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Results in the video above – Expect Compression that ranges from “bouncy to snappy, transparent to pumpy and explosive”.

The tension is palpable as Mixland releases the Rubber Band Compressor plugin.

Have you heard of a Rubber Band Compressor? Probably not.

That is what you get with Mixland Rubber Band Compressor plugin, though – a VCA-style compressor that simluates the compression effects and physical response of pushing an audio signal into a theoretical rubber band that offers exponential, dual-stage resistance.

The signal is pushed into the ‘rubber band’ and then snaps back “aggressively” – you can adjust the tension, timing and amount. The user interface features adjustable hands that can switch between three different tension positions, with the band’s behaviour representing gain reduction based on the amount of Snap you apply.

In addition, other parameters include crunch and tilt, which add front-end tone-shaping and modelled tube EQ respectively.

The Rubber Band Compressor runs on PC and Mac in VST/AU/AAX formats.

Find out more on the Mixland website.

The Rubber Band Compressor is available now priced at $20, regular price $30

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Rhodes has opened its virtual doors and started taking pre-orders for its forthcoming MK8 electric piano. The MK8 is priced $9,450/£8,244 and for the ‘entry-level’ version with no customized color options or effects.

A fully pimped-out version (with effects, a smoked transparent hood and a walnut bottom shell) will set you back £10,578. Each MK8 will be built to order by the “Rhodes master craftsmen”, who can make around 50 electric pianos a month.  Meaning that only around 500 pianos will be built per year, so if you do want one, we would advise you to get your order in sharpish. This can be done either by paying a 20% deposit, or shelling out the full amount (in which case the stand will be given out for free).

All specifications will be confirmed with customers before the build commences – you are entitled to a full refund until this point.

Shipping of the pianos is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2022 for the preamp only models, and the second quarter of 2022 for those with effects.

The Rhodes website is currently open to those who signed up for early access.

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Fender acquire PreSonus: guitar giant moves for music technology company.

Fender has announced that it has signed “a definitive agreement” to acquire music technology company PreSonus, developer of audio interfaces, the Studio One DAW, mixers, MIDI controllers and much more besides.

Although completion of this merger is still subject to US regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, assuming it goes ahead, it will give guitar giant Fender a strong foothold in the music technology space, leaving the company with an enviable roster of products.

“We are thrilled to welcome everyone on the PreSonus team to the FMIC family and excited about the future growth opportunities available to both companies,” said Andy Mooney, CEO Fender Musical Instruments Corp.

“Our teams share the same passion for music, the same commitment to innovation and the same desire to inspire and equip current and future generations of artists”

“I would like to extend our utmost gratitude to our loyal Baton Rouge and Louisiana community that have supported PreSonus for the last two decades,” said Kevin Couhig, Chairman of PreSonus. “It has been wonderful being a part of this incredible journey with PreSonus. I’m excited to see what the future holds going forward”

“After more than 25 years PreSonus feels it has found the right partner to support us as we continue our growth,” said Jim Odom, Founder/CSO PreSonus. “We look forward to showing our current and future music community what this opportunity means for them.”

“PreSonus and Fender’s combined vision, the way we see the future of music creation, and the fundamental alignment of goals has made this an exciting idea since the first conversation,” said Jim Boitnott, CEO PreSonus.

Comparisons will inevitably be drawn with Gibson’s multiple music technology acquisitions, made around a decade ago. These included Tascam, Stanton, KRK and Cakewalk, all of which are now under different ownership.

It remains to be seen how Fender plans to handle the PreSonus brand.

Find out more on the Fender website.

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