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Native Instruments' Absynth returns – here’s the inside story, with developer Brian Clevinger
By Clovis McEvoy published
The cult classic soft synth is back, 16 years on from its previous iteration. We sit down with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

Thomann's Play It. Feel it. challenge is offering musicians the chance to win prizes worth up to €1000 for reimagining the theme from the brand's latest short films
By Harry Bowden-Ford published
The competition is open until the end of January 18th 2026

People were asleep at the wheel”: Country star Breland lambasts record companies over their investment in AI
By Will Simpson published
He calls on labels to divest and prove they have artists’ interests at heart

"This is our way of saying thank you": Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins this Christmas, starting with Little PrimalTap
By Matt Mullen published
Each free Soundtoys plugin will be available for only 48 hours

"Humans will be doing all the serious music transcription for the foreseeable future": Songscription review
By Ethan Hein published
This AI-powered transcription tool promises to convert any audio file into sheet music, tab or MIDI. But can it really match the skills of a professional?

ALM Busy Circuits new Pamela’s Disco module lets you sync a Eurorack rig to a CDJ or mixer
By Si Truss published
The 4HP Eurorack module can convert a Pro DJ Link master into analogue clock outputs

"What were the skies like when you were young?": How The Orb's Little Fluffy Clouds showed the world that sampling could be an art form
By Matt Mullen published
The story of the blissfully psychedelic bricolage that launched The Orb's career, introduced ambient house to the masses and even prompted a lawsuit from Rickie Lee Jones

This $99 plugin recreates a classic studio technique invented at Abbey Road for The Beatles – and it's free for the next three days
By Matt Mullen published
AIR Music Tech has made Tape Double Track available as a free download until December 8
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