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.)

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.

Peter Kirn - March 25, 2025

Sinevibes’ “digital-analog” buffer delay Integer is now on KORG hardware

Sinevibes’ unmistakable, BBD-inspired Integer delay is available today across a variety of KORG hardware devices. That means the prologue, minilogue xd, and even the pocket NTS-1 (original and mkII) and NTS-3. It’s a must-have pocket delay or synth add-on.

Peter Kirn - March 13, 2025

Live 12.2: hands-on guide to Meld, Roar, Auto Filter, workflow updates, more

Peter Kirn - March 12, 2025

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

Peter Kirn - March 10, 2025

Universal Audio is giving away their 1176 compressor for Valentine’s Day

Peter Kirn - February 14, 2025

Minimal Audio Wave Shifter hands-on: warped frequency modulator effect

Peter Kirn - February 12, 2025

Working with Alan Parsons, PSP recreates Frequency Translator

Peter Kirn - January 20, 2025

Roland just modeled the JC-120 Jazz Chorus in software

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2025

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