A quirky dynamic shaper just got smarter at handling uneven levels and taming peaks with gentler saturation instead of hard cuts.
Peach version 1.63
Noisebud pushed Peach to version 1.63 with adaptive detection that tracks relative peaks.
Soft clip mode now shapes both upper and lower signals for smoother harmonic warmth.
Flexible dynamics
Users dial Peach into compressor, limiter, expander, transient shaper, de-esser, or gate duties.
Independent gain above and below threshold, plus frequency and stereo targeting, keep control tight.
Subscription access
Patreon members grab Peach and the full catalog for six dollars monthly.
One-time purchase costs thirty-nine dollars and covers minor updates until the next major release.
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A smart guitar MIDI tool just made turning chords into realistic tabs way faster with simple drag and drop.
Guitar Stroke Helper version 1.2
Living Fish Studio bumped Guitar Stroke Helper to version 1.2 with direct MIDI chord import.
Drag quantized single-channel MIDI files straight into the TAB Editor for instant conversion.
Fresh controls
Per-string MIDI CC support adds finer expression tweaks on each string.
Pattern Editor now includes a shuffle setting for groovier picking lines.
Interface upgrades
Resizable window offers large, medium, and small size choices for any screen.
Users design fretting and picking patterns inside one dedicated workflow.
Launch details
Guitar Stroke Helper runs as a VST3 or AU on macOS 12 and newer...
A gritty little battery-powered amp tone from Foo Fighters' debut just landed inside every DAW as an easy-to-tweak plugin.
Carve Audio Gas Can Amp
Carve Audio released Gas Can Amp to capture the buzzing distortion of the rare 1980s plastic-can amplifier.
The plugin expands the original circuit with extra EQ and a built-in noise gate for modern mixes.
Signature sound
Gas Can Amp delivers the raw, fizzy edge heard on the first Foo Fighters record.
Users dial in overdriven bite on guitars, vocals, drums, or keys without hunting vintage gear.
Creator insight
Barrett Jones engineered for Foo Fighters and praises how closely the plugin nails the character.
Rare original units now fetch high collector prices and hardly ever appear on the...
DiscoDSP just supercharged their pro sampler with smarter zone handling and faster workflows that save serious time in the studio.
Bliss Sampler version 3.8
DiscoDSP pushed Bliss Sampler to version 3.8 with keyswitch support plus round robin editing.
Full SFZ import and export now work smoothly alongside a fresh Zone Advanced dialog.
New editing power
CC crossfade zones get dedicated controls inside the updated interface.
Keyboard octave shortcuts speed up navigation across the key range.
Visual and workflow upgrades
Redesigned themes include a clean Blue option with smoother gradients.
Recall menu and Cue button sit ready in the Sample Editor for quick checks.
Loading improvements
Lazy bank loading keeps sessions snappy on big...
Sender Spike just refreshed their free filter.tank with a full face-lift and fresh analog-style crunch that makes it way more fun to twist.
filter.tank version 1.20
Sender Spike rolled out version 1.20 of the free dual multimode distortion filter.
New analogue tube overdrive brings adjustable gain into the signal chain.
Fresh controls
Pseudo stereo mode widens the output instantly.
LFO now flips between unipolar and bipolar operation easily.
Continuous curve shaping hits logarithmic, linear, or exponential for both envelopes.
Extra tweaks
Users gain deeper white noise, clock noise, and feedback options.
The AEG gate runs automatically and independently from the main gate.
Bug fixes
Clock noise oscillator interpolation now...
A clever new unmasking plugin just handed producers an automatic way to carve space so key elements cut through the mix without endless manual fights.
Immanent Audio Spectral Agent
Immanent Audio dropped Spectral Agent as a dynamic EQ that spots frequency clashes across tracks.
Instances talk to each other and apply smart notches to favor chosen lead elements.
Core workflow
Users set Master or Yielding roles between any tracks with no sidechain routing needed.
The analyzer shows live clashes plus the green post-processed curve after fixes.
Hierarchy flexibility
Each track can yield to one element while dominating another inside the same session.
The weighted priority system decides exactly where notches hit for clean results...
A handy free app just unlocked full preset editing for Oceans Abyss users straight from their desktop.
EHXport App update
Electro-Harmonix expanded the EHXport App to edit every control on the Oceans Abyss pedal.
Users now tweak all settings via a clean GUI on the computer instead of the hardware only.
Software access
EHXport App runs on Windows 10 or newer, plus macOS 12.4 and above.
Download sits ready right now from the Electro-Harmonix site for free.
A fresh portable sampler just dropped the barrier for beatmakers who want real MPC vibes without hauling gear around.
Akai Pro MPC Sample
Akai Pro launched the MPC Sample as their easiest battery-powered standalone unit yet.
Users sample, chop, and sequence beats anywhere with no computer hooked up.
Portability perks
MPC Sample packs a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for five hours of runtime.
Compact size slips into backpacks while packing an onboard speaker plus mic.
Hands-on controls
Sixteen RGB velocity-sensitive pads deliver polyphonic aftertouch on the MPC Sample.
Three knobs and a legacy fader give direct tweak access during play.
Creative tools
Instant Sample Chop Mode slices audio into ready sections automatically...
A slick new AI tool just slashed the headache of turning raw tracks into usable notation for anyone grinding out music.
Klang.io Transcription Studio
Klang.io dropped Transcription Studio as the first AI that nails multiple instruments from audio.
Users grab sheet music, tabs, or MIDI straight from uploads, YouTube links, or live input.
Cloud processing finishes most jobs in under 30 seconds flat.
Operation modes
Universal Mode handles voice, piano, and guitar for everyday songwriting and production needs.
Classic Mode targets strings plus wind instruments in orchestral setups.
Rock Mode locks onto electric guitar-heavy band arrangements with solid accuracy.
Customization options
Transcription Wizard lets users tweak quantisation...
