OA-Labs has released OA-Phosphor-1, a free virtual analog synthesizer plugin for macOS. The developer describes it as a synth for “controllable instability,” and I think it’s a good fit. Phosphor-1 can deliver the typical subtractive type of stuff too, but the fun, for me at least, starts when you make it drift, sag, wobble, and…
Jeff McClintock has released SynthEdit 1.6, a major update to the modular plugin development environment. The big headline here is that SynthEdit now finally runs natively on macOS. After decades as a Windows-first tool, it can now export 64-bit VST3 plugins for Windows and macOS, plus Audio Unit plugins for macOS. When I started making…
Sound Radix has released Radical1 Solo, a free monophonic additive synth plugin for macOS and Windows. I have not heard much from Sound Radix about new products in a while, but that is on me, since the company introduced Radical1, its first instrument plugin, in late 2025. The original Radical1 entered early access on macOS…
Plugin Boutique is offering the Roland TR-808 for $49, down from $149, as part of its 808 Day deals. The offer is available until August 31st, 2026, and the purchase also qualifies for Plugin Boutique’s current free gift promotion. The TR-808 is a legendary drum machine if there ever was one. We have all heard…
GANUE Audio has released Rivet, a free FET compressor plugin for Windows and macOS. Rivet is an input-driven compressor, so there is no threshold control. You drive the signal into the compressor with Input and compensate with Output, and the compression becomes stronger as the input level rises. Honestly, I don’t really need any more…
Tone2 Audio has released an update for their multilayer-synthesizer-workstation Electra. The update to v3.5 is a major update and is free for anyone who bought Electra 3. Owners of older versions can upgrade with a discount. The update is downward compatible with previous versions. Existing song projects and patches can be loaded without any further…
The Audeze LCD-5s makes a strong value case at $4,500, delivering flagship-grade resolution, very fast transients, and thanks to the new SLAM technology, a deeper and more physical bass than the original LCD-5, as well as improved comfort… The post Audeze LCD-5S Headphones Review appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology…
Steinberg has has announced a major celebration marking 30 years of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) and 25 years of the HALion synthesizer and sampler platform — two milestones that have helped shape modern music production. To commemorate this special occasion, Steinberg is releasing HALion 7.5, a free update for existing users that introduces a wealth…
