Best free plug-ins this week: WhispAir, GR-8 and Nettle

This week, we're highlighting our three favorite synths from this year's KVR Developer Challenge. Are you ready for WhispAir, GR-8 and Nettle?

Review: does UVI Asteroid strike movie composers and sound designers?

UVI Asteroid throws mix-ready drum and percussion hits at composers and sound designers with plentiful, but non-excessive creative headroom.

PreSonus Revelator io24: the ideal $199 audio interface for streamers?

The affordable interface seems to bring everything that makes the PreSonus Revelator USB microphone great to a desktop recording format.

Thomann restores door-to-door pricing for UK customers

From 1 July 2021, all prices on Thomann's UK website will be inclusive of VAT and fees. No more calculating fees on a napkin or paying on the doorstep!

Harley Benton launches Fusion-III series with five new models

Harley Benton has an updated Fusion series for 2021. The new Fusion-III range features high-performance specs, aimed squarely at modern playing styles.

Cherry Audio teases a Memorymoog emulation

In the most unconvincing tease video ever Cherry Audio show you exactly what their next software emulation is going to be.

NI Maschine+ gets software update and price reduction

NI's standalone groovebox that launched at around EUR 1300 is now selling for EUR 1039 with a fresh software update adding further value.

Behringer reveals the Clocked Sequential Control Module 1027 for their 2500 series

The Behringer 2500 series modules now have a sequencer based on the vintage ARP 2500 Clocked Sequential Control Module 1027.

Suhr Discovery Analog Delay: The ultimate boutique delay?

Powered by four MN3005 delay chips, the new Suhr Discovery Analog Delay is one seriously powerful analogue delay that is packed with features.

Steinberg sale: buy Cubase Artist 11 and get Pro, 40% off upgrades and crossgrades

Live until August 1, Steinberg's summer sale gives Cubase 11 enthusiasts some compelling purchase and upgrade/crossgrade options.

Behringer FOUR PLAY: Cheekily named Quad VCA Eurorack module

The Four Play Eurorack module appears to be a clone of the Intellijel Quad VCA with 4 channels of CV and audio mixing and variable response.

Applied Acoustics Systems Sale: up to 50% off plug-ins and sound packs

Between virtual analog to physical modeling, or simply high-quality emulations of legendary sound generators - you can choose from everything!

SOMA REFLEX: Synthesizer prototype with innovative expression

Out of the labs of SOMA comes a 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer with an unparalleled level of real-time control over both timbre and sound - meet the REFLEX.

DinoPark Eurorack: Are we ready for 7 synths in a Eurorack module?

MakePro X has squeezed their DinoPark DSP technology into a tasty looking Eurorack module offering 7 emulated monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers right inside your rack.

XVive U5: A reliable, high-quality new wireless mic system for vloggers?

The new XVive U5 wireless mic system offers an affordable, simple, quality solution for vloggers and video content creators everywhere.

Elk LIVE: A clever, low-latency online collaboration system reaches the market

It's smart, it's yellow and it used to be called Aloha: Elk LIVE is a clever system for online music collaboration that's just opened for pre-orders.

Sennheiser partners with Fischer Amps to create the FA500 custom IEM

Industry giants, Sennheiser, partner with Fischer Amps to create the high-end, custom fit FA500 in-ear monitors. Is one driver better than three?

Ibanez teases new Ichika Nito ICH10 headless guitar on Instagram

Ibanez launches new Quest series headless guitars, the ICH10 Ichika Nito signature model, and the new QX527PB-ABS, Q54 and Q52 models.

TC Electronic June-60 V2: Redesigned and enhanced

The re-designed TC Electronic June-60 V2 has some sweet upgrades and now works not just with guitars, but synths as well.

Electro-Harmonix reissues the MIG-50 all-tube amp head

The Electro-Harmonix MIG-50 is a reissue of the classic Sovtek 50-Watt all-tube amp head, but with some modern-day features.

Could the new MJ Series be Jackson’s dullest release for a while?

Jackson just launched its new MJ Series, but somehow it all seems a little boring and lacklustre. Does the world really need 6 Dinkys?

BLEASS Granulizer plug-in: grains, randomization and 3D visuals

Granulizer is a fun plug-in that's going to turn your audio inside-out. It's entertaining rather than obscure, and it's sold at a fair price.

SSL LCM+: The Series 4000E Listen Mic Compressor as a plug-in!

The LCM+ plug-in presents a "significantly enhanced" version of the Listen Mic Compressor built into SSL's classic analog mixing consoles.

Misha Mansoor introduces his new Jackson MJ Series Signature So-Cal 2PT

The new Jackson MJ Series Signature Misha Mansoor So-Cal 2PT takes a classic design and colour scheme and makes it scream!