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This week's roundup of music production news highlights a trio of powerful tools designed to streamline creativity, from mobile field recording to expanded keyboard control and free vintage effects. Each release offers a distinct way to capture, perform, or enhance sound, catering to producers, sound designers, and musicians alike.

AudioThing has introduced Fields, a dedicated iOS audio recorder that transforms an iPhone or iPad into a portable sound studio. As highlighted in a recent YouTube video by the developer, Fields is built for capturing, organizing, and editing audio on the go, making it an essential companion for field recording enthusiasts and anyone seeking a streamlined mobile workflow. The app is available now on the App Store, and AudioThing is also promoting a complete collection of its acclaimed plugin bundles for studio use.

Arturia expands its popular MiniLab series with the MiniLab 37, a universal MIDI controller that adds more keys and more playability. A video from Arturia showcases the 37-note slim-key keybed, designed for greater expression and range. This controller pairs intuitive hands-on controls with a vast palette of professional sounds, offering an expanded canvas for performance and production without sacrificing the compact, portable form factor that made its predecessor a favorite.

For those seeking a touch of nostalgia, AIR Music Tech is offering a free stereo chorus effect for a limited time. As detailed in a recent video, this plugin was originally designed to enhance a classic digital synth and became synonymous with the wide, lush sound that defined an entire generation of synth records. The free download provides an instant way to add that iconic, never-turn-it