Independent developer Marco Allegretti has partnered with 23DSP to launch Thistressor, a compression tool that channels vintage hardware aesthetics through neural network processing and asymmetric saturation algorithms. The ten-euro plugin splits signal chains between pristine dry paths and processed channels where input-sensitive gain staging precedes both distortion stages and dynamic range manipulation, while sidechain controls offer high-pass filtering alongside midrange focus adjustments across RMS, Peak, and Combined detection settings.
Multiple character modes reshape ratio curves and envelope responses, with distortion options spanning transparent operation through heavily colored harmonic generation. Twenty factory patches...
Tree DSP has expanded its NN76 Neural Network FET Compressor plugin with substantial workflow upgrades centered on session recall and operational flexibility. The version 1.1.0 refresh introduces four preset banks with cross-copying abilities alongside an all-buttons-in ratio setting that mirrors vintage hardware behavior, while auto-gain compensation and input trimming controls simplify level management during compression.
Enhanced stability arrives through browser-based licensing that replaces previous activation methods, complemented by crash reporting infrastructure and configurable tooltips for parameter guidance. The developer resolved a critical audio passthrough failure that previously silenced the processor until users opened...
APU Software has rolled out version 4.6.1 for seven audio production tools, delivering stability improvements and expanded functionality across its measurement and dynamics processing lineup. The upgrade addresses multiple crash vulnerabilities that emerged during parameter adjustments and global settings management while introducing fresh capabilities such as Gain Control mode for TrueGain and sidechain targeting options within the Spectrum Analyzer.
Visual enhancements arrive through refined meter textures and smarter histogram bucket detection, complemented by new axis scaling controls and bar mode raster support. Registered users can download the maintenance release at no charge, gaining access to automatic range selection for Full...
Stedman Corporation has upgraded its flagship PS101 pop filter with enhanced mounting hardware while preserving the metal mesh screen that made the original a studio standard. The revision swaps outdated clamp technology for the Universal Clamp system previously debuted on the Proscreen XL V2, delivering broad compatibility across microphone stand designs without compromising the audio transparency that has defined the product line for decades.
Vice President Scott Dana emphasized that the refresh maintains the clarity and build quality musicians expect from American-made Stedman equipment while addressing practical installation concerns. The company continues its policy of lifetime warranty coverage on all handcrafted products...
Vintage audio specialists Soundgas have created Gasaways, a subscription venture that delivers exclusive sample libraries recorded with restored analog equipment while offering buyers automatic entries into prize competitions. The inaugural draw features a refurbished Roland RE-201 Space Echo valued at roughly £2400 as the top reward, with a limited-edition Fieldtone Weaver handheld sampler serving as the runner-up prize.
Each monthly collection contains recordings captured through serviced gear from the company's workshop, spanning Roland tape units, custom Grampian-inspired processors, and classic synthesizers. The libraries sell for £6 during draw periods, half their standard retail cost, with competitions capped at 2500...
Audio equipment manufacturer Neumann has released VIS, a free augmented reality application that transforms spatial audio production by enabling Apple Vision Pro users to manipulate sound sources through hand gestures within three-dimensional virtual environments. The software integrates directly with Logic Pro running on Mac computers, displaying the digital audio workstation on a customizable virtual screen while allowing creators to position audio objects physically through natural movements rather than traditional two-dimensional interfaces.
The application supports both speaker and headphone playback through RIME, Neumann's proprietary spatial audio technology that handles formats reaching 7.1.4 configurations while leveraging the...
British music rights administrator PPL has named Anne-Marie Pearce as chief financial officer following the departure announcement of Chris Barton, who spent two decades climbing through the organization's finance ranks before deciding to exit at year's end. The incoming executive brings extensive media sector expertise from senior roles at Publicis Groupe and Walt Disney Company, where she helped launch the streaming service that became Disney+.
Pearce will command finance and distribution operations responsible for channeling royalties to performers and recording rightsholders while joining the executive leadership team under CEO Peter Leathem. Her appointment arrives as PPL pursues expansion ambitions after generating record...
Reservoir Media has partnered with Jamaican producer Cordell "Skatta" Burrell and veteran publisher Abood Music to launch a joint venture focused on catalog acquisitions and artist development across reggae and dancehall genres. The collaboration aims to elevate emerging Jamaican talent while leveraging Abood's extensive roster of more than 120 clients and decades of international success alongside Reservoir's distribution network.
Skatta created the influential 2003 Coolie Dance Rhythm, which has generated over 1.3 billion views through samples featured in tracks by Kehlani, Pitbull, and Whitney Houston while appearing in Hollywood productions and television programs. The partnership's inaugural transaction will fund hurricane relief...
Warner Music India has secured exclusive global distribution rights to Ultra Music's massive archive of more than 14,000 recordings spanning Bollywood soundtracks, devotional compositions, and regional folk traditions across multiple Indian languages. The arrangement positions the major label to amplify reach for Ultra's catalog through international streaming platforms while adding roughly 150 fresh tracks monthly from nine YouTube channels that command over 3.5 million subscribers.
Ultra Music operates under the Ultra Media umbrella and specializes in acquiring film music rights before syndicating content to services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The company's library encompasses traditional Bhakti devotionals...
