GrabTracks is a fairly new ARA sampler plugin for macOS and Windows that offers a tactile, intuitive way to manipulate audio in your DAW. The plugin usually costs $29, but you can download it for free using the promo code “GRABTRACKSPROMO100.” The promotion could end at any time, so grab it while it’s free. ARA…
Developer ZAK Sound has released Echowaves, a free stereo delay for macOS, Windows, and Linux. One of the things I like most about ZAK Sound is that we never quite know what’s coming next. The developer has provided us with a diverse collection of freebies over the last few years, including Orange Dreams 2 Lite,…
Developer Sender Spike has released SN Zero, a free FM/vector hybrid synthesizer plugin for Windows. SN Zero is a four-operator FM synthesizer that blends classic FM synthesis with vector-style crossfading. The resulting combo is a hybrid instrument that feels familiar (if you’ve used FM synths before) but ever so slightly off the beaten path thanks…
Roland unveiled its new global headquarters and we were there to see it. The architecture is impressive but what really has us excited is the inherent potential for new technology. It might seem wild but until now, Roland has never had a proper headquarters. The global company has had to make do with a series…
AlphaTheta has announced Apple Music integration with the CDJ-3000X, the company’s flagship multi-player, bringing streaming access to the industry-standard club deck. The update gives Apple Music subscribers access to over 100 million songs directly from the unit via a new StreamingDirectPlay feature. The integration works through CloudDirectPlay and Rekordbox. Once you’ve set things up (and…
Ample Sound has released Ample Ethno v4, featuring three instruments: Lapsteel, Ukulele, and Banjo. New Features: Riffer 4: A MIDI editor tailored for plucked string instruments. All-new Strumming and Chord System: The innovative “Strum Note” treats multiple sub-notes within a chord as a single editable object, allowing unified control over strum time, velocity gradient, and…
Solid State Logic has announced the release of the autoSeries, a new family of plug-ins developed in partnership with AI audio processing developer sonible. The range includes autoEQ, autoDYN, and autoBUS. These tools combine SSL’s emulation of the 4000 Series console architectures with sonible’s machine learning technology for source-based audio analysis. The autoSeries plug-ins feature…
Best Service has announced that Alpine Volksmusik 1 is now available for the Engine Player. Featuring 24 authentic instruments – from accordion and Zillertal fiddle to a full brass band – this library delivers a true Alpine folk music experience, performed by leading virtuosos of the genre. All instruments run natively in the Engine Player,…
