Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

Fluid Audio SRI-2: An ergonomic 2×4 24-bit/192kHz USB interface with retro styling

The SRI-2 seems a reasonably priced and well-designed USB interface in desktop format that probably delivers on its maker's promises - hopefully the drivers and preamps are up to scratch.

Apogee makes Jam+ – a EUR 200 audio interface successor to Jam 96k

Apogee's dinky wee Jam+ lets you record an electric guitar, bass or keyboard directly to an iOS device, PC, or Mac - and adds the important option of using headphones to monitor on the device.

iZotope doubles down on free plug-ins with Vocal Doubler

Despite being a free plug-in and a promotional tool for iZotope meant to bring more people on board, Vocal Doubler rivals many other vocal doublers out there, both free and commercial.

SPL Crescendo: A 120V 8-channel mic preamp that’s (almost) impossible to overdrive

SPL claims the Crescendo is the first 8-in mic preamp in the known universe with 120V technology, and that this pre has so much headroom it's virtually impossible to overdrive.

Transatlantic Plate Reverb: Slick-looking plug-in models two famed EU and US plates

Newcomer developer Rare Signals has come up with Transatlantic Plate Reverb, a recreation of two analogue plate verbs from the US and Germany, packaged in a very slick GUI.

Can sonible smart:eq 2 tempt you into adding AI to your EQ?

Sonible has released the first major update to its AI-powered equalizer plug-in, smart:EQ. smart:EQ2 is a significant revamp with updated algorithms and a re-designed user interface.

QSC intros CP Series of active PA speakers with DSP and 1000W of amplification

QSC says the new CP Series has a lightweight design, built-in DSPs, and 1000W of Class D amplification. They belong in the mid-range price segment, starting at GBP 396.

Golden Age Premier GA-251 recreates a famous German tube microphone

Manufacturer Golden Age has added a second microphone to its roster, the GA-251, recreating a famous Telefunken tube mic as part of its Premier line of premium products.

Eventide resurrects its SP2016 digital reverb in plug-in form, on sale until October 31

Eventide has recreated the SP2016 in plug-in form, modelling every aspect of the original hardware. There are three reverb types, each available in Vintage and Modern versions.

M-Audio M-Track 8X4M: a USB-C 24-bit/192kHz audio interface at $299

M-Audio's first new audio interface in a while is an 8-input, 4-output desktop unit with distinctly modern design and functionality. Priced at a comfortable USD 299, it's capable of 24-bit/192kHz recording.

New SSL Fusion hardware processor: SSL’s first new EQ circuit for over 25 years

Fusion contains 5 "completely new" analogue colouration tools and looks like liquid studio gold! We love how SSL has applied plug-in like thinking, especially in terms of versatility, to actual studio hardware.

ADAM Audio presents Studio Pro SP-5: the German company’s first studio headphones

With a great reputation in professional studio monitoring, ADAM Audio enters the headphone game with the SP-5, a closed-back circumaural headphone with a frequency response between 8 Hz to 38 kHz.

Fuse Audio recreates Telefunken V376 vintage broadcast preamp as a plug-in

The V376 audio transformers, class A preamp and driver circuitry are fully emulated, claims the developer, who also added some useful features to make it more usable in a modern production setting.

Deal: grab the excellent DS Audio Diversion softsynth at 70% off until October 14

Diversion is a whole lotta' softsynth for what's the minimal cost of a proper night out in Sofia, Bulgaria. The deal's up until October 14, so you're not even rushed or anything.

HoRNeT SW34EQ MK2: An analogue console channel EQ plug-in for peanuts

HoRNeT describes this EQ as "smooth and gentle", citing its ability to provide low-end weight without excessive pumping - one for general tone shaping rather than 'surgical' EQ.

Rob Papen MasterMagic: A one-knob mastering tool that really works?

Known primarily for his badass softsynths, plug-in guru Rob Papen presents MasterMagic - a mastering processor which is completely different from Rob's usual output.

Logic Pro X 10.4.2 update: Move the Sound Library to an external drive (finally!)

Version 10.4.2 adds the long-requested option of relocating LPX's Sound Library to an external storage device so you can move those Apple Loops out of your SSD's way.

Speck EQF-810: A classic parametric EQ in a compact half-rack format

Looking to add some outboard EQ? The half-rack EQF-810 is a fairly priced mono EQ with 2 fully parametric Mid bands paired with a Low and High band each with fixed Q factor.

Ultrasone debuts PRO 1480i open-backed studio headphones with S-LOGIC Plus

German-made quality headphones that won't break the bank? Yes, please. The 1480i has "S-Logic Plus" with a decentralised driver arrangement that allegedly means better spatiality and depth.

AKAI Fire FL Studio hardware controller leaked on American dealer website

Developed in cooperation with Image Line, the Fire controller integrates tightly with FL Studio, not unlike Ableton Push or NI Maschine. With 4 matrixes x 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, you can input patterns.

Get Hooked with Output’s new vocal mangling instrument for Arcade

Hooked is a novel vocal sample player and mangler where you play various vocal recordings on a virtual keyboard. Some have been recorded dry, while others have been processed with God knows what...

Low-price Sterling Audio MX speakers enter the studio monitor battle royale

Undaunted by a crowded market, Sterling Audio has launched a new range of budget monitors in 3", 5" and 8" flavours, the MX series. But can they take some market share from bigger established brands?

Overloud Echoson emulates the Binson Echorec 2 used for David Gilmour’s guitar delays

Overloud has released Echoson, an emulation of the legendary Binson Echorec 2, the Italian delay unit notably used by Pink Floyd in the 70's and very sought after on the second-hand market.

Cycling ’74 Max 8 is here: Look at what’s coming to M4L in the months ahead.

Max 8 has a lot of additions, including new tools, multichannel patching, MIDI learn, improved performance, and much more. The improvements will be heading to M4L in the coming months.