Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

AES 2017: Sound Radix’ Powair adaptive compressor tames the peaks on its own

Powair works at two stages with the goals of taming dynamics and improving the sound of vocals and instruments. The first part is being handled by a k-weighted perceived loudness auto-leveler...

Lewitt rigs its new LCT 540 SUBZERO condenser microphone for silent running

The LCT 540 is one quiet mic - below the human hearing threshold. Lewitt says it even had to modify its measuring equipment to correctly measure the specs for its new microphone.

Samson outs G-Track Pro USB microphone with instrument input

A dual-capsule condenser mic, the G-Track Pro is made out of die-cast metal with an integrated desktop base, and is able to record at a full 24-bit/96kHz, with a frequency response between 50Hz-20kHz...

Sonarworks Reference 4 frequency correction plug-in adds zero-latency monitoring

By removing latency, Reference 4 can now be used at the recording stage during tracking. Sonarworks promises "instant response" for its plug-in, which sounds pretty impressive...

Chiptune fans! The Commodore 64 is back from the dead

An English company by the name of Retro Games Limited has embarked on resurrecting the Commodore 64 as a miniature computer with modern functionality like HDMI output and USB ports. While the SID chip is no...

Rupert Neve Designs brings 535 Diode Bridge Compressor module

Rupert Neve designs announced the 535 Diode Bridge Compressor - a 500-series format module designed to deliver the essence of the classic Neve 2254 compressor with some modern amenities...

Allen & Heath set to release ME-500 personal monitor mixer

The ME-500 is tiny - no faders, and only two knobs - but it's able to handle 16 audio channels with mono or stereo sources for personal monitor mixing.

M-Audio wants to dominate USB recording with the Uber microphone

M-Audio release the Uber Mic Professional USB microphone - an aggressively named product, to be sure, but will the specs be as superior as the name suggests?

Almost there: FL Studio for Mac beta version now available to download

Finishing up and releasing FL Studio for macOS has been high on Image-Line's priority list and is only a matter of time and effort. Interim, IL published a beta version for 64-bit Mac computers...

The Zoom ARQ AR-48 Aero RhythmTrak is ready for lift-off

A cross between a disco lamp and an all-in-one audio workstation, the Zoom ARQ AR-48 Aero RhythmTrak is a production and live performance instrument that looks like something from a toy store...

Elektron will update the original Octatrack to the MK2’s operating system

In a move that will surely delight owners of the original Octatrack, Elektron announced an upcoming software update for the machine which will bring its operating system in line with the MK2 version...

iZotope lets Ozone 8 and Neutron 2 mastering and mixing tools communicate

Two tools, connected: iZotope updates its Ozone and Neutron mastering and mixing tools. Biggest new feature? They're now integrated using the Tonal Balance Control plug-in.

Eventide ups its mastering plug-in game with Elevate, an intelligent limiter

Developed by Newfangled Audio, Elevate combines a multi-band limiter, EQuivocate's equalizing tech, and a maximizer with the goal of increasing your mix's perceived loudness and improving its dynamics...

bx_console N plug-in gets you closer to the Neve VXS analog console sound

Brainworx's plug-in models the 72-channel Neve VXS analog console, this time with the addition of per-channel saturation control and one-click random channel assignments...

Mackie Onyx Artist and Producer USB audio interfaces: Scarlett killers in black?

Mackie is pursuing the saturated small desktop interface market with the Onyx Artist and Producer. Both interfaces handle 24-bit/192kHz audio and take on Focusrite's Scarlett series...

HY SeqCollection is here: 5 MIDI sequencers for bonkers synth lines

HY SeqCollection features five sequencer modes - acid, dark, m5816, step16, and hexa. Acid is partly inspired, as expected, by the legendary Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer - expect to deal with 16s, accents ...

PreSonus Quantum 2 arrives: a $700 sequel to the $1000 pro-audio interface

The Quantum 2 is a fact and it's out for blood! It's a 22-input, 24-output audio interface that connects via Thunderbolt 2 to deliver 24-bit, 192kHz sound with very low latency...

Antelope Audio outs Edge and Verge modelling condenser microphones

Antelope Audio introduced a pair of large and small-diaphragm condenser microphones, designed to work with its proprietary mic simulation software. Read more about The Edge and The Verge here...

Antelope Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 audio interfaces: Mid-market conquerors?

Antelope Audio introduced the Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 interfaces, targeting the $1000 price segment that's been of interest to manufacturers this year. As expected, they carry traditional Antelope features...

Best free plug-ins this week: RaveGenerator, Drift, Synthaktion Basic

In this week's choice of no-cost musical instruments and effects you can add to your productions right away! We have a rompler, a lovably weird Sinevibes effect, and a Kontakt-based monophonic synthesizer...

MAGIX Music Maker in new customized editions with free updates for life

Celebrating 22 years on the market, MAGIX is releasing customizable Music Maker Editions designed to let users assemble their own Music Maker package with their preferred instruments and features.

MOTU ships 828 ES $1000 interface: Can it break into the pro interface market?

MOTU (Mark Of The Unicorn) has a new audio interface in rack format. The 828 ES supports 60 simultaneous audio channels in total, spread out across 28 inputs and 32 outputs. More specifically, there are 8 ...

Waves 25th Anniversary sale: up to 80% off famous plug-ins

To celebrate 25 years of killin' it, Waves is doing an anniversary sale where it's taking up to 80% off its products and bundles. Additionally, it redesigned and updated three of its longest-standing ...

Slate finally releases FG-Stress, a licensed Empirical Labs Distressor emulation

Steven Slate says FG-Stress took the better part of two years to complete - and as usual he ain't hiding his pride in his work. But it is priced a good amount below the competition...