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Tape Synths expansion for Beat Zampler on sale for $5 USD

Plugin Boutique is offering 68% off on the Tape Synths expansion pack for Beat’s free Zampler rompler plugin. Names like Mercury, MiniMoog, Roland SH-101, JP-8000 or Juno 60 get Beat very excited!. But this isn‘t even the full list of synths they used for our latest soundbank. For authentic flair Beat recorded some of the […]

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Homegrown: Hazy Lo-Fi Melodics sample pack by Prime Loops

Prime Loops has released its new sample pack Homegrown: Hazy Lo-Fi Melodics, a collection of over 190 blissful melodies and lush chord progressions. We’re proud to drop this collection of over 190 simmering, blissful and hazy melodies, perfect for adding that soulful and nostalgic sound to your production, just in time for those Hazy summer […]

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UVI String Machines 2 synthesizer instrument suite on sale at 40% OFF

UVI has launched a sale on its String Machines 2 instrument library, offering 40% off on the warm vintage sounds from a collection of 62 string synthesizers. Over 60 string synthesizers spanning 50+ years of design innovation from around the globe have been carefully collected, restored and recorded to create one remarkable instrument: String Machines […]

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Get free Light Serum Presets with purchase of Xfer Serum synthesizer

Plugin Boutique has launched a deal in which you can get the Light Serum Presets pack for free with a purchase of the Serum wavetable synthesizer by Xfer Records. The dream synthesizer did not seem to exist: a wavetable synthesizer with a truly high-quality sound, visual and creative workflow-oriented interface to make creating and altering […]

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Get 60% off Signum Audio’s loudness analysis, limiting & normalization plugins

Plugin Boutique has announced a sale on Signum Audio, offering discounts of up to 60% off for a limited time. DSP engineering experts Signum Audio develop a range of high-end and highly intuitive plugins for advanced loudness analysis, limiting and normalisation. Save up to 60% off their entire range, exclusively at Plugin Boutique. The sale […]

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Reveal Sound updates Spire synthesizer to v1.1.17

Reveal Sound has announced an update to the Spire synthesizer instrument for Windows and Mac. Version 1.1.17 brings some improvements and fixes. Changes in Spire v1.1.17 Added drag and drop modulation signals assignment: Quickly configure your routing without surfing the interface menu. Fixes for ARP hanging notes. Fixes for Cubase 10.5 (GUI). Stability improvements. Spire […]

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Bluezone releases Tank Explosion Sound Effects sample pack

Bluezone Corporation has announced the release of Tank – Explosion Sound Effects, a new sound library including a wide range of loud explosions, distant blasts, military tank firing and reloading, mechanical parts, incoming artillery shells, debris and more. Devastating impact: With an arsenal of 184 audio samples, this intimidating sound library brings sound designers a […]

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Fred Anton Corvest intros FAC Phazer phaser effect for iOS/AuV3

Fred Anton Corvest has announced its new audio effect for iOS inspired by famous phaser units from guitarist and keyboardist world. FAC Phazer aims to satisfy most fans of phasing effects with a rich sonic palette and an elegant interface. The design development has been inspired by some pedals as well as built in phaser […]

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That Thing Soundscape FX by BeatSkillz on sale for $19 USD

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on That Thing by BeatSkillz, offering 65% off on the soundscape multi-fx processor for a limited time. “That Thing” is a multi-effects processor that was designed to get you “That Thing” missing from digitally perfect tracks today. It features a beautiful wide and deep chorus section great to […]

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Soundiron releases Principessa, Kazoo 2.0 & Cacophony + Free Olympus Choir Elements Preset Pack

Soundiron has released its newest Vintage Keys Series sample library Principessa, a vintage 86-key synthesizer for Native Instruments Kontakt. This library captures the vintage and classic sound of the very rare “Princess” organ. This 2-tiered electric organ has a rich analog synthesizer tone with a creamy low and mid-range and soft rolled-off highs. We’ve captured […]

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discoDSP updates Discovery Pro synthesizer to v7.0

discoDSP has announced version 7.0 of Discovery Pro, a virtual analog synthesizer and sampler instrument for Windows, Mac and Linux. Discovery Pro is a virtual analog synthesizer emulation for Audio Units and VST hosts featuring multi-layering, parameter morphing, high-quality sound, WAV and SF2 support, PAD re-synthesis and straightforward interface. Changes in Discovery Pro 7.0 Active […]

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Save 40% on VirtualCZ synthesizer + Free Sunshine State Expansion

Plugin Boutique has launched a sale on the VirtualCZ software synthesizer, offering a 40% discount on the plugin that recreates the unique synthesis engine of the Casio CZ synths. The CZ series are digital synths that use a technique known as Phase Distortion – a close relative of Frequency Modulation (FM) made popular by Yamaha’s […]

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iZotope launches Music Maker’s Bundle with 8 creative plugins for $49 USD

iZotope has launched the limited time Music Maker’s Bundle, offering a collection of 8 creative and innovative plugins at 96% off the regular price. The Music Maker’s Bundle contains every iZotope Elements product for music as well as a huge selection of their most creative and innovative plugins. Kick start your creative toolbox and get […]

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Ambient soundset for W.A. Production ImPerfect synthesizer

W.A. Production has released the What About series Ambient for Imperfect soundset, a collection of 50 fresh presets that will bring ambience to your productions. This preset pack aims to unleash all of the capabilities of the ImPerfect synthesizer. Having been designed to make imperfections shine, what better way to get your hands and ears […]

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Overloud launches Choptones Brit 800ZW and BHS Sold for TH-U

Overloud has announced the release of two new rig libraries for its TH-U custom guitar amp and effects suite. Choptones Brit 800ZW comes with 129 rigs. Brit 800ZW is the TH-U expansion library, created by Choptones, seeking to recreate the sound of a Marshall JCM800 2203ZW Zakk Wylde. Basically it is a normal 2203, so […]

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Save 40% on SplineEQ equalizer effect plugin by Photosounder

Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive sale on the SplineEQ linear phase equalizer plugin by Photosounder. SplineEQ is a linear phase equalizer plugin. Designed to be simple and flexible, SplineEQ allows you to create filters using Bézier splines, the best known way to design curves. SplineEQ features Linear phase equalizer. Spline-based filter design. Up to […]

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Tom Wolfe releases Automaton soundset for u-he Zebra synth

Tom Wolfe has announced the release of Automaton for Zebra, a collection of 100 lo-fi robotic-style patches for the Zebra2 software synthesizer by u-he. Inspired by scores such as Tron: Legacy and Mr. Robot, Automaton is full of patches brimming with gritty, bit-crushed character. From crunchy percussion and tearing sequences, to crushed pads and soaring […]

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Save 76% on Palmary Collection by NoiseAsh, on sale for 89 EUR at VST Buzz

VST Buzz has announced a sale on the Palmary Collection by NoiseAsh, a bundle of 10 audio plugins providing endless possibilities for achieving the highest sound quality in your productions. “Palmary Collection” is an elite production tool series for producers / musicians / mixing & mastering engineers. With 10 outstanding plugins covering a wide variety […]

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Noiiz launches Project-Unity 10GB sample pack in support of COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

Noiiz has announced availability of Project-Unity, a sample pack featuring 5,604 loops and samples made by 96 different creators. This HUGE sample pack has been created by the generosity of our creators, partners and community and 100% of proceeds go directly to charity. It’s one of the most inspiring packs we have ever produced. We’ve […]

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HoRNet Plugins updates TotalEQ equalizer plugin to v1.2.0

HoRNet Plugins has announced an update to the TotalEQ visual parametric equalizer effect plugin with a spectrum analyzer. The peculiar feature of TOTAL EQ is that every parameter of each equalizer band can be controlled from the control point on the frequency chart, this simply means that you will never have to look around to […]

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Subsonic Artz releases Norse Myths soundset for u-he Diva

Triple Spiral Audio has announced the release of the Norse Myths soundset by Subsonic Artz, a collection of over 150 presets for the Diva virtual analog synth by u-he. To bring this project to life, we’ve taken inspiration from Norse Mythology and the music from composers such as Olafur Arnalds, Nils Frahm, Uno Helmersson and […]

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Dynamic Controls 2 turns ROLI Lightpad Block into customizable MIDI control surface

The Dynamic Controls app for ROLI Dashboard turns a ROLI Lightpad Block into a highly customizable MIDI control surface, allowing you to design your own control layout using Buttons, Faders and XY Pads. Connect your Lightpad Block to the computer and launch ROLI Dashboard to load the Dynamic Controls app. Use Dashboard to edit the […]

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Monster Sounds releases Hip Hop Acapellas 2 by Scorzayzee

Monster Sounds has released its new sample pack Hip Hop Acapellas Vol. 2, a new collection of royalty free Hip Hop acapellas by Scor-zay-zee. Following on from the amazing response from the first volume, Monster Sounds put the call in and linked up for a second time with one of the UK Hip Hop Scenes […]

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Audiaire’s Zenith MIDI controller & sequencer on sale at 30% OFF

Plugin Boutique has announced a sale on the Zenith by Audiaire, offering 30% off regular on the advanced MIDI processor plugin. Zenith allows any continuous controllers in a device to be modified by an independent sequencer lane, with each lane running at a unique rate and number of steps. As a feature-rich MIDI processor with […]

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Save up to 50% on Inphonik’s RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter and RYM2612 Iconic FM Synthesizer

Plugin Boutique has launched a sale on Inphonik, offering discounts of up to 50% off on its plugins for a limited time only. The RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter effect plugin is designed to perfectly mimic the whole AD/DA conversion process of the Akai S950 in order to give your music this vintage, warm and crunchy […]

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Malls, cinemas & retail shops may be allowed at night in green zones

The government feels this will allow shopping and leisure activities to start up while maintaining physical distancing as traffic will be less than usual and easy to control. On Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh notified retail stores to open from 6am until midnight.




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Tata Consumer Products ties up with Domino's Pizza, Zomato to deliver essential goods

These channel partnerships have been done in a phased manner, with Flipkart being the first e-commerce platform to enable the availability of its essential products in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.




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Food cos miss Ramzan demand in lockdown

Branded products in falooda mixes, Bombay halwa, phirni and certain instant curry masalas drew a significant chunk of their sales during Ramzan. Sales of these products for some companies are only half of what was clocked in the same period during Ramzan last year.




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This I Believe: I Believe In Getting In The Zone

I believe in getting in the zone. The air around the swimming pool was still. Suddenly, an earsplitting “BEEP” pierced the silence, and the entire natatorium exploded with the sound of hundreds of cheering fans. SPLASH! The swimmers hit the water and the race began. With lactic acid throbbing in my arms and determination set in my mind, I had only one goal: to push my body and mind so vigorously that the only thing capable of stopping me would be that wall ahead. Underneath the surface of the water, I heard no cheering. I heard only the sound of my rapidly beating heart. Under the water, I saw nothing but that wall. I was focused on achieving my goal. I was focused on winning. That experience was the first time I can remember being in the zone. I believe experiences that put you in the zone are important to human development. Growing up, I was always a competitive swimmer, but I didn’t take the sport too seriously until 8 th grade. At that point in my life, I was a teenage boy going




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Amazon whistleblowers call Bezos 'out of touch,' say they were fired for trying to protect warehouse workers from coronavirus

Two web designers say they were fired by Amazon for organizing a virtual town hall to hear from the company’s low-paid warehouse staff.





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Zomato, Swiggy see rise in food orders after early slump: Report

The survey, conducted by YouGov, an Internet-based market research and data analytics firm, showed that between March 15-April 16 this year, Zomato witnessed a weakening customer base from 46.3 to 41.7 whereas for Swiggy, the scores were from 48.8 to 42.4.




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KFC Q1 system sales decline 2%, Pizza Hut declines 6%:

KFC India managing director Samir Menon said: “Subdued growth in March and softness is on account of the lockdown. We continue to operate around the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic with our delivery business only amidst the lockdown situation in the country as we comply with all regulatory directives.”




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Zomato targets push into alcohol deliveries

"We believe that a technology-enabled home delivery based solution can promote responsible consumption of alcohol," Mohit Gupta, Zomato's CEO for food delivery, wrote in a business proposal to ISWAI.




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Domino's Pizza to join S&P 500, despite pandemic's impact

While withdrawing its forecast for two- to three-year sales growth, Domino's said U.S. same-store sales were up 7.1% in late March and much of April, as diners under lockdown ordered home delivery more often.




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Toonz Retail plans to invest Rs 30-50 crore in expansion

Currently, Toonz Retail runs 107 stores across India and in the coming year it is looking to come up with stores in Rajkot, Raiberali, Lucknow among other cities.




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Arizona's school counselors struggle to keep kids safe remotely

Arizona has the highest student-to-counselor ratio in the nation, and the coronavirus is making a tough job tougher.

       




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How Arizona schools are trying to replace traditional proms and graduation ceremonies

High schools across the state are devising plans for graduation ceremonies, which will look different because of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

       




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Can you get coronavirus from a public pool or water slide? An expert explains as Arizona reopens

You might be asking when it will be safe to use a public pool or water slide. Here's what an expert said about coronavirus transmission in water.

       




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The Arizona Cardinals will host COVID-19 testing at State Farm Stadium

The Arizona Cardinals are joining the statewide COVID-19 testing blitz for the next two Saturdays. Testing will be at State Farm Stadium.

       




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Arizona coronavirus update: 67 additional deaths counted, some from mid-April; 10,526 confirmed cases

Arizona cases of COVID-19 now exceed 10,500, with 517 known deaths, according to numbers from the Arizona Department of Health Services on Friday.

       




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Coronavirus by ZIP code: New data shows where cases are found across Arizona

High rates of COVID-19 infections include areas near Indian reservations and in metro Phoenix and Tucson.

       




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Arizona's reopening: Salons, barbershops allowed to open Friday morning

Arizona Republic reporters are fanning out across the Valley to document how shoppers and shop owners are responding to the lifting of restrictions.

       




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517 deaths, 10,526 cases in Arizona: Here's what we know about the spread of coronavirus in the state

So far, 10,526 cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in Arizona. Here's what we know about the people who have contracted it.

       




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5 digital benefits of an azcentral.com subscription

With an azcentral.com subscription, you can play a vital role in supporting local journalism that you and your community can trust.

      




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Coronavirus Arizona: Some businesses defy Ducey stay-at-home order

Gov. Doug Ducey this week extended what had already been a month-long shutdown of nonessential services, but some small businesses have attempted to reopen on May 1.

       




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Charles Ares, former University of Arizona College of law dean, dies at 93

Charles E. Ares, dean of the University of Arizona College of law from 1966-1973, passed away April 29, 2020. He was 93 years old.

       




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Arizona's reopening: Salons, barbershops and some retailers can welcome customers today after weeks of closures

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order is ending Friday as salons open on Friday and restaurants open on Monday.

       




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Arizona's daily reported COVID-19 deaths have skyrocketed. But many are from weeks prior

Arizona's daily death toll increased this week. Lagging death data and previously overlooked COVID-19 deaths are at least partially the reason.

       




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Federal judge says Arizona's stay-at-home order does not violate Constitution

Joseph McGhee, a former Flagstaff restaurant worker, filed the challenge last month, saying he was laid off after Ducey prohibited in-house dining

       




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Demand for food assistance spikes in southern Arizona's poorest county

Santa Cruz County has the highest poverty rates in southern Arizona. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of residents have turned to the region's food bank for help.