It’s day one of KNOWvember, our month of hidden tips, tricks and techniques for DJs on all kinds of gear, from beginner to pro. We’re starting with the most popular beginner controller there is, the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4. Every tip here uses the Shift button. Most of them aren’t labelled anywhere on the controller, and…
Big Man Labs updates Big Max Zero to v1.3.0
Big Man Labs has updated Big Max Zero to v1.3, a major update to its free low-latency limiter for Windows, macOS and Linux. Changes: Louder, cleaner limiting, with a faster release in the Loud, Clean and Smooth modes. Gain Match now works with the plugin window closed and no longer writes automation. Lookahead changes no…
Lessons from an Unforgotten Time: An Interview with Anthony Marinelli
Anthony Marinelli has some stories to tell. He was fifteen when he started getting calls for film soundtracks and pop records sessions because he had learned the basics of synthesizers. The demand for these instruments was growing exponentially as composers and producers were looking for sounds that could not be produced by traditional instruments. He…
FL Studio Fruity vs Producer vs Signature vs All Plugins: Which Edition Should You Buy?
FL Studio 26 edition buying guide The difference between FL Studio Fruity, Producer, Signature and All Plugins Edition is not sound quality. Every edition uses the same core DAW. What changes is audio recording, stem separation and the collection of Image-Line instruments and effects you unlock. This FL Studio editions comparison shows which version fits…
PSP Audioware releases ClassicQlite, a FREE British-style EQ plugin
PSP Audioware has released PSP ClassicQlite, a free British-style equalizer plugin for macOS and Windows, inspired by classic console designs, including early Neve EQs. I think TDR Nova covers most of what you need in an EQ for free, but ClassicQlite is a great option if you want a simpler and more hardware-like experience. We’ve…
DJWORX radio on Centreforce 883 2nd Nov 2026
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TouchMachines releases Terrarium – generative world synthesizer you play by grabbing the weather (VST3, AU, Standalone, iOS)
TouchMachines has released Terrarium, a generative world synthesizer for Windows and macOS, and Terrarium Machine, the same instrument for iPhone and iPad. Terrarium is a small world that never stops sounding. Wind, rain, insects, water and a distant road all play in key, and the world is drawn scrolling toward you a few seconds ahead…
Tech Audio updates Shrapnel to v1.1 and adds a free 100-preset factory pack
Tech Audio has updated Shrapnel, its physics-driven sampler and MIDI generator, to version 1.1. The update adds factory preset support and is accompanied by the Shrapnel Factory Pack, a free download for licensed users containing 100 presets in 10 categories. All presets are built from fully cleared recordings, so sounds made with them can be…