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Applied Acoustics Systems announces the official release of the Multiphonics CV‐2 modular synthesizer and effect processor for macOS and Windows— a space for exploration, experimentation, creation, learning, and fun. Multiphonics CV‐2 is a sophisticated modular environment for assembling and playing synth and effect patches. With its simple and straightforward interface, Multiphonics is a fast and ..
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New Zealand’s favourite indie pop duo, Foley, announced the Crowd Pleaser Tour for Aotearoa in June and revealed their new single, ‘Tongue’ coming out May 19 via Nettwerk Music Group. Foley is excited to return to their home live scene, performing on Friday, June 9 at Wellington’s Meow and Saturday, June 10 at Auckland’s Galatos. ..
Read moreA dazzling follow-up to their debut single Human, Eyeball was recorded when the band landed home from their momentous three-week tour of Aotearoa earlier this year. Ben Connolly (lead vocals & guitar) Barney Connolly (backing vocals & bass) and Tane Cotton (backing vocals & drums) are joined on this track by the stunning violin of ..
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XILS-lab is proud to take PolyKB III to Version 3.6.3 status — lovingly lavishing the virtual instrument plug-in par excellence with a new hi-res UI (User Interface) and associated faster UI engine alongside full Apple Silicon compatibility and VST3 support, while ensuring that it remains one of the best-sounding virtual analogue synthesizers available, thousands of ..
Read moreThe Beths present their new single ‘Watching The Credits’, a terrific power pop anthem recorded during the sessions of Expert In A Dying Field, the New Zealand quartet’s acclaimed 2022 album. Born out of songwriter Elizabeth Stokes’ habit of learning everything about movies without actually watching them, ‘Watching The Credits’ is Stokes’ imaginary view from ..
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UVI release Phasor, a powerful and dynamic studio tool offering up a broad palette of modulation, filtering, and distortion effects with exceptional sound quality and ease of use. From buttery stereo field enhancement to rhythmic reinforcement with adjustable LFO waveshape and swing to more creative and specialized effects utilizing min and max frequency range and ..
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IK Multimedia releases the new Total Studio 4 MAX, a massive collection of plug-ins, along with new all-inclusive MAX bundles – AmpliTube 5 MAX v2, T-RackS 5 MAX v2, SampleTank 4 MAX v2 and more – as well as lowered pricing and a generous new policy for upgrades across its full software range. Packed with ..
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Award-winning Aotearoa artist Moses Mackay has today released his stunning, highly anticipated debut solo album GRACE, along with the breathtaking new single ‘Embers Of Fire’. GRACE marks the beginning of an exciting new venture for this beloved Aotearoa artist, who is known for being one-third of the world-renowned trio SOL3 MIO, with Moses saying “This is the first and I’m so ..
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Small town lovers of music and electronic instruments Clatters Machines is proud to announce (website-only) availability of its Sibilla stereo digital oscillator — translating the beauty and harshness of a semi-barren mountain into a 10HP Eurorack module that sculpts sound with various saw and sine waves running through intricate delay networks altered by LFOs (Low-Frequency ..
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Tei. delivers a slinky, sinister, introspective vibe with the moody ‘Primal’, a song shining a light on the darker aspects of being in an unbalanced, unhealthy relationship and the choices that need to be made. Says Tei., “’Primal’ is about the jealousy and insecurity that kept occurring with an ex, where they would become extremely ..
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