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Resonarium, LoQuest, Hellsbass: Free Plugins of the Week

Resonarium by Soule DSP is an impressive free physical modeling synth for abstract sound design. Check it out in our free plugins of the week!

ROTO-CONTROL: The New Motorized DAW Controller from Melbourne Instruments

ROTO-CONTROL Firmware 2.0: More Real-Time, Creativity for Bitwig Studio & Ableton Live!

04 Jul in Studio

ROTO-CONTROL Firmware 2.0: Motorized controllers, live parameters, touch feedback, and more features for Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio.

Pivot from Fors: More FM Goodness in Software!

03 Jul in Synths

New takes on FM synthesis seem to be on the rise with Pivot being just one of the latest, and it's a ding dong delight!

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12: Improved Unmixing, New Speech Enhancement Modules, and more

02 Jul in Studio

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 has arrived, with improvements for audio separation and speech enhancement, as well as an upgraded workflow.

Top Software Deals at Thomann Music Days – Huge Summer Sale!

02 Jul in Synths, Deals, Studio

Thomann Music Days Software Deals: Special offers on audio tools, plugins, and virtual instruments - for a limited time only.

KORG, Gforce, Pitch Innovations: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

01 Jul in Synths, Deals, Studio

KORG, GForce, and Pitch Innovations are offering special prices on software that is a must-have for sound designers and synth fans. For a short time only!

A New MacBook With an A18 Pro is Coming Soon! Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever?

01 Jul in Tech

In 2026, Apple will launch a cheaper MacBook with an A18 Pro - the first iPhone chip in a Mac. Benchmarks indicate M1 performance.

Toyphonic Micraliser: Caelum Audio Releases the Worst Plugin Ever – For Free!

01 Jul in Studio, Deals

The Toyphonic Micraliser from Caelum Audio is a plug-in for those who want to sound truly awful—and have a system to match. It's available as freeware!

Algorithmic vs Convolution Reverb: Understand the Difference

30 Jun in Studio

What are the main differences we find when using algorithmic vs convolution reverb? We explore the advantages of these two reverb types.

REEV-R, Visu, MH Lifter: Free Plugins of the Week

29 Jun in Studio

REEV-R is an awesome free convolution reverb plugin with heaps of modulation! Check it out in this week's collection of free plugins.

IK Multimedia, SSL, Martinic: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

24 Jun in Synths, Deals, Guitar, Studio

Receive big discounts from IK Multimedia, SSL, and Martinic. Get cool plugins at greatly reduced prices. Offer available for a limited time only!

Behringer LM Drum: Is the LinnDrum Clone Really That Great? Review!

Behringer LM Drum: Is the LinnDrum Clone Really That Great? Available Again & Review!

23 Jun in Synths

Authentic 1980s sound meets modern technology: The Behringer LM Drum is more than just a LinnDrum alternative. Available again & my review!

multiDelay, CircuitMix, Shoeless Drive 2.0: Free Plugins of the Week

22 Jun in Studio, Guitar

This week’s collection of free plugins features a versatile delay, a vintage console emulator, and a hard-hitting metal overdrive.

Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 Includes Splice, Speech-to-Text, and More

18 Jun in Studio

Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 integrates Splice directly into the system, making it perfect for sample-based production. But there's more!

Synchro Arts, LANDR, and Sonnox: 3 Ultimate Software Deals!

17 Jun in Studio, Deals

Receive big discounts on products from Synchro Arts, LANDR, and Sonnox. Top plugins and bundles are heavily discounted. For a limited time only!

Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro: Can AI really sing? Reviewed!

Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro: New Update with ARA and More – Reviewed!

17 Jun in Studio, Tech

AI singing with emotion, expression and modulation: how real does the virtual singer sound? We put the Dreamtonics Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro to the test!