Archive for February, 2026

Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac + Windows, Here’s What’s New

13 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Ardour 9.0 – the latest major update to the open-source DAW – is now available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Here’s what’s new in Ardour 9.0:

  • Pianoroll windows for MIDI editing.
  • New bottom pane in the cue sequencer for editing MIDI and audio clips.
  • Clips recording in the cue sequencer.
  • Region effects.
  • Real-time perceptual analyzer.
  • Note brushing.
  • Keyboard-driven automation editing.
  • Mixer strips importing and exporting to exchange processing between sessions.
  • Multitouch support for Windows and Linux.
  • Improved New/Open/Recent Session dialog.
  • Revamped ruler UI.
  • Step recording improvements.
  • Better AAF importing support.
  • Faster UI on macOS.
  • MIDI maps for newer Novation, Nektar, and Arturia gear.
  • Improved support for Icon Pro Audio V1-M, P1-M, and P-NANO controllers.


Ardour 9.0 is available now, as a ready-to-run program and source code.

 

Waldorf Attack Percussion Synthesizer Gets Major Update

13 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Waldorf Music has introduced Attack 3, a major update to their percussion synthesizer, originally released back in 2001.

They say that “Attack 3 redefines what a modern percussion synthesizer can be.”


Attack 3 features an analog-style synthesis engine, with 24 individual sounds per kit, and 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments.

A deep dive into what’s new in Waldorf Attack 3.0:

Attack 3 is available now with an intro price of €49 Euro (normally €99 Euro).

 

Behringer ‘Boogerfooger’ BM-17 Freq Box Now Available To Pre-Order

12 Feb, 2026  No Comment


Today, Behringer officially introduced the BM-17 Freq Box, their ‘Boogerfooger’ knockoff of the Moog MF107 Moogerfooger FreqBox pedal.

Like the original, the Behringer BM-17 Freq Box is designed to follow the pitch of incoming audio, and create basic synth sounds that can be used along, mixed with the input, and integrated with other modular gear.


Features:

  • Effects generator with voltage-controlled oscillator
  • Wide range of effects, from fuzz distortion to modular synth-style creation
  • Envelope control for expressive frequency modulation
  • Blend control for mixing between input signal and oscillator output
  • Range switch for selecting oscillator frequency range
  • Drive control for input gain
  • Expression pedal input for real-time control

The Behringer BM-17 Frequency Box is available now to pre-order, with a street price around $140 USD.

 

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