Roland gear gone tiny in new Bandai capsule collection for Japan

Here’s the Roland news we really need: Bandai is expanding the ridiculously detailed miniature gear for miniature capsule machines. There’s a tiny TR-808, plus the JC-120 Jazz Chorus and Blues Cube Artist 212 amps and the JUPITER-X. Gotta catch ’em all. Here’s the full view. You’ll need to find a capsule machine, of course, so […]

The best of Universal Audio’s native plug-ins, in Spark or standalone

Universal Audio’s Spark subscription (native plug-ins) is on sale for 99 cents for 3 months for new customers through the end of the day Monday the 31st. That seems a good time to check in on the subscription offering, which is on my short list of subscriptions I’d consider. (If you prefer perpetual licenses, though, I’ve got some quick picks on their sale there, too.)

Peter Kirn - March 30, 2025

Roland just modeled the JC-120 Jazz Chorus in software

What’s left to model for Roland Cloud? The JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp, for one – now available in Early Access for Ultimate subscribers.

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2025

This sound library lets you use 56 amps, 4 subs, and Lyndhurst Hall as your speaker system

Peter Kirn - November 23, 2021

A simple, classic channel strip, Mr. Putnam’s mic collection, and more

Peter Kirn - August 15, 2018

Yamaha just bought amp and pedal maker Ampeg

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2018

Tour the goodies in Universal Audio 9.4 – including an Empirical Distressor

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2017

This little UA box helps you get sound out of your tube amp

Peter Kirn - July 13, 2017

The UAD just got OTO 8-bit effects, Moog filters, and booty-shaking bass

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2017

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