Doctor Mix’s C64 synth finally ready for browser play
Gearnews notes that Doctor Mix, known for his work as a mix engineer and synth enthusiast on YouTube, has wrapped up development of his own C64‑style synthesizer. The finished instrument…
Martin dreadnoughts faced hidden tone shift in the early 1970s
Vintage Guitar magazine’s recent feature, “Bridge‑Plate Blues,” explores a quiet change that altered the sound of Martin dreadnought guitars made in the early ’70s. The piece notes that the company…
Gearnews highlights free plugins Voyage Voyage, Altitude and ZL Spectrum Equalizer
Gearnews’s weekly roundup this month showcases three complimentary VST tools—Voyage Voyage, Altitude and ZL Spectrum Equalizer. The site encourages readers to explore these free offerings as part of its Free…
KHÔRA synth offers microtonal drone interface for Mac
Synthtopia notes that KHÔRA is a Mac‑only drone‑centric harmonic tool that uses an abstract, label‑free visual layout, where each control appears as a geometric object. A ring of stars represents…
Khôra synthesizer brings microtonal soundscapes to Mac with abstract interface
Synthtopia reports that the new Mac application Khôra functions as a drone‑based harmonic instrument, offering musicians a distinctive, abstract visual layout for sound design. The software departs from conventional synthesizer…
Fusion Signage marks ten years as Integrate Expo software partner
Pro AVL Asia reports that Fusion Signage and Integrate Expo have reached a ten‑year milestone in their collaboration. The partnership, which began in 2016, has evolved into a long‑standing alliance…
AVTEK installs compact K‑array system for West Side Story at Western Michigan University auditorium
Front of House Magazine reported that AVTEK equipped the Miller Auditorium’s production of West Side Story with a streamlined K‑array configuration, using Kayman‑KY102 slim line‑array speakers together with Thunder KS4 I…
Eastwood adds four‑string version to its Mark Sandman tribute line
Eastwood has teamed up with Mark Sandman's estate to roll out a new Sandman Deluxe four‑string bass that continues the homage to the original Premier design, according to reporting by…
Alesis drums and Zildjian partner to blend classic cymbal sound with electronic tech
Alesis Drums and Zildjian disclosed a strategic alliance on Aug. 8, 2026, merging the cymbal maker's heritage with Alesis's electronic percussion platform. According to Modern Drummer, the partnership combines Zildjian's…
MusicRadar offers 105 free 808 weight samples for producers
MusicRadar’s SampleRadar series has rolled out a collection of 105 complimentary 808 weight samples, timed to coincide with the annual 808 Day celebration. The pack arrives as a 60 MB ZIP…
AES names new board members and president-elect
Mixonline reported that the Audio Engineering Society (AES) has released the outcomes of its recent elections, naming the individuals who will serve on the Board of Directors and the Board…
Five synths stand out for their unconventional sound generation
Gearnews reports that a handful of new synthesizers are pushing the boundaries of sound creation with unconventional technologies.The KORG Phase8, developed in KORG’s Berlin R&D lab, generates tones electromechanically by…