Endless special effect fun! iZotope’s new Mobius Filter
30 Mar 2016 in Studio
iZotope release a new unique effect for adding psychedelic movement in your tracks. Is it too recognisable though?
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Free multi-band drive plugin: HY-Plugins new HY-MBDrive
29 Mar 2016 in Studio
For Windows users only, HY-MBDrive is a saturation plugin with some nice features, and best of all it's free!
Free bit crushing plugin by Tritik – ‘Krush’ is released!
28 Mar 2016 in Studio
There can never be enough bit crushing and saturation plugins, so here's a really neat one for free!
MOTU Interfaces step-up the AoIP game, flying the AVB/TSN flag high!
27 Mar 2016 in Studio
MOTU release a significant firmware update for their AVB audio interfaces, enhancing their functionality via AoIP technology.
Waves emulates more forgotten hardware, the BSS DPR-402
24 Mar 2016 in Studio
Haven't they created a digital copy of everything yet? Apparently not, but this is a solid tool many have been waiting on.
Buzz Audio offer a new colourful mastering compressor, the DBC-M
24 Mar 2016 in Studio
Looking to and some colour to your mastering chain? Often a single piece of carefully chosen outboard is all it takes.
Recording on your iPad? New Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter available
23 Mar 2016 in Studio
It's not for everyone, but DAW's exist for the iPad range and they're getting better and better. But how do you connect your audio interface and charge your iPad at the same time?
Milab Microphones celebrates 75th anniversary with two special releases
22 Mar 2016 in Studio
For something unique, check out this limited edition DC-196 Platinum studio mic, and this nickel finished LSR-3000 hand-held condenser, which looks like it's from back to the future.
Not so secret, secret Eventide/Visconti/Bowie Plugin
19 Mar 2016 in Studio
Now 2 years in the making, Eventide have published a story around this hopeful release in partnership with Tony Visconti.
Stereo widening on Steroids: Plugin Boutique releases StereoSavage Plugin
18 Mar 2016 in Studio
Stereo enhancement gone wild, but with sophisticated trickery for making mono sources fill your stereo image with ease.
The big reveal of the ultimate Focusrite interface, the Red 4Pre
17 Mar 2016 in Studio
This is a potential game changer: all of Focusrite's high-end technologies brought together in one ultimate interface.
Yet more entry-level studio monitors: Sterling Audio releases MX range
16 Mar 2016 in Studio
We are spoilt for choice when it comes to entry level studio monitors. Manufacturers are realising the demand in this sector, but are they any good?
Earthquake aim to shake-up the world of studio monitors with new MPower models
15 Mar 2016 in Studio
New studio monitors from a domestic audio company with over 30 years experience - can they really do it? They've definitely got the price right!
Nomad Factory’s almost un-heard plug-in – ‘Drum Tools’
With a special introductory offer, here's a new plugin offering a drum sound that we nearly didn't hear.
Free Plugin Alert: Raz Audio releases F1 FilterBox
Any modulating filter freaks on Windows systems should checkout this cool new plugin, for free!
The wait is over, Windows users: UAD Apollo Twin USB now shipping
12 Mar 2016 in Studio
It's finally arrived: Windows users can now join the UAD party with the neat Apollo Twin interface. However, it can't be interchanged with a Mac.
‘Drum Set Concert I’ by AKG is now shipping – the best in drum micing?
11 Mar 2016 in Studio
Finally the drum mic set that includes the infamous D112 kick mic, in particular the great MKII D112 is here. What's more, there are 7 mics in this kit.
Notice for Logic Pro X Users: Update 10.2.2 is released. What’s new?
11 Mar 2016 in Studio
New update for Logic Pro X sees improved stability and bug fixes, as well as a new automatic assignment of USB MIDI control devices.
SPL Crimson monitor controller and interface upgraded to Revision 2
09 Mar 2016 in Studio
Visually the same as the original Crimson, this second revision sports subtle improvements under the hood. This is 'nice', but is it enough?
First the S73, now the Drawmer 1973 plug-In published by Softube
09 Mar 2016 in Studio
Very recently we saw Softube release their S73 mastering plugin. Is this Drawmer 1973 Multi-Band Compressor Plugin the pro version?
Blue Cat Audio update 16 plugins to include VST3 support – So what?
07 Mar 2016 in Studio
Blue Cat Audio have released a large update adding VST3 support to their plugins, but what does this really mean for you?
AKG K182 foldable, closed-back studio headphones are go!
05 Mar 2016 in Studio
Announced at NAMM 2016, AKG's new pro headphones are now shipping. Aimed at studio use, what's the folding all about?
Audiofile update Sample Manager with a “Myriad” of improvements
04 Mar 2016 in Studio
Sample Manager was one of the very best audio file and batch processing tools available, and now offers a significant set of updates under a new name: "Myriad".
