Gnarly free Halloween saturation plug-ins from Acustica: distooooooortion

Necco wafers? Trail mix? No, we want only the best candy – and free saturation plug-ins. Acustica Audio has not one but two free gems that range from light heat to complete, horrifying destruction. Here’s how to grab them.

Pulsar’s new w495 is a perfect Neumann EQ model – and it’s free right now

Having at least one really great 3-band EQ in your arsenal is a very good idea. Pulsar’s w495 looks like a must whether you’re a fan of the classic Neumann original – or you’re still a novice (but more on why I think that shortly). Now through October, this plug-in is free for macOS and Windows.

Peter Kirn - September 21, 2023

Studio One 6: video track, collaboration, new effects, mixing controls; review roundup

The latest in DAW news: PreSonus’ Studio One has added a bunch of features, including improved collaboration and video scoring and some fun new devices. Here’s what’s new and what folks are saying.

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2022

Linux gets native analog modeled plug-ins, Pultec emulations, with VST, VST3, and now – CLAP

Peter Kirn - August 24, 2022

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

Peter Kirn - July 11, 2022

Cherry Audio Voltage Modular software hits 1500 modules, adds exotic vintage Moog-style tools

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2022

FRANK is a free plug-in with a “best-of” analog EQs, and it looks and sounds pretty

Peter Kirn - May 31, 2022

IK’s model of the Neve 1081 console is free this month, plus free EQ and metering

Peter Kirn - January 19, 2022

Here’s a gorgeous chill jam and the excellent 1.9 firmware for the Blackbox sampler

Peter Kirn - September 6, 2021

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