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.

Make Ableton Live easy on the eyes in low light – with a retro 80s & 90s look

Our friend DeafMan is back with another retro take on the Ableton Live color scheme. This time, the idea is making Live look attractive and legible in low light – even extreme low light. So get set for that late-night session, light a couple of candles, and travel back to the screen aesthetics of the 80s and 90s.

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2023

HoRNet DeeLay vintage digital delay is free today only

“Made in Italy,” HoRNet DeeLay is just a good, simple, vintage-style digital dub delay plug-in. It runs on modern systems, too, but – with a little bit of extra effort on macOS. This deal runs today only, Tuesday September 5 Italy time; here’s how to grab it and make use of it.

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2023

Dazzle at the soft synths of the Commodore Amiga – including a forgotten 1985 gem

Peter Kirn - June 28, 2023

Baby Audio’s retro BA-1 synth is now on iOS, too

Peter Kirn - June 9, 2023

BOSS is bringing back an 80s Roland rackmount delay in a collab with the late Eddie Van Halen

Peter Kirn - May 18, 2023

Baby Audio’s new Yamaha CS01 plus FX extras is killer — shoegaze or acid

Peter Kirn - April 27, 2023

Vermona DRM, the company’s DDR-era analog drum machine, as seen on Hainbach

Peter Kirn - March 30, 2023

Suzuki is re-releasing the electronic autoharp Omnichord to celebrate its 70th anniversary

Peter Kirn - March 28, 2023

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