Vela reverb, now in open beta, opens up rich reverbs you can reshape

Vela, a new reverb from Sonic Academy’s Sonic Sounds line, is now in open beta. And yes, I’m here to tempt your RAS – Reverb Acquisition Syndrome again. The range of reverberation emulations here, combined with node-based editing, might mean you do need another reverb. (Sorry/not sorry.)

Troikatronix Isadora, essential “creativity server,” is testing native Apple Silicon support

Isadora has been an indispensable tool for live visuals, projection mapping, interaction, performance, and more – and now native Apple Silicon (M1) support is on its way.

Peter Kirn - July 19, 2021

Reason and Rack Extensions are finally getting high-def UIs; here’s how it works

Squint no more. Reason will finally deliver a version that looks right on high-density displays (Mac Retina and Windows high-DPI).

Peter Kirn - April 21, 2021

Windows 8 for Desktop Music Making: Faster, No Reason *Not* to Upgrade

- November 23, 2012

Splash: Stunning 3D Visuals React to Sound, In New, Free Tool Built with Unity

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2012

Reason and Record Patching and Guitar, New Propellerhead Testing?

- March 16, 2010

SmoothCam in FCS2: Editblog Tests, Comparison

Peter Kirn - June 4, 2007

Final Cut Studio 2 SmoothCam Tested: Fix Those Shaky Shots

vade - May 31, 2007

Vista Journal: Vista for Visualists – Not Ready for Primetime Yet

Peter Kirn - February 6, 2007

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