Baby Audio has released BA-1, their modern re-imagination of a cultish 1982 analog synth that looked like a toy but sounded like a beast. Here’s what they say: … Read More Read the full story

discoDSP has released updates for OPL, OB-Xd, and Discovery Pro. OPL FM Synth 2.3 features several significant improvements and bug fixes. These include a new… Read More Read the full story

Sagan Technology has updated the Windows version of Metro to v7.6 which adds support for CLAP, VST 3 and more. Metro 7.6 DAW brings: Support for the new CLAP plug-in… Read More Read the full story

Smaolab has released a new plugin called YamaTube, a dynamic tube compressor plugin for macOS, Windows and Linux in VST2, VST3, LV2, and AU plugin formats. YamaTube offers a… Read More Read the full story

Noirsonance releases EQ6, a freeware equalizer plugin for Windows and macOS. It’s a toss-up as to whether equalizers or compressors are more common for plugins. To add fuel to this particular VST plugin rivalry is the EQ6 parametric equalizer by Noirsonance. EQ6 is a relatively simple-looking plugin with a clear and easily read interface. You…

This Record Store Day, maybe buy a book (on records) instead? Makes a great gift! 🎁 Around the World in 80 Record Stores is a must-read for all vinyl lovers, crate diggers, sample addicts and music collectors. Marcus Barnes digs deep to discover the best, biggest, quirkiest and most fascinating record stores across all corners…

Audio compression is one of the basic building blocks of audio mixing and music production, so learning the details of mixing with a compressor is essential. Today we will outline tips on how to use a compressor, starting with audio compression basics and moving on to some special uses and considerations. How does compression work…

Smaolab has released a new plugin called YAMATUBE, a dynamic tube compressor that can be used as well as a saturator. YAMATUBE proposes a modern emulation of the famous Peter Baxandall… Read More Read the full story