Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

reFX Nexus 4: Pop, hip-hop and EDM rompler does it a 4th time

reFX released its massive Nexus 4 rompler, with numerous updates and a metric ton of new sounds to serve pop, hip-hop, and EDM producers.

Review: NUGEN Audio Paragon ST – a remarkable surround reverb goes stereo

Paragon ST combines convolution and impulse response re-synthesis with controls you wouldn't expect from an IR reverb. We took it through its paces.

Deal: Get up to 25% off Ableton Live 11, Push 2 and content packs

Ableton is slashing its Live 11, Push 2 controller, and soundware prices by up to 25%. The offers are good until November 29, 2021.

Deal: Toontrack EZ Drummer 2 for €69, down from €149

EZ Drummer 2 is on sale for EUR 70 until November 30. And that's a great price for what you're getting: very capable virtual drums.

Rode Lavalier II: New clip-on microphone for broadcasting and content creators

At USD 99 and weighing only 9 grams, the new Rode Lavalier II could be a go-to clip-on microphone for podcasts, vlogging and live streaming.

Thomann Cyberweek Software Deals: Big savings on the latest plug-ins!

Thomann's Cyberweek deals cover all things digital - DAWs, plug-ins, and other audio software. You have until 29.11.2021 to take your pick!

Kiive Audio S-Quick Strip and Distinct: new analog channel strip and saturation plug-ins

S-Quick Strip and Distinct are affordable Kiive Audio plug-ins that emulate renowned hardware from past decades in recording studio history.

Deal: Get the Lewitt LCT 441 FLEX condenser mic for near 30% off from Thomann

Heads up! For a short while, you can get the Lewitt LCT 441 FLEX for EUR 285, down from the microphone's regular price which is EUR 398.

Deal: Sennheiser MKE 200 Mobile Microphone Kit for vloggers, save €30

The Sennheiser MKE 200 Mobile Kit turns your smartphone into a studio for vlogs, Insta clips, and other short film recordings for EUR 99.

Deal: Get MAGIX Samplitude Pro X6 & Suite for 50% off!

Until December 5, MAGIX Samplitude Pro X6 and Suite are available at hefty 50% discounts each! The deals come from developer MAGIX itself.

Reverb Foundry Tai Chi: Chorus meets reverb and a bunch of other effects

Reverb Foundry coaxes both realistic reverbs and designer sounds out of its powerhouse Tai Chi plug-in with multi-band editing and effects.

SSL Big SiX speculations: 12-channel analog mixer with USB audio?

SSL's next seems to be a 12-channel mixer that's Oxford in and out, at a 4-figure price tag. Does the prospect sounds especially excitatory or what?!

Fabfilter Volcano 3: new filters, new design, more of the good stuff!

Fabfilter's Volcano 3 gets a user interface refresh and a modernized modulation section. This is a new, refined version of a seriously good filter plug-in.

Rupert Neve Designs Dual Shelford Mic Pre: the revered preamp times two

By popular demand, Rupert Neve Designs unleashes a limited edition dual-channel version of its flagship Shelford Mic Preamp.

Mackie OnyxGo and Element EM91CU+ mics for content creators

Mackie's new OnyxGo and EM91CU+ mics make it easy to record interviews, podcasts, live streaming, and calls in studio and portable setups.

Waves SSL EV2 Channel: SSL 4000E console sound for your DAW

SSL EV2 Channel reincarnates the SSL 4000E console channel strip with the Brown and Black EQ, mic/line input saturation, dynamics, and more!

Master Tones Widener & Deepener: Save cash on two new analog-inspired enhancers

Two plug-ins using AI tech for artefact-free Stereo deepening and widening with minimal user input - pipe dream, or a dream come true?

LiquidSonics Lustrous Plates Surround: 10 reverb modes for distinguished ambiance

Liquidsonics' Lustrous Plates still holds up splendidly and now, its distinct plate reverb character can be had in full Atmos glory!

DJ Swivel Knocktonal: resonance remover/enhancer with MIDI control

Going a step further than most, DJ Swivel's Knocktonal features a Resonance EQ section that lets you squish and add resonances as you see fit!

Audiomodern Playbeat 3: the smartest groove generator in 2021?

Audiomodern's Playbeat 3 is a groove machine which creates patterns, rhythms and variations out of nothing, over and over again!

Matt Nash DST: your favorite new grim, kvlt multiband distortion plug-in?

Matt Nash DST's stylishly grim, thoroughly animated user interface makes a strong first impression. Then, there are all the possibilities!

2B Played LowEnd Friend: Pultec-style tricks for low freqs

2B Played Music's LowEnd Friend plug-in puts the old Pultec boost & cut EQ trick into service for thicc low end with added saturation.

UAD 9.15: new AMS Neve Digital Delay & Manley Tube Preamp plug-ins

UAD v9.15 adds elaborate emulations of two renowned vintage units - the AMS DMX 15-80 S digital delay and Manley tube preamp.

ToneBoosters Sibalance v4: 3 de-essing modes and loudness detection

With the 4th version of Sibalance, ToneBoosters throws elaborate tech, such as spectral processing and loudness detection at those pesky ess-es.