Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev
The guitar sounds of 90s-era Nine Inch Nails and how to get them
30 Oct 2021 in Studio
In this article, we'll go over some choice equipment and techniques that helped make NIN guitars sound like NIN guitars in the darkly glorious 90s!
MIA Labs 925 Compressor MK2: Physical modelling plug-in gets a revamp
MIA Labs released a thorough MK2 upgrade of its 925 compressor plug-in with notable additions and improvements evolving the original.
5 AI and machine learning-powered audio plug-ins showing the way forward in 2021
29 Oct 2021 in Studio
Here are 5 of the finer examples we have in 2021 of cutting-edge technologies assisting and improving the audio production process.
AVID Pro Tools 2021.10 update: Apple Silicon support, UI customization, and other goodies
29 Oct 2021 in Studio
The latest update for Pro Tools 2021 zeroes in on the kind of features that modern users would expect, such as M1 support and UI customization.
LANDR All Access Pass: online everything audio platform lets loose for $10 a month
28 Oct 2021 in Studio
LANDR introduced the All Access Pass, a subscription that hands you the keys to the store with everything the platform has to offer.
Acustica Audio’s new Gainstation 2 is a distortion plug-in sequel in 3 parts
Acustica has cooked up five major improvements and dished out a pair of one-knob plug-ins (Boost & VSM) with various Gainstation 2 features.
AudioScape XL-305R: A stereo spring hardware reverb for the modern age
27 Oct 2021 in Studio
Collaborating with the original designer, Audio Scape re-imagined the cult 80s XL-305 spring reverb unit with modern workflow improvements.
Metric Halo mkIV: Fourth generation professional audio interfaces
26 Oct 2021 in Studio
The new Metric Halo mkIV interfaces belong at the heart of a recording and mixing ecosystem that the manufacturer spared no expense building.
25 Years of Native Instruments: get a free instrument and gear in limited colors!
26 Oct 2021 in Studio
If it wasn't for NI, music tech probably wouldn't be where it is today - let's celebrate 25 years with classic sounds and gear in gray and purple!
reProducer Audio Labs Epic 55: A midfield monitor with double head woofer
25 Oct 2021 in Studio
The new Epic 55 mid-field loudspeaker homes in on bass frequency reproduction with a pair of woofers in tandem with a pair of radiators.
Focusrite FAST Verb: reverb plug-in with artificial intelligence
25 Oct 2021 in Studio
Adventures in AI aside, Focusrite's new FAST Verb plug-in for VST3, AU and AAX offers three verbs at your disposal - Natural, Balanced and Artificial.
It’s 2021: No flying cars, but ducks can make beats on MPCs!
24 Oct 2021 in Other
If you ever wondered what's the missing link between water fowl and grooveboxes, Benn Jordan has the answer - and you don't want to miss it!
Yum Audio: LoFi Flux Machine and Flux Light (free lo-fi plug-in)
Flux Machine is a multi-effects plug-in with all sorts of modulation to set your audio tracks in motion - there's even a free (for now) version.
Saturator plug-in by PSP Audioware: the latest in modeled analog distortion
With 8 different saturation shapes and 3 sculpting engines, PSP Saturator may be the be-all-end-all of modeled analog distortion for a while.
UJAM Finisher DYNAMO: otherworldly effects without excessive tweaking
DYNAMO is the sixth plug-in of UJAM's Finisher series and the premise remains the same: complex, but accessible creative effects. Let's check it out!
BLEASS Dragonfly: A new tremolo effects plug-in with dynamics
BLEASS Dragonfy is a dynamic tremolo effects plug-in with some very interesting options that make it come alive with your music.
New IK Multimedia interfaces for streamers: iRig Stream Solo & Pro
21 Oct 2021 in Studio
IK Multimedia's campaign to conquer the streaming and content creator segments continues with two new audio interfaces, the iRig Stream Solo and Pro.
2B Filter Friend: A quick creative filter plug-in with distortion and tempo sync
2B Played Music Filter Friend has 4 filter types and 20 tempo sync options, letting you dial in something tailored to your tracks in a few clicks.
Deal: Get the AKAI MPC 2 software at a special 50% discount!
Until 2 November 2021, Akai is taking around 50% off the regular price of both MPC 2 software versions - Standard and Premier. Grab it now.
Roland Zentracker for Android and iOS: a recording app goes beyond the essentials
20 Oct 2021 in Studio
ZenTracker is a free app for Android and iOS that Roland claims gives you a "mobile studio" that's easy to use. But how does the feature set stack up?
Apple Logic Pro 10.7 update: spatial audio and souped-up performance
19 Oct 2021 in Studio
Nice update to Logic Pro: Apple's DAW can now be used to mix and master projects in Spatial Audio without compulsory third-party software or plug-ins.
EchoMelt3: Psychic Modulation’s third attempt at audio-melting reigns supreme
18 Oct 2021 in Studio
The new Psychic Modulation EchoMelt3 combines distortion, modulation, echo and delay into a powerhouse multi-effects plug-in.
