XEN FX LAB: sequel to Zen Delay adds tweakable spring tank, dub mode

XEN FX LAB is a follow-up to a software hit (and hardware, before that), adding a modeled spring reverb, strike for “knocking” the virtual tank, and a dub button for adding dub-style throws, plus significant performance optimizations all round. And yeah, it’s time for more wild drones and dubs and echoes and the lot. macOS, Windows; VST3, AU, standalone; also on iOS.

Dirtywave M8 has an official iOS app — a great addition to mobile tracker apps

Dirtywave M8 is already superb as hardware, whether you run their pre-made device or build your own “headless” rig. Now, it has its own official iOS app for iPhone and iPad, too, and it looks hot.

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2026

Elastic Melody now does bass and DFAM-style percussion, too (Mac, iOS)

Elastic Melody was already a go-to melody generator for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with an internal synth engine inspired by the brilliant Dave Smith Evolver and the ability to output to other apps or hardware gear. Now it gains new Pitch and Filter Drive modes, so it can also be your bassline maker and percussion source.

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2026

MIDI Tape Recorder, precise capture, now standalone for macOS, iOS

Peter Kirn - August 31, 2026

Lucinate video synth animates and live-codes visuals on Mac and iOS

Peter Kirn - August 28, 2026

Ableton Note 2.1 for iOS update is subtle, but it can change how you work

Peter Kirn - August 25, 2026

Organismi OR—1, free for iPad: breathing, stochastic pattern generator

Peter Kirn - August 18, 2026

There’s a major security hole in CDJs, Rekordbox; here’s what’s affected

Peter Kirn - August 10, 2026

Blackmagic and Final Cut camera apps for iOS quietly added HDMI out, more

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2026