Welcome to a hub dedicated to the evolving landscape of music production. The latest updates highlight a clear trend: the pursuit of unique character and liberated creativity through innovative tools. From reimagining classic hardware workflows to embracing retro digital aesthetics, the current tools empower producers to define their own sonic path.
A video from BEATSURFING, "Controller Evolution: Moving past the MPC era," questions the traditional grid-based approach to rhythm. The exploration introduces the DRUW plugin, presented as an instrument designed to move beyond static pads and find a more fluid, dynamic beat-making process. This signals a shift in how producers might interact with rhythm at a fundamental level.
Further expanding the toolkit, AudioThing showcases two distinct plugins with a nostalgic twist. The miniBit synth emulates the iconic sound of 80s game consoles and retro computers, offering classic waveforms and a built-in bitcrusher for authentic grit. Its companion, the miniVerb, is described as an 8-bit chiptune echo reverb, recreating the classic ambient effects from the same era. These tools demonstrate how vintage digital artifacts are being meticulously revived for modern production.
These specialized innovations are contextualized within a broader weekly roundup of music production news. This summary highlights a constant stream of new plugins, sound design techniques, and practical tips from leading developers. For instance, it notes that Positive Grid is offering trial versions of its guitar processing software, emphasizing the industry's focus on enhancing both creativity and workflow for producers at every level.
- Controller Evolution: Moving past the MPC era. – The DRUW plugin.
Video by BEATSURFING via YouTube The MPC gave us the beat. We began looking for the flow. What happens when you move beyond the grid of pads? Learn More about DRUW https://beatsurfing.com/audio-plugins/druw-drum-generator Source - Latest Music Production Tools & Techniques RoundupThis week’s music production news highlights innovative plugins, sound design techniques, and practical tips from leading audio software developers. From guitar processing to mastering insights, these updates showcase tools that enhance creativity and workflow for producers at all levels. Positive Grid offers trial versions of their guitar processing plugins through Plugin Boutique, allowing… Latest Music Production Tools & Techniques Roundup
- AudioThing miniBit + miniVerb – 8-bit/Chiptune
Video by AudioThing via YouTube Get miniBit here: https://www.audiothing.net/instruments/minibit/ Get miniVerb here: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/miniverb/ miniBit is an 8-bit chiptune synth that emulates 80s game consoles and retro computers, with 18 classic waveforms plus a sub oscillator and built in bitcrusher for extra aliasing and grit. miniVerb is an 8-bit chiptune echo reverb that recreates… AudioThing miniBit + miniVerb – 8-bit/Chiptune - Khirye Tyler | Fast-paced creativity with AstroLab
Video by Arturia via YouTube Khirye Tyler wears a lot of hats – musical director, producer, keyboardist and his work is shaped by the realities of the modern music industry: high expectations, rapid turnarounds, and a touring workflow where decisions have to translate immediately from the studio to the stage. Coming off the… Khirye Tyler | Fast-paced creativity with AstroLab - Getting Started on MPC XL | MPCe PAD FX (4/4)
Video by Akai Professional via YouTube In this episode, @teftymusictech walks through how to set up and use PAD FX on MPC, showing you how to add expressive effects and creative movement to your performances. The MPC Academy video series is your step-by-step guide to mastering the MPC XL — helping you learn… Getting Started on MPC XL | MPCe PAD FX (4/4) - The Gap: Why we had to build our own tools. – The DRUW plugin
Video by BEATSURFING via YouTube As Herrmutt Lobby, we realized the tools we needed didn’t exist. So, we built them. We didn’t set out to make software; we just wanted to play better live shows. Learn more about the DRUW plugin https://beatsurfing.com/audio-plugins/druw-drum-generator Source - These Drums are … BIG! Taylor Danley Dives into BFD 3.5 Virtual Drum Software
Video by bfddrums via YouTube Watch the full video from @TaylorDanley at https://youtu.be/CLLPhPTHd38?si=anTeI-_ta92kGTZR. Learn more about what’s new in BFD 3.5 and take advantage of our limited time introductory pricing of $59.99 (regularly $199.99) at https://www.bfddrums.com/bfd3/. Follow BFD Drums: https://www.youtube.com/@bfddrums https://www.instagram.com/bfddrums/ https://www.facebook.com/bfddrums #BFD #BFDDrums #drums #virtualdrumming #electronicdrums #edrums Sponsored: Experience the pinnacle of… These Drums are … BIG! Taylor Danley Dives into BFD 3.5 Virtual Drum Software - ORCΛ + Piano: Polyrhythm ExperimentVideo by Ben Osterhouse via YouTube Source