You can never have enough reverb plug-ins! The ‘perfect algorithmic reverb’ is often considered the holy grail of digital audio effects. In fact, the idea can be traced all the way back to research papers from the 1960s. Throughout the 20th century, algorithmic reverbs evolved
Reason Studios (formally Propellerhead) have released version 12 of their long running music production software Reason. The update brings a revamped Combinator device with a customizable interface, new high-resolution graphics, and the previously unveiled Mimic Creative Sampler. The update was first announced earlier this year and some features such as the Mimic Sampler have
Have you ever wanted a synthesizer plugin that’s capable of producing sounds using every type of synthesis that’s ever existed? Well, I’m pretty sure that doesn’t exist just yet, however Arturia’s newest iteration of Pigments comes pretty darn close as they announce version 3 of
If you’re an electronic music maker and a fan of acts like Aphex Twin and Autechre, we reckon this new free plugin by Stone Voices is well worth a look. Brandulator v2.0 is a sequenced multi-fx plugin with 3 x 16 step lanes, each step
Native Instruments have announced Komplete 13, the latest and most densely packed iteration of their truly comprehensive and steadily growing software suite. As you may have already guessed, Komplete 13 includes everything from Komplete 12 and adds more instruments, more effects and more expansions. Some
Native Instruments’ behemoth flagship software synth Massive X was released in June 2019, now the first major update is available, addressing some concerns and suggestions from users. Update v1.1 is also, to quote Native Instruments, “the first of our upcoming major updates.” Firstly, Massive X
Software developer Waves have shown admirable restraint (thus far) with the announcement of version 11 of their popular line of professional audio plugins to not throw in any off-hand Spinal Tap references, a task I often struggle with. Waves V11 brings with it a tantalizing
‘3 Delays You’ll Actually Use’ is the latest addition to Arturia’s existing line of devices with purportedly imminent practicality such as ‘3 Filters You’ll Actually Use, ‘3 Preamps You’ll Actually Use’ and ’3 Compressors You’ll Actually Use’. If you’ve never been one to get particularly excited
It’s a special type of person that gets excited about EQs, and to be honest, it isn’t usually me. The minor character differences between different EQs that mix engineers get excited about are fairly often lost on me — I’m just not that good at
If titles like Altered Beast, Alex Kidd, Streets of Rage and Golden Axe smack you right in the nostalgia gland and make you say silly things like ‘those were simpler times,’ or ‘they don’t make games like they used to,’ then maybe Inphonik’s new RYM
