Posts by Lasse Eilers

TBProAudio LA xLimit III: The mastering limiter reaches version 3

TBProAudio has released the LA xLimit III mastering limiter. The third installment of the plug-in features a new drive mode, new metering and monitoring options and a new user interface.

Townsend Labs Sphere 1.4 adds 10 new mic models

Townsend Labs has added ten new microphone models to its Sphere plug-in. With the new additions in Sphere 1.4, the company’s L22 microphone is capable of emulating 30 microphone models.

Ocean Swift OSS Enterprise: A hybrid vector synth for sonic explorations

Ocean Swift has released the OSS Enterprise hybrid software synthesizer. It offers additive, subtractive, and wavetable synthesis, vector morphing and extensive modulation options.

Best free plug-ins this week: ANA-1000, Reviber, Dyno

In this week's roundup of the best free plug-ins for your DAW, we have a virtual analog synth, an enhancer, and an "intensenator". Check out ANA-1000, Reviber, and Dyno!

The Sweeper by denise.io: A flexible envelope filter with many uses

The Sweeper by denise.io is a very cool envelope filter plug-in with a sidechain input. The filter reacts dynamically to the source signal or a sidechain signal for many creative filtering effects.

Best free plug-ins this week: Time Tracker, GT Analyser, and ambient drums

It's time for this week's selection of the finest free plug-ins! Check out Time Tracker, GT Analyser, and some great free Ambient Electronic Drum Machine Sounds.

Summer NAMM 2019: Avid debuts the S4 and S1 control surfaces

Avid has announced the S4 and S1 control surfaces at Summer NAMM 2019. The Avid S4 and S1 are designed to make the workflow of the S6 available to smaller studios at a lower cost, Avid says.

Sennheiser XSW-D Pedalboard Set: A wireless system that’s also a tuner

Sennheiser has released the XSW-D Pedalboard Set. The digital wireless system for guitar and bass comes with a stomp box receiver that is also a tuner.

ADAM Audio becomes part of the Focusrite Group

The Focusrite Group has acquired ADAM Audio. In its first acquisition since going public, the Focusrite Group adds the Berlin-based manufacturer of studio monitors to its portfolio of brands.

Audified ToneSpot Drum Express: Fat drums made simple

Audified has released ToneSpot Drum Express, a simplified version of the ToneSpot Drum Pro plug-in. If you're looking for smashing drums but don't feel like twiddling knobs, here you go.

Best free plug-ins this week: Three awesome free synths for your DAW

This weeks selection of free plug-ins is all about synths: A semi-modular vintage synth and pattern sequencer, a drum synth and an awesome Roland Jupiter emulation for NI Reaktor.

ADAM Audio T10S: A compact powered subwoofer for your nearfields

If you have a pair of small speakers and need more bass, the new ADAM T10S may be worth a look. The compact powered subwoofer is designed to enhance the bass response of nearfield monitors.

Will Audio for Mac become the new iTunes?

Wondering how to keep track of the audio files on your hard drive after the death of iTunes? Take a look at Audio for Mac, a new macOS app for organizing file-based music collections.

Bitwig Studio 3 is finally out. Enter the Grid!

Bitwig Studio 3 is officially out! The newest version of the DAW is now here, featuring "The Grid", a fully modular sound design environment. The update also comes with several workflow improvements.

Waves offers you a seat in the control room of Abbey Road Studio 3

Waves has released Abbey Road Studio 3. It's an immersive audio plug-in that makes you feel like you're sitting in the control room of one of the world's most famous studios, Waves says.

Brainworx / Plugin Alliance brings the Purple Audio MC77 to your DAW

Brainworx / Plugin Alliance has released the Purple Audio MC77 plug-in. It's an evolution of the legendary 1176 limiting amplifier with extended functionality, now available in the DAW of your choice.

Brainworx / Plugin Alliance Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor is now native

Plugin Alliance is releasing the Brainworx Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor as a native plug-in. Now you can enjoy the fabled 8000 dollar compressor natively in your DAW, without UAD hardware. 

Steinberg releases SpectraLayers Pro 6 with ARA support

Steinberg has acquired SpectraLayers, and released SpectraLayers Pro 6. The latest version of the spectral audio editor comes with new editing tools, workflow improvements, and ARA support.

Focusrite introduces 3rd generation Scarlett audio interfaces

Focusrite has launched the 3rd generation Scarlett audio interfaces. The lineup comprises the Scarlett Solo, 2i2, 4i4, 8i6, 18i8, and 18i20, and the Solo and 2i2 Studio bundles. Here's what's new.

Nembrini Audio intros Delay3000 plug-in, inspired by Roland SDE-3000

Nembrini Audio has released the Delay3000 Vintage Modern Repeater plug-in. It draws inspiration from the classic Roland SDE-3000 digital delay of the 80's and adds many modern features.

Black Rooster Audio VLA-FET: More 1176-style compression for your DAW

Got enough FET compressor plug-ins yet? Here's another promising contender: Black Rooster Audio has released the VLA-FET, giving you another option for 1176-style FET compression.

Elite Acoustics Stompmix X6: A battery powered digital stompbox mixer

Need a portable mixer for street performances and singer/songwriter sessions? The Elite Acoustics Stompmix X6 is a 6-channel digital mixer with effects, that lets you switch scenes with your feet. 

Will Raspberry Pi soon replace our DAWs?

The Raspberry Pi miniature computer is more powerful than ever in its fourth generation. Could it become an option as a DAW computer for music applications in the near future?

Cubase and Nuendo add ARA support – great news for Melodyne users

Using Melodyne in Cubase or Nuendo? You're in for a treat! With the latest updates, Steinberg has added ARA 2 support to both of its DAWs. It's a major workflow improvement for Melodyne users.