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Zebra 3 is here, a sprawling semi-modular plug-in that runs deep
What if an integrated plug-in instrument could rival even full-blown modulars? That’s the question posed by u-he’s Zebra 3, out now at long last for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It’s unlikely any other soft synth takes on just this much synthesis territory, or with this much depth. From spline-based morphing oscillators to physical modeling and […]
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Absynth 6.1: Audio modulator, LFO retrigger, sound content, more
If you need an excuse to suit up for an extravehicular activity in the cosmos of sound, Absynth is back again. Native Instruments quietly dropped Absynth 6.1, with oft-requested LFO retrigger and undo/redo, plus a surprise: a new audio modulator.
Peter Kirn - April 17, 2026
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Liquid and hypnotic, Sinevibes’ Duality is a different breed of vibrato
By separating frequency spectrum emphasis from phase modulation, the “hybrid vibrato” Duality can create unique, clean, stereo-spinning pitch modulation. It’s one of Sinevibes’ most nuanced — but also most compelling — effects. I’ve been working with prerelease builds up to the final build — including watching the UI take shape! It’s really not so necessary […]
Peter Kirn - April 13, 2026
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CLÄPP II from Beardyman is the perfect Ableton Live clap — and more
Peter Kirn - April 6, 2026
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NEL Incline gets an Easter update with improved display, output quality — and echo
Peter Kirn - April 5, 2026
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