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…
When an artist struggled to cover their transport costs to their gig, what message did that send to the wider community? In part 2 of a two-part series, Maeve de Bordóns Álvarez, assesses what is changing in the clubs to make lineups more sustainable. And what is “underground” anyway? Read part 1 on Attack. Capitalising…
Polyverse Music has announced the release of Wider 2, an updated version of the stereo widening plugin. The new version includes a low end bypass function, allowing users to… Read More Read the full story
Plughugger has announced the release of Fallen World, a dark and dystopian soundset for Arturia Pigments focusing heavy on cinematic sounds. The goal of this soundset was to… Read More Read the full story
Focusrite offers the Midnight Plugin Suite and Scarlett Plugin Suite bundles for free download on its website. The plugins are now discontinued and considered legacy software. Focusrite plugins have been around for quite some time. They were originally available exclusively for Focusrite hardware owners. However, the company has discontinued its legacy plugins and now offers…