Posts by Lasse Eilers

Summer deals: Huge discounts on D16 Repeater, Eventide H910 and iZotope

Summer is the time for barbecues – and for plug-in deals! Right now, you can grab the D16 Repeater delay at 80% off. Also on sale: The Eventide H910 harmonizer, and iZotope's Music Essentials bundle.

The Black Lion Audio B172A compressor is both: 1176 and LA-2A

Want an 1176 and an LA-2A, but can't afford either? The Black Lion Audio B172A is an 1176-style FET compressor on one side, and an LA-2A style opto tube compressor on the other.

Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is an all-in-one enhancer for drum tracks

Need to fatten up your drum tracks? Audified ToneSpot Drum Pro is a new plug-in that has you covered with saturation, compression, EQ, and other effects designed to deliver some serious punch.

Yamaha introduces the STAGEPAS 1K portable PA system

Yamaha has added the STAGEPAS 1K to its lineup of portable PA systems. The STAGEPAS 1K features a 12" subwoofer and an array speaker, as well as a 5-channel mixer with bluetooth playback.

Arturia releases updated Keylab 88 mkII with CV/Gate outputs

Arturia has unveiled the Keylab 88 mkII. The new version of the 88-key hammer action keyboard controller comes with CV/Gate outputs, an updated workflow, and a nice software package.

Klevgränd Modley is a modular delay plug-in with lots of inserts

Klevgränd has introduced Modley, a modular delay plug-in. Modley lets you insert effects like tape saturation, compression, reverb, and more, right into the delay loop. Sounds like fun!

Output Portal: A granular FX plug-in with heaps of modulation

Output has released Portal, a granular effects plug-in. Portal lets you run any input signal through its granular synthesis engine, and shape it with modulation and additional effects.

Slate Digital intros All Access Pass, adds Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 synth

The Slate Digital Everything Bundle is now the All Access Pass. The subscription includes all of Slate's plug-ins and many new additions, like the Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 software synthesizer.

ROLI wants to teach you music with the LUMI lighted keyboard

After much speculation, ROLI has revealed the LUMI lighted keyboard. ROLI LUMI is an integrated learning system that consists of the keyboard and an interactive app.

Audiothingies Doctor A: Desktop delay/reverb with MIDI and CV control

Audiothingies has announced the Doctor A desktop delay and reverb box. With assignable CV inputs, MIDI sync, and hands-on-control, it looks like a neat little box for electronic live sets, and more.

Venn Audio V-Clip: A fully customizable clipping and saturation tool

Venn Audio has released V-Clip, the sequel to its successful Free Clip plug-in. V-Clip isn't free, but offers much more, including very flexible waveshaping options and a real-time visualizer.

IK Multimedia releases the Tape Machine Collection for T-RackS 5

Craving that reel-to-reel sound? IK Multimedia has released the Tape Machine Collection for T-RackS 5. It contains emulations of four classic tape recorders by Ampex, Studer, Revox, and MCI. 

SUONOBUONO nABC: A MIDI and CV/Gate controllable sidechain compressor

Are you ready for some creative pumping? The SUONOBUONO nABC is a hardware sidechain compressor that can be controlled and triggered via CV/Gate, MIDI, USB, audio, and even a pedal.

Tritik Krush Pro: A bitcrusher plug-in with lots of modulation

Tritik has announced Krush Pro, a bitcrusher, wavecrusher, and ring modulator plug-in with a very capable modulation section. Krush Pro is now in public beta, and available for pre-order at 50% off.

Kodamo unveils the 300-voice Essence FM synthesizer

Kodamo has unveiled a prototype of the Essence FM synthesizer at SynthFest France. It's a 6-operator FM synth with 300 voices of polyphony, waveform drawing, MPE support, and many other good ideas. 

Southwest Synth Fest: Austin gets a brand new synth event and expo

There's a brand new synth event about to go down. The very first Southwest Synth Fest (SWSF) will be held on June 15 in Austin, Texas. SWSF will feature a gear expo, workshop, talks, and performances.

RME Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle: Is it really a bargain?

If podcasting is your thing, RME has a new offer for you. The RME Babyface Pro Podcasting Bundle includes an audio interface, an Audio-Technica BP40 microphone, accessories, and even an online course.

RODE introduces the TF-5 small diaphragm condenser microphone

RODE has introduced the TF-5, its most expensive small diaphragm condenser microphone yet. The RODE TF-5 comes as a matched pair and includes a stereo mounting bracket. What does it have to offer?

Mastering The Mix BASSROOM gets your bottom end in shape

Mastering The Mix BASSROOM is a new mix and mastering plug-in designed to help you achieve a tight, well-balanced low end. It's a specialized, tweakable bass EQ with an innovative user interface.

Zoom intros the LiveTrak L-20R digital rack mixer

Zoom has introduced the LiveTrak L-20R, a 20-channel digital rack mixer. The Zoom L-20R lets you control the FOH mix and six individual monitor signals using up to seven iPads.

The UK Sound 276 dual channel FET compressor is now shipping

UK Sound has announced that it is now shipping the 276 compressor. The UK Sound 276 aims to deliver two channels of 1176-style FET compression at a reasonable price.

Alto Professional Uber FX: A mobile PA with bluetooth and internal FX

Alto Professional has announced the Uber FX portable PA system. With 2 mic inputs, bluetooth streaming, and internal effects, it looks like a good fit for street performers and other mobile musicians.

Apple to unleash 28-core Mac Pro monster

Apple has announced the new Mac Pro with up to 28 cores and 1.5 TB of memory. In a sharp departure from the previous model, the Mac Pro brings back PCI Express slots – eight of them!

Antares Auto-Tune EFX+: An all-in-one solution for warped vocals?

Antares has introduced the Auto-Tune EFX+ plug-in. It combines pitch correction with additional effects, for the warped vocal sounds that dominate current hits.