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.

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

We’ve seen lots of new controllers that are designed to be more responsive to gestures. But can they actually make new sounds, to match? ROLI and FXpansion have a new soft synth that’s designed for that.

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2018

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

Software modulars are the new hardware modulars. And a steeply discounted summer sale from Softube might mean it’s time to reconsider their offering.

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

Arturia now let you add classic filters and preamps to anything

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2018

Arturia’s Fairlight, Clavinet, DX-7, and Buchla Easel are each a steal

Peter Kirn - December 27, 2017

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