BOSS DS-1W is the DS-1’s first solid-state distortion pedal update in decades

BOSS’ signature DS-1 from 1978 is still in production today. But for the first time since the late 80s, the DS-1 has got a new, entirely solid-state analog update.

Arturia Dist COLDFIRE review: a red-hot coloration, overdrive, distortion multi-effect

Distortion? Already interested. But Dist COLDFIRE goes further, even compared to other recent tools with dual-distortion and modulation. Deep inside, you get a multi-effects toybox with tools for a range of coloration.

Peter Kirn - August 30, 2022

Free Piloslib for Pd makes patching easier – and sounds totally hardcore

The modular sound environment Pd (Pure data) is wonderful. Pd is free. Pd runs everywhere. Pd is … frequently lacking some of the stuff you’d ideally want out of the box. Enter Piloslib, totally free and just released.

Peter Kirn - July 11, 2022

Arturia FX Collection 3: now with tube and op-amp distortion and more enhancements

Peter Kirn - June 16, 2022

Sinevibes Corrosion v2 is like 10 distortion pedals inside your KORG synth – made in Ukraine

Peter Kirn - April 28, 2022

Noise Engineering’s plug-ins are a dirty habit, start for free, and they keep coming

Peter Kirn - April 7, 2022

Bentō is an alive, unstable Japanese noise box by Giorgio Sancristoforo

Peter Kirn - March 21, 2022

Audio Damage has released 33 classic legacy plug-ins for free – here’s a guide and a stupid test

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2022

Freequel plugins and Reason RE – distortion, synths from Noise Engineeering for free

Peter Kirn - February 4, 2022

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