Mix and patch ChowDSP’s tape modeling for free in VCV Rack

No collection of DSP models for work, pleasure, and creative abuse would be complete without the Chowdbury DSP collection. You might know about the plug-in, but it’s also worth noting that these are available in VCV Rack and Cardinal, where you can patch them at will.

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

Burn it all down with Obliterate, new free plug-in from Newfangled Audio

If I had to guess what would best fit the current audio zeitgeist, “free” and “violent distortion” would probably be exactly it. Obliterate, released today by Newfangled Audio, delivers. Get angry. Destroy everything.

Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024

Black Noise modules faithfully recreated on VCV Rack – for free

Peter Kirn - October 22, 2024

Sinevibes to go: granular reverb, distortion, phaser on next-gen Korg

Peter Kirn - October 1, 2024

Free SoundHack tools: now plug-ins and Max and Pd, Apple Silicon native

Peter Kirn - August 14, 2024

rr is a free Max for Live gizmo that lets you play Roar with MIDI notes

Peter Kirn - July 3, 2024

Spectral Plugins are now free as maker goes out of business

Peter Kirn - April 2, 2024

Free through Jan 4 – Arturia Refract super unison multi-effect

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023

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