The equalizer stands out with the DRIFT+ feature - an additional preamp stage where the custom circuitry's reaction to component temperature changes over time is modeled, and you have hands-on control over it!
Apogee's dinky wee Jam+ lets you record an electric guitar, bass or keyboard directly to an iOS device, PC, or Mac - and adds the important option of using headphones to monitor on the device.
Eventide has recreated the SP2016 in plug-in form, modelling every aspect of the original hardware. There are three reverb types, each available in Vintage and Modern versions.
M-Audio's first new audio interface in a while is an 8-input, 4-output desktop unit with distinctly modern design and functionality. Priced at a comfortable USD 299, it's capable of 24-bit/192kHz recording.
The V376 audio transformers, class A preamp and driver circuitry are fully emulated, claims the developer, who also added some useful features to make it more usable in a modern production setting.
Diversion is a whole lotta' softsynth for what's the minimal cost of a proper night out in Sofia, Bulgaria. The deal's up until October 14, so you're not even rushed or anything.
HoRNeT describes this EQ as "smooth and gentle", citing its ability to provide low-end weight without excessive pumping - one for general tone shaping rather than 'surgical' EQ.
Known primarily for his badass softsynths, plug-in guru Rob Papen presents MasterMagic - a mastering processor which is completely different from Rob's usual output.
Version 10.4.2 adds the long-requested option of relocating LPX's Sound Library to an external storage device so you can move those Apple Loops out of your SSD's way.
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Easy to use, good sounds, low price: The Emperor is an impressive new high-gain amp sim plug-in focussing on the heavy guitar tone brigade with tools to build crushing riffs in your favourite DAW.
Overloud has released Echoson, an emulation of the legendary Binson Echorec 2, the Italian delay unit notably used by Pink Floyd in the 70's and very sought after on the second-hand market.
With a concept reminiscent of NI's Drum Lab Kontakt instrument, Drum Designer is an elaborate tool for layering synthesized and sampled drum sounds into hits as subtle or as monstrous as you'd like them to be.
Viridian is a collection of vintage British solid-state gear emulations, including a modern reissue of a "coveted" FET studio compressor and a "hyper-rare" early 60's German console.
TC Electronic has continued its TC ICON software-hardware integration journey by resurrecting another classic unit in the series, the DVR250-DT reverb. The classic EMT 250 Electronic Reverbator lives on!
We found three wo fantastic free plug-ins you can download right away: a distinct and unusual distortion called Tarabia, the Youlean loudness meter and Hora Music's free Pure Mono synth. Enjoy!
The seventh generation of RX is spread across RX 7 Advanced and the RX Post Production Suite, which focus on the needs of audio post professionals, while RX 7 Standard and RX Elements solve common audio issues.
