Sonic Republic has released Pluginize!, a native macOS application that scans, catalogs, and organizes installed audio plugins across AU, VST, VST3, AAX, CLAP, Universal Audio (UAD DSP and UAD Spark), and Waves. Pluginize! is the first plugin manager that handles individual Waves bundles and individual UAD plug-ins as separate items, rather than only operating at…
Superbooth 2026: KVR’s Week in Berlin
This was Superbooth’s tenth edition at FEZ Berlin, and it remains unlike anything else on the audio calendar. Founded by Peter Kirn and grown from the Musikmesse fringe scene into the industry’s most watched hardware showcase, the annual Berlin event has a character that trade shows in convention centers simply cannot replicate. The setting helps:…
KERN Audio Releases Push – Three-Character Spectral Compressor Plugin (VST3 & AU)
KERN Audio has released Push, a three-character spectral compressor that distributes compression decisions across 40 perceptually-spaced ERB frequency bands. Push is positioned as “the step before your compressor”, designed to sit ahead of a final compressor (SSL bus comp, 1176, LA-2A, FabFilter Pro-C) and pre-shape the signal so the final stage has less work to…
RAWL Releases Harmonic DNA Reconstruction EQ for Mixing (Windows, macOS, VST3, AU)
RAWL has announced the releases of Harmonic DNA Reconstruction EQ, saying: This is not a saturator. It identifies any given sound as the target and dynamically controls its 2nd to 9th harmonics. Key Features Harmonic Reconstruction: Unlike traditional saturators, this tool identifies the “DNA” of the target sound and allows you to dynamically reconstruct its…
Get 30% off u-he Repro at Plugin Boutique for a limited time
You can now get 30% off the u-he Repro at Plugin Boutique for a limited time. Repro (includes Repro 1 and Repro 5) combines the sound of two legendary synths by Sequential: the Pro-One and the Prophet 5. Plugin Boutique’s 30% discount means you can buy Repro for $104 (usually $149) until the offer ends…
Cavitation Fractures is a new FREE fluid-dynamics distortion plugin for macOS
Unusable Engineering has released Cavitation Fractures, a free distortion plugin for macOS inspired by fluid dynamics. I love distortions in general, and I especially enjoy trying new ones that don’t follow the standard overdrive/clipping playbook. Cavitation Fractures is one of those. It’s different but not weird in a way that you don’t know how to…
AIDE AUDIO releases VS-1 Versa Synth, a FREE hybrid synthesizer with optional AI patch generation
Japanese indie developer AIDE AUDIO has released VS-1 Versa Synth, a free hybrid synthesizer for Windows with an optional AI-driven patch generator. I’m still divided on AI in music production, and I recently wrote about the topic in the context of AI-assisted plugin development. I’m not a fan of AI being used to crank out…
Visualising Voices: Connecting TouchDesigner With Ableton Live
Explore how to bridge the gap between sound and sight using the powerful connection of Ableton Live and TouchDesigner. From visual processing to MIDI mapping, we break down a custom performance setup where harmonised vocals drive immersive, responsive visuals. Immersive and responsive visuals can add a real sense of intrigue and depth to a live…