Underground Music Production News

Knobula Drum Farm packs 16 drum synthesis models, 16 effects and a background sampler into 24HP. Here is why DnB producers should pay attention.

Ableton Live 12.4 releases May 5 as a free update. Link Audio, a redesigned Erosion effect, new Delay modulation and smarter Stem Separation matter for DnB producers.

u-he Zebra 3 launched April 20 2026 — a full rewrite with spline wavetables, physical modelling, through-zero FM and 1200+ presets. Here is what changed.

Elektron Tonverk OS 1.3 adds Wavefinder wavetable synthesis for free. Here is what the update means for DnB and dubstep producers using hardware.

Moog has dropped a 500-unit limited edition Minimoog Model D honouring Bob Moog. Fully analog, MIDI-ready and relevant to DnB and dubstep producers.

Akai drops firmware 1.3 for the MPC Sample just weeks after launch. Key additions for DnB producers: sample normalisation and knob takeover modes.

NI's Absynth 6 gets a free 6.1 update with Audio Modulator, LFO Retrigger, Undo/Redo and 32 new presets from Brian Eno and Mark Mothersbaugh. Install via Native Access.

Reason 14 enters public beta with a redesigned track-centric workflow, RV-9 Reverb Station and dark mode. Full release due May 2026. Free for Reason+ subscribers.

Tone2 Nemesis 3.1 drops with up to 20dB aliasing reduction and improved reverbs. Free for existing users — here is what changed and why it matters.