Zoe McPherson track Thumb Governance loaded in Bandcamp with Bandcamp Tempo Adjust plugin controls available - CDJ-style bpm detection, range toggles, and master tempo toggle visible.

Bandcamp and Discogs Tempo Adjust has a new UI, Master Tempo

Hey, girls. B-boys. Bandcamp DJs – here we go! It’s the new version of Bandcamp Tempo Adjust, with a cleaned-up UI and pitch-independent master tempo control. Or – new – now Discogs, too, if you prefer.

Linux DAW is a one-stop catalog of free and proprietary plug-ins for Linux

From full free and open-source software to proprietary favorites from other platforms, the plug-in options on Linux have quietly come into their own. linuxdaw.org has a visual, searchable catalog – and it’s a reminder of just how spoiled for choice you are even without Windows or macOS.

Peter Kirn - November 8, 2024

Bastl Instruments Crust drum voice is free in VCV Rack, too

The free modules for VCV Rack are coming fast and furious. The latest is Bastl’s awesomely versatile Crust drum voice. Just in case you need something to, you know, distract yourself today/tonight/the rest of this week.

Peter Kirn - November 5, 2024

Free Soundtoys PhaseMistress: here’s a complete tour and extra presets

Peter Kirn - November 1, 2024

Free SSL X-Orcism II plug-in will let you dial in sonic spookiness all year

Peter Kirn - October 31, 2024

Baby Audio Transit 2 multi-effect: exclusive free presets, details

Peter Kirn - October 30, 2024

Synthesizers.com in VCV Rack gives you Moog-like 5U in software, for free

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2024

Give Ableton Live 12 a new look with free Themes: Dark, Retro, Remixed

Peter Kirn - September 23, 2024

Squiggy’s WaveTracker: open-source tracker – and other free tools

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

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