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Nasko’s completely free N-IRIS is a spectrum disperser – why that’s cool
Nasko, the prolific and imaginative software developer, is back with a new one – and it’s completely free, running in Plug Data (Pd) on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It’s a convolution-based spectrum disperser. Say what? Well, you get a powerful, precise, fairly rare method for generating impulse responses for convolution tools, like Kilohearts Convolution (now on sale), the one just added to Serum 2, and more. Or just play it live, because that also sounds kind of awesome.
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Vela reverb, now in open beta, opens up rich reverbs you can reshape
Vela, a new reverb from Sonic Academy’s Sonic Sounds line, is now in open beta. And yes, I’m here to tempt your RAS – Reverb Acquisition Syndrome again. The range of reverberation emulations here, combined with node-based editing, might mean you do need another reverb. (Sorry/not sorry.)
Peter Kirn - April 14, 2025
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A plug-in simulates your music being played in a club – even by a trash DJ
From perfectly tuned, powerful sound systems to blown-out speakers and DJs playing in the red, G-Sonique’s PA Club plug-in emulates nightlife sound. I’ve been testing it, and the results are impressively realistic.
Peter Kirn - April 5, 2024
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Spectral Plugins are now free as maker goes out of business
Peter Kirn - April 2, 2024
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Collage 2.01 effects playground plug-in adds user-requested features
Peter Kirn - March 29, 2024
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Sonification Tools for Live uses data for sound, offers educational potential
Peter Kirn - October 10, 2023
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You can now add a ton of high-end reverbs to MOD Audio gear – with custom convolution up to 15s
Peter Kirn - February 16, 2023
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Free plug-ins: iZotope Trash 2 is free for a limited time for your distortion and mangling needs
Peter Kirn - December 28, 2021
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