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Softube’s latest collaboration with Weiss delivers a new multi-band dynamics plug-in that brings together five bands of processing based on the renowned Weiss DS1-MK3.
A lot has happened since the first issue of Sound On Sound appeared in October 1985. Music technology and the music industry have changed beyond all recognition. Today’s home computers can do things that would have seemed impossible in the mid-’80s. But how did we get here? To mark Sound On Sound’s 40th anniversary, we have put together a list of 40 milestone developments from the history of recording and production.
Tracktion have announced that their entire Dawesome plug-in line-up now features AAX plug-in support, meaning that the tools and instruments are now officially supported in Pro Tools.
Offered as an off-the-shelf alternative to Gravity Rigs' custom systems, the Carry On Range includes a collection of pre-built performance and playback systems which the company say leverage their years of top-level rig design and worldwide industry experience.
Built from a collection of recordings that captured bowed instruments from the North Caucasus, the sounds that make up Dark Veil have been crafted using a selection of pedals, amps and effects, with the developers blending multiple signal chains together in search of new and interesting tones.
The organisers of the Leicester Music Conference have released a full programme schedule for the event, as well as announcing that the evening showcase will feature a performance from London-based rapper Professor Green.
The latest version of Saurus implements a number of new features that improve the instrument’s audio quality, along with some new quality-of-life features and a fix for a prominent bug.
Despite only having a handful of front-panel controls, Wes Audio's new summing mixer has plenty more going on behind the scenes, and comes paired with a companion plug-in that promises to provide those working in the box with a console-like mixing experience.
GPU Audio have announced that their SDK (Software Development Kit) has now been updated to support the latest graphics cards from NVIDIA and AMD, along with another significant development.
Acon Digital have just announced that their flagship transparent limiter plug-in — which forms a part of their Mix & Mastering Suite bundle — will be free for anyone to download until 1 March 2026.
RodS Mk IIb delivers a meticulously modelled Mesa/Boogie Mark IIb and a matching 4x12 cabinet, both of which have been captured in extraordinary detail using Overloud’s exclusive Fluid Capturing technology.
The latest addition to the Sound Particles line-up offers an array of creative distortion effects, and presents them in a simple, intuitive interface that’s been designed to encourage experimentation.
MoMics, or the Museum of Microphones, brings together an array of photographs, documents and sound recordings for over 200 mic models.
The latest Ableton Live update comes loaded with new features and improvements to the DAW itself, as well delivering some enhancements to Ableton's Push and Move hardware and the Note mobile application.
The DPK2015 Piano Stereo Kit, the new bundle has been designed to simplify the task of capturing a piano without compromising on quality, and promises to offer a faster setup time and greater sonic precision than any other plug-and-play piano solution.
The latest addition to Icon Pro Audio's selection of interfaces boasts a striking design that centres around a 10-inch capacitive multi-touch LCD screen.
SoundFlow 6.1 introduces a rebuilt Session Assistant, a new Learning Assistant feature that offers an intelligent alternative to manuals and online searches, and a selection of new organisation tools.
Said to be unlike any other reverb plug-in, the plug-in version of the Strymon NightSky delivers everything that its hardware sibling has to offer, and comes packed with features that will be welcomed by keen sound designers.
The MPG have announced that KAMILLE (Camille Purcell) and Spike Stent will receive this year's Inspiration and MPG Icon Awards respectively.
The HA-609A plug-in uses component-level modelling to faithfully recreate the sound and performance of the hardware, and is being offered as a free download to those who own the hardware version or one of the company’s i73 PRO audio interfaces.