MCO mk2 module showing different modes on color display, with graphics - DigiWave, SuperSaw, ToneSum (Additive), LFO Rate, FOrmant, Spread, Shape (Noise), and Voice BC8000 (Vari-mode), panel with CV1, CV, CV3 inputs and push-button knob/navigation.

ALM’s new MCO mk2 packs a studio of classic digital synths into 6HP, VCV

Peter Kirn - December 3, 2024

Squash plugin UI with X/Y grid, puck, depth on y axis, tone on x axis, and dry/wet control. Menu open, showing framerate / window size/ OpenGL options and oversampling off / 2x / 4x.

Minimal Audio’s Squash is a free OTT that doesn’t sound like OTT

Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024

Arturia’s take on Elka Synthex puts buttery layers, hypnotic arps in reach

Peter Kirn - October 28, 2024

Transit 2 from Baby Audio, Andrew Huang: more FX, “Motion Modes”

Peter Kirn - October 15, 2024

VCV’s new Compressor rounds out effects modules in VCV Rack Pro

Peter Kirn - July 23, 2024

Extreme time stretching, spectral shaping: Sloom and instant ambient

Peter Kirn - June 28, 2024

Review: Arturia FX Collection 5, with new Bus PEAK, EXCITER-104

Peter Kirn - June 20, 2024

Geert Bevin, MPE innovator, tours Osmose keyboard and expression

Peter Kirn - June 18, 2024

A plug-in simulates your music being played in a club – even by a trash DJ

Peter Kirn - April 5, 2024

LANDR, AI-powered mastering, all grown-up: plug-in test

Peter Kirn - December 30, 2023