Labs has just released VPRE-72, a free virtual tube preamp plug-in for macOS and Windows. It emulates classic studio equipment released in the early 1950s, a glorious pre-amp that became the blueprint for the later V76 and the classic REDD.47 preamps used on numerous Beatles sessions. I’m always excited when some vintage gear [...]
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5 of Reverb’s best early Black Friday deals on synths, outboard and samplersBlack Friday is coming on 24 November, but brands are already busy slashing discounts on their products. 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, Black Friday 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 Black Friday, it’s slashing prices of its gear and we’ve compiled our favourites.
5 of Reverb’s best early Black Friday deals on synths, outboard and samplers, at a glance:

Roland SP-404SX – 15% off
Roland SH-101 32-key synth – 20% off
Teenage Engineering OP-1 with Blue Leather Wrap – 10% off
Erica Synths PICO SYSTEM II – 10% off
Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip – 15% off

Roland SP-404SX – 15% off

The Roland SP-404SX is a compact and portable sampler designed for musicians, producers, and DJs. A sequel to the coveted SP-404, it offers 12 trigger pads for sample playback, onboard effects, a pattern sequencer, and a built-in microphone for immediate sampling. Its versatility includes SD card storage, USB connectivity, and battery power options, making it a top choice for beatmakers and sample choppers.

Offer ends 4 December 2023
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Roland SH-101 32-key synth – 20% off

The Roland SH-101 is a legendary monophonic analogue synthesizer initially released in the early 1980s. Renowned for its compact design, ease of use, and distinctive sound, it features a single oscillator, sub-oscillator, noise generator, and modulation options, making it a versatile and iconic instrument in electronic music production.

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 with Blue Leather Wrap – 10% off

You’ve heard of the OP-1, right? Made by Teenage Engineering, it’s a portable, all-in-one synthesizer, sampler, and controller. It boasts a diverse array of sound engines, effects, sequencers, and a built-in FM radio. Its unique design, portability, and versatility cater to on-the-go music production.

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Erica Synths PICO SYSTEM II – 10% off

Erica Synths’ PICO SYSTEM II is a modular synthesizer offering a complete setup in a compact design. It includes modules for sound generation, modulation, mixing, and sequencing, providing flexibility for diverse sound sculpting. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a comprehensive yet portable modular system.

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Universal Audio 6176 Channel Strip – 15% off

The Universal Audio 6176 is a classic tube microphone preamp combined with a 1176LN FET compressor. Renowned for its warm tube tone, it offers vintage character, dynamics control, and versatility for recording vocals and instruments. Its combination of preamp and compressor delivers professional studio-quality audio.

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Haarlem Vinyl Festival returns for a second edition from 27-29 September 2024Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced dates for its second edition, which will take place from 27-29 September 2024.

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The festival made its debut earlier this year to great success, attracting an estimated 15,000 visitors across 30 locations over three days. Next year’s event is said to be “bigger and bolder”, with more DJs, artists, talks, concerts, workshops for vinyl enthusiasts from around the world.
2024’s program also celebrates 70 years since the first gold record was awarded worldwide, in Haarlem. Aside from celebrating history, the festival also teases some of the latest innovations in the audio and vinyl industry. The first program components will be announced soon, according to organisers.
Meanwhile, you can look forward to a record fair that’s set to take place again at the Nieuwe Groenmarkt on the festival’s weekend (28-29 September). The fair, organised in collaboration with Europe’s leading host Record Planet, is free of charge.
Besides celebrating vinyl culture, the festival also serves as an international stage for Dutch talent, and a place where established and local artists can meet and bond through their love for vinyl.
Director Richard Zijlma said in a statement: “The first edition attracted a wide audience from all over the world, from young collectors to more than 350 representatives from the international music industry. In combination with the involvement of partners, the city of Haarlem, and the enthusiastic responses from visitors, this gives confidence to continue building the festival.”
Weekend Passes (all-access day and night) and Vinyl Culture tickets (access to the day program) are now on sale at an Early Bird rate.
Learn more at Haarlem Vinyl Festival.
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YouTube rolls out AI tool that clones artist’s voices (with their consent)YouTube has rolled out a new AI tool allowing creators to clone the voices of famous pop stars – with their consent.

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Affectionately named ‘Dream Track’, the experimental feature allows users to create short, 30-second tracks in the style of artists who have agreed to ‘lend their voices’, so to speak. The nine artists who are working with YouTube on the feature include Alec Benjamin, Charlie Puth, Charli XCX, Demi Lovato, John Legend, Papoose, Sia, T-Pain, and Troye Sivan.
“By simply typing an idea into the creation prompt and selecting a participating artist that appears in the carousel, an original Shorts soundtrack featuring the AI-generated voice of that artist will be produced for the creator to use in their Short.”
As the company explains, the tool’s use is limited to YouTube Shorts, which means you won’t be finding full-length AI-generated John Legend songs on the web anytime soon. YouTube also says that the feature is currently being tested with a “small group of select US creators”.
Speaking about the project, Puth says: “I’m extremely excited and inspired… YouTube has been a great partner in outlining their approach to AI and understands the need to work together to develop this technology responsibly, ensuring it will accelerate creativity instead of replacing it.”

The release comes on the heels of YouTube’s recent crackdown on AI clones of musicians, giving music labels the ability to take down content.
According to a blog post published by YouTube, the move requires creators to begin labelling AI-generated content that they believe to be “realistic” when uploading videos.
“In determining whether to grant a removal request, we’ll consider factors such as whether content is the subject of news reporting, analysis or critique of the synthetic vocals,” said YouTube Product Management vice presidents Jennifer Flannery O’Connor and Emily Moxley.
“These removal requests will be available to labels or distributors who represent artists participating in YouTube’s early AI music experiments.”

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Synth East festival returns in 2024 — here are the acts involvedSynth East, the festival of all things synth and modular in Norwich, is set to return in 2024 following a successful sold-out event this year.

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Taking place on the weekend of 23-25 February, Synth East 2024 is brought to you by the Norwich Arts Centre, Electronic Sound Magazine and Molten Modular.
The all new Friday evening Synth East event is curated by Electronic Sound Magazine and kicks off with the UK premiere of a documentary on electronic musician Morton Subotnick, known affectionately as the Father of Techno. The film, titled Subotnick, Portrait of an Electronic Music Pioneer, is brought to us by Waveshaper Media, the team behind the 2014 documentary, I Dream of Wires.
After the film, we have writer and musician Adam Buxton in conversation with Synth East alumni Steve Davis, and the evening wraps up with an ambient set from modular musician Luke Sanger.
The show begins proper on Saturday with dozens of manufacturers filling the Arts Centre with synths and modulars; Attendees will be able to chat with gear makers and enjoy personal demonstrations of the latest tech in the auditorium. We’ll also be having epic performances from local artists like Hardwired and Tristan Burfield all throughout the day.
Saturday night also sees 80s synth legends Blancmange taking the stage, supported by electronic music duo Ultramarine, and Robin “Molten Modular” Vincent in the warm up slot.
On Sunday, you can attend Eurorack DIY workshops presented by Befaco and Thonk. They will be held at Electronic Sound HQ at Capital House over a few hours. The idea is that you buy a ticket for the workshop and then order the kit that you hope to build directly with Befaco or Thonk.
Tickets are available for each Synth East event separately, though there’s a discount if you purchase the Saturday Expo and evening gig together.

More information is available at SynthEast.
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Yamaha launch HS3 & HS4 monitors Yamaha's new HS3 and HS4 monitors are aimed at those who have limited space but don’t want to compromise on audio quality.

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The Soundtoys Black Friday sale starts today – here are all the offersScouting for a steal this Black Friday? You’re in luck. Soundtoys has launched its 2023 Black Friday sale – it’s a whopper.

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Starting today (Friday 17 November), precisely one week ahead of the big day on Friday 24 November, the Soundtoys sale slashes prices on its collection of vastly popular effects plugins, from the EchoBoy, to the Decapitator and Little AlterBoy, and some of its plugin bundles.
The quality of Soundtoys effects plugins makes them popular among many of the professional producers we’ve interviewed in recent years. Even without this sale, they’re affordable, too, which is why the brand’s yearly Black Friday sale has become such a coveted event. Last year, for example, it gave away its Little Radiator tube warmth plugin for free, which’s since become a mainstay in MusicTech’s own processing chain.
What’s included in the Soundtoys Black Friday Sale?
Soundtoys is offering discounts on all of its effects plugins. You can grab the award-winning Soundtoys 5 plugin bundle at just $249 (originally $499). The Soundtoys Effect Rack, bundling 15 essential effects, is now at $149, previously $299.
Acclaimed plugins like EchoBoy, Decapitator, Little AlterBoy, and the new SuperPlate, are individually available at $49 (usually $99-199).
The big freebie this year comes in the form of the Soundtoys Little Plate reverb plugin, a recreation of the EMT 140 plate reverb, with added creative twists.
All other Soundtoys plugins are also now slashed to $29 each from their standard $99-149 price range. You can also get 50 per cent off on upgrades if you’re already a Soundtoys plugin owner.
“During Black Friday, we lower the price of our Soundtoys 5 bundle significantly to make our effects more accessible to music makers, mixers and producers,” said Ken Bogdanowicz, founder and CEO of Soundtoys in a press release.
“Each plugin we make is designed to stand alone – and to complement the others. When Soundtoys effects are combined together in Effect Rack, the sonic possibilities and creative options are virtually endless. And the Soundtoys 5 bundle is more powerful than ever now with the new SuperPlate reverb in Effect Rack. It takes mixing to the next level.”
Who’s running Black Friday sales?
It’s not just Soundtoys getting in on the plugin-based Black Friday action this year. The Universal Audio Black Friday sale sees 12 days of savings across the holiday. This sale includes 85 per cent off on its Studer A800 Multichannel Tape recorder, 70 per cent off the ​​Capitol Mastering Compressor, and 50 per cent off on the Waterfall Rotary Speaker.
Plugin retailer Plugin Boutique also has a range of plugins on offer from a variety of brands. Our standout offers include a wild 100 per cent off on two AIR Music plugins, 75 per cent off on the SSL X-Limit, half price on the Korg Collection, 75 per cent off Sonnox Oxford Inflator and a massive 50 per cent off on Arturia’s big V Collection 9 bundle.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is an annual shopping event that originated in the United States, occurring the day after Thanksgiving. It offers substantial discounts and deals across various retail sectors, including hardware and software music tech products.
The November sale period is known for its major deals, significant price reductions and limited-time offers on various products, encouraging large numbers of consumers to shop for holiday gifts and take advantage of discounted items from electronics and appliances to clothing and more.
The Soundtoys Black Friday sale starts today, on Friday 17 November 2023. It will then run until 1 December 2023.
Find out more at Soundtoys.
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IRL founders allege investors sabotaged company with fake users claimsThe founders of IRL, Abraham Shafi and Genrikh Khachatryan, are suing their investors, claiming that they intentionally sabotaged the company. At its peak, IRL was poised to become an event organizing alternative for Gen Z, who are using Facebook less and less. Shafi, the CEO, was suspended from IRL in April to investigate claims of […]
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ASCAP Experience Offers Tips from 2024 Grammy NomineesWant to learn about the music business from a 2024 Grammy nominee? The ASCAP Experience family is full of them. Here are just a few highlights: Watch singer-songwriter Victoria Monét – nominated for 7 Grammys – discuss writing for Ariana Grande with her fellow collaborators. Chris Stapleton and Dan Wilson give their best songwriting tips and collaboration advice. They’re nominated for a song they wrote together Country stars Brothers Osborne share stories about their path in the music industry and their special relationship as brothers and collaborators. Producer/Composer/Songwriter Neff-U doles out live song feedback to Experience attendees with the help of Darrell Brown. Gospel hitmakers Erica Campbell and Tye Tribbett discuss the faith-based music that changed their lives and how to turn that passion into a career. Take a trip through the ASCAP Experience archives and see all the Grammy-nominated goodness they have to offer. Stream for free, anywhere, anytime!    Watch on demand   There are even more interviews with 2024 Grammy nominees over at VERSED: The ASCAP Podcast – listen to conversations with Cirkut, esperanza epalding, Dom Flemons, Lainey Wilson and more!

Public needs to know blockchain use cases, AI needs regulation now — Andrew YangThe former presidential candidate spoke at NABS about opportunities the United States may be missing to blockchain and AI for the public good.

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