Xaoc’s Samarkanda is a massive, patchable delay and audio mangler

It’s a quad digital delay with a bunch of patch points in its sprawling 42HP. But Xaoc Devices’ new Samarkanda and its audio buffer can transform into a lot more, from granulators to loopers to resonators – basically, anything you can build out of its four independent delays. It might be the most powerful re-patchable effect we’ve ever seen.

Working with Alan Parsons, PSP recreates Frequency Translator

The Alan Parsons/Keith Adkins handmade, one-of-a-kind Frequency Translator was a key component of The Dark Side of the Moon. And its sound has been hard to describe, let alone recreate – until now. PSP Audioware worked with the one and only Alan Parsons to model it in plug-in form in a personal passion project they’re releasing as PSP Wobbler.

Peter Kirn - January 20, 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

Super Synthesis shuts down; fire sale and $59 chorus and reverb modules

Peter Kirn - October 3, 2024

Sinevibes effects now on KORG’s ultra-affordable NTS-1 mkII, NTS-3

Peter Kirn - July 22, 2024

Collage 2.01 effects playground plug-in adds user-requested features

Peter Kirn - March 29, 2024

Mr. Glass: Minimal Audio’s Flex Chorus is geared for rich, modern enhancement

Peter Kirn - March 20, 2024

Noise Engineering Legio grows again; Sinc Legio is Bride of Sinc Iter

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2024

Grab all the free plug-ins from BABY Audio and roll for inspiration

Peter Kirn - February 13, 2024

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