“I’m just starting out DJing, what should I buy?” We get asked this question all the time. Which is great as it means that new people are continuing to take up DJing as a hobby. It means more money flowing back to the hardware (and software) manufacturers, which in theory should push R and D,…
How to Make Better DJ Mixes in 2026 – The Smarter Way to Mix With Music Structure
In part of our ongoing work with professional DJs, DJ Koppa, founder of Resonart talks us through how understanding musical structure will power up your DJ skills. (Coming from a non-musical background this is something that we wish we had understood earlier in our DJ background). DJ Koppa is a professional DJ and educator dedicated…
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Aqua Node releases a FREE and open-source plugin suite for Windows
Developer Aqua Node has released a collection of 20 free and open-source plugins for Windows. The plugins are free to download in VST3 format for Windows directly from the developer’s Gumroad page. All downloads include the open source code (JUCE) for anyone who’d like to expand on the existing code, or compile macOS or Linux…
Roland D-50, JV-1080, and XV-5080 plugins are at historically low prices at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is currently running historically low prices on three Roland synthesizer plugins, with the Roland D-50 leading the way at 67% off (down to $49 from $149). The deal runs until March 3rd. The D-50 is my main pick here. Released in 1987, it was Roland’s first fully digital synthesizer and one of the most…
Monkwind DSP offers the Complete Monkwind Effect Bundle for FREE
The Complete Monkwind Effect Bundle from Monkwind DSP features thirteen plugins, including pitch shifters, drum processors, compressors, stereo width enhancers, and more – all for free! Here’s the complete list of plugins: ArpeggiateMe CRUNCHer DrumWizard EZPitch GimmeSpace LEVELer MajicFM SaturateMe SaturateLLC SUMO Suppressor WickdPitcher WideMe The plugins are available to download for free in AU…
Sync Audio releases MegaMod, a FREE plugin that modulates any other plugin
Sync Audio has released MegaMod, a free modulation plugin that lets you attach any of your existing plugins to it and use it as a modulation host. MegaMod is currently available for free as a limited-time offer during its beta period, so if this sounds interesting, it’s worth grabbing now. I’m guessing that this could…
KVR 2026 NAMM Report: Compression Breeds Excitement
The Anaheim Convention Center was significantly more crowded than many anticipated this year. While some major players opted for off-site events, the North Hall and Hall A remained the epicenters of music tech brands. From massive additive synthesis engines to the rebranding of a staple DAW, there was plenty to check out between the crowded…