Two simple techniques for analysing any beat in Ableton Live and learning to programme better grooves of your own. We break it down. Today we’re going to show you how to break down any beat very quickly using two easy tricks. One is a mostly forgotten classic, devised back in the distant past of dance….
rncbc.org has announced the (northern) Mid-Fall’26 releases of Qtractor version 1.7.0, and the Vee One Suite version 1.5.2 of old-school software instruments, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this Qtractor release: Features a brand-new, basic audio clip editor (Clip/Edit). CAVEAT: Although it is possible to edit large audio files, doing so can consume considerable time and disk…
ToneLib has updated TL GFX to version 4.9.5. This update adds support for NAM (Neural Amp Modeler) profiles, allowing them to be loaded and used directly in the plugin. The built-in IR convolver has been upgraded, improving overall impulse processing quality. They say: The big new thing in this update is that it supports NAM…
Content supplied by Patch DNA. Patch DNA The Bass brings preset generation into the same DAW session where you write the bass part. Its focus is Drum & Bass, Neurofunk, Dubstep and Bass Music, with sounds such as Reese basses, growls and sub tones. Generate presents a candidate to play, and More Like This explores…
Serum 2 presets buying guide The best Serum 2 preset packs do more than add another folder of sounds. They give you a clear musical direction, useful macro assignments and the right amount of supporting material for your workflow. We compared ten current ProducerSources libraries—from focused preset banks to hybrid kits and a sampled upright…
Audio Plugin Deals is offering the FREE Black Friday Mega Bundle, a collection of 17 plugins, instruments, and sound packs, at no cost until November 26. The advertised value is $709.74, but I don’t think this is quite as big a deal as that number suggests. Some of the included products have been free before,…
StereoGhost has released PhaseKicker, a plugin that automatically adjusts the phase relationship between your kick and bass on every kick hit. The Swiss developer is offering PhaseKicker for $35/€39 during its introductory sale, advertised to run until November 30, 2026. The regular price is $44/€49, and a free 14-day trial is available. When a kick…
Plugin Boutique has several worthwhile Black Friday deals starting at just $5, and even the cheapest purchase here qualifies for a free gift. Current options with any paid purchase include UVI Tape Suite and Excite Audio Evolve Elastic Lite. Tape Suite includes four separate tape effects covering delay, flanging, chorus, and coloration. Elastic Lite is…
