Windows-G has announced the release of E-Expander600, a JSFX expander plugin for REAPER that features both upward and downward expansion modes: The upward expansion mode can be used for restoring dynamics to heavily compressed or limited tracks, sidechain upward expansion to make a track increase in volume dynamically in response to another track, and for…
FX-Mechanics Releases TeAr – Free Polyrhythmic & Polyphonic MIDI Arpeggiator VST Plugin for Windows and Linux
FX-Mechanics has announced the beta release of TeAr, a free and open source polyrhythmic and polyphonic MIDI arpeggiator plugin for Windows and Linux in VST2 and VST formats. TeAr features four independent arpeggiator engines, each with its own pattern, subdivision, and MIDI output channel, configured using a simple yet powerful language. This allows for the…
Plughugger releases “Hellscape” for Omnisphere 2
Plughugger has released Hellscape for Omnisphere 2, a cinematic sound expander “forged in the ashes of a world burning”. Twisted, fractured and merciless, this collection descends into a brutal sonic environment shaped by destruction, decay and relentless pressure. Built for Omnisphere 2, Hellscape explores sound design where every tone is distorted, desolate and stripped of…
DAWJunkie releases Craze, a FREE crunchy phaser effect
Developer DAWJunkie has released Craze, a free crunchy phaser effect for macOS and Windows. The start of a new year is often when we hope and plan for change. But when it comes to DAWJunkie, I just want more of the same, and, as expected, the increasingly popular developer has delivered. DAWJunkie’s latest release is…
Manifest Audio Unleash Major Update: New Devices, V2 Overhauls & Future-Forward Bundle
Manifest Audio have released their most expansive update yet, introducing two brand-new Max for Live devices, five major version 2 upgrades to flagship tools, and a future-facing Ultra Bundle 2026. Two All-New Devices Expand Generative and Rhythmic Possibilities Conversation Engine A highlight of the offerings, Conversation Engine introduces a dual-voice sequencing system for generative call-and-response within Ableton…
What Speakers Can You Use For DJing? [2026 Edition]
It’s a question we get asked constantly at Digital DJ Tips: “What speakers can I use for DJing?” Usually it comes from new DJs who’ve just bought their first controller and realised they need something to hear their mixes through – or they’ve plugged in what they’ve got at home and discovered it doesn’t work…
LANDR Acquires Reason Studios
LANDR has announced the acquisition of Reason Studios, the company behind the Reason Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and Reason Rack, saying: The union brings together two trailblazers in music technology with one shared mission: to give creators everywhere more power, freedom and inspiration to create. LANDR and Reason Studios will combine their strengths to accelerate…
discoDSP updates Bliss sampler, as well as Corona and Vertigo synths
discoDSP announced major updates across their product line, featuring Bliss automatic sampling, enhanced performance, and improved filter quality. Bliss 3.6 Bliss is a sampler with VST/AU instrument recording capabilities, Visual Key Mapper, built-in wave editor, and comprehensive format support including AKAI S5000/S6000, NKI, EXS, SFZ, and SoundFont2. Version 3.6 introduces automatic sampling capabilities, allowing direct…