Ultimate MIDI Plugin gets ready to launch UPhrase, a new VST plugin that helps Windows users create chord progressions automatically. The software generates custom phrase patterns right inside its built-in sequencer, making music production easier for bedroom producers and studio pros alike. Musicians can pre-order the plugin for just $49 before it hits the market on July 24th. After launch, the price jumps up to $59 for regular buyers. The company designed UPhrase to handle everything from simple chord patterns to complex musical arrangements.
The plugin packs serious features that let users customize their sound completely. Musicians get custom voicing and strum patterns based on chord grids, plus custom phrase patterns that support...
PSPaudioware rolled out version 1.1.0 of their PSP X-Dither plugin with a sweet introductory price of just $19.99. The company built the software for mastering engineers who need top-notch dithering and noise shaping on their final mixes. Musicians can slap the plugin on full masters, group buses, or single tracks to keep their audio sounding crisp and detailed. The processor handles the tricky digital stage where lots of recordings lose their punch and clarity. Audio engineers rely on the tool to preserve every nuance during the mastering process.
The plugin does more than just clean up recordings though. Producers love using PSP X-Dither to add vintage textures and controlled digital grit to their tracks. The software works great on...
Best Service just released Eduardo Tarilonte's NADA sound library for Engine Player. The company says the collection features over 440 spiritual sounds that transport listeners into deep meditation territory. Musicians get access to strings, exotic flutes, percussion instruments, pianos, singing bowls and real overtone vocals. The library works perfectly for meditation music, film scores, video game soundtracks and relaxed New Age compositions. Tarilonte built the collection from more than 9,000 high-quality samples.
The sound designer created 24 different categories with 265 ambient meditation pads. Real human voices include overtone singing and female solo performances alongside synthetic choir textures. Multiple playing techniques...
Ohm Force just released Ohmicide, an updated version of their legendary distortion plugin from 18 years ago. The audio company packed the software with 111 different distortion algorithms that range from classic analog sounds to bizarre experimental effects. Musicians can choose between Standard, XXX, or ODD modes to get different flavors of distortion. The plugin works on multiple frequency bands and lets users split signals or keep them parallel. Audio engineers can apply the effects to everything from guitar sounds to drum loops and bass lines.
The software comes loaded with 108 presets including 30 created by Keep Forest audio engineers. Users get access to a visual preset browser that makes finding sounds quick and easy. The...
Tracktion just released Waveform 13.5 and music makers are getting some serious upgrades. The company packed the latest version with major improvements to clip launching that make recording and playback way smoother. Users can pick how long they want their recorded clips to be while new Legato modes help create flowing performances. The software adds a Nudge feature that lets people fine-tune exactly where their clips start playing. Three fresh launch modes called Gate, Toggle and Repeat give musicians the tools to build complex rhythms and stuttering effects.
The automation system got a complete makeover with clip-level controls that work on both audio and MIDI clips. Musicians can layer different automation tricks and mix linked and...
KTM almost lost everything when the Austrian motorcycle company crashed into massive money problems. The manufacturer owed creditors nearly 3 billion euros while sales dropped and factories sat filled with bikes nobody wanted to buy. Workers got fired and plants shut down as bosses scrambled to save the sinking business. KTM filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 but managed to cut a deal paying back just 30 percent of what they owed. The company faced its worst crisis ever and needed a miracle to survive.
Bajaj Auto from India stepped in to rescue KTM by becoming the biggest shareholder and taking control of the struggling brand. The Indian company plans to finish buying out KTM completely by 2026 in a takeover that changes everything...
The MotoGP world mourns the tragic death of Borja Gomez after the young Spanish rider crashed during a test session at Magny-Cours on July 3. The 20-year-old racer was leading the European Superstock Championship when the fatal accident happened. Racing officials decided to continue with the weekend events just hours after the devastating news broke. Teammates and fans struggled to process the sudden loss of such a promising talent. Gomez had already started making his mark on the racing circuit before his life was cut short.
Pedro Acosta could barely control his emotions during the German Grand Prix press conference when reporters asked about his fallen friend. The Red Bull KTM rider slammed racing bosses for their decision to keep...
MotoGP fans around the world get ready for an exciting weekend at Sachsenring as two injured riders make their comeback. Álex Márquez and Luca Marini both received medical clearance to race after serious injuries kept them off the track. Márquez faces a crucial condition that could change everything for his weekend plans. Doctors must examine him again after the first practice session before he can continue racing. The medical team will decide whether he stays or goes home.
Marini missed three whole races after a terrible crash during testing in Japan left him badly hurt. The Italian rider suffered broken bones plus dislocated joints and torn ligaments from the accident. Doctors have declared him fit enough to return and compete at the...
AMD engineers have already started handing out early samples of their next generation Zen 6 processors to key partners. The tech giant plans to pack more cores into each chip while keeping the same basic design as their current Zen 5 architecture. Industry insider Yuri Bubliy spilled details about the upcoming processors on his official Discord channel. The new chips could feature up to 12 cores in standard configuration and 16 cores in dense layouts. AMD also plans to boost cache memory to 48 megabytes per chip cluster.
The company will add a dual memory controller system but still stick with two memory channels for desktop computers. Motherboard makers can breathe easy because the new processors will work with existing AM5 sockets...
