XEN FX LAB: sequel to Zen Delay adds tweakable spring tank, dub mode

XEN FX LAB is a follow-up to a software hit (and hardware, before that), adding a modeled spring reverb, strike for “knocking” the virtual tank, and a dub button for adding dub-style throws, plus significant performance optimizations all round. And yeah, it’s time for more wild drones and dubs and echoes and the lot. macOS, Windows; VST3, AU, standalone; also on iOS.

Roland just modeled the JC-120 Jazz Chorus in software

What’s left to model for Roland Cloud? The JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp, for one – now available in Early Access for Ultimate subscribers.

Peter Kirn - January 16, 2025

Black Corporation’s Expander MK2: massively multi-effects hardware, one knob-per-function

Expander MK2, the second-generation effects box from Black Corporation, packs loads of analog and classic digital effects into a single epic processor, covered in controls and with a dedicated routing matrix. Here’s a first look.

Peter Kirn - May 9, 2023

The Commodordion: 8-bit instrument made of taped-together C64s and floppies

Peter Kirn - October 24, 2022

A DIY violin with a spring reverb tank inside

Peter Kirn - August 5, 2022

Dreadbox Hypnosis: teaser for a dreamy synthwave effects box

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2018

Dub Machines gives you powerful delays as plug-ins; get Diffuse free

Peter Kirn - June 13, 2017

Eowave’s Quandrantid Swarm is a weird scifi synth like no other

Peter Kirn - April 20, 2017