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chipsynth C64 is an emulation of the SID so good, it can replace hardware
Today, Plogue is launching chipsynth C64, an AAX/AU/VST3/CLAP plug-in recreation of the Commodore 64/128 and its legendary 1982 SID chip (and successors). No one else could create an emulation this obsessive. After just a few minutes with it, it feels like encountering an entirely new instrument that fell straight out of a past decade. It’s likely to enchant both nostalgic C64 fans and those discovering chip music for the first time.
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Moog’s new Mariana is a monster bass soft synth with dual engines and CV
Moog’s Mariana is here on desktop (macOS, Windows) and iOS and – it’s about as much Moog sound as you can imagine in software. Here’s what’s in that architecture, some hands-on first impressions, plus details of a significant update for the Moogerfooger software effect range that goes perfectly with the synth.
Nepheton 2 is here: D16’s perfect, booming 808 recreation joins 909
This is what many drum machine fans were waiting for: following their remade 909, D16 has its 808 plug-in reboot, and it looks and sounds gorgeous. Here’s what’s new.
Peter Kirn - December 4, 2023
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Free plug-in from BPB and Toybox Audio simulates dirty VHS tapes
Peter Kirn - November 30, 2023
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How to make Transformers and Generators for Ableton Live 12 (ES)
Peter Kirn - November 29, 2023
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Mindmeld Shapemaster LFO-MSEG for VCV Rack and creating drums
Peter Kirn - November 28, 2023
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Free Valhalla Supermassive Reverb/Delay 3: Leo and Virgo
Peter Kirn - November 26, 2023
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