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Native Instruments releases Massive XL as successor to Massive X

Massive XL adds a Preset Generator that builds patches from audio references, plus new wavetables and visible modulation. It costs $99 until the end of 2026. […]

PTF 224 White Reverb recreates the Lexicon 224 as a plug-in

Past To Future Plugins models the late-1970s digital reverberator with nine programs, a virtual white remote and 42 presets. It runs on macOS and Windows. […]

Behringer puts Kick groovebox firmware code on GitHub

Behringer has posted a first prototype of Kick, an MPC One-style sampler with an AI gesture camera. Its firmware code is open, and price and release date are not set. […]

ADAM Audio H715 Reference is an open-back flagship at $699.99

ADAM Audio's new open-back studio headphone has 150-ohm titanium-plated PEN drivers, a Hi-Fi mode and Sonnox calibration software. Availability is expected in December. […]

Pine DSP launches Blox Rack, a 500-series-style effects rack plug-in

Blox Rack holds up to nine slots of EQ, compressor, chorus, reverb, delay and exciter, with a pop-out horizontal panel. Launch price is $49. […]

RME ADI-2/4 Pro EX brings new converters and lockable USB-C

RME has refreshed its flagship converter and headphone amp with redesigned converter circuitry, a lockable USB-C port and new protection features. It costs $2,999. […]

null.audio ALIGN and EDIT bring VocAlign and Melodyne to Live

Two new tools from null.audio run an ARA host next to Live, so VocAlign and ARA editors can work on Arrangement clips. Intro prices start at 29 euros. […]

Sample Logic launches Quadra, an X-Y pad multi-effects plug-in

Quadra blends four effect chains with one pad and ships with 630-plus presets. An introductory price of $69 runs until November 5. […]

Audio-Technica ATH-AWX7000 is a wooden closed-back flagship at £3299

The new ATH-AWX7000 pairs a True Closed-back Acoustic design with Kiso cypress earcups finished in Echizen lacquer. It is on sale now. […]

Bose buys headphone maker Skullcandy

Bose has acquired Skullcandy, which stays a separate brand based in Park City, Utah. The two worked together before, on the Crusher 1080 ANC. […]

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