Rast Sound has released version 1.2 of Soren, their AI-powered mastering app. The update brings improvements across export options, performance, usability, and expanded smart references: New export formats: WAV 44.1kHz/48kHz (16-bit & 24-bit), MP3 (320kbps & 256kbps). Advanced controls: 3 True Peak options & Stereo width adjustment. 27 Smart Reference styles now included, with 12…
discoDSP updates OB-Xd Virtual Analog synthesizer to v3.10
discoDSP has updated OB-Xd to v3.10 introducing a refined preset search architecture with improved functionality and an intelligent dynamic pan system featuring new randomization modes. Enhanced macOS integration ensures seamless workflow. Performance improvements include Apple Silicon optimizations and AVX2 vector processing for accelerated mathematical operations on Intel and AMD systems. YouTube.com/watch?v=2I0WTbNoAEA Changes in OB-Xd v3.10…
The 7 Best DJ Controllers For 2025
For many DJs, a DJ controller is the perfect way to play. Plugging into your laptop and using your laptop’s processor, memory and hard drive to do all the important stuff like storing your music and handling playback, effects and so on, the controller gives you a tactile surface for your decks and mixer, a…
Idolumic updates Songs App with Expanded Multitrack Capabilities
Idolumic has released a major update of their app Songs (iPad, iPhone, and Mac). The latest version adds support for multitrack audio interfaces and expanded routing options when performing live with backing tracks. SongS is a feature rich chord sheet editor and setlist manager. The app offers advanced auto-scroll capabilities, comprehensive timeline and MIDI automation…
23DSP releases 1-Bundle – Five One-Knob Plugins for Fast, Focused Sound Shaping
23DSP has released 1-Bundle, a collection of five one-knob audio plugins designed to offer a compact and efficient toolkit for mixing, production, and sound design. Each plugin focuses on a single task — compression, chorus, reverb, loudness enhancement, or maximization — and handles multiple parameters internally via a streamlined interface. Designed for fast decision-making and…
Røde Enters DJ Headphone Market With NTH-50 On-Ears
Australian audio manufacturer Røde has launched its first on-ear headphones, the NTH-50, marking the company’s entry into the DJ and studio headphone market. At US$149/£99, these position themselves directly against established DJ favourites like the Sennheiser HD-25s and AIAIAI’s modular range. The NTH-50s feature a 40mm dynamic driver housed in what Røde calls a “revolutionary…
Rig::Sonics updates Level Meter 2 to v2.1.0
Rig:Sonics has released version 2.1.0 of Level Meter 2, its compact and intuitive level and loudness meter. This update is free for all existing users and brings several enhancements for a smoother user experience. New features: Option to show or hide the bevel. Bug fixes & improvements: Improved compatibility with high-DPI displays. Fixed GUI scaling…
Emphaseas x Pretender Release MASSIMIZER, a Free Sidechain Ringmod and Compressor Plugin
Emphaseas and Pretender have released MASSIMIZER, a free sidechain ringmod and compressor effect plugin available on a pay-what-you-want basis via Gumroad. You can download it for free by entering zero at checkout, or choose to support the developers with a donation. MASSIMIZER is a dynamics processor that combines compression and ring modulation. Both effects can…