NI Massive X synth sees first features, interface revealed

Native Instruments’ Massive synth defined a generation of soft synths and left a whole genre or two in its wake. But its sequel remains mysterious. Now the company is revealing some of what we can expect.

Unique takes on delay and tremolo from K-Devices, now as plug-ins

K-Devices have brought alien interfaces and deep modulation to Max patches – now they’re doing plug-ins. And their approach to delay and tremolo isn’t quite like what you’ve seen before, a chance of break out of the usual patterns of how those work. Meet TTAP and WOV.

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2019

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular: a full synth platform, open to developers

Hey, hardware modular – the computer is back. Cherry Audio’s Voltage Modular is another software modular platform. Its angle: be better for users — and now, easier and more open to developers, with a new free tool.

Peter Kirn - December 13, 2018

A soft synth that’s made to be played with futuristic, expressive control

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2018

Softube’s Modular is on sale – here’s why you might want to grab it

Peter Kirn - July 20, 2018

This plug-in is a secret weapon for sound design and drums

Peter Kirn - June 14, 2018

Output’s Arcade is a cloud-based loop library you play as an instrument

Peter Kirn - June 12, 2018

LABS is a free series of sound tools for everyone, and you’ll want it now

Peter Kirn - May 31, 2018

Get a powerful spectral delay, free, in MSpectralDelay plug-in

Peter Kirn - May 23, 2018

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