This week’s music production digest highlights a mix of new plugin releases, educational content, and fresh music tracks, showcasing the latest tools and trends for producers and musicians.
Bring the legendary sound of Harrison's analog heritage into your DAW with the 32Classic Channel Strip. This comprehensive plugin emulates the iconic Harrison 32Classic console, featuring a musical four-band parametric EQ, famous ultra-wide filters, and a versatile dynamics section with three compression modes. With the addition of a Jensen transformer-modeled "Drive" control for warm harmonic saturation, it provides the same professional workflow and sonic character used on some of the world's most influential records.
Universal Audio released a UAFX preset chain inspired by Audioslave’s “Cochise,” offering guitarists a way to emulate that iconic tone. This demonstrates how companies are leveraging classic rock sounds to engage modern users. Source: Universal Audio.
W. A. Production launched a tutorial on UK Garage production, focusing on FX elements like risers and impacts to enhance track cohesion. It’s a practical guide for producers looking to polish their mixes with subtle details. Source: W. A. Production.
Sonible introduced smart:comp 3, an intelligent compressor plugin that adapts to signals using algorithms for intuitive compression. This innovation aims to simplify complex audio processing tasks. Source: Sonible.
Toolroom Records released “Lazy” by Tony Romera and Gene Farris, a new Tech House track gaining traction in the electronic music scene. The release highlights ongoing trends in dance music with support from major DJs. Source: Toolroom Records.
Audible Genius provided a tutorial on remaking the lead synth from Da Hool’s “Meet Her At The Love Parade,” offering insights into sound design for classic rave tracks. This educational content helps producers learn from iconic sounds. Source: Audible Genius.
Pitch Innovations explained the differences between MPE and standard MIDI, emphasizing how MPE enhances expressiveness in digital music production. This article addresses evolving technology needs for modern musicians. Source: Pitch Innovations.
Singomakers released “90’s Hitmaker,” a sample pack capturing 90s dance vibes with construction kits and loops for nostalgic yet modern tracks. It taps into the resurgence of retro sounds in current music. Source: Singomakers.
Rob Papen shared a live stream and presets for BLUE-3, including a new preset named ‘Shakuhashi Men,’ along with studio updates and soundset information. This keeps the community engaged with ongoing developments. Source: Rob Papen.
Resonance Sound launched “Raw Gemz – UK Speed Garage Vol.1 for Serum 2,” a preset pack designed for modern Speed Garage production with Serum 2 compatibility. It reflects current trends in electronic music genres. Source: Resonance Sound.
Overall, this roundup underscores a focus on accessibility and nostalgia in music production, with tools and tutorials that blend classic influences with cutting-edge technology to empower creators across genres.
