Posts by Lasse Eilers

Break through creative block! Tips and gear to get you composing again

Running out of ideas? In a creative cul-de-sac? Here are some valuable pointers and ideas for gear that will get you composing again.

Austrian Audio introduces the CC8 small diaphragm condenser microphone

Austrian Audio has announced the CC8 small diaphragm condenser microphone. With a wide dynamic range, the CC8 is designed for use in the studio and on stage.

Accusonus introduces ERA 6: the ultimate audio clean-up suite?

Accusonus has released the ERA 6 bundle. The new version of the audio restauration suite comes with a new breath remover and an updated clean-up assistant.

Acustica Audio Silver: Acustica presents its take on convolution reverb

Acustica Audio has released Silver, its first reverb plug-in. Silver uses dynamic convolution to emulate physical spaces as dynamically as possible.

AKAI MPC Studio: Hybrid beat making setup for less than 300 bucks

AKAI has announced the new MPC Studio. The USB controller integrates with the MPC 2 software to create a complete, hybrid production studio.

Deal: Kali Audio IN-8 studio monitor for just €299

Ready for some new monitors? Thomann is currently offering the Kali Audio IN-8 studio monitor for just €299. Get it while supplies last!

Audeze LCD-5: New luxury reference headphones for the upper 1%

Spending $4.5k on a pair of headphones isn't something that most can justify. But if you can, the new Audeze LCD-5 boasts some pretty impressive specs.

Best free plug-ins this week: Room041, LibreArp and FSUMpeg

In this week's collection of free plug-ins: a beautiful reverb, an inspiring arpeggiator and a lo-fi plug-in that takes you back to the digital stone age.

Wavesfactory Quantum: Transient shaping on a whole new level

Wavesfactory Quantum takes transient shaping to a new level by letting you apply a wide range of effects to the attack and sustain phases separately.

Lunatic Audio Narcotic: This sequenced multi-effect plug-in is addictive

Ready for some mind-numbing rhythmic effects? Lunatic Audio Narcotic is a new multi-effect that lets you sequence and modulate any parameter.

IK Multimedia releases the UNO Synth Pro software editor

IK Multimedia has finally released the software editor for the UNO Synth Pro and UNO Synth Pro Desktop. That's great news for all owners of the analog synthesizer!

Best free plug-ins this week: Movementron, Off-Grid and Shape

This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins features a cool sequenced synth, a unique drum machine and a useful waveshaper. Here’s Movementron, Off-Grid and Shape.

Black Rooster Audio OmniTec-67A: Vintage tube saturation for your DAW

Need a "secret weapon" for vintage saturation and character? Black Rooster Audio has modeled the Altec 1567A Tube Mixer and turned it into the OmniTec-67A plug-in.

The best plug-ins for Auto-Tune effects and pitch correction

Love it or hate it – Auto-Tune is everywhere. But there are many alternatives. Here's our list of the best pitch correction plug-ins.

Focusrite Clarett+: The Clarett range of audio interfaces gets an update

Focusrite has announced the Clarett+ series USB audio interfaces. While offering the same channel configurations as before, the new Clarett+ series features improved converters and updated preamps.

Flash Sale: Grab the D16 Group Drumazon plug-in for just €29 on 909 Day

Today is 909 Day! Celebrate in style by adding the D16 Group Drumazon 909 drum machine plug-in to your arsenal for just €29. Only today!

Steinberg WaveLab 11: multitrack editing, parameter automation and more

Steinberg has announced WaveLab 11. The new version of the audio editing software features enhanced support for multi-channel files, plug-in automation and many more improvements.

Acustica Audio introduces White3 solid-state mastering suite

Acustica Audio has announced the White3 solid-state mastering suite with emulations of two ultra-rare Italian units: the WSM PEQ-2.0 and WSM Dual Line Preamp.

Softube releases Overstayer M-A-S and British Class A plug-ins

The Softube Overstayer M-A-S plug-in brings the iconic harmonic shaper to your DAW for the first time. Also new: the Softube British Class A channel strip.

Korneff Audio Micro Digital Reverberator: 80s budget reverbs for your DAW

Korneff Audio is bringing back the iconic budget reverbs of the late 80s with the Micro Digital Reverberator plug-in. Just select a preset and you're good to go.

Rockruepel Sidechain.one: VCA compressor with sidechain filters

The Rockruepel Sidechain.one is a VCA compressor with a pair of sidechain filters for precision compression tasks.

Best free plug-ins this week: Blocks, SL473 and OS-251

This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins features two unique software synthesizers and an emulation of a vintage vinyl cutting compressor.

W.A. Production teams up with 22Bullets for Heat, a unique distortion plug-in

Turn up the Heat! W.A. Production has teamed up with famed producer 22Bullets to create a unique, dual distortion and saturation plug-in.

Reason Studios releases Reason 12 with new Mimic Creative Sampler

Today is the day: Reason 12 is finally here! The new version of the DAW features an all-new sampler, high-res graphics and many more improvements.