Serato 4.0 now has a proper ratings column with fully customisable emojis – and most DJs are either ignoring it or using it the wrong way. In the video above, we cover the reason star ratings are mostly useless for DJs; we also show you how to repurpose the emoji system for better library management….
Fiedler Audio releases armada – wrap VST3 plug-ins for any immersive format
Fiedler Audio has released armada, a plug-in wrapper that brings full VST3 processing to Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats. Designed for modern mixing and mastering workflows, armada enables audio professionals to utilize their favorite VST3 plug-ins across virtually any channel configuration—from mono and stereo to complex immersive formats such as 9.1.6, NHK 22.2,…
Strymon releases Canoga – Dual-Stage Drive and Distortion Pedal
Strymon has announced the release of Canoga, a dual-stage drive pedal that utilizes an analog JFET front end coupled with digital signal processing to simulate various saturation characteristics. The pedal is designed to cover a range from transparent overdrive to high-gain distortion, utilizing a “morphing” gain structure that transitions between different circuit topologies. The pedal…
The KVR Developer Challenge 2026 Is Go
We are very excited to announce the launch of the KVR Developer Challenge 2026, the tenth free-for-all audio plugin / audio application / soundware design event, and 20 years since the first one in 2006. The “KVR Developer Challenge” is for anyone who develops Audio Plugins or Applications and Soundware. The challenge is to create…
Clarum Audio releases AntiBleed – Automatic Mic Bleed Removal on Multi-Mic Recordings for macOS
Clarum Audio has released AntiBleed, a VST3/AU plugin for automatic mic bleed removal on multi-mic recordings. The plugin targets dialogue editors working with podcasts, interviews, panels, and film dialogue — situations where multiple microphones pick up overlapping signal from different speakers. AntiBleed operates in real-time with zero latency and supports up to 16 channels simultaneously….
Universal Audio Releases UAD Explore FREE
Universal Audio recently released UAD Explore FREE, a new plug‑in bundle delivering the sound of UA’s most trusted studio tools to music creators everywhere completely free. Available for Mac and PC with no UA hardware required, UAD Explore FREE includes the LUNA DAW alongside eight heritage UAD plug‑ins and virtual instruments. The bundle features titles…
Tuğrul Akyüz releases TugPhonon, a FREE vintage rotating tape delay plugin
Developer Tuğrul Akyüz has released TugPhonon, a free vintage rotating tape-delay plugin. We’ve covered a few very interesting delay plugins recently, including Timerift Audio’s Oh My Grain and TiagoLr’s Sirial. When plugins like those two come up, I often refer to them as something a little bit different, and that’s true. This time, we might…
Gearjunkies review – The Solid State Logic autoSeries software Bundle
In a world where nearly every plugin developer, from Waves Audio to Universal Audio, has taken a swing at recreating The post Gearjunkies review – The Solid State Logic autoSeries software Bundle appeared first on Gearjunkies – Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. Read the full story