Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

UAD brings forth its UAD-2 Live Rack MADI FX processor

Universal Audio has a new product under the spotlight, and this time it's not an audio interface. Rather, it's UAD-2 Live Rack, a powerhouse of an FX processor designed for live applications.

ToneBoosters updates its affordable ReelBus tape machine plug-in to v4

ReelBus 4 has improved tape simulation algorithms and new creative effects, such as Wear, which simulates tape damage to different degrees. New to version 4 are also a tape flanging effect with LFO.

Radial gets into presentation audio with its Presenter small-format mixer

The new Presenter mixer seems like a smart idea: designed a compact mixer that can easily accommodate audio from mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops over USB or 3.5mm TRS.

Softube announces its “best de-esser ever”, the Weiss Deess plug-in

Softube says its new Weiss Deess plug-in is "the only deesser you are ever going to need" - at $199 a throw, you'd certainly hope so! But the tech used here has a widely respected lineage.

Plogue returns with PortaFM synth, emulates vintage Yamaha chip

The synth is organised around two YM2413 emulations which comprise the main synth engine, and a new synth "core" dedicated to drum sounds. This allows for creative layering possibilities.

iZotope Vocal Synth 2 coming soon: the advent of human throat modelling

Biovox models the physical and acoustic properties of the human vocal tract, letting you treat vocals (or other input signal) in great detail like nasality, vowel shapes, and formants.

Hickory and Dickory: tactile hardware control for your FabFilter plug-ins

Both Hickory and Dickory look (and probably feel) like actual analogue hardware, giving MIDI control over FabFilter's plug-ins - or any other EQ plug-ins that accept MID input.

Sonivox Stratum unites supersaws, FM synthesis, and modern effects

Stratum is a software synthesizer which combines the famous supersaw sound inspired by the classic Roland JP-8000 with a four-operator FM section, noise generator and sub-oscillator. Sounds retro!

ECM-87 Virtual Mic Locker brings microphone emulation down to USD 300

Priced just USD 300, the bundles include a cardioid condenser microphone, a shock mount, and the ECM-87 Mic Clone plug-in. The initial kit offers eight mic emulations, each with a ratio slider.

Superbooth 2018: meet Theresyn, the theremin-synth hybrid machine

At Superbooth 2018, a Japanese inventor demonstrated the Theresyn - a reimagining of the theremin which sees the gesture-driven instrument combined with an analog synthesis engine and built-in speaker.

Stam Audio SA-76ADG packs three 1176 revisions in one for USD 700

The new SA-76ADG packs the circuits of all three hardware revisions, respecting their tonal and component differences, in a single unit that's priced as low as USD 700.

Superbooth 2018: U-He shows off Colour Copy delay and spring reverb plug-ins

Synth and effects developer U-He demonstrated a pair of new plug-ins in the works, the Colour Copy delay and an as yet unnamed spring reverb. Colour Copy is just entering its beta phase.

Blip Blop: Roland Cloud 5.3 update adds 8-bit chiptune synth

With the 5.3 update to Roland Cloud, the manufacturer pays homage to retro video games with a chiptune synth/rompler called Blip Blop. You can install it right away from the Roland Cloud Manager.

Omnisphere shakes hands with hardware synths in upcoming version 2.5 update

Following an update to version 2.5, Spectrasonics' software synth powerhouse Omnisphere will integrate with over 20 hardware synths by the likes of Moog, DSI, Roland, KORG, Behringer, Novation, and others.

Can Sononym’s powerful tagging redefine sample browsing?

Sononym is a browser that's able to pick apart your samples, organize them according to certain criteria, and visualise the result. The information is stored in a database and can be searched, filtered, and ...

Acustica Audio wants you to taste its Cream vintage channel strip

Cream is a plug-in bundle which comprises 6 modules, based on solid-state hardware manufactured between the late '50s to early '70s. The creation, Acustica claims, boasts a "strong vintage character".

Galaxy Audio TQ6: a pair of full-range active speakers for USD 200

For USD 100 apiece, the TQ6 looks like a solid portable PA option, assuming 30W is enough for your needs. The battery life is, allegedly, 15 hours plus.

FreePlay LIVE, HOME, and GO: portable PA & Bluetooth speakers from Mackie

Taking design and technological cues from the manufacturer's concert systems, the FreePlay series comprises the FreePlay LIVE, HOME, and GO for small live gigs, room audio and portable audio.

Neutrik announces NA2-IO-DLINE rugged analog-Dante interface

Neutrik announced a new Dante interface meant to facilitate incorporating analog devices into Dante Audio over IP networks: The NA2-IO-DLINE is a cable-based unit with two analog ins and outs.

Tokyo Tube EQ plug-in available for Acustica’s Nebula 4 Player

Developer London Acoustics has introduced a plug-in for Acoustica Audio's free Acqua N4 host; the Tokyo Tube EQ is based on a rare parametric tube equalizer by an Italian manufacturer.

New waveshaping distortion: After the Temper comes Creative Intent’s Tantrum

Building on the phase distortion algorithm from Temper, Tantrum is loaded with two distortion stages. First comes a waveshaping stage with five shapes, second comes a phase modulation distortion.

Arturia releases V Collection 6.1 update with full NKS compatibility

Arturia has updated its V Collection virtual synthesizer suite to version 6.1, adding improvements and NKS integration with Native Instruments' Maschine and Komplete Kontrol controllers.

Rumor: Apple’s upcoming USD 999 MacBook pushed to second half of 2018

Apple wants to include the chipmaker's latest Coffee Lake mobile processors in its machine, apparently, but Intel doesn't have enough of them to meet its orders.

Eightysix is here to bring you the sound of the KORG PolySix for free

It may be a bit overwhelming at first, but the interface is very well organized and getting around won't be a problem once you get comfortable. With its knob-per-function layout, it delivers plenty of control.