Old Roku players are on sale, but the latest models are well-worth the extra cash.   Mac Central

The news is slow in Apple Land this week, so episode 578 of the Macworld Podcast is a bit of a smorgasbord of topics. Macworld’s Leah Yamshon, Michael Simon, and Dan Masaoka talk about their experiences of switching from iPhones to Android phones… and why they switched back (or are still on the fence!). ...   Mac Central

Cord cutters can get their fill of big nationally televised games, but local broadcasts are still left on the bench.   Mac Central

At $65 off and with wireless streaming capability built in, SanDisk's Connect Wireless Stick is a handy little device to have around.   Mac Central

Researchers have uncovered a Wi-Fi security flaw, dubbed KRACK, that affects nearly any device that uses Wi-Fi, whether or not the network is encrypted. Here's what you can do to stay safe.   Mac Central

At long last, Disney has opened its Movies Anywhere service to other studios, and now you can watch your iTunes movies on an Android Phone. Here's how it works.   Mac Central

Heavyocity Media has released Intimate Textures, a small ensemble strings virtual instrument, and the first installment in their NOVO Packs line. Intimate Textures is designed to combine the [Read More]   KVR Audio

AudioThing has updated Outer Space to version 1.1.0. New features/fixes: Added: Volume/Pan for each head. Added: Low/Hi Cut for feedback section. Added: Ducking. Added: Pre-Emphasis. Added: Rate [Read More]   KVR Audio

NUGEN Audio has announced a dither update for ISL 2st, its intelligent look-ahead brick-wall limiter that provides transparent true-peak limiting for all stereo and mono content, alongside a [Read More]   KVR Audio

Hora Music has announced that its first software, Treasure, an emulation of the famous Roland TR808 in VCV Rack modules, will be released in November 2017. It includes: All the TR808 drum sounds [Read More]   KVR Audio

Intua has updated BeatMaker 2 to v2.6.3. Changes: Dropbox is back. Added Bluetooth MIDI support. Fixed iPhone 8/8+ UI glitches. Compatibility with iOS11. Small improvements around the app. [Read More]   KVR Audio

solar3d-software has updated VCommander, the software editor/librarian for the Access Music's 'Virus' synthesizer product line, to version 4.0.4. They've added a useful feature to lock patches [Read More]   KVR Audio

Avid has updated Pro Tools to v12.8.2. An extensive list of what's changed is available in the Avid Knowledge Base at avid.force.com/pkb/articles/readme/Pro-Tools-12-8-2-Release-Notes [Read More]   KVR Audio

Audio Helper Project has updated Samplism to version 1.1.0. New Features: Added [Expand All] and [Collapse All] menus in the Library List view, the Tag List view and the Audio Unit List view. [Read More]   KVR Audio

SampleScience has announced the release of Thales Model I version 1.2.1. The updated version includes new features: LP/HP filter. Glide control for mono and legato modes. Revamped GUI. LFO waveform [Read More]   KVR Audio

NuSpace Audio has updated Muze to version 1.1.7. Maintenance Fixes: Added early modulation, balanced left and right reflection density, and improved performance to the Velvet Reverb. H-Mod will [Read More]   KVR Audio

Dmitry Sches has announced the release of Thorn, a new software synthesizer plug-in for macOS and Windows. Thorn is described as a modern synthesizer that is flexible and easy to use. The sound [Read More]   KVR Audio

Tritik has updated their free bitcrusher plugin Krush to v1.1.1. Changes: Fixed: wet/dry parameters not correctly recalled when linked. Fixed: automation of certain parameters not working in [Read More]   KVR Audio

XLN Audio has announced the release of the Boutique Mallets ADpak for Addictive Drums 2. Boutique Mallets is the first ADpak played with both felt mallets and sticks and is described as the perfect [Read More]   KVR Audio

Zero-G has announced the release of Ethera Soundscapes 2.0 – a major update to the original which delivers an extra 6GB of new content and new features. Packaging three instruments in one, [Read More]   KVR Audio

Vengeance Sound has updated VPS Avenger to v1.2.5. Added: Progress bar for function 'publish expansion'. Fixed: ARP muting itself on touching notes. Minor issue on loading NPoint Envelopes. [Read More]   KVR Audio

Maizesoft has updated Maize Sampler to v2.4.2. Changes: Added instrument level low pass and high pass filter. Fixed a bug where serial number is not correctly verified. Fixed audio glitch when [Read More]   KVR Audio

Applied Acoustics Systems has released Pivotal, a new sound bank for the Ultra Analog VA-2 synthesizer and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with sound designer Daniel Stawczyk. Pivotal presents [Read More]   KVR Audio

Seaweed Audio has announced that Fathom Synth has been updated with a new Phasor audio effect in version 1.0.15. The effect is built on eight separate phasing channels, each running independently [Read More]   KVR Audio

Matthieu Brucher has updated Audio ToolKit to version 2.2.0 with the major introduction of vectorized filters. This means that some filters (EQ for now) can use vectorization for maximum performance. [Read More]   KVR Audio

Rocky Mountain Sounds has announced the release of Majestica Vol 1 for Omnisphere 2. Here's what they say: Majestica is focused on hybrid live performance and studio-ready pads - ready for cinematic [Read More]   KVR Audio

Blue Cat Audio has released Plug'n Script 3.0, a new version of their scripting plug-in that can be programmed to create custom audio and MIDI effects or virtual instruments inside most Digital [Read More]   KVR Audio

SoloStuff has updated SoloRack to v1.1 including 7 new modules. Some of them are included in the 'System B'. New in this update: Added S321 FM/PM VCO (Included in System B). Added S206 Pole [Read More]   KVR Audio

Le Sound By AudioGaming has updated AudioMotors Pro to version 3.3 which enables several real-time controls: Range: Previously known as 'Freeze Size', it is now a real-time parameter. This is [Read More]   KVR Audio

MusicDevelopments has updated RapidComposer to v3.31. This maintenance update includes small improvements and bug fixes. Changes since the previous version: Key-switch articulations send a 'Note [Read More]   KVR Audio

The next generation of Mackie's Big Knob monitor controllers is now shipping worldwide. The newly expanded Big Knob series includes three models - Big Knob Passive, Big Knob Studio and Big Knob [Read More]   KVR Audio

Roland has announced the availability of Rubix, a line of audio interfaces for Mac, PC, and iPad. Rubix is designed to offer a perfectly balanced combination of high-fidelity sound, solid [Read More]   KVR Audio

Denpa has released DP-Clap, a handclap synthesizer plug-in for macOS that is based on the Roland TR-808/909 circuit configuration (noise generator -> bandpass filter -> amp with saw envelope): [Read More]   KVR Audio

Production Voices has released Production Grand 2, a 437 GB*, 8 microphone perspective Yamaha C7 piano sample library for Kontakt 5.6.8 and above. Based on the same 120,000+ samples as Production [Read More]   KVR Audio

Audio Ease has updated Speakerphone for Windows and macOS to v2.1.5 and Altiverb for macOS to v7.3.1. Speakerphone 2.1.5 update release notes: Compatible with Windows 10. Version checking online [Read More]   KVR Audio

Whole Sounds has released 1954 Baldwin Parlor Grand, a new sampled piano for UVI Workstation developed by Dan McKinney, who had previously created Vintage Drums for Drumagog, the first 3rd party [Read More]   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Create and save complete multi-track music projects on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Record, sequence, edit, mix and render complete songs. NOTE: There are two FL Mobile Apps in the store - 'FL Studio Mobile HD' and 'FL Studio Mobile'. These are...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / ToolBox: Essential guitar utilities, with a steam-punk themed twist! Guitar machine is the ultimate assistant for tuning, timing, and chords, for the steam-punkishly minded guitarist. Special Introductory Sale We love Guitar Machine so much, we want to share it with...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Street Drummer is more fun than any other music app in the whole Appstore. Try it out for yourself! Features: 8 different drums Includes bass drums, snares, toms, cymbals, high hat, and more! Choose between two percussion sets each with their own sounds...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: WHAT IS 'VOCALIZE IT'? It's an app created with 'lo studio del canto di Simone Moscato' to help who wants to exercise their voice without the need to have or know how to play an instrument. WHO NEEDS IT? A so dynamic and easy to use tool is designed for both...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Controllers: Want to make and remix music? If you love electronic music, you’ll love Launchpad. Enter an inspiring world of music creation and remixing on your iPhone & iPad. Launchpad is the number-one app for making and remixing electronic music. The new real-time...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Multi-Instruments: Have fun with ARK-1 Arabic Keyboard, 16 instruments with 21 beats to play along all in one APP. Record export and share your own music with the ability to apply Arabic Scales ~Features~: *16 real sound Instruments (7 Free, unlock all by one IAP):...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Labor Day Offer, 25% OFF Tune your mandolin with precision and ease, within seconds! · The most accurate - displays the exact sound frequency in Hz. · Instant load and fastest tuning - the only tuner optimized for 64 bit. · Tuning fork - tune by ear if...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: About mo’rhythm djembe/dunun play along Mo’Rhythm Beginning African Drumming Play Along App is the brain-child of world-renowned percussionist Monette Marino. Designed to provide you with a platform to practice individual drum parts on your real...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Pianos: This funny app enables you to record a sound and play it on a piano! Awesome information: 1. For iPhone 5s and higher. 2. The recording lasts for a maximum of 3 seconds. No worries about filling your iPhone's memory if you forget to stop it! 3. The piano is...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Rockin' Drums Free will have you rockin' from the moment you start playing! Utilizing the latest technology and decades of real drum experience, Rockin' Drums Free is perfect for drummers of all ages and experience. There are 14 different professionally...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Chords and Scales: Suggester is a tool to assist in the creation of songs and chord progressions. This app will help you find chords that work together. It is efficient and fun; use it to build musical phrases that will carry emotion through tension and release....   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Tune your guitar, bass or other instruments with n-Track Tuner. Use this tuner in an easy, intuitive and free way with the integrated microphone of your smartphone. Downloaded over 5 million times! Just put your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad next to your instrument...   440Software

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iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: Ballet Class is the APP with piano music for your dance lesson. So many tunes to use for all exercises. With Ballet Class, you can choose the piano piece you prefer among a list of tunes, composed and played by professional pianists, ordered according to...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Drums: Become a new ROCK STAR! Know the REAL DRUM: The best and most complete App Store free app. Super simple to use, the app simulates a real battery on your phone/tablet screen. To play it, simply tap your fingers on the drum parts and the sound of the instrument...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: 'AURALBOOK is an artificial intelligence music teacher with real human character. It has started the revolution of music education' Bloomberg Businessweek 'AURALBOOK is an effective tool to learn aural skill. Students show significant progress in...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Now free to download* Blocs Wave is a fun and beautifully designed music app for making and recording new music quickly. For songwriters and electronic music makers alike, it is an on-the-move powerful portable music studio. Start new musical ideas by...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: Smart Metronome turns your iPhone into a simple, stylish and very accurate metronome! It contains three modes; Normal, Repeat and Program. Normal Mode Start practicing instantly, just like with any basic metronome. Enjoy its beautiful look with realistic...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Great songs can come from anywhere. That’s why we designed Spire to go everywhereâ€â€?helping you record in professional quality any time inspiration strikes. With Spire’s award-winning audio technology, you can effortlessly translate...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Training: An educational game to learn the location of notes on the fretboard of the bass guitar. Eleven instruments are available, including guitars (acoustic and electric), mandolin, ukulele and banjo. You are presented with a random note on the fretboard, and are...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: 'My Dog Has Fleas!' is a little phrase to sing when tuning a Ukulele, and this little app is designed to help you do just that. Simply select the tuning type you want (from a possible eight), and then touch the string you want to tune. The string will then ring out...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: SpeakBeat Metronome: the only one that counts! A fully customizable voice metronome, supporting multiple time signatures, sub-beats, a variety of available voices and more, all for free! In-app purchases give access to even more high-quality voices, including...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: ThumbJam is a powerful musical performance experience. You get over 40 high-quality real instruments multi-sampled exclusively for this app. Hundreds of included scales allow you to effortlessly play in any style from rock to classical, whether you are...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Metronomes: Maelz is a simple and beautiful metronome.   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Others: Aleph Looper is the iPhone version of Infinite Looper (which is universal). If you find the app useful, but need the space an iPad provides, you can upgrade to the full version using the specially priced bundle. https://youtu.be/7UTYaOUfY8k...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Percussions: Have you always wanted to play an African drum? Now you can, anytime, anywhere, with Djembe! Featuring professionally recorded sounds and high quality graphics, Djembe! is the ultimate African drumming app for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. You can...   440Software