Audio Damage announced that its Grind distortion plugin is now discontinued and free to download. Who doesn’t love a good distortion plugin? Distortion is one of my most frequently used effects, and I have an embarrassing amount of plugins dedicated to this task in my folder. If you’re also on the hunt for the perfect…
Gene Richards Jr has been making waves in the European underground since 2020 when he debuted on Marco Farone’s UNCAGED label. Following the recent release of his hard-hitting ‘Get That EP’ we asked him to introduce himself. Who Are You? Gene Richards Jr. – DJ and producer. Where Are You From? I am originally from…
Mastering music at home has become increasingly popular with the rise of accessible digital audio workstations and mastering software. If you read our guide to mixing music, you are probably ready to take the next step forward and learn the secrets of DIY mastering. As a home studio owner, you are an amazingly diverse individual,…
GForce has released important updates for Minimonsta2, Oddity3 and Oberheim OB-E. You can get the update by logging into your GForce account. Changes in Minimonsta2 v1.0.2:… Read More Read the full story
AudioDeluxe offers the Smasher compressor plugin by Pulsar Audio as a FREE download in April. If there was ever a Guinness World Record for the most emulated compressor in software, it would have to be the 1176. If you’ve somehow missed the magic of a good 1176 emulation, look no further than Pulsar’s Smasher, which…
Humble Bundle launched the Level Up Music Creators Power Pack, which includes five Cherry Audio plugins, Mixcraft Recording Studio, various samples, and more content for less than $20. Do you want a bunch of plugins and samples for a low price? No, it isn’t the latest sale from Plugin Boutique or some monthly perk from…
APU Software releases APU Loudness Meter, a freeware loudness metering plugin for Windows and macOS. Metering is crucial for mixing and audio engineering work. Loudness meters might not be the most exciting devices, but their utility cannot be understated. If you’re searching for a new loudness meter or just something else to serve as an…
Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics released GranularEncoder, a free and open-source ambisonic granular effect plugin for Windows and macOS. GranularEncoder is a granular effect that encodes a mono or stereo audio input into the Ambisonic domain. The plugin offers two different grain distribution modes: 2D and 3D. As with any other granular effect, GranularEncoder…