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AES 2018: iZotope Nectar 3 automates vocal production with machine learning
18 Oct 2018 · Improvements and changes are aplenty, starting with an user interface facelift and moving through five new modules and an AI-powered assistant. Coming next month, N3 will be a free upgrade if you purchase N2 ...
AES 2018: SSL FlexVerb is a brand new reverb plug-in coming in SSL Native v6.1
18 Oct 2018 · SSL describes FlexVerb as a versatile reverb that's intuitive. Of note is the split early-late reflection interface, which lets you dial in the natural body and tone of different early room reflections.
Roland VT-4 Voice Processor messes with your voice
17 Oct 2018 · Sound like a robot, sing through a megaphone, vocode and harmonise your voice with MIDI controlled chords. The Roland VT-4 is a one-stop vocal messing machine.
AES 2018: Rupert Neve Designs 5211 2-channel mic pre
16 Oct 2018 · The AES goodness has officially began with the announcement of RND's 5211 Two Channel Microphone Preamplifier. Each channel has a generous 72dB of gain on tap, enough to cover even gain-hungry microphones.
D16 Redoptor 2: A revamped, retooled and restyled tube distortion plug-in
16 Oct 2018 · Version 2 of Redoptor adds a lot of new functions to D16's distortion plug-in and promises a lot of phat tube goodness (as well as a sleek if busy GUI) in what looks like a stellar release.
Accusonus ERA Voice Leveler: A one-knob cure for your vocal volume woes?
16 Oct 2018 · Accusonus' new ERA Voice Leveler is a plug-in to automatically detect level differences in voice recordings and fix them using patent-pending algorithms while presenting a super-simple GUI.
Audio Coach: A free mix training app for your smartphone or tablet
16 Oct 2018 · Mix engineer Max Montanez and producer Chizzy Stephens (JLo, Bieber, Chris Brown, and more) released Audio Coach - a free mix and ear training app that's pretty much the first of its kind.
Heritage Audio HA-73 EQX2 dual mic amp/equalizer: two for the price of one?
16 Oct 2018 · Two for the price of one and posh audio - these are the HA-73's main selling points. And at around EUR 1500 (excl. VAT), it makes for a fine deal, considering it's built with components like Carnhill ...
MINI.MU: a sewable, codeable, gesture-controlled musical instrument for kids
15 Oct 2018 · The MINI.MU is a simplified gesture-controlled musical instrument based on the MI.MU glove developed by Imogen Heap. But this one you get to sew the gloves and write the code yourself.
Osaka Mix EQ lets you drift into analogue non-linearity
14 Oct 2018 · The equalizer stands out with the DRIFT+ feature - an additional preamp stage where the custom circuitry's reaction to component temperature changes over time is modeled, and you have hands-on control over it!
Novation SL Mk III – MIDI and CV Controller with 8 track Sequencer
10 Oct 2018 · Novation updates their SL range of controller keyboards with five little screens, dual CV/Gate outputs and a polyphonic 8-track sequencer. The SL Mk III is packed full of versatile controlling action.
Ableton Live 10 Suite gets some new possibilities with the Probability Pack
10 Oct 2018 · Ableton and Sonic Faction have got together to introduce 5 new probability-based sequencers into the Live 10 Suite. The Probability Pack is a free download and will bring some barely controlled chaos to your ...
PreSonus updates its most portable audio interface, the Studio 24, for the current generation
09 Oct 2018 · The PreSonus® Studio 24 2x2 USB-C bus-powered audio/MIDI interface can record up to 24-bit, 192 kHz audio and comes equipped with PreSonus XMAX-L solid-state preamps & high-end converters.
Fluid Audio SRI-2: An ergonomic 2×4 24-bit/192kHz USB interface with retro styling
08 Oct 2018 · 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.
Riffer: a randomising MIDI sequencer that runs inside your sequencer
08 Oct 2018 · If the sequencer in your DAW is feeling a little stale try Riffer - the randomising, scaling, motion moving, pattern and beat generating MIDI sequencer that runs as a plug-in.
Apogee makes Jam+ – a EUR 200 audio interface successor to Jam 96k
08 Oct 2018 · 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
07 Oct 2018 · 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
05 Oct 2018 · 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.
touchAble Pro: touch control for Ableton Live on iOS, Android and Windows
05 Oct 2018 · Get your fingers into Ableton Live with touchAble Pro multi-touch controller and performance tool for iOS, Android and Windows touchscreens. It's more than control - it's like a whole new front end.
Transatlantic Plate Reverb: Slick-looking plug-in models two famed EU and US plates
04 Oct 2018 · 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.
KOMA Strom Mobile: Power your gear with USB power banks
04 Oct 2018 · Get your gear off-grid with the KOMA Strom Mobile that converts USB power banks into good, clean and portable 9v and 12v DC power for synths, effects and drum machines.
Can sonible smart:eq 2 tempt you into adding AI to your EQ?
03 Oct 2018 · 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.