Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

NAMM 2021: Melodium 42Bn ribbon microphone, a 1940s classic brought to life

The French Melodium brand is revived with a new and improved replica of the 1940s-era 42B Paris-made ribbon microphone.

NAMM 2021: Output Frontier studio monitors emerge from vaporware

After a long wait, Output and Barefoot Audio announced their Frontier studio speakers are available for pre-order at EUR 1399 a pair.

NAMM 2021: Apogee Symphony ECS Channel Strip plug-in for more Bob Clearmountain sounds

Apogee and Bob Clearmountain team up for a channel strip plug-in that brings the essentials without much of a learning curve.

Native Instruments acquired by technology investor, plans “end-to-end” music creation platform

The acquisition of Native Instruments by a global technology investor could be a strong start to a new era for the Berlin-based manufacturer.

NAMM 2021: Ashdown NF-1 & NF-2 studio monitors modernize a BBC classic

Ashdown sets off to a new standard in near-field monitoring without breaking the bank too badly.

NAMM 2021: new KRK S8.4, S10.4, and S12.4 studio subwoofers

KRK has updated its S-line of studio subwoofers with three new models offering size reduction and improved bass.

NAMM 2021: Daking Mic Pre IIT with Jensen transformers

Daking MP IIT brings two channels of boutique transistor preamp goodness at a reasonable price point.

NAMM 2021: Softube’s surgically precise Weiss EQ MP plug-in

Softube is giving the minimum phase algorithm from the Weiss EQ1 digital mastering equalizer a plug-in treatment.

NAMM 2021: Harrison Consoles AVA Bass Flow – bass chanel strip for pro low-end

Harrison presents a well thought-out take on bass processing that makes dialing in low-end like the pros a little bit easier.

NAMM 2021: McDSP Royal-Mu and Royal-Q analog-inspired plug-ins

McDSP outed two analog-inspired processors that optionally take advantage of the APB digitally-controlled analog box.

Apple bringing major Mac changes – MacBook Pro ports returning?

Apple is said to be bringing back all kinds of stuff that made the Mac great, with a bit of innovation on the side.

NAMM 2021: Lindell Audio 50 brings API 500-series sounds to your DAW

Brainworx is putting a bunch of classic API 500-series modules in your DAW using the familiar virtual rack format: the Lindell Audio 50 Series in software.

NAMM 2021: Yamaha debuts MSP3A powered studio monitor and reference speaker

The new MSP3A builds on the MSP3's strengths with improvements to audio quality, output power, and cabinet design.

Sonimus SonEQ 2: A sleek modular 4-band EQ and saturation plug-in

SonEQ 2 lets you combine 4 EQ modules and 1 preamp module in any order you wish, with up to 16 modules possible at once.

Schaack Audio AnalogQ: massive passive analog vibes

Schaack debuts a technically advanced take on the Manley Massive Passive equalizer, as a plug-in. Could this be your ticket to analog mixing goodness?

NAMM 2021: Gainlab Audio Dictator and Empress tube compressor and equalizer

Dictator and Empress dust off Warsaw Pact-era military tubes for modern takes on vintage vari-mu compression and passive tube EQ.

Audient: New iD4 / iD14 MKII interfaces and EVO Start Recording Bundle

British manufacturer Audient starts off 2021 right with the introduction of two new audio interfaces and an inexpensive studio package.

Caelum Audio Schlap: A cool, aggressive hardware-inspired compressor plug-in

Need yet another compressor? Yes. Schlap is a modern take on old RMS detection comps with a characterful, aggressive sound and versatile applications.

Antelope Audio deals at Thomann on audio interfaces with free FX and modeling mic!

Antelope Audio and Thomann have attractive deals on four Synergy Core interfaces with discounts and freebies thrown in.

MOK Filtryg: Creative multimode dual filter with modulation and MIDI

Filtryg is a dual multimode filter plug-in with plenty of modulation and MIDI playability - packaged behind a swish GUI that looks fun to use.

The Best Plug-ins of 2020: Top 10 Compressors, EQs, and Creative Effects

So 2020 was a bitch. But we still saw some great plug-ins released this year! Here are 10 compressors, EQs and reverbs that should be on your radar.

M-Audio intros M-Track Solo & Duo audio interfaces at €69 and €49

GBP 40 for a 2-channel USB audio interface plus recording software. Did M-Audio just end the race to the bottom?

Plugin Alliance The Oven: emulating Maor Appelbaum’s USD 6500 analog mojo box

Plugin Alliance is emulating The Oven, a USD 6500 (!) saturation processor built by Hendy Amps for mastering engineer Maor Appelbaum.

Goliath V2: Four analog saturation chains with EQ and FET compression

Goliath grows: V2 of Tone Empire's plug-in has 4 types of analog-modeled saturation, a parametric EQ, and a 1176-based FET compressor in one plug-in.