Plugins Archives

NAMM 2019: iCON Platform U22 VST high-resolution audio interface

23 Jan 2019 in Studio

A slightly odd looking 2 in/out audio interface designed to match the Platform line of controllers the Platform U22 VST is a high-quality simple recording solution with some DAW-less plugin action.

VCV Rack can now host and CV control VST Plugins

25 Nov 2018 in Synths

With version 0.6.2 of VCV Rack you can now load up all your VST plugins and virtual instruments as virtual Eurorack modules and control them with CV - genius!

Portable processing with the SoundGrid Mobile Server

25 Oct 2018 in Studio

SoundGrid Mobile Server is a mini PC that'll host a stack of Waves plug-ins at extremely low latency. Use it for real-time monitoring or offload the processing from your laptop in a live or studio situation.

Fully fledged DAW Tracktion 7 is now free

15 Aug 2018 in Studio

Tracktion Corporation has announced that Tracktion 7 is now completely free. Unlimited tracks, VST support, vocal comping and step sequencing it has everything you need to produce music on MacOS, Windows or ...

NAMM 2018: Native Instruments open up NKS to effects plug-ins

26 Jan 2018 in Studio

NKS took one step closer to being a "standard" by supporting effects plug-ins for the first time. Native Instruments also hosted their first Native Summit to talk about the future of sound.

NAMM 2018: Logic creeps up to version 10.4 with new goodies

25 Jan 2018 in Studio

In a brand new incremental update Logic acquires Smart Tempo that will bring all your content under the timing control of your project, plus a bunch of cool plug-ins and mixer action undo.

CMixer digital mixer for live, DAW free mixing through your computer

14 Nov 2017 in Studio

With CMixer you could mix all your external hardware drum machines, synths and modular through your audio interface to your computer with plug-ins and EQ without having to mess about in a DAW.

UAD version 9.3 introduces the Korg SDD-3000 delay plus 4 new plug-ins

11 Aug 2017 in Studio

Universal Audio's UAD DSP platform brings in some meaty plug-ins with a Korg delay, a classic auto-panner, dynamic EQ, authentic ENGL amp with matched impedance and an expanded vintage reverb.

Antelope Audio launches Orion Studio HD interface for Pro Tools rigs

25 May 2017 in Studio

This is Antelope's third product to offer complete Pro Tools | HD and Native compatibility, accomplished via HDX and USB 3.0 for zero-latency streaming and 24-bit/192 kHz audio processing.

SoundBridge: a new completely free DAW now on Kickstarter

30 Apr 2017 in Other

The makers of a a new DAW named SoundBridge are seeking your backing on Kickstarter - this is no "starter" DAW but a complete package featuring online courses and collaboration tools...

ParamLink: Wire up effect plug-ins to control each other in your DAW

19 Apr 2017 in Other

Can this simple but effective idea get you to rethink automation in your DAW? ParamLink is a new tool that lets you use plug-in A to control plug-in B. Or C, X or Z, for that matter...

Amped Studio: finally a real browser DAW with cloud sync and sharing

07 Apr 2017 in Studio

With Amped Studio, music production will too become a task that can be accomplished inside your browser, not unlike document and image editing!

HOFA System 1 modular mixing plug-in released

13 Feb 2017 in Studio

HOFA gives us a reverb, channel strip and effects in their new SYSTEM 1 modular plug-in which offers lots of possibilities with less than you'd think

DAW Essentials Collection: new plug-ins from Tracktion

07 Dec 2016 in Studio

The workhorse plug-ins in Tracktions DAW Essentials Collection will keep you working with the same sound whatever DAW you use

Is Steinberg about to release Cubase 9?

05 Dec 2016 in Studio

Rumour has it that Cubase 9 is about to drop! We check out the current rumours and draw up a wish list of features for Steinberg's next major DAW release.

The return of Sonar Home Studio from Cakewalk

24 Nov 2016 in Studio

Sonar Home Studio is back in a brand new version with new tools, effects, instruments and a touchable interface - where have you been?

Komplete 11 is now available

02 Sep 2016 in Synths

Roll up roll up get your massive bundle of Native Instruments sample products with Komplete

Open Labs reveal StageLight 3.0 is on its way

23 Aug 2016 in Studio

StageLight users are being invited to try the new version 3.0 beta. This version includes a mixer - ooooo!

Ardour 5 embraces Windows

15 Aug 2016 in Studio

The original Linux DAW now fully supports Windows in this major update to Ardour - the popular open source music production software.

FL Studio 12.3 brings a bumper update

01 Aug 2016 in Studio

Image Line brings in some remarkably fun time and pitch stretching in FL Studio 12.3 along with a load of other enhancements.

Tracktion T5 is now FREE!

24 Jul 2016 in Deals, Studio

The fully-fledged T5 DAW from Tracktion is now free! For this weekend only, the free download also qualifies you for the cheap upgrade to their T7 DAW.