Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev
LTS Tiltration: new saturation and tilt equalizer plug-in by Trident Audio
Trident's digital offensive continues with LTS Tiltration, an "analog mojo" plug-in debuting brand new designs with attractive intro pricing.
5 of the best Roland drum machine plug-ins to celebrate 808 and 909 day
13 Aug 2021 in Studio
The sounds of Roland's classic drum machines are masterfully preserved for this and the future generations. Here are our top software choices!
Cymatics Origin: free vintage/lo-fi effects plug-in has the old and the new
13 Aug 2021 in Studio
Between tape defects, digital mangling and that old Japanese chorus, Origin lets you dial your own lo-fi character and feel.
Reason 12 gets Mimic Creative Sampler instrument with four modes
11 Aug 2021 in Studio
Mimic looks like a solid upgrade over Reason's old sampler - but does it break the mold? We take a first look at the latest addition to Reason 12.
Nektar Impact GX Mini: A compact, mobile USB keyboard with DAW controls
An alternative to Nektar's larger SE25 keyboard, the Impact GX Mini offers 25 velocity-sensitive mini key, X / Y joystick and DAW controls.
LVC-Audio Limited-MAX 3: A mastering Limiter Plug-in at a budget price
LVC Audio's Limited-MAX 3 is a mastering limiter plug-in with flexible settings and useful features at a lean price.
Avid Deal: Buy Pro Tools | Carbon and get a Pro Tools Ultimate perpetual license free
From now until September 15, new Carbon buyers will receive a permanent license for Pro Tools Ultimate and Auto-Tune Hybrid, worth near EUR 3000.
Buzz Audio Velox: A boutique stereo optical compressor (that’s not an LA2A!)
04 Aug 2021 in Studio
A boutique stereo compressor, Velox is a reworking of a 1999 optical unit, available in two versions with an optional Lundahl output transformer.
API Select: new API brand debuts 6 pieces of analog gear (including stompboxes!)
03 Aug 2021 in Studio
API debuts a new analog gear brand with a line-up like no other - 4 rack processors and 2 stompboxes from old and new API lineages. Let's dive in!
Nugen Audio releases Focus Elements bundle: 3 stereo editing plug-ins for USD 99
31 Jul 2021 in Studio
With abridged versions of 3 plug-ins for widening, bass management and panning, the Focus Bundle packs in serious features for the money.
Goodhertz Tupe: hybrid tube and tape saturation plug-in takes off, at last
31 Jul 2021 in Studio
Tupe blends 9 tube preamps and 4 tape machines with a ladder filter, opto-comp, and tilt EQ. Thankfully, it sounds much better than it looks.
Get up to 70% off all 7 Output engines at Native Instruments
One of 2021's craziest summer sales sees all 7 Output engines sold in an EUR 350 bundle (70% off). Individual engines are sold for EUR 99,5 (50% off).
Dorico and Sibelius for Mobile: Steinberg and Avid go head to head on iPad
30 Jul 2021 in Studio
The iPad becomes a mean scoring tool! Both Sibelius and Dorico - Avid's and Steinberg's respective scoring software - now run on Apple's tablet.
Roland unleashes Zenology FX for your DAW, free till Dec 31 2021
30 Jul 2021 in Studio
Roland turned all 90+ effects from its Zen Core sound engine into a Roland Cloud plug-in which you test for free until Dec 31, 2021. Yes!
Audio Technica launches AT 2040: USD 99 dynamic podcast/broadcast mic
30 Jul 2021 in Studio
Sold for USD 99, the AT 2040 is a dynamic cardioid microphone which looks the part in any podcasting or conference setup.
Synchro Arts launches Revoice Pro 4.3 with SmartAlign (up to 50% off)
Revoice Pro 4.3 is here, bringing significant updates to the voice alignment and correction software along with a sale reaching 50% off.
Acustica Audio Black: A gain staging suite with rare preamp emulations
Black emulates 11 preamps not modeled elsewhere while handling gain staging, saturation and filtering. A free version with one preamp is available.
Support Brainworx sale at Plugin Alliance: get bx_console N for USD 30
Brainworx suffered terrible flood damage to its studio and offices. Plugin Alliance is starting sales campaigns to help offset recovery costs.
Waves CLA Nx: your headphones become Chris Lord-Alge’s Mix LA control room
The latest Waves plug-in is designed to bring famed producer Chris Lord-Alge's Mix LA studio control room to any decent pair of headphones.
MAGIX Samplitude Music Studio 2022: What’s new in the beginner-friendly DAW
28 Jul 2021 in Studio
Music Studio 2022 is like Samplitude but suited to novice to intermediate producers, and comes loaded with instruments and workflow enhancements. Here's what's new.
Mod Sound Velvetverb: A modern algorithmic reverb plug-in with 4 modes
26 Jul 2021 in Studio
Velvetverb's 4 algorithms include Velvet Room, Hall Effect, Plate Glass, and Dark Energy; there's plenty to tweak and experiment with, but not too much...
Deal: ASM Hydrasynth Desktop on sale for EUR 745 (15% off)
The opportunity to save EUR 150 on the Hydrasynth is a godsend for anyone who has been interested in the synth but hasn't pulled the trigger yet.