Super Synthesis shuts down; fire sale and $59 chorus and reverb modules

Just after announcing their modules would go open source, Super Synthesis has announced they’re closing. Through tomorrow, though, you can get their already-inexpensive modules at fire sale prices (40% off) – including a new, “noisy … badass” chorus and reverb.

Leafcutter John takes you deeper into the strange, wonderful tool Forester

If many music tools guide you, pointing you to particular sounds and hand-holding you on the grid, then Forester blindfolds you and drops you in the gaseous sea of a far-off moon. New videos give you a leg up in figuring out just how to access all that weird goodness.

Peter Kirn - August 9, 2024

Inside Cristian Vogel’s ShifterMesh, a multi-effect inspired by Chilean forests

We’ve got ancient Chilean trees, a serial/parallel frequency shifter effect combined with a rich reverb, and a tool you can try in your browser as well as in plug-in form. Let’s talk to acclaimed composer Cristian Vogel about the art and code of NEL ShifterMesh.

Peter Kirn - July 3, 2024

Grab all the free plug-ins from BABY Audio and roll for inspiration

Peter Kirn - February 13, 2024

The Biamp MR/140 reverb used by Joy Division, as IRs and Ableton Live rack

Peter Kirn - January 10, 2024

Soundtoys shows off the Abbey Road reverb trick – and it’s not just for vocals

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2023

Swarm Reverb hands-on: dual-stage reverb with creative extras, now $29

Peter Kirn - December 20, 2023

Free Valhalla Supermassive Reverb/Delay 3: Leo and Virgo

Peter Kirn - November 26, 2023

1010music bluebox Eurorack review: mix, record, FX, USB, and CV

Peter Kirn - November 24, 2023

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