Reason 14 RV-9 guide: it’s a reverb, a granular and spectral effect, more

Reason’s RV-9 is a major addition to Reason 14, with algorithmic reverb, spectral and granular effects, and plate, spring, and reverb, plus a ton of extras from shimmer to patchability. Let’s take a deep dive and learn how to get the most out of it.

From Éliane Radigue to West Coast, Homework is a patchable wonder

It’s a modular week, yes, but here are things you can never have too much of: great food, open beaches, modular environments, and Giorgio Sancristoforo sound playgrounds. So here’s Homework, a 4-track cassette recorder, retro effects including granular processor and tape echo, and modular synths inspired by Buchla and ARP. It’s all you need to recreate some Éliane Radigue-inspired drones and float away on a sea of noise.

Peter Kirn - May 4, 2026

NEL Incline gets an Easter update with improved display, output quality — and echo

Your mission to investigate sonic anomalies could use a holiday boost. NeverEngine Labs’ Incline gets a significant update today, festively labeled as an “Easter egg.” Now you get internal echo in playback, high-fidelity audio output options and tweaks, and proper zoom.

Peter Kirn - April 5, 2026