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 […]

Polyend Tracker Mini 2.0: synth engines, PERC drum synth, more of everything

Right after the major Tracker+ release, Polyend has a big update for the little Mini: now with Synth Engines, PERC drum engine, USB mass storage, more MIDI tracks, and other enhancements. And there’s a big sale on now, this week only.

Peter Kirn - July 1, 2024

Full Moog Moogerfooger effects suite is now on iPad and iPhone – Filtatron redux!

Moog already brought their Moogerfooger effects to a powerful, patchable desktop edition. Now, it’s the iPad’s and iPhone’s turn, making these perfectly pocketable effects for your mobile rig. And that continues a legacy Moog app developers started some 13 years ago with Filtatron.

Peter Kirn - August 14, 2023

Sonic Bloom has a pack of presets for the new Ableton Live Drift synth

Peter Kirn - July 17, 2023

Capulet, 4-engine drum synth plug-in, packs loads of details and personality

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2023

Inside Ableton’s Drift, the hardware-inspired synth in Live 11, with designer Marc Resibois

Peter Kirn - May 31, 2023

Surge XT hybrid synth is now a free set of modules for VCV Rack

Peter Kirn - January 27, 2023

Arturia V-Collection 9, feature by feature: a dreamy, futuristic update, new and old

Peter Kirn - June 8, 2022

Mutable Instruments Plaits is now free for Reason, in a beautiful reimagining called Macro

Peter Kirn - February 15, 2022