Posts by Lasse Eilers

gbSoundlab SweetPressor: hybrid compressor combines the best of both worlds

gbSoundlab SweetPressor combines the best of both worlds: the precision of solid-state circuits and the character of Vari-Mu tube compression.

Best free plug-ins this week: Glass Piano, Drum8 and TheSplit

This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins includes Philip Glass's piano, a cool drum ROMpler and a useful signal splitter.

First Look Review: Universal Audio Volt 2 and Volt 276 interfaces

Universal Audio Volt interfaces are an exciting new option in the budget interface segment. Do they live up to the brand expectations?

Deal: Get 80% off XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color!

Plugin Boutique is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a killer deal on XLN Audio Retro Color. Get it at 80% off – but only for a couple of days!

Acustica Audio Fire: new plug-in series kicks off with a pair of filters

Acustica kicks off the new Fire series with the Fire Filters, a pair of one-knob filter plug-ins designed for quick and intuitive results.

Focal introduces the Alpha 80 Evo, Alpha Twin Evo and Sub One monitors

Focal expands the Alpha Evo range with the new Alpha 80 Evo and Alpha Twin Evo studio monitors. There's also a subwoofer to match: the new Focal Sub One.

First Look Review: PWM Malevolent – semi-modular analog synthesizer

The PWM Malevolent was one of the biggest surprises at last year's Superbooth. We've taken the semi-modular synth for a spin in our First Look Review.

Best free plug-ins this week: TripleDrive, The Klone and Panipulator 3

This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins features two excellent distortion effects and an indispensable panning and stereo imaging tool.

Best free plug-ins this week: Infinite Space Piano, FunkBass and Abstract Crystal Pads

We’ve got three sampled instruments for you in this week's collection of free plug-ins: a spaced-out piano, a funky bass and a collection of dreamy pads.

10 digital pianos for any budget and playing style

Does your list of New Year's resolutions include playing the piano? You've come to the right place! Here's a list of ten great digital pianos for any budget.

Blue Cat’s Connector: Send audio and MIDI anywhere, anytime

Blue Cat's Connector lets you route audio and MIDI between your DAW, other apps and other computers on the network. This could be a huge problem solver!

Steinberg discontinues support for VST2 plug-ins

Steinberg has announced that VST2 plug-ins will no longer be supported in its host applications. If you rely on legacy plug-ins, that could become a problem.

KIT Plugins Core EQ: Analog workflow meets digital precision

Kit Plugins has released Core EQ, a new 4-band equalizer plug-in designed for a familiar, analog-style workflow and quick and easy results.

Deal: Get the IK Multimedia EQ 81 Neve emulation for FREE

Here's a great deal from IK Multimedia: Grab the T-RackS EQ 81 Neve equalizer emulation plug-in FOR FREE until the end of January!

Best free plug-ins this week: Fire, NoizeClick and Pro Tuner

This weeks collection of free plug-ins features a multi-band distortion effect, a kick drum synth and a very useful tuner. Here’s Fire, NoizeClick and Pro Tuner.

Audiority Space Station UM-282: the Ursa Major Space Station for your DAW

Audiority has modeled the legendary Ursa Major Space Station SST-282 digital delay and reverb and turned it into the Space Station UM-282 plug-in.

Steinberg Dorico 4 notation software: more features, less dongles

Steinberg has released Dorico 4. The notation software gets a long list of new features, including Apple Silicon support and a new, dongle-free licensing system.

PreSonus launches Studio One 5.5 with new mastering tools and more

PreSonus has released Studio One 5.5 as a free update for all users of Studio One 5. The update includes many user requested mastering features and other improvements.

AKAI MPK mini Play mk3: Tiny USB keyboard controller with sounds and a speaker

AKAI has announced the upgraded MPK mini Play mk3. The tiny USB keyboard controller features 25 mini keys, 8 pads and 128 internal sounds for sessions on the go.

Minimal Audio launches new FREE plug-in Rift Feedback Lite

Minimal Audio has pulled the feedback engine from the Rift distortion plug-in and released it for FREE as Rift Feedback Lite. Get it while it's free!

Best free plug-ins this week: Valvola, Dystortion and OrangeFlavor

We're kicking off 2022 with a trio of free distortion effects! This week's collection of the best free plug-ins features Valvola, Dystortion and OrangeFlavor.

Best free plug-ins of the year: Top 10 free effects and synths of 2021

Got some spare time over New Year's? How about some free plug-ins? Join us as we take a look back at the best free synths and effects of 2021!

Acustica releases the Nickel FET suite – plus FREE Eminence channel strip!

Two exciting releases from Acustica Audio today! Nickel is a full plug-in suite designed around a famous FET compressor. And be sure to download the FREE Eminence channel strip.

Tape MELLO-FI: Get this vintage tape effect as a FREE gift from Arturia!

Arturia wants to make your holiday season extra warm and cozy with Tape MELLO-FI, a vintage tape emulation with plenty of retro vibes. Get it for FREE until December 31!