Sender Spike has released SN Zero Synthesizer, a multitimbral 32-voice polyphonic 4-op FM vector synthesizer with 61 keys and support for custom user waveforms — multi-sample instruments as well as single cycle wave tables. Features: 4 operators. 12 FM algorithms. Programmable carrier vector cross-fade. Master HPF/LPF. Master clipper/limiter. Three dedicated six-stage EGs per operator. One…

Algoriffix has updated Transkr V2, the live and file-based audio-to-MIDI converter, to version 3.0. Version 3 announces several amendments to the underlying neural network, which all together contribute to a better user experience. These comprise a revised loss function, including regularisers and their scaling, hyperparameter initialisation, and an additional pitch enhancement layer. A spectral emphasis…

Autodafe has released Autodafe Bitcrusher a new free bitcrusher plugin for aggressive lo-fi crunch, digital destruction and creative sound design. The plugin features “precise, musically tuned bit depth and sample rate reduction”, designed to deliver everything from subtle digital grit to aggressive lo-fi textures, with a focused interface optimized for real-time control and musical results….

A student asked me recently if it’s possible to learn DJing using nothing but software – just an app running on a laptop, tablet or phone, with no hardware, no controllers, nothing else plugged in. It’s a fair question, and one that more people are asking as DJ software gets increasingly capable. There are plenty…

MeldaProduction has announced the release of Electric Keys – Tines saying: Electric Keys – Tines is an MSoundFactory instrument dedicated to the legendary sound of tine-based electric pianos, combining the mechanical soul of the late 70s with modern precision. Built on four distinct, deeply sampled historic models (MK I, MK II 73, MK II 88,…

Sender Spike has released SN Zero Synthesizer, a multitimbral 32-voice polyphonic 4-op FM vector synthesizer with 61 keys and support for custom user waveforms — multi-sample instruments as well as single cycle wave tables. Features: 4 operators. 12 FM algorithms. Programmable carrier vector cross-fade. Master HPF/LPF. Master clipper/limiter. Three dedicated six-stage EGs per operator. One…

CARP Audio has announced the release of Swing Master, a new audio effect plugin designed to add swing and groove directly to audio in real time. Unlike traditional swing tools that operate only on MIDI or in offline processing environments, Swing Master works entirely on plain audio, making it ideal for modern loop-based and audio-driven…