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Nasko’s completely free N-IRIS is a spectrum disperser – why that’s cool
Nasko, the prolific and imaginative software developer, is back with a new one – and it’s completely free, running in Plug Data (Pd) on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It’s a convolution-based spectrum disperser. Say what? Well, you get a powerful, precise, fairly rare method for generating impulse responses for convolution tools, like Kilohearts Convolution (now on sale), the one just added to Serum 2, and more. Or just play it live, because that also sounds kind of awesome.
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IINA, open-source Swift media player, is what macOS has been missing
Built in Swift, now extensible with JavaScript plug-ins, IINA is the free media player that macOS needed. Hey, everybody: play with a fresh, minimalist player that handles local files, music, and streaming with aplomb. (Hey, old people: it’s like QuickTime Pro is back!)
DynaBunny, horrifying Easter bitcrusher plug-in and iOS app, is free now
Hey, kids, look, it’s the Easter Bunny! And listen to the way the beast helps your beautiful song to evolve! Okay, if the folks at Caelum Audio wanted to sell us on their new DynaBit plugin, this isn’t the worst way – especially as even this holiday freebie has some powerful features. They’ve got some other free downloads, too.
Vela reverb, now in open beta, opens up rich reverbs you can reshape
Peter Kirn - April 14, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Ardour, the free and open DAW, is better than ever – and Ardour 9 is coming
Peter Kirn - April 8, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
Reason’s classic ReCycle is updated, free, and more useful than you might think
Peter Kirn - April 2, 2025
Music tech Software Tech
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