u-he has updated MFM2 to version 2.5 and released Kinesis, a new soundset for Hive 2. The already massive delay unit More Feedback Machine 2 takes a long-awaited… Read More Read the full story

Waves Audio released an updated version of the freeware StudioRack plugin chainer, adding the ability to host VST3 plugins by other developers. StudioRack is Waves Audio’s free plugin chainer. Until recently, it was only capable of loading other Waves plugins. The latest v14 update introduces the possibility of hosting third-party plugins, making StudioRack a fantastic…

Auburn Sounds released Lens ($105 regular price, $49.35 intro offer), a spectral multiband compressor/expander plugin. A freeware version called Lens Free is also available, offering all the same features apart from the expander section. We will review the full edition of Lens in a separate article later this week. For now, let’s focus on Lens…

Can a Dutch company, Green Vinyl Records, without using natural gas, reduce the environmental impact associated with vinyl manufacturing? At what point should artists and labels take ownership over the energy lost during the vinyl manufacturing process? Traditionally, vinyl records are produced with a steam press. This can be time-consuming and expensive. Furthermore, the manufacturing…

Swiss plug-in developer hitshaper has announced the release of SubKick, a plug-in that creates key-tuned low-end for kick drums. SubKick is a phase-safe low-end generator, meaning… Read More Read the full story

Additive synthesis isn’t as well-known as subtractive or FM but it’s perfect for harmonically rich sounds. In this tutorial, we will use KV331 Audio’s SynthMaster 2 to show you how it works and make a house piano sound. Synthesizing solid pianos can be a daunting task. Subtractive synthesis isn’t up to the task. FM is…

We’re proud to present the lineup for Attack Live this September 29th at V-Bar, Croydon, London. Attack Live is a new venture by Attack Magazine to showcase live electronic music. If you like the idea, it’s free to come. Thank you to everyone who has already confirmed attendance on Sept 29th. We’re truly touched by…