Get 76% OFF GForce Software Minimonsta @ VSTBuzz

For a limited time, VSTBuzz offers the Moog-emulating Minimonsta plugin by GForce Software for $29. That is 76% off its original price ($119). Minimonsta emulates the legendary Minimoog analog synthesizer while offering features like polyphony, advanced modulation, and over 6,000 sound presets. First released in the early ‘70s, the Minimoog was one of the first…

Physion Mk II: The Difficult Second Plugin Or A Triumphant Return?

Next up on the digital test bench is Eventide’s Physion Mk II. It’s been six years since Eventide released Physion I. In that time, what has the New Jersey company added to an already impressive plugin? Eventide has been innovating for decades. Their relentless pursuit of creative new approaches to signal processing continues to pay…

Vinyl Sales Overtake Playstation Games

According to research just published by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA), rapid increases in the sale of vinyl mean it has now overtaken even the mighty Playstation brand in physical sales in the UK. Indeed, only Nintendo Switch games are outselling vinyl – although vinyl is catching up rapidly with them too, according to the…

How To DJ A Funeral Or Life Celebration

When someone dies, it’s a two-edged thing for those left behind: Mourning the loss of the loved one, but also a desire to celebrate their life with other people who cared about them. (We only need to look at the smiles and cheers accompanying the public appearances of the British Royal Family after the recent…

SmartAmp Is A FREE Guitar Amp Powered By Machine Learning

GuitarML releases SmartAmp, a freeware guitar amp modeling plugin based on machine learning. The future is here for guitarists looking to get involved in the latest machine-learning amplifier technology without breaking the bank! Traditionally, guitarists would argue for hours over their favorite vintage amplifier. Fender versus Marshall, Vox versus Orange- the mention of “artificial intelligence”…

Acustica Audio Releases FREE TAN2 Compressor Plugin

Acustica Audio releases TAN2, a freeware compressor effect in VST2, VST3, AAX, and AU plugin formats for Windows and macOS. TAN2 is an update to Acustica Audio’s original TAN compressor plugin. TAN2 makes it easy to tweak compression settings to your liking by featuring a user interface based on traditional analog rack-mounted compressors. While most…

Fazertone Releases FREE Phaser 74 Guitar Pedal Plugin

Fazertone releases Phaser 74, a freeware modulation of the MXR Phase 90 guitar pedal in VST3 and AU plugin formats. Phasers are commonly associated with the ’70s and ’80s rock. They were used heavily by guitarists such as David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Eddie Van Halen, and Jimi Hendrix. The popularity of this effect was…