Roland has announced that ZENOLOGY GX for iPad is now available.
ZENOLOGY GX for iPad makes Roland’s powerful ZEN-Core Synthesis System available on the iPad, with a touch-friendly interface and deep sound design tools.
Features:
ZENOLOGY GX – Synthesizer App Features
ZEN-Core synthesis engine designed for iPadOS with expressive touch controls
Free access to all features and over 4,200 sounds during the introductory period
Sound library expandable to more than 11,000 presets
Advanced sound browser for exploring and tagging favorite sounds
Powerful synth architecture with up to four partials per tone (oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, EQ)
Ability to layer multiple synthesis types, including virtual analog and modern PCM
Four oscillators with nine virtual analog waveforms, Supersaw, noise, PCM, and PCM SYNC
Includes 1,840 PCM waveforms, expandable to over 7,000
Ten filter types, including Roland’s iconic JUPITER-series models
Eleven LFO shapes, with tempo-synced Step LFOs offering 37 curves per step
Over 90 Roland effects, including reverbs, JUNO-106 and CE-1 choruses, SDD-320 Dimension D, DJ-FX Looper, etc.
In-app sound discovery and creative tools for building and editing patches
Edit and share sounds with ZENOLOGY Pro and compatible ZEN-Core hardware instruments (e.g.,
FANTOM, JUPITER-X, JUNO-X, RD-88, MC-101, MC-707)
Works as a standalone app, with AU support coming soon
ZENOLOGY GX for iPad is available now, free of charge. After the introduction period, it will be available with select Roland Cloud memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase.
Akai has released MPC 3.8, a free update that delivers expanded integration with MPC Sample, enabling seamless project compatibility and workflow continuity between MPC hardware, desktop software, and MPC Sample.
The update is compatible with MPC XL, MPC Live III, MPC Key 37, MPC One+, MPC X Special Edition, MPC Key 61, MPC One, MPC Live II, MPC X, MPC Live, and Force hardware.
Here’s what they have to say about it:
“This update strengthens the MPC ecosystem by allowing users to move projects and tracks between environments while also incorporating MPC Sample effects directly into MPC.
Additional bug fixes and stability improvements ensure a smoother production experience across all supported platforms.”
Reason Studios has announced that Reason 14, a major update to their flagship DAW, is now a available.
Key new features include an all-new Track Panel, Rack per Track architecture, and the RV-9 Reverb.
Here’s what’s new in Reason 14:
The new Track Panel provides a full overview of devices, signal chains, send levels, and panning for the selected track—reducing the need to move between views. Combined with Rack per Track, which gives each track its own dedicated Rack column, navigation becomes more immediate and intuitive
Reason 14 introduces important updates to the sequencer, including:
Track Folders for better organization
Looped clips for faster arrangement and editing
Improved piano roll editing, including velocity handles
Another key feature in Reason 14 is RV-9 Reverb Station. RV-9 combines algorithmic and convolution techniques to deliver richer, more detailed spatial effects. It includes a full range of reverb types—from realistic spaces and hardware to unique granular and spectral algorithms—along with modern features such as shimmer, ducking, and integrated EQ.
Other updates include:
Dark Mode Mixer.
MIDI note chase.
Automatic tempo detection for imported audio.
Updated Factory Sound Bank ,with over 900 new drum samples and new patches.
An updated Rack Extension SDK, with improved interface capabilities.
