Welcome to a curated exploration of sound design innovation and musical inspiration. This space highlights the latest tools and creative processes from leading developers and artists, offering a window into the future of music production.
The recent spotlight includes the return of a vintage digital synthesizer, as announced by Cherry Audio. A video preview teases the imminent release on March 31, 2026, promising a dive into nostalgic glitch and digital textures, accompanied by music from Mike Martin. This follows a theme of sonic rediscovery, paralleled by Cinematique Instruments' release, "FIELD." This instrument is described as a three-layer engine built from unconventional electromagnetic and electronic field recordings, captured with geophones and contact microphones to transform invisible signals into playable presets.
Beyond synthetic and experimental sources, the application of powerful sample-based instruments is also showcased. In a video for AIR Music Tech, producer A.J. Hall demonstrates his creative workflow using Fabric XL, crafting what is described as "one giant suite of piano sounds." The segment breaks down his process, integrating other AIR plugins to showcase practical, musical application alongside technical capability.
Together, these posts illustrate a vibrant landscape where the past is reimagined, hidden sounds are revealed, and classic instruments are expanded, providing continuous inspiration for creators at every level.
- Cherry Audio | March 31 – A True Synth Gem Returns
Video by Cherry Audio via YouTube Vintage Digital Returns on March 31. Get Your Glitch On. Music by @mikemmartin Subscribe to this channel to keep up with all of the latest from Cherry Audio in 2026… and beyond! – – – – – – – Free demos, videos, and sound samples for Cherry… - One Giant Suite of Piano Sounds | AJ Hall Cooks using Fabric XL
Video by AIR Music Tech via YouTube ‘One Giant Suite of Piano Sounds’ Tap in with A.J. Hall Music as he breaks down his creative process using Fabric XL, along with some of his other favorite AIR Music Tech plugins and instruments. Check out AJ’s full beat cookup here: https://youtu.be/2jkJrTJSAVA Shop the AIR… - Field – Walkthrough
Video by CINEMATIQUE INSTRUMENTS via YouTube FIELD – a 3 layer engine which explores the sound of invisible signals. It’s built entirely from electronic and electromagnetic recordings — captured with geophones, Soma Ether, contact microphones and other unconventional sources. 98 Sound Sources / 53 Presets. Check out at: https://www.cinematique-instruments.com/sites2025/instr_field.php Source - Andy Jurgensen says Media Composer’s automatic transcription tool is a huge time-saver
Video by Avid via YouTube ACE Eddie and Oscar winner Andy Jurgensen says Media Composer’s automatic transcription tool is a huge time-saver — SAVE 20% ▶️ http://avid.co/SbnV50YrJ0E #onebattleafteranother #avidmediacomposer #editing #editor #postproduction #mediacomposer #avid Sponsored: Avid Pro Tools Artist (1-Year Subscription) Step into the industry-standard recording environment with a DAW specifically tailored for… - DJ Mashup tutorial (Part 1/6) | Hip Hop Hooray x What a Night
Video by DJ.Studio via YouTube Want to learn how to create your own mashups? In this mashup series, DJ Ragoza walks you through the process of building mashups step by step inside DJ.Studio. In this Part 1/6 of this mashup tutorial he mashes up Hip Hop Hooray x What a Night You’ll see… - Polysher 2 Demo
Video by Audio Blast via YouTube Polysher 2 – Polysix-Inspired Add-On for Rave Generator 3 Polysher 2 is here, bringing a fresh wave of retro analog sound to Rave Generator 3, inspired by the legendary Korg Polysix. This second volume expands the Polysher universe with 128 brand-new presets, designed for producers who love… - Synth Remake Tutorial: Vangelis – Blade Runner (Brass)
Video by Audible Genius via YouTube We decoded the iconic Brass synth from Vangelis’ ‘Blade Runner’ using our FREE synth Primer! 🎓 Follow the on-screen step-by-step recipe to remake it on your favorite synth (Serum, Vital, Pigments, Hydrasynth & more), or truly master it via Syntorial’s free ear-training challenge. 🎵 🔗 Download the… - Introducing FMco – Compact FM Synth Voice
Video by ALM TV via YouTube The FMco is a compact FM synthesis based VCO and voice. It features our own original 2-operator FM synthesis DSP implementation inspired by our ‘Akemie’ modules but tuned for more immediate use and a more modern sound. It includes both manual and voltage control over FM Index,…