rncbc.org has announced the (northern) Autumn/Halloween’26 releases of Qtractor version 1.6.5, and the Vee One Suite version 1.5.1 of old-school software instruments, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this Qtractor release: CLAP and VST3 Plug-ins: several minor fixes and improvements. View/Zoom/Maximize, Minimize introduced to all main windows. Audio track’s plugin chain are now always processed regardless of…
FRCTL Audio releases DUKR – zero-latency sidechain ducker with frequency carving
FRCTL Audio has released DUKR, a sidechain ducker for producers who want to trace the duck from the sidechain, shape it by hand and carve out only the frequencies that clash, with zero latency. DUKR’s Trace function reads whatever is on the sidechain and draws the duck from it with one click, so each hit…
GSi releases Burn Studio (VST & AU)
GSi has announced the release of Burn Studio, a Spin FV-1 emulator for macOS, Windows, and iOS (VST & AU) that lets users run SpinASM effect programs directly on their devices. Burn Studio features a built-in SpinASM editor and compiler, with syntax highlighting, error checking, and binary export for programming real Spin FV-1 hardware. Burn…
VST3 vs AU vs AAX vs CLAP: Which Plugin Format Do You Need?
Audio plug-in format guide VST3, AU, AAX and CLAP are plug-in formats—the connection layer between a plug-in and your DAW. The right choice depends mainly on the DAW and operating system you use, not on which format “sounds better.” Use the quick table below to choose the installer options you actually need. Quick answer Choose…
How to Install Serum 2 Presets and Banks (Mac & Windows)
Serum 2 preset guide Installing a Serum 2 preset pack is usually a one-minute job—once you know whether you have an importable pack or a normal folder of preset files. This guide shows the cleanest method for both Mac and Windows, how legacy Serum banks fit in, and what to check when a bank refuses…
simpleTapeStop is a FREE tape stop plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux
simpleSoundbank has released simpleTapeStop, a free tape stop and reverse effect for macOS, Windows, and Linux. We’ve covered quite a few other free tape stop plugins recently, like cStop and TapeFi STOP. There’s also the fantastic TimeStop from Cableguys, which costs $16. With simpleTapeStop, the twist is that releasing Stop speeds the audio back up…
Plugin Boutique offers Reaktor Prism, Evolve Elastic Lite, and ReSing SE as FREE November gifts
Plugin Boutique’s November promotion offers Reaktor Prism, Evolve Elastic Lite, and ReSing SE for free with qualifying purchases. Any paid purchase lets you pick either Prism or Elastic Lite, with no minimum spend. To unlock ReSing SE, you’ll need to spend at least $49. That said, keep in mind that all of these are purchase…
Vitric Audio releases Colorfield Mix Stage, a visual room placement plugin
Vitric Audio has released Colorfield Mix Stage, a mixing plugin that lets you position your tracks together inside a virtual room. Colorfield Mix Stage costs $29 until November 19, 2026, before rising to its regular $99 price. And you might remember Vitric Audio from Bevel EQ, which we covered during its free launch offer in September….