Why DJs love Pirate Studios We often get asked questions about how to practice DJing, and in particular how to get ready to play in a club environment. The obvious answer is to practice at home, but most people don’t own club standard equipment. So we have been recommending Pirate Studios for years. Find out…
It’s Official: Beatsource Is Merging Into Beatport
Beatsource has confirmed it is shutting down as a standalone platform and merging fully into Beatport, creating a single DJ-focused streaming and download service. Beatsource subscribers are being contacted now and will be invited to transfer their accounts over the coming months – after which, access to Beatsource will be permanently terminated. We predicted exactly…
Acustica Audio releases Nox Hybrid Synthesizer Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX)
Acustica Audio has released Nox, a genre-focused hybrid synthesizer designed specifically for EDM and Melodic Techno. Built on the Alice-9 architecture and powered by MUST technology, Nox delivers impactful, mix-ready sounds through a streamlined workflow that prioritizes speed, clarity, and musical intent. Key Features Genre Focus: Designed for EDM & Melodic Techno with mix-ready impact….
Musical Sampling releases Classic Brass for Kontakt
Musical Sampling has announced the release of Classic Brass, a concert hall iteration of a workhorse brass library. Sharing the same playability philosophy as our existing brass releases, Classic Brass elevates every aspect of the sampling process. Recorded in a large acoustic space (Besední dům in Brno, CZ), it pushes the upper dynamic range while…
AudioThing releases Echo Cube – Dual Acoustic Delay Plugin
AudioThing has released Echo Cube, a dual acoustic delay plugin inspired by the Cooper Time Cube. Echo Cube features two independent delay lines, A and B, each offering dedicated time, feedback, and level controls. Three models are available: Time Cube faithfully recreates the original hardware, while Garden Hose and Corrugated are experimental, DIY inspired variations…
Audio Brewers releases ab EQ – Three-dimensional EQ with independent bands per spatial dimension
Audio Brewers has announced the release of their latest plugin, ab EQ, a three-dimensional equaliser natively compatible with Mono, Stereo, and Ambisonics signals (1OA to 7OA). ab EQ is designed to function internally using Higher-Order Ambisonics, enabling compatibility with any speaker array, including Dolby Atmos. This architecture allows users to sculpt frequency content independently across…
Cotorro Audio releases Microdrift Nostalgia Processor (Windows VST3)
Cotorro Audio has announced the release of Microdrift Nostalgia Processor, a VST3 plugin for Windows that combines the wow and flutter of VHS audio with a crunchy bitcrusher effect reminiscent of early digital 90s samplers. The intensity for both effects can be dialed in individually. Microdrift Nostalgia Processor: Add a touch of wistful nostalgia and…
Electronik Sound Lab releases FREE Voltus FX hybrid BBD delay plugin for Windows
Electronik Sound Lab has released Voltus FX, a free multi-effect plugin for Windows that combines a BBD-style delay, dual-stage saturation, a six-waveform LFO, and a state variable filter in a single plugin. We covered several Electronik Sound Lab plugins in the past, all of which were sample-based instruments made with Maize Sampler (most recently Arctic…