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MusicDevelopments just dropped RapidComposer version 5.4, packing it with features that make working with audio tracks faster and more flexible. Now, you can convert audio directly to MIDI, support a broader range of audio files, and drag-and-drop audio files right into tracks. Workflow has...

WireGrind just launched BlizzVerb, a new reverb plug-in for Microsoft Windows-based DAWs. BlizzVerb is a room-style reverb effect that uses several physics-based methods to create realistic reverberation. WireGrind's BlizzVerb gives you a reverb tool that's close to the sound of a room. You get...

The MB3X Mastering Compressor plugin developed by Raising Jake Studios faithfully emulates the classic MB3X hardware unit manufactured by Rocksonics Professional Audio in the mid-1990s—while introducing exclusive digital enhancements for modern producers. What's New in MB3X Mastering Compressor...

GoranGrooves has launched Handy Drums version 2.0, an updated drum plugin suite. This audio software instrument's version brings improved sound quality, design, and features for a better user experience. What's new in Handy Drums version 2.0 The way the program looks has been totally revamped...

The "Motion Filter," by music production software plugin developer Denise Audio, offers various modes like low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch with slopes up to 96 dB per octave. You can select between the classic Sweeper mode for envelope-driven sweeps or the new LFO mode for...

WAVDSP recently released their latest offering: a cutting-edge VST3, AU, and AAX digital audio effect designed for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Dubbed the "WD Enhancer," this music production software plugin promises to be one of your go-to audio processing SFX with...

Just think how great your favorite music production software could be if it was improved. That's the reality for users of RapidComposer, thanks to MusicDevelopments. They've rolled out version 5.2.1, an update that brings with it a smoother workflow and improved usability. And if you've been...

In the early days of electric guitars, players embraced the crunchy, saturated sound from pushing their amps to the limit, resulting in raw, sustained tones perfect for rock n' roll. This plugin offers five overdrive models: Blues, Boutique, Mad, Modern, and Pro.

De-essers are digital audio effect plugins (or pro audio signal processing hardware effects) used in many different things, like music production, audio treatment for podcasts, and even creating when audiobooks. They are meant to reduce the harsh "ess" or excess "sibilant" sounds that can...

Audio plugin software developer Imaginando has released an update for their time-based K7D Tape Delay Virtual Studio Technology effect, bringing it to version 1.4.0. The software's version 1.4.0 update also brings VST3 compatibility, ensuring it remains current with music industry standards and...

This APU Loudness Meter plugin update simplifies the user interface, fixes resizing issues, and makes the meter run smoother. It also resolves microphone access on macOS and ensures compatibility with more professional music recording software.

Fuse Audio Labs—a music production software development outfit led by Reimund Dratwa—has just unveiled their latest plugin, the VCE-118 dynamic range enhancer. Available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, the new digital signal processing effect...

Many users recommend using Valhalla DSP digital reverbs instead of Apple Logic Pro's stock reverberation audio units. I'm quite happy with the ChromaVerb; you can get into the fine details and parameters including a parametric equalizer. However, I am curious about what Valhalla offers that...

For anyone using Waves and SuperRack SoundGrid: If I have a subscription, can I use the plugins in my recording software and in the SuperRack software for live applications?

Update to Graindrop 2.0 (i.e., a time-based granular delay effect) by Flowsonics is out, and below are some of the changes that have been made by the professional audio plugin software developer: Improvements Improved color contrast in graphical user interface Increased pitch range from...

Plugin Boutique announced the release of a spectral effect, Scaler EQ version 1.1. Current users can update for free, and new users can purchase with up to a 40% discount until April 7th, 2024. The new features in Scaler EQ 1.1 Closable panels New sidechain input preset New master...

When using the Avid Pro Tools signal generator sound effect to create a sine wave, such as 20 Hz or 100 Hz, why does the resulting waveform not have zero crossings at integer seconds? Or in other words, how precise is the frequency of the PT signal generator?

Been using the Waves VU meter plugin to keep an eye on my levels. It's set to -18 by default, which apparently works well for most analog stuff. But, my online mixing class mentioned leaving -6 dB headroom for mastering. So, shouldn't I just bump the Waves audio software plugin to 6 instead of...

I can't remember how to bounce the audio on an instrument track that's outputting audio through a second instrument track in PreSonus Studio One. Can someone help? Here's the specific situation: I have several tracks with the Scaler 2 sequencer plugin. On the main Scaler track, I'm using MIDI...

Tone2, a professional audio software company renowned for creating award-winning plugins for music production, will be releasing Icarus3, a virtual synthesizer-workstation that you can use in your favorite professional digital audio workstation, such as Pro Tools, PreSonus Studio One, FL Studio...