Audio Helper Project updates Samplism to v1.8.4

Audio Helper Project has updated Samplism to version 1.8.4. New Features: Supports setting audio output device in the Preferences window: [Preferences] – [Playback]… Read More Read the full story

Waves H-Comp Hybrid Compressor Is FREE @ Reason Studios

Reason Studios is offering the H-Comp Hybrid Compressor ($179 value) plugin by Waves as a completely free download from their website until August 30th, 2020. This is the third Waves freebie this month, following the MaxxVolume Volume Leveler and Waves Berzerk Distortion plugins. Considering that the company is also running a massive 40% OFF sale…

BABY Audio Parallel Aggressor Review ($29 Intro Offer)

In this review, we are going over Parallel Aggressor, the recently released effect plugin by BABY Audio. BABY Audio has done something particularly worthy of notice with Parallel Aggressor. The idea behind parallel processing is that if you create duplicates of your signal, you can leave one version unaffected, and the other can be heavily…

MOD Devices Release The MOD Duo X Audio Processor, Promising A “Modular Universe At Your Fingertips”

The MOD Duo X features over 400 plug-ins, MAX/MSP-effect compatibility, desktop software for modular-style patching, eight assignable knobs and more. The MOD Duo X is an all-in-one audio processing effects hub. The virtually patchable standalone unit sports a number of controls, including eight new assignable potentiometer knobs, four freely-assignable push buttons, and two instant ‘snapshot’…

Audio Vitamins Stochas Step Sequencer Is Now Open-Source

Audio Vitamins have released the source code for Stochas, a cross-platform polyrhythmic step sequencer in VST and AU plugin formats. Something that often gets overlooked when collecting plugins is the sequencer. Most DAWs offer one, but they tend to be rudimentary at best or get in the way of inspiration at worst unless you’re Ableton…

Songs in Isolation: An Interview with Joe Satriani

COVID-19 has been hard on all musicians, but particularly musicians like Joe Satriani, who live for the joy and spontaneity of being on a stage. Early in the year he had to postpone his… Read More Read the full story

ROM Expansion Enhances Roland TR-707 With Samples From The TR-808, LinnDrum And More

HKA Design’s update can add eight sound banks of iconic drum machine sounds to Roland’s TR-707 and TR-727 drum machines. UK-based design engineer Harry Axten (a.k.a. HKA Design) has been selling ROM-style expansions for classic drum machines since releasing his Roland TR-505 expansion in 2016. His other products include a Roland TR-626 expansion, a modified…