Posts by Lasse Eilers

Tritik Irid serves up shimmering reverbs and colourful ambiences

Tritik Irid is a new reverb plug-in with three pitch shifters for shimmering soundscapes and rich harmonic ambiences. Will it give Valhalla Shimmer a run for its money?

AKAI MPC Beats is a complete beat making and remixing studio – for free!

AKAI has introduced MPC Beats, a new beat making DAW that's completely free. The included samples and loops and the famed MPC workflow will have you making beats in no time.

Zoom V3 Vocal Processor: multi-effect box for stage, studio, podcasts and more

Zoom has introduced the V3 Vocal Processor, a vocal effects box with 16 voice-altering effects. The V3 isn't just for live singers: You can also use it to add effects to podcasts, videos and more.

Best free plug-ins this week: CHOW Tape Model, 2B Clipped and Psyscope

This week, check out a free tape simulation plug-in that began as a class project! We've also got distortion and a colourful 4-channel oscilloscope. Here's CHOW Tape Model, 2B Clipped and Psyscope.

Avantone Planar: open-back reference headphones with planar drivers

Avantone Pro has announced the Planar reference headphones. With an open-back design and planar drivers, they're designed for reference sound and high wearing comfort.

W.A. Production The King 2: The multiband compressor gets a new look

The emperor's new clothes: W.A. Production has released The King 2. The multiband compressor plug-in has been refreshed with a new GUI, new preset browser and other improvements.

2getheraudio Space Duck: ducking delay and reverb with many extras

2getheraudio Space Duck is a new delay and reverb plug-in with integrated ducking. It also offers many extras for creative sound design, including a bit crusher, format filter and more.

SoundCloud introduces online mastering for your tracks

SoundCloud has teamed up with Dolby to integrate an online mastering service directly into the streaming platform. After uploading your tracks, you have a choice of four mastering algorithms.

Eventide Undulator: “Magical” tremolo with heaps of modulation

The newest family member in the Eventide H9 series is Undulator, a tremolo full of "magical" modulation. Like the other H9 series plug-ins, Undulator is available for Windows, Mac and iOS.

Best free plug-ins this week: Wave Destroyer, V-Dist Classic and Ideal

This week's collection of free plug-ins gives you a choice of two distortion effects. We've also got an experimental drum and percussion synth. Here's Wave Destroyer, V-Dist Classic and Ideal.

What to do this weekend? Immerse yourself in the miraculous world of Powland!

Had plans for the weekend? Forget them! Once you dive into the wondrous world of sights and sounds that is Powland, you'll want to take it all in.

Aberrant DSP ShapeShifter is a colourful compressor like no other

Aberrant DSP has released ShapeShifter, a unique compressor plug-in and dynamics "remodeler" designed to add character, body and grit to your tracks. Does it sound as colourful as it looks?

Samplr for Touchbar: Turn your MacBook Pro Touchbar into a sampler – for free!

Don't know what to do with your MacBook Pro's Touchbar? Turn it into a sampler with Samplr for Touchbar! This nifty app is surprisingly capable, and it's free!

TC Electronic introduces Midas Heritage 3000 plug-ins and controllers

TC Electronic has released the PEQ 3000 and DYN 3000 EQ and compressor plug-ins inspired by the Midas Heritage 3000 console plus optional hardware controllers. Will these be landing on your desk soon?

Deal: Get the AIR Music Technology Hybrid 2020 software synth for £3.55!

Here's an unbelievable deal: Until August 3, you can get the powerful AIR Music Technology Hybrid 2020 software synth for just £3.55. Yes, less than four quid!

PreSonus Studio One 5 arrives with heaps of new features

PreSonus has announced Studio One 5! The new version of the DAW comes with many new features, including redesigned effects, score view and a cool live performance mode.

Initial Audio IA-LA1 compressor: How much colouration would you like?

Initial Audio has released the IA-LA1 compressor. It's not an LA-2A clone, but it does borrow some ideas. And here's a nifty feature: you can dial in the amount of colouration.

Best free plug-ins this week: Nils K1v, JP-ME-1 and Universe

Two unique synths and an 80s-style reverb – that sums up this week's collection of the best free plug-ins. Check out K1v, JP-ME-1 and Universe!

Korneff Audio Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 lets you swap tubes, transformers and more

Ever wanted to experiment with different tubes, transformers and transistors in a compressor? Pawn Shop Comp 2.0 by Korneff Audio lets you do just that. The plug-in has just received a major update.

Deal: Save over 70% on IK Multimedia Amplitube, T-RackS, SampleTank SE and more

Summer is the time for "Krazy Deals"! IK Multimedia has slashed the prices on some of its products by over 70%. Grab Amplitube 4, T-RackS 5, SampleTank 4 SE and more for under 50 quid each!

ADAM Audio gives away free plug-ins, extends warranty to five years

Do you own monitor speakers or headphones by ADAM Audio? You could be eligible for free plug-ins and an extended five-year warranty! Check out the details here.

Zoom H8: a feature-rich new portable recorder with touch screen interface

Zoom has unveiled the H8 portable recorder. With a touch screen interface and "apps" for various recording applications, the H8 brings a new workflow to the H series.

MacOS ransomware EvilQuest found in pirated Ableton and Mixed In Key software

New ransomware that specifically targets Macs and musicians is going around. EvilQuest encrypts your files and forces you to pay ransom to regain access. Here's how to keep your system safe.

Deal: Buy Steinberg Cubase Artist at a discount and upgrade to Pro for free

Steinberg has got an awesome deal going on this month. If you buy Cubase Artist 10 by July 28, your license will automatically be converted to Cubase Pro 10.5 at no extra cost. Sweet!