New Gear Alert: Circuit Tracks by Novation, Arturia’s PolyBrute, Leapwing x Al Schmitt & More

Novation introduces the Circuit Tracks groovebox.

With a promise of providing inspiration wherever it goes, Novation unleashes the Circuit Tracks groovebox.

Circuit Tracks is a standalone groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative effects, and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker.

Circuit Tracks is engineered for immediacy and pure creative expression, making it a performer’s dream. Velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control with customizable patches bring music makers closer to their tracks. Features such as microtiming, probability, and pattern mutate allow creators to define their signature sound, and keep inspired.

Despite its size and portability, Circuit Tracks sounds colossal. Hundreds of artist-made presets provide the perfect jumping-off point into crafting your unique sound.

Circuit Tracks is available now, priced at $399.99.

Arturia’s PolyBrute is now shipping worldwide.

Following massive anticipation and hype, the new powerhouse PolyBrute synth from Arturia is now shipping.

PolyBrute is more than a synthesizer—it’s a six-voice analog powerhouse, with unprecedented expressivity and sound morphing capabilities, built to let you perform fearlessly, compose with fluidity, and explore sound in perpetual motion.

Since its announcement in September 2020, PolyBrute has seen an enormous response from the synth community. You’ve seen it in the hands of reviewers and artists, and now it’s your turn. The first PolyBrute orders are now shipping worldwide. Some orders may have already arrived, and the rest are on their way.

PolyBrute is priced at $2,899; click here to see it in action.

Leapwing Audio releases the Al Schmitt plugin.

Leapwing and Al Schmitt join forces to deliver a plugin that harnesses the sonic footprint of the legendary producer.

Leapwing is proud to announce their first signature plugin, developed with none other than renowned producer/engineer Al Schmitt.

The Al Schmitt signature plugin has six distinct profiles: Vocal, Piano, Bass, Brass, Strings, and Mix (bus). Each one has different sonic characteristics and parameters based on Al’s workflow and perception of each instrument—distilled to minimal controls, and conceived to allow you to get your sound instantly.

The Leapwing Audio Al Schmitt plugin is now available for $159, and you can download a free 30-day trial here.

Focusrite introduces FAST plugins and The Collective.

Focusrite and Sonible team up to deliver the FAST plugins, available exclusively on The Collective.

Focusrite are excited to introduce a new range of AI-powered plugins, designed in partnership with software experts Sonible. There are three separate plugins: FAST Equalizer, FAST Compressor, and FAST Reveal, which together provide a variety of tone-shaping and dynamics processing capabilities.

Simultaneously with the launch of the FAST plugins, Focusrite are also going live with a brand new platform and creative hub called The Collective, on which the FAST plugins will be exclusively available. The Collective is an ever-expanding online platform designed to equip passionate music makers with the tools and inspiration to remain in the creative zone.

The FAST Equalizer, FAST Compressor, and FAST Reveal feature intuitive controls that adapt to your needs, and provide a range of tone-shaping capabilities with efficiency-focused workflows, simple enough for beginners and flexible enough for the most experienced creators.

FAST plugins are currently only available to UK, EU, & US customers; to learn more, click here.

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