Saint Mike DSP has released Vocal Acrobatics, a vocal compressor plugin for macOS and Windows, and it is available for free for a limited time. Vocal Acrobatics is all about keeping basic vocal processing simple. Instead of throwing multiple plugins into your vocal chain to control dynamics, this plugin aims to get you 90% of…
The Meris Enzo X’s synthesis engine is ambitious and versatile, its effects engine broad and musical, and its connectivity and control make it suitable for modern performance and production environments… The post Meris Enzo X Review appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything…
2025 saw a lot of amazing tech hit the shelves. Here are our picks for the best gear of the year. If there was a theme for 2025, it was probably the economy. From inflation to tariffs, we all felt the pinch in some way. That didn’t stop manufacturers from releasing some pretty amazing hardware,…
Soft Loop Audio has released Harmonic Echo, a free generative MIDI delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. I was contacted by the developer behind Soft Loop Audio about this release, and instantly loved the concept. After spending some (very short, unfortunately) time with Harmonic Echo, I can safely say it’s unlike any MIDI effects I’ve…
Developer the Usual Suspects has officially released JE-8086, their free Roland JP-8080 emulation for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The Usual Suspects announced plans to release a Roland JP-8080 emulation a while back, and as expected, it generated quite a buzz. The excitement over any release from The Usual Suspects is merited and comes from an…
Emily Hopkins, a harpist and composer uniquely blending the traditional and modern, has released Chippo, a free chiptune-inspired sequencer plugin for macOS and Windows. In addition to performing live and working on music for film and video games, Emily has a popular YouTube channel where she showcases the harp in some weird and wonderful ways….
rncbc.org has announced the End-of-Year’25 release of Qtractor version 1.5.11, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this release: Refactored Clip/Tempo Adjust.. tempo/beat-detection function to Breakfastquay:miniBPM as a submodule, in alternative to the now being deprecated (lib) aubio. See also: Qtractor 1.5.11 – An End-of-Year’25 Release Qtractor is free, open-source Linux Audio software, distributed under the terms of…
Vexon Audio has released Mirra, a hybrid convolution reverb designed to simulate real recording sessions by combining microphone impulse responses, room impulse responses, and spatial movement within a single signal flow. Mirra is built around a dual impulse response architecture, allowing users to blend a microphone IR with a room IR in real time. This…