
Dynamic Range Day 2026
Friday 27 March will mark Dynamic Range Day 2026, the annual day of online activity that was started in 2010 by mastering engineer Ian Shepherd.
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Friday 27 March will mark Dynamic Range Day 2026, the annual day of online activity that was started in 2010 by mastering engineer Ian Shepherd.

EastWest have announced the upcoming release of a new virtual drum instrument that combines a wealth of drum samples with exclusive groove programming by legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam.

The latest version of Steinberg’s post-production-focused DAW has just arrived, and comes packed with new dialogue editing, sound design and mixing tools, as well as improved automation, simplified multi-channel managements and more.

Designed specifically for composers working on fantasy TV, film and game scores, Sonuscore's latest library brings together a collection of vocal phrases sung in an improvised fantasy language.
Iconic Instruments' new tape-emulation plug-in boasts a flexible set of controls that have been designed with modern productions in mind.

Previously limited to preset management only, EHXport App now presents all of the Oceans Abyss' controls and settings in a dedicated software editor with a user-friendly GUI.

The MPC Sample draws its inspiration from the likes of the MPC60, and allows users to sample, chop and arrange beats anywhere with no computer required.

ALM/Busy Circuits' range of Eurorack modules has just been expanded with a versatile new modulation tool and a compact FM synth voice.

Transcription Studio can run as a DAW plug-in or standalone application, and promises to make it easier than ever for professional and hobbyist musicians alike to document and communicate even the most complex of musical ideas.

The latest release from BOOM Library comes packed with production-ready exterior ambiences that capture the distinct acoustic character of autumn.

Synchron Woodwinds, Synchron Strings Pro and Synchron Duality Strings (Colors) have just gained some new capabilities, and the updates come alongside a new limited-time promotion across VSL's woodwind libraries.

This fully illustrated, 80-page eBook demystifies the physical and psychoacoustic principles behind stereo audio capture, busting long‑standing myths and replacing guesswork with clear, measurable concepts.

With over 170 pages, this FREE illustration-rich eBook is aimed primarily at newcomers to the subject, but will prove equally valuable to students and anyone struggling with the complexities of today’s sophisticated recording technology.

Akai go large with the super heavyweight MPC XL.

ARTonic’s debut product lets anyone explore chord voicings and harmony — with ease!

With their debut speakers, South Korean company AsciLab have raised the bar for nearfield monitoring.

We all love a good spring reverb, but this one offers a much wider range of sounds than most.

The United States Of America released a single album of uniquely experimental music in 1968. Decades later the rest of the world began to catch up to what was almost a lost classic of the psychedelic era.

Need to fake a double from a single vocal? Cubase has plenty of options...

Affordable and effective, broadband absorbers are the first port of call for acoustic treatment with good reason. But sometimes you’ll hit on an acoustics challenge that requires greater precision...