Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

Physical Audio PA1 Dynamic Plate Reverb: Kirchoff plate in action!

Taking advantage of physical modeling, the PA1 lets you choose among 6 simulated materials like Gold and Titanium. What's more, the left and right channel pickup positions can be changed across the plate.

CraveEQ by CraveDSP: an affordable alternative to FabFilter Pro-Q?

CraveEQ has three equalizer models based on a theoretically ideal analog EQ curve. At EUR 59, it's an affordable alternative to FabFilter Pro-Q but sadly only available for Windows.

GarageBand for iPhone X lets you control synths with facial expressions

With the latest update to GarageBand for iOS, Apple finally took advantage of the elaborate camera system it developed for the iPhone X to turn facial recognition into a music controller!

Apple Mac Mini 2018 specs, price, release date rumours: budget Mac for musicians?

The Mac Mini has always been an opportunity for musicians to set up a reasonably capable Mac rig for music production. However, it hasn't been updated since 2014! Has Apple forgotten or there's more to come?

Is Apple planning a new USD 999 MacBook in 2018 to replace the MacBook Air?

While the current-gen MacBook Air can be had for a reasonable USD 999, its hardware is lagging. Later this year, Apple may fire up a new 13-inch MacBook to take over the "slim, affordable" flag.

New 9.7-inch Apple iPad costs USD 329, an excellent gear purchase

With a friendly price, a wealth of musical apps and all the modern hardware needed to run them, the 9.7-inch Apple iPad is a more attractive purchase than ever. It's on sale now, starting at USD 329.

Tape emulations galore: TCS-68 and Klevgrand WebCassette

Here are two brand-new tape simulation effects. These are the TCS-68 by Digital River and the Klevgr WebCassette. One is a traditional plug-in, and the other runs inside your browser!

Best free plug-ins this week: Stereo Helper, faSampleDelay and ATKAutoSwell

We're back on track with our weekly line-up of useful and great-sounding plug-ins you can have for free. This time around, we've got Stereo Helper, faSampleDelay, and ATK AutoSwell at your disposal.

Deal: get free Fabfilter Volcano or Saturn with Bitwig Studio 2

Bitwig has partnered up with plug-in developer FabFilter to offer anyone who purchases and registers Bitwig Studio Standard, EDU, or upgrades from 8-Track a free FabFilter plug-in. A good deal!

RX950 Classic AD/DA Converter plug-in brings back that AKAI S950 sound

Developer Mathieu Demange debuted a very interesting plug-in, the RX950, an emulation of the entire AD/DA conversion of the classic AKAI S950 sampler, known for its fat and crunchy 12-bit sound.

Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 now available in VST/AU format for all DAWs

A while ago, Line 6 resurrected its classic Echo Farm effect as an AAX Native plug-in, and now offers Echo Farm 3 in VST and AU formats. A welcome nod to another era in FX, the price may put off some.

Wusik Station v9 music software is out with ample updates, affordable price

Wusik Station is a popular all-in-one audio workstation and effects processor. Version 9 of the software is out now, with ample updates across the board, a new single-file installer, and new readymade sounds.

Audeze Mobius 3D headphones to come with Waves Nx plug-ins

Audeze will implement Waves Nx 3D audio technology in Mobius, its 3D audio headphones. The set's built-in 360-degree head tracking and native support for Nx enables native Waves plug-in support.

Neve Preamp emulation available for Universal Audio gear owners

Neve 1073 preamp emulations are dime-a-dozen, but Universal Audio felt it was the right time to release an emulation of the coveted circuit that anyone with an UAD interface can use. Enter Neve Preamp!

Bute: a beautiful and expensive loudness metering suite

Developer Signum Audio introduced a seemingly compelling plug-in: Bute Loudness Analyser. It's a loudness analysis suite with a modern, colorful design and comprehensive feature set. Ouch at the price, tho!

Isola Pro FX might be your best bet at isolating instruments and vocals

Lakeside Audio has introduced a very interesting plug-in - if the marketing is to be believed, it's fabulous at isolating different instruments from finished songs, though results depend on source material.

Get Overloud’s new EQ550 plug-in for free until March 18!

Known for its emulations of guitar and analog gear, developer Overloud released EQ550 — a modern recreation of an API equalizer that's being given away for free. Until March 18, EQ550 won't cost a thing!

The Xcalibur JC preamp is your chance to own a piece of Sunset Studio gear

Boutique gear maker Sonic Farm introduced an interesting hardware pre-amp — the Xcalibur JC. Based on the original Xcalibur pre-amp, the JC bears its name because it was designed in tandem with Joe ...

SKNote Roundtone 4 tape saturator announced with new effects and features

Developer SKNote announced version 4 of its Roundtone Tape Machine & Delay plug-in. Version 4 comes with a revamped interface and important new features, such as continuous tape speed control, etc.

Are Analog Obsession’s Harqules and Varimoon plug-ins worth the premium price?

Analog Obsession has released two — you guessed it — analog emulations. Harqules and VariMoon, an equalizer and compressor, look great and all. But with prices starting at USD 199... Wow!

Best free plug-ins this week: AdHd Leveller, DLYM delay and Temper distortion

Welcome back to our weekly round-up of excellent plug-ins you can have for free! This week, we've got the AdHd Leveling Tool, DLYM Delay Modulator and Temper Phase Distortion at your disposal!

This rompler delivers sounds inspired by Kraftwerk’s timeless classics

Inspired by the timeless sounds of German electro-pioneers Kraftwerk, LoopLords created and released Kraft Sounds. This is a rompler that features 84 sounds emulating the band's synth-driven style.

Pink2 by Acustica Audio with new audio engine and six analogue-esque plug-ins

After its badass Azure EQ, Acustica Audio has just announced Pink 2, a plug-in suite based on late 60's American hardware and the first release to use its Core 12 modelling tech.

Sound Dеvices MixPre-10M hybrid USB audio interface and mobile recorder

Sound Devices has a new addition to its MixPre series of interface/portable recorder hybrids: the MixPre 10M. A musician-focused device, it lets users record and mix up to 12 audio tracks.