Review: The Latest LABS Instruments from Spitfire Audio

Spitfire Audio continues to offer the best deal in music tech with their LABS collection of free sample instruments. We previously covered LABS itself, so check that article for more information on its interface and basic functionality. This time out we’ll train our eyes and ears on the latest instruments for the library. No matter […]

Spitfire Audio releases Innovative British Drama Toolkit – Synth News Digest 21

Welcome to the latest edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest. This gives us an opportunity to cover a few interesting recent news stories and product announcements from the music technology realm. If you want to check out the previous digest, simply click on the following link. Thanks for reading! Spitfire Audio’s British Drama Toolkit […]

Review: The Line 6 Helix Native Plugin isn’t only for Guitarists

Of course, guitar effects aren’t the sole domain of those rampaging hordes of axe-wielders. Synthesists, keyboardists, and drummers – especially e-drummers – also benefit from manipulating the sound of their instruments. The keen application of a flanger on John Henry Bonham’s drumming in Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir provided a sonic dreamscape throughout my teenage years and […]

Fortamento – Algorithmic Composition for iOS – Synth News Digest 20

Welcome to the latest edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest, where we take a look at a few intriguing new stories and products from the music technology world. If you are interested in the previous digest, simply click on the following link. Hopefully, you find something to inspire your own musical efforts! Fortamento is […]

The Waldorf Kyra breaks New Synthesizer Ground – Synth News Digest 19

Welcome to this latest edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest. This gives us a chance to present some interesting music tech news stories and product announcements. If you want to check out the last digest, simply click on the following link. Now, as ELO once sang, here is the news! Waldorf to introduce Kyra […]

Recording Digest: Church of Hed – Sandstoned written by Jerry Kranitz

Editor’s Note: Jerry Kranitz is an aficionado of spacerock and psychedelic music, as evidenced by his work with Aural Innovations for nearly two decades. He is now focused on a new book: Cassette Culture: Homemade Music and the Creative Spirit in the Pre-Internet Age chronicling the underground cassette music scene. It’s scheduled for publication in […]

Review: Spitfire Audio LABS – an Essential and FREE Sample Library Plugin

Known for their industry-leading sample libraries, Spitfire Audio recently introduced LABS, a collection of free sample instruments for the Windows and Mac platforms. Check out our reviews of BT Phobos and Hans Zimmer Percussion to get a feel for Spitfire’s work. We mentioned Spitfire Audio LABS in passing in a previous TabMuse Synth News Digest, […]

Spitfire Audio introduces LABS – Synth News Digest 18

Welcome to the latest edition of our TabMuse music technology news digest. It gives us the opportunity to cover a few fresh stories and product announcements worthy of your interest. If you want to check out the last digest, simply click on the following link. Spitfire LABS brings High-Quality Free Instrument Samples to You Spitfire […]

Eventide adds Android App for H9 Control – Synth News Digest 17

Welcome to another edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest. This gives us an opportunity to inform you of a few interesting music technology news and product announcements from the previous weeks. If interested in checking out the last Synth News Digest, simply click on the following link. Eventide releases their H9 Control Android App […]

Impact Soundworks gets Meditative – Synth News Digest 16

Welcome to this edition of the TabMuse Synth News Digest. It gives us the opportunity for a few quick profiles of some fresh music technology product releases worthy of your interest. If you want to check out the last digest, covering the free version of Cakewalk Sonar among other news bits, simply click on the […]