Nikolozi releases Mela v7.0 for macOS and iOS

Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 7.0. Versions 6.1–6.14 delivered feature-rich updates that significantly expanded Mela’s core functionality, introducing Group and Stack modules, expanded MIDI and synthesis capabilities, and ongoing workflow, performance, and UI improvements. Mela 7.0 adds long-awaited Undo and Redo, generalises Perform View into remote…

Softube Releases Weiss DS5 Multiband Compressor – Expansion of Weiss Complete Collection 3

Softube has announced the release of the Weiss DS5 Multiband Compressor, a digital dynamics processor developed in collaboration with Weiss Engineering. The plugin functions as a five-band multiband compressor, utilizing line-by-line code ports of the Weiss DS1-MK3 algorithms for each individual band. The processor is designed for mastering, mix bus, and individual track applications where…

Stacks Audio offers the FREE eleven-product NAMM 2026 Bundle

Stacks Audio has released its free eleven-product NAMM 2026 Bundle. For anyone lucky enough to visit the NAMM show in Anaheim earlier this year, I hope you had a great time. For everyone else, the only thing better than keeping up to date with YouTube videos is getting something free, just for the sake of…

Woodstock Audio releases free Waveform Compressor plugin for Windows and macOS

Woodstock Audio has released Waveform Compressor, a free compressor plugin for macOS and Windows. Obviously, free compressors are nothing new, and most of us already have way more compressor plugins than we realistically need. And pretty much every DAW out there comes with a decent comp of its own. But even so, Waveform Compressor is…

You Can Now Build Your Own Plugins Without C++ Knowledge

A new open-source plugin coder simplifies development and lets music producers build custom plugins using natural language rather than code. A new open-source project called Audio Plugin Coder (APC) has been released to simplify the creation of VST3 audio plugins. Developed by Max Pfetscher (also known as Noizefield), APC uses artificial intelligence to interpret natural-language…

Gated vs “Normal” Hot Cues: Why They’re Different On CDJs & Controllers

If you’ve ever switched from a DJ controller to CDJs and found yourself accidentally triggering tracks when you just wanted to preview a hot cue, you’ve discovered one of DJing’s most confusing quirks. It’s the difference between gated and normal hot cues, and it can really trip you up if you don’t know what’s happening….

Toontrack releases Hip-Hop Handbook MIDI pack

Toontrack has announced the release of the Hip-Hop Handbook MIDI pack, a collection of grooves and fills inspired by three decades of hip-hop groove evolution. This release marks the 129th title in Toontrack’s massive collection of drum MIDI packs for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer. About the Hip-Hop Handbook MIDI pack Few genres have groove etched…