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M Media Audio 发布 West Coaster 和 Howdy Compressor 两款压缩器插件,还支持 Linux

MidifanChinaM Media Audio 发布 West Coaster 和 Howdy Compressor 两款压缩器插件,还支持 Linux Howdy Compressor 支持 Windows、macOS 和 Linux 系统,支持 M 系列处理器,支持 M 系列处理器,插件格式为 VST3 和 AU。Howdy Compressor 的售价为 29 美元。

September 16
zplane Launches TIMBRE Poly Formant Shaper Plugin

KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginszplane Launches TIMBRE Poly Formant Shaper Plugin zplane have announced the launch of TIMBRE , their new poly formant shaper plugin for transforming the timbre of any sound. Here's what they say: What is TIMBRE? TIMBRE is a real-time formant-shifting plugin for producer

September 16
Free Round Robin VST Sampler - Robin Control Lite

MatrixSynthSynthsFree Round Robin VST Sampler - Robin Control Lite conduit.dsp - Robin Control Lite - Randomized Sampler Audio Plugin Prototype Features video upload by conduit dsp via the maker: "I made a free VST3/AU plugin called Robin Control Lite. It's a simple monophonic round rob

September 16
Test: Expressive E Noisy 2.6 Synthesizer Plug-in

AMAZONA.deEuropeTest: Expressive E Noisy 2.6 Synthesizer Plug-in Expressive E Noisy 2.6 ist ein flexibler Synthesizer für ausdrucksstarke Sounds, mit dem man Klänge formen, spielen und automatisieren kann. Aufbauend auf seiner „Noise-through-Resonance“-Engine verwandelt er mit MPE-Con

September 16
Universal Audio launches UAD Spark Studio subscription

MixdownGearUniversal Audio launches UAD Spark Studio subscription Universal Audio has introduced UAD Spark Studio, a new music production subscription that bundles LUNA Studio, the company’s full DAW, together with its entire native UAD plug-in and virtual instrument library into a sin

September 16
Phantomexposure Sprite Spores: free synth is a multi-chip trip through retro sound

Synth AnatomySynthsPhantomexposure Sprite Spores: free synth is a multi-chip trip through retro sound Phantomexposure Sprite Spores is a new free Synthesizer plugin for macOS and Windows with multiple chip emulations. Many musicians love retro sounds.

September 15
Noizefield updates Audio Plugin Coder (APC) v1.5.1 - Open source AI audio plugin development framework

KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsNoizefield updates Audio Plugin Coder (APC) v1.5.1 - Open source AI audio plugin development framework Noizefield today announced Audio Plugin Coder (APC) 1.5.1, an update to the open-source framework that is designed to help AI coding agents build real audio (VST/AU) plugins on JUCE 9 through a structured workflow. APC g

September 15
Elgato’s Stream Deck as a DAW companion; new Reaper controller

CDM — Create Digital MusicGearElgato’s Stream Deck as a DAW companion; new Reaper controller Elgato's Stream Deck, a push-button desktop controller with interactive color keys and software shortcuts, has quietly become an ideal DAW accessory. Take, for example, this thoughtfully designed addition from Granite Co

September 15
modartt Airteq: the lovechild of a Synthesizer and a pipe organ

Synth AnatomySynthsmodartt Airteq: the lovechild of a Synthesizer and a pipe organ modartt Airteq is a new, unique sound design instrument plugin that physically models air flowing through pipes and plays like a synth. In an interview, composer Hans Zimmer described the pipe organ as “the largest [...]

September 15
Sound On Sound

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September 15
Steinberg, Universal Audio, Native Instruments: 3 Strong Software Deals — DAW, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amps

GearnewsGearSteinberg, Universal Audio, Native Instruments: 3 Strong Software Deals — DAW, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amps Steinberg opens this week with Cubase Elements 15, the budget-friendly entry point into the Cubase family, now €59. Next up is Universal Audio with the Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape, the legendary two-track tape machine f

September 15
2B Played Music SlimVerb2 reverb plugin is FREE for a limited time

Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & plugins2B Played Music SlimVerb2 reverb plugin is FREE for a limited time The SlimVerb2 reverb plugin from the developer 2B Played Music is now free for a limited time. Some of you probably have the original SlimVerb plugin; we’ve covered it a few times through various offers and limited-time

September 15
UAD Spark Studio: Everything You Need to Make Hit Records

Universal Audio BlogMakersUAD Spark Studio: Everything You Need to Make Hit Records Our entire UAD Native plug-in library and the LUNA Studio DAW, all in one subscription. Universal Audio has been shaping the sound of recorded music since 1958. Our founder, Bill Putnam Sr., was a favorite engineer of Fr

September 15
AutoTune is now available in FL Studio – even to free users

MusicTechGearAutoTune is now available in FL Studio – even to free users AutoTune is the quintessential pitch correction software, and it’s coming to FL Studio totally free. Image-Line – developer of the hugely popular DAW FL Studio – has partnered with AutoTune maker Antares on AutoTune Go,

September 15
Best Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums

Universal Audio BlogMakersBest Plug-In Chains for Vocals, Guitar, and Drums Using multiple plug-ins at the same time can feel overwhelming. The good news? Once you learn the basics, a great signal chain can be surprisingly simple. In this guide, we’ll build three easy signal chains using plug-in

September 15
Universal Audio Luna 3.0: una pequeña revolución para el DAW gratuito

HispasonicEuropeUniversal Audio Luna 3.0: una pequeña revolución para el DAW gratuito Universal Audio lanza Luna 3.0, una actualización que añade funciones inéditas como Luna Play. Además, la compañía reorganiza toda la oferta alrededor de Luna Studio y UAD Spark Studio.

September 15
Serum 2 Wavetable Editor: Build, Import, and Refine Your Own Sounds

EDMProdVoicesSerum 2 Wavetable Editor: Build, Import, and Refine Your Own Sounds Learn to draw, import and refine your own Serum 2 wavetables, with 20 audio examples, step-by-step screenshots and animated demonstrations.

September 14
ILIO and LifeStyleDidIt Update SINES Patch Library for Omnisphere 3

Synth and SoftwareDAW & pluginsILIO and LifeStyleDidIt Update SINES Patch Library for Omnisphere 3 From @synthandsoftware - ILIO and LifeStyleDidIt announce that SINES has been updated for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Alongside the update, ILIO and LifeStyleDidIt have released a new free SINES Demo P

September 10
Serum 2 Filters: A Practical Guide to Sound Design

EDMProdVoicesSerum 2 Filters: A Practical Guide to Sound Design Explore Serum 2’s filters through audio examples, close-up screenshots, moving demonstrations, and practical exercises—from low-pass basics to combs, formants, Diffusor, and PZ SVF.

September 10
Stock Plugins Are Enough

Musician on a MissionVoicesStock Plugins Are Enough I still remember when I was stuck in a loop where every new plugin felt like the missing piece of the puzzle. Sunday morning would roll around, and I would open my promotions inbox to look for deals before I ever even op

September 9
Save 50% off All Plugins Edition

Image-Line FL StudioMakersSave 50% off All Plugins Edition Ends soon. Get 50% off All Plugins Edition.

September 9
Ableton Live Workflow Guide: From First Idea to Finished Arrangement

EDMProdVoicesAbleton Live Workflow Guide: From First Idea to Finished Arrangement Build a faster Ableton Live workflow—from templates and sound-design generators to a full arrangement—with practical screenshots, GIFs, audio examples, and reusable techniques.

September 9
あのReasonが完全無料に!15種類のデバイスを収録し、単体DAWとしてもプラグインとしても使える「Reason Free」の実力

DTM StationJapanあのReasonが完全無料に!15種類のデバイスを収録し、単体DAWとしてもプラグインとしても使える「Reason Free」の実力 すでにご存じの方も多いとは思いますが、8月27日、あのReasonの無料版である「Reason Free」がリリースされました。今年5月にReason 14がリリースされたという記事を書きましたが、そこからまだ4カ月ほど […]

September 6
DAFx26 keynote: iZotope’s Alexey Lukin on audio restoration & machine learning

iZotope BlogMakersDAFx26 keynote: iZotope’s Alexey Lukin on audio restoration & machine learning At the recent DAFx26 conference , iZotope’s own Principal Research Engineer, Alexey Lukin , took the stage to present a masterclass on spectrogram-based audio processing and restoration. Alexey, who holds a Ph.D. i

September 4