2021 MacBook Pros to enter production in the second half of the year
11 Mar 2021 in Tech
Apple has postponed mass production of the new MacBook Pro models for the second half of 2021, making a September or October launch more likely.
Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev
Black Box Analog Design HG-2MS plug-in: More analog saturation!
Black Box HG-2MS upgrades a plug-in we thought sounded amazing at V1, adding mid/side processing options as well as new filters and parameters.
MDWEQ6 Native: George Massenburg’s parametric EQ plug-in goes VST and AU
10 Mar 2021 in Studio
Previously Pro Tools-only, Mr Massenburg's MDWEQ6 - a 'functions first' EQ for pros - is now available in VST and AU formats for the common folk.
Sabroi AS Console: Get the sound of various mix consoles in Ableton Live
09 Mar 2021 in Studio
Sabroi AS Console picks out the best features of different mixing consoles and puts them together into a Max for Live device. Nifty!
New Mac Pro models rumored for 2022, starting at USD 5499 for 32 CPU cores
09 Mar 2021 in Tech
According to an unconfirmed leak, the base model 2022 Mac Pro could feature 32 CPU cores and up to 64GB of RAM, with prices at around the $5500 mark.
iZotope launches subscription service for its mixing and mastering plug-ins
09 Mar 2021 in Studio
iZotope is renting out its mixing and mastering plug-ins in two subscription plans starting at USD 19.99 per month.
Apple kills off the iMac Pro, only available while stocks last
08 Mar 2021 in Tech
Goodbye iMac Pro! Apple has confirmed that this memorable computer is no longer in production and only available while supplies last.
Denise Dragon Fire: multi-band dynamics processor plug-in with analog saturation
Dragon Fire is a new mixing and mastering tool from developer Denise. Namely, a dynamics processor. And it is anything but ordinary.
Get the Dillon Bastan Swarmalators T & Cellular Degradation Max for Live Devices for free!
26 Feb 2021 in Studio
Developer Dillon Bastan has released two new excellent freebies for owners of Ableton Live with Max For Live. Check them out!
New, colourful Apple iMacs and a mini Mac Pro for 2021?
25 Feb 2021 in Tech
There are rumours abound that Apple is working on redesigned iMacs and a new Mac Pro, all running its next-generation ARM chips.
Deal: 50% discounts on the DDMF ERS 250, DimD and EchORek2 plug-ins!
These DDMF plug-ins emulate three very celebrated vintage hardware effects. And now you can get them at half price! The offer is good until March 1, 2021.
Thenatan Vybz: a creative lo-fi multi effects plug-in
The Thenatan Vybz is like the ultimate signal chain for creative audio mangling contained in a single plug-in. And if you hurry, you can save USD 50!
Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores gets wild benchmark results
21 Feb 2021 in Tech
Benchmark results are out for the upcoming Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Does this thing smoke or what?
Immerse Virtual Studio plug-in now supports all headphones and DAWs
19 Feb 2021 in Studio
This AI-driven tech that models the acoustics of famous studios now supports all DAWs and studio headphones. Sceptical? There's a 14-day free trial version...
Waves Audio Vocal Bender: A new real-time voice manipulation plug-in
Waves' new creative vocal processing tool, Vocal Bender, lets you adjust, modulate and automate pitch and formant parameters. Early birds get 2/3 off.
GB SoundLab TubeMU: inexpensive Vari-MU tube compressor plug-in
18 Feb 2021 in Studio
The EUR 25 TubeMU emulates the characteristics of tube Vari-MU compressors without recreating a particular piece of hardware.
IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2: mic preamp for digital cameras and mobile devices
18 Feb 2021 in Studio
The iRig Pre 2 fits a decent mic pre with 48V phantom power and XLR input in a battery-powered unit for recording with phones and cameras.
Free: Over 300,000 records from 1900-1960 to stream and download
17 Feb 2021 in Studio
Ready for some old-school recordings? Check out this vast collection of vinyl and shellac from 1900 - 1960 you can stream and download for free.
Pulsar 1178: FET compressor plug-in with modern features
Pulsar Audio's capable take on the 1178 FET compressor adds comprehensive sidechain EQ, analog saturation and mid-side processing to the concoction.
LANDR Sessions: collaborate online over video chat and streaming in any DAW
16 Feb 2021 in Studio
LANDR Sessions is a plug-in that you insert on your master track in any DAW to stream audio and chat over voice and video at the same time. Neat!
EQuity by Genuine Soundware: parametric EQ plug-in with IR-based preamp coloration
15 Feb 2021 in Studio
EQuity is an inexpensive parametric EQ plug-in with 4 bands, 2 filters, a spectrum analyzer and IR-based preamp coloration.
Caelum Audio Smoov: smooth program-dependent compressor plug-in
Smoovs provides a clean, transparent-sounding take on Caelum's Schlap characterful program-dependent compressor plug-in.
Recording savant Rupert Neve passes at 94: Rest in sound!
15 Feb 2021 in Studio
Pro audio pioneer and inventor Rupert Neve died, aged 94, on February 12, 2021 in Wimberley, Texas - his residence of 27 years.
