Active Systems plays live with no laptop in sight: a Cirklon sequencer at the centre, four Intellijel Atlantix modules on bass duty and a 909 keeping time. After sets at Lost and Houghton and the release of The Red EP, we talk pattern-based performance, backup rigs, forced improvisation and the sorrow of a poorly played…
New DJ Controller? Do These 5 Things First
So you’ve bought a DJ controller, installed the software and you’re itching to start mixing. Great – but there’s more to it than plugging it in and hitting play. These are the five set-up questions we get asked about more than any others, and getting them sorted now saves you a lot of frustration later….
UVI releases Falcon 2027 and 3 New Expansions
UVI has announced the release of Falcon 2027, the latest evolution of their flagship hybrid instrument, along with three new Expansions. Designed to accelerate the creative process, this update brings a wealth of new capabilities including 4 new oscillators, 10 new effects, a new modulator, 140 new hand-crafted presets, and numerous workflow enhancements, making deep…
Ayaic releases Dragon Fader – LUFS Leveler Plugin (VST, AU & AAX)
Ayaic has released Dragon Fader, describing it as a premium LUFS leveler designed to beautifully “ride” any audio signal. While modern levelers rely on AI, Dragon Fader uses one of the most transparent compressor/expanders ever created to deliver flawless, natural results—while keeping you in complete control. Packed full of advanced features and powerful side-chain capabilities,…
Cherry Audio Releases Pentaphonic Synthesizer Plugin (VST, AU & AAX)
Cherry Audio has released Pentaphonic, a virtual instrument that revives one of the rarest synthesizers ever made: the 1981 Pentaphonic by Gleeman Instruments. With fewer than 70 units ever produced, this synthesizer is legendary for its rich tone, distinctive design, and pioneering sequencing capabilities. To honor both its sound and aesthetics, Cherry Audio says it…
Delta Sound Labs releases Stream Pro – Granular Synthesis Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX)
Delta Sound Labs has released Stream Pro, a granular synthesis plugin for composers, producers, and sound designers who want to turn their own audio into playable instruments and evolving textures. Shape pads and atmospheres in Single Mode, or perform your samples across the keyboard in Multi Mode, with polyphonic MIDI control, per-voice effects, and 3D…
Audio Modeling releases PolySWAM – Polyphonic Orchestral Instrument (VST3, AU & AAX)
Audio Modelinghas released PolySWAM, a fully polyphonic orchestral instrument designed for composition, production, and live performance. Audio Modeling’s established SWAM instruments are deliberately monophonic, allowing each instrument to focus on the detailed behavior, phrasing, and expression of an individual player. PolySWAM was created as a separate instrument designed specifically for polyphonic performance. Powered by the…
Bassliner MIDI bassline generator is only €19 for BPB readers
Dreeemwave has brought back its exclusive BPB reader discount on Bassliner, a MIDI bassline generator for macOS and Windows. Use the coupon BPB25 at checkout to get Bassliner for €19, down from the regular €24. The code from our June offer is active again, so there’s another chance to grab it if you missed it…