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Pigments 6: modal engine, vocoder, more expand this synth playground
Pigments 6 is available now. With a new synth engine, a vocoder, and expanded filters, modulation, and granular capabilities, Arturia’s sound design playset is deeper than ever. But it’s never overwhelming, and this release is the most refined yet. Here’s a review.
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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
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MiniBrute V, a modeled software rendition of Arturia’s baby wonder
Arturia’s virtualization of its instruments continues. Following MiniFreak V, they’ve now turned to the compact analog MiniBrute keyboard, modeling the synth’s analog circuitry and adding polyphony and digital effects.
Peter Kirn - May 21, 2024
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Polyend Tracker+: stereo everything, USB audio, more engines, more
Peter Kirn - May 13, 2024
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Baby Audio BA-1 gets free 1.5 update: FX Strip, arp, more sound controls
Peter Kirn - March 14, 2024
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CDM deals: Softube, KORG, Universal Audio plug-ins – last call
Peter Kirn - February 18, 2024
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Free Surge XT 1.3 adds OSC, command line, new effects, more features
Peter Kirn - December 8, 2023
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