Softube’s VCA Compressor is free in March; here’s why it’s cool
We are awash in vintage compressor plug-ins, but Softube's VCA Compressor is worth an extra look - and not just...
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Twelve things to try in Ableton Live 12 right now
Live 12 is here - so now what? Here are twelve other ideas to try out, from timesavers to inspiration...
Live 12 is here, including Performance Pack and new tuning site
Ableton Live 12 is now out of beta - plus both the Performance Pack and a tuning site available to...
R-KONTROL remote control app for Bitwig Studio updated to v1.5
Marco Krueger has announced an update to the intuitive remote companion app for Bitwig Studio. Version 1.5 of R-KONTROL comes...
Arturia Pigments 5 audio input: video tutorial, tips and tricks, free presets
Pigments 5 from Arturia adds the ability to route audio input into soft synth, opening up new sound design possibilities...
IK Multimedia launches ARC Studio Hardware acoustic room correction system
IK Multimedia has announced the release of a unique out-of-the-box hardware acoustic room correction system that instantly upgrades traditional studio...
ALM/Busy Circuits’ first plugin is an FM drum synth with step sequencer
Bring that FM drum synthesis in the box, too: ALM/Busy Circuits have made their first soft synth. Akemie's Taiko Eurorack...
CDM deals: Softube, KORG, Universal Audio plug-ins – last call
If the February doldrums have you, Plugin Boutique has some last-minute software sales now, including a big deal on an...
Tour Collage, a colorful playground for endless custom effects
Collage is a vast collection of effects based on some 43 processors you can quickly turn into your own custom...
Samplr, one of the best iPad music apps ever, now has MIDI control
Samplr remains one of the most satisfying musical apps for iPad - a multitouch sample recording and manipulation tool. And...
