Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

VocalMint Saturator & Punchy Worm: one-knob solutions for analog warmth

VocalMint Saturator by Audified and Punchy Worm by W.A. Production are idiot-proof facades for the complex processing hidden under their proverbial hood.

Superbooth 2020: The Dust Collector analog FX box is out for pre-order

At long last, the Dust Collector analog multi FX unit from Superbooth 2019 is a reality and up for pre-order at EUR 480 apiece.

Waves Content Creator Audio Toolkit out now: everything voice!

Normally USD 299, the new Waves bundle for content creators is available for just USD 99 with a coupon code. It comprises four useful plug-ins for any DAW.

ADAM Audio T8V: new 8-inch budget monitors offer extended bass

ADAM Audio introduced an EUR 299 8-inch monitor that goes down to 33Hz. You can grab it from Thomann for EUR 269 on pre-order!

Listen to the AI-generated music helping MIT fight the coronavirus

MIT researchers are using AI-generated music to model the coronavirus' protein and explore the binding of potential treatments to its amino acids. Science!

Soundation: browser-based DAW gets real-time collaboration

Like Google Docs but for music making, Soundation gets real-time collaboration functionality along with near-complete DAW functionality in your browser.

The CrushStation is Eventide’s latest H9 Series distortion effect

Eventide just released a brand new H9 series plug-in, the CrushStation. The versatile distortion effect is on sale at a fantastic launch price of USD39!

TBProAudio DSEQ: self-adjusting dynamic EQ & EUR 79 soothe alternative

An affordable alternative to ooeksound's much-talked-about soothe, DSEQ is a self-adjusting dynamic EQ which removes sibilance, resonances and digital harshness.

Beats and Loops drum machine app: Turn your phone into a looper pedal!

Kovaluu's innovative Beats and Loops app uses the smartphone's proximity sensor to let you hover your foot and imitate a stomp the way you'd stomp on a pedal.

VCL-515 by Fuse Labs: A new tube limiter plug-in on half-price sale at USD 29

The sexy new VCL-515 recreates a rare tube limiter from the 1960s that was designed for US broadcast stations and made to compete with the Altec 438 tube compressor.

#StayInCreate package offers producers loads of free content

Plugin Boutique, iZotope, Producertech and Loopcloud joined forces to make our days (and nights) in isolation brighter with the #StayInCreate initiative.

The ARC System 3 room correction kit from IK Multimedia gets a new algorithm

The latest version of IK Multimedia's ARC room correction system, the ARC System 3, features a new interface, new 3D correction algorithm and much more.

A killer intro to mastering: 5 plug-ins and a tutorial book chapter all for free!

Need a quick intro to mastering? The free One Hour Mastering Workshop consists of a book and a suite of "one knob" plug-ins, each tackling a specific aspect of the typical audio mastering process.

Harrison Mixbus 6 brings audio improvements & user-requested features

Mixbus 6 is a major update that will surely bring some renewed attention to Harrison's bespoke DAW with integrated analog console summing emulation.

SSL 9000 J console emulation: Brainworx adds more SSL to your DAW

Officially authorized by SSL, the SSL 9000 J plug-in claims to bring everything that made the hardware great in the realm of digital.

PSP Audioware InfiniStrip: An affordable virtual rack with 22 modules

PSP Audioware released its long-awaited InfiniStrip virtual rack. Initially presented at NAMM 2020, InfiniStrip is now available for testing and purchase.

Rumor: A New 14-inch MacBook Pro Slated for May 2020?

A rumour about the imminent launch of new MBPs is currently doing the rounds: Could a 14-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard and 10th-generation Intel CPU be slated for May?

Name a price for 2gether Audio’s Rich mastering plug-in and help charity

Rich is an affordable mastering plug-in that ties together a proprietary progressive tone correction algorithm, stereo widening and saturation. You can get is for as little as a tenner!

ToneBoosters Dual VCF: An attractive filter plug-in for EUR 19.

Dual VCF gives you dozens of modelled analog filters, envelope following and LFO for modulation, for the price of a home-delivered meal. We think this could be a neat little addition to your arsenal.

Sonible Balancer AI-driven mixing plug-in is free until April 13!

sonible's Balancer spectral balance plug-in is free to download and own for life until April 13! So here's a free alternative to oZone Mastering Assistant.

SPL Crescendo duo: a new hi-end dual-channel German mic pre

The Crescendo duo features two mic pres with the same sonic and technical specifications as the flagship 8-channel Crescendo mic pre, the one that's "impossible to overdrive."

Undertow FX box: dub it out with saturation, tape echo, phasing & LFO

From saturation to lo-fi flavoured with extreme echo and rhythmic modulation, it looks like there's plenty of fun to be had with Undertow, an absorbing new plug-in by Psychic Modulation.

Logic Pro X to get Session view clip-launching feature

Big news for Logic Pro X users! Session view is coming to Apple's Mac-exclusive DAW. The news comes from a very reliable source: the Apple Education Products webpage!

Fantastic Voyage: a hot-rodded virtual 4-track Portastudio for Mac

Fantastic Voyage is a new plug-in modelled on old Tascam tape Portastudios. updated here with effects and functionality by developer Giorgio Sancristoforo.