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Knif Audio Soma EQ plug-in: passive tube mastering EQ emulation
26 Jan 2022 · Knif Audio released a plug-in emulating the Soma passive tube mastering EQ with some extra features added for the digital era.
MAGIX Sound Forge Audio Studio 16: fairly advanced but uncomplicated audio editor
26 Jan 2022 · Sound Forge Audio Studio 16 is an audio editor that won't intimidate beginners but will carry them reasonably far in their recording pursuits.
Genelec Aural ID: Personalized headphone profiling for your ears
25 Jan 2022 · We welcome Genelec Aural ID headphone monitoring software, a personalized virtual audio environment profiler mapped to your very own ears.
Free Softube plug-in: Dirty Tape, for when tape’s too clean
25 Jan 2022 · Free for a week, Dirty Tape is a simple and effective plug-in to conjure tape drive, hiss and dirt for audio and instrument tracks.
Slate Digital FG-Dynamics plug-in: never too late for an SSL comp?
25 Jan 2022 · FG-Dynamics captures the channel dynamics section from an SSL 4K-series analog console, complete with the Gate/Expander module.
SSL Fusion Transformer plug-in: get some British iron!
25 Jan 2022 · Transformer replicates the sonic impact of the 600-ohm, 1:1-wound under-damped output transformer found in the SSL Fusion processor.
API MC531 Monitor Controller: monitoring section from an analog console
24 Jan 2022 · The MC531 is a desktop-bound, standalone version of the monitoring facility built into an API console's center section. Mmmm!
Best free plug-ins this week: Infinite Space Piano, FunkBass and Abstract Crystal Pads
23 Jan 2022 · We’ve got three sampled instruments for you in this week's collection of free plug-ins: a spaced-out piano, a funky bass and a collection of dreamy pads.
Produce-RNB Wave: multi-effects plug-in slaps audio around
20 Jan 2022 · Though simple to use, the Wave multi-effects plug-in is capable of reshaping sounds, tracks and mixes into something pretty much new.
Blue Cat’s Connector: Send audio and MIDI anywhere, anytime
20 Jan 2022 · Blue Cat's Connector lets you route audio and MIDI between your DAW, other apps and other computers on the network. This could be a huge problem solver!
Steinberg discontinues support for VST2 plug-ins
20 Jan 2022 · Steinberg has announced that VST2 plug-ins will no longer be supported in its host applications. If you rely on legacy plug-ins, that could become a problem.
Live interview on Twitch with Arthur Joly/Reco Synth 20 January at 8:30pm UK/3:30pm ET!
19 Jan 2022 · Gearnews goes live on Twitch! Join in the conversation on our weekly newscast and get the week's biggest gear stories served up piping hot and ready to eat!
KIT Plugins Core EQ: Analog workflow meets digital precision
19 Jan 2022 · Kit Plugins has released Core EQ, a new 4-band equalizer plug-in designed for a familiar, analog-style workflow and quick and easy results.
Rast Sound Juicer plug-in: juice up your tracks with 5 knobs
18 Jan 2022 · Juicer is meant to give your audio tracks, especially transient-heavy ones like drums and vocals, a fatter and wider sound with attitude.
Deal: Get the IK Multimedia EQ 81 Neve emulation for FREE
18 Jan 2022 · Here's a great deal from IK Multimedia: Grab the T-RackS EQ 81 Neve equalizer emulation plug-in FOR FREE until the end of January!
New from Antelope Audio: Zen Q Synergy Core USB interface
18 Jan 2022 · Antelope adds the Zen Q USB interface to its Synergy Core line-up, priced EUR 100 less than the Thunderbolt 3 version. Here's the lowdown.
Best free plug-ins this week: Fire, NoizeClick and Pro Tuner
16 Jan 2022 · This weeks collection of free plug-ins features a multi-band distortion effect, a kick drum synth and a very useful tuner. Here’s Fire, NoizeClick and Pro Tuner.
Audiority Space Station UM-282: the Ursa Major Space Station for your DAW
14 Jan 2022 · Audiority has modeled the legendary Ursa Major Space Station SST-282 digital delay and reverb and turned it into the Space Station UM-282 plug-in.
Streamline your strategy with these 5 Social Media tips for musicians
14 Jan 2022 · Release music regularly or are looking to get started in 2022? These social media tips for musicians will help you engage your audience.
Audix sold to Vitec Group: An uncertain future for a trusted music mic brand?
13 Jan 2022 · Audix sold to The Vitec Group, owners of Rycote, Manfrotto & JOBY: Will the sale to the content creation giants spell the end of Audix as we know it?
Sovndspear Supertube plug-in: roll your own tube compressor!
12 Jan 2022 · Sovndspear Supertube simulates tube compression and goes deep at it, letting you adjust 6 tube parameters and 4 compression controls.
Steinberg Dorico 4 notation software: more features, less dongles
12 Jan 2022 · Steinberg has released Dorico 4. The notation software gets a long list of new features, including Apple Silicon support and a new, dongle-free licensing system.