Cosmic Tape Looper, UFX Reverb 2.0, and Free Audio Plugins Shake Up Music Tech!

The latest edition of the music technology newsletter brings exciting updates from industry leaders like Celestion, Sugar Bytes, and Qu-Bit Electronix. From Celestion's expanded impulse response collection to Qu-Bit Electronix's cosmic tape looper Stardust, musicians and producers have an array of compelling new gear to explore this month.

LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Celestion Releases Complete Collection Volume 2

Celestion has released the Complete Collection Volume 2, a new collection of their legendary speaker cabinet impulse responses. The company is also offering a 30% discount on their entire Legacy DynIR and Cabinet Collection using the coupon code "CELESTION24" until December 13th.

UFX Reverb Version 2 Adds New Features and Presets

Sugar Bytes has released UFX Reverb Version 2, a major update to their comprehensive reverb plugin. The new version includes a dual mode for rich, layered reverb, early reflections for more authentic room acoustics, and 10 new reverb modes ranging from drum room to shimmer. UFX Reverb V2 also adds 15 new filters and 40 new "finisher" effects for adding texture and motion to the reverb.

Qu-Bit Electronix Releases Stardust Cosmic Tape Looper

Qu-Bit Electronix has released Stardust, a "cosmic tape looper that energizes interaction with recorded audio in the Eurorack format". Stardust features a stereo tape looper with click-less looping, high-fidelity 48kHz/32-bit audio, and a variety of DSP effects like wow & flutter, tape hiss, vintage saturation, and reverb.

Keeley Rotary – A New Era of Rotary Tone

Keeley Rotary Pedal Demo - Explore the features of Keeley's new Rotary pedal, which faithfully recreates the classic rotary speaker effect with intuitive controls and stereo inputs/outputs.

RYK Modular Envy Machine: A Quad-Channel Modulation Monster

RYK Modular has released the Envy Machine, a new quad-channel modulation module for Eurorack systems. The Envy Machine offers a choice of five different modulation options per channel, including ADSR envelopes, AD envelopes, AD LFOs, random voltage, and recordable knob voltage control. With dedicated mod inputs, attenuverters, and waveshape options, the Envy Machine provides deep control over its modulation capabilities.

DEALS

• Universal Audio Save the Music Holiday Bundle - 96% off, now $49 (was $1,594).

• Porphyra Hybrid by Audio Plugin Deals, a groundbreaking synth for the FREE Kontakt Player - 67% off, now $34.99 (was $107).

• Res-Q by Tone Empire, an EQ plugin that merges classic British and American equalizer styles with a multi-mode preamp section - 63% off, now $18 (was $49).

• Slow Machine by BLEASS, tape stop and slow down effect - 33% off, now €19.99 (was €9.99).

• United Plugins runs a sale on majority of their plugins as well as United All Bundle 24 - complete UnitedPlugins collection of 41 plugins with a 82% discount, now €699 (RRP €3869).

• Black Friday Serum Packs Bundle by ADSR Sounds - 10 Serum packs for $25.

• Black Friday Instruments Packs Bundle by ADSR Sounds - 10 instrument packs for $25.

• Porphyra Hybrid by Audio Plugin Deals, an award-winning synth plugin - 75% off, now $25 (was $107).

• Omnisphere Snowfall by Very Loud Indeed Co., a sound set for Spectrasonics' Omnisphere with 120 cinematic patches - 34% off, introductory price of $19 (was $29) until 19 December 2024.

• Apollo Twin X DUO by Universal Audio, a hardware interface with free premium UAD plugins - $300 off, now $1,099 (was $1,399).

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Dübreq Stylophone Theremin Demonstration - See how this unique instrument combines the classic Stylophone sound with the expressive control of a theremin, for a one-of-a-kind musical experience.

Behringer Edge Tutorials - Learn how this semi-modular percussion synth can be used to create dynamic, evolving drum patterns and sound effects with its built-in sequencer and patch points.

Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 Kaoss Pad Kit Assembly - Follow along as you build this DIY effects unit, which allows you to blend different types of effects using a touchpad interface.

Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval Walkthrough - Discover the medieval-inspired sounds and features of this unique sampler groovebox from Teenage Engineering, including bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, and more.

Platone Studio Alton Limiter - Explore this free peak limiter plugin from Platone Studio, designed to help maximize volume without distortion.

FREE

Fine Classic Plugins has released Subtle Spaces, a free convolution reverb plugin for macOS and Windows. Subtle Spaces features 16 different room and space IRs, allowing users to add depth and character to their sounds. The plugin also allows loading custom IRs and includes a filter section for further sound shaping.

Audiolatry Drumtastic: A Straightforward Drum ROMpler - This free drum plugin from Audiolatry offers 50 kits with simple controls for gain, pan, and pitch, as well as built-in effects like reverb, distortion, and delay.

Codwaves' Seaquake Techno Rumble is a free plugin designed to add depth and resonance to kick drums, particularly for techno and other electronic genres. It offers controls for adjusting the length, delay, dynamics, distortion, and tone of the rumble effect.