DAWJunkie releases Craze, a FREE crunchy phaser effect

Developer DAWJunkie has released Craze, a free crunchy phaser effect for macOS and Windows. The start of a new year is often when we hope and plan for change. But when it comes to DAWJunkie, I just want more of the same, and, as expected, the increasingly popular developer has delivered. DAWJunkie’s latest release is…

Manifest Audio Unleash Major Update: New Devices, V2 Overhauls & Future-Forward Bundle

Manifest Audio have released their most expansive update yet, introducing two brand-new Max for Live devices, five major version 2 upgrades to flagship tools, and a future-facing Ultra Bundle 2026. Two All-New Devices Expand Generative and Rhythmic Possibilities Conversation Engine A highlight of the offerings, Conversation Engine introduces a dual-voice sequencing system for generative call-and-response within Ableton…

What Speakers Can You Use For DJing? [2026 Edition]

It’s a question we get asked constantly at Digital DJ Tips: “What speakers can I use for DJing?” Usually it comes from new DJs who’ve just bought their first controller and realised they need something to hear their mixes through – or they’ve plugged in what they’ve got at home and discovered it doesn’t work…

LANDR Acquires Reason Studios

LANDR has announced the acquisition of Reason Studios, the company behind the Reason Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and Reason Rack, saying: The union brings together two trailblazers in music technology with one shared mission: to give creators everywhere more power, freedom and inspiration to create. LANDR and Reason Studios will combine their strengths to accelerate…

discoDSP updates Bliss sampler, as well as Corona and Vertigo synths

discoDSP announced major updates across their product line, featuring Bliss automatic sampling, enhanced performance, and improved filter quality. Bliss 3.6 Bliss is a sampler with VST/AU instrument recording capabilities, Visual Key Mapper, built-in wave editor, and comprehensive format support including AKAI S5000/S6000, NKI, EXS, SFZ, and SoundFont2. Version 3.6 introduces automatic sampling capabilities, allowing direct…

Force56 Audio Software releases AU version of Pulse16 Drums VST

Force56 Audio Software has announced that Pulse16 Drums VST now fully supports Audio Units (AU) and runs as a first-class citizen in Logic Pro, offering a smooth and reliable experience for Logic users. Logic Pro users have been an important part of our roadmap, and we’re happy to finally deliver full AU support. Pulse16 Drums…

ZAK Sound launches Free Echowaves – Minimalist stereo delay for Windows, Mac, and Linux

ZAK Sound has released Echowaves, a minimalist stereo delay plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Echowaves is designed to provide character to audio tracks through a streamlined interface that prioritizes workflow over menu-diving. Built on a stereo engine, the plugin distills complex delay processing into a single primary control and an intelligent randomization system. The…