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FL on the Web: hands-on, Image-Line tells us what it all means
A Web-native version of FL Studio generated a lot of buzz — and some confusion. Was this replacing the desktop version? (Absolutely not.) Was it part of some larger AI play? (Mostly Suno users seemed to think that.) Image-Line responded to my questions with their side of this — and I took the new Web UI for a spin.
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Tweakbench plug-ins return after 20 years, from NES to ambient
Chiptune, granular, ambient pads, experimental, percussion — once upon a time, Tweakbench plug-ins were everything. And now they’re back, with full support for AU and VST3 on macOS (including Apple Silicon), Windows, and Linux.
Peter Kirn - December 18, 2025
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Sinevibes Skew, 3-playhead reverse delay, improved and now free
Santa Sinevibes has rolled into town this week, unexpectedly. Skew, a unique “non-linear” reverse delay effect from Sinevibes, is now available for free with v2, bringing the effect’s wide world of warping and multiple curves to everyone — Mac, Windows, and Linux. Skew may have flown under the radar when first released in 2022, despite […]
Peter Kirn - December 17, 2025
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Rage with the machine: Pigments 7 with new filters, new FX, sound features
Peter Kirn - December 16, 2025
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Fruity Loops Web! FL Studio arrives in a browser beta, with full compatibility
Peter Kirn - December 15, 2025
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Soundtoys is giving away free plug-ins for 12 days, starting today
Peter Kirn - December 8, 2025
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A new free Live tool from Robert Henke lets you grab short sounds easily
Peter Kirn - December 5, 2025
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