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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

D16 Group Pulsatec: Modern Pultec EQ with RTA

D16 Group introduces Pulsatec, a new Pultec EQ plugin that departs from traditional clones by integrating a real-time analyzer for enhanced utility. This Polish developer's latest offering brings classic low-end shaping capabilities and flexible mid-range bands, making it a versatile mixing tool.

Hotone Verbera: Compact Reverb Pedal with IR Cloning

Hotone has launched the Verbera, a compact convolution reverb pedal featuring an IR Engine, Algorithm Engine, and unique IR Cloning capabilities. Pre-loaded with 120 world-class impulse responses, it can store up to 1024, offering extensive sound design possibilities. This dual-engine pedal allows users to clone other hardware reverbs, providing versatile soundscapes.

Mr. LoFi iOS Effect Recreates Vintage Audio Imperfections

A new iOS audio effect, Mr. LoFi, has been released, designed to infuse sounds with the authentic character of vintage media. This innovative app meticulously recreates the unique imperfections of four classic audio formats, offering users a distinct tool to add nostalgic warmth and texture to their audio.

Duesenberg Unveils Chris Chaney Signature Bass

Duesenberg introduces the Chris Chaney Bass, a P-style electric bass built for powerful riffs, inspired by Chris Chaney's work with Jane's Addiction and AC/DC. Part of the Alliance series, this model features an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and a Plek-processed fingerboard for optimal playability.

Synth-Werk SW 995-Contact Keyboard for Moog Modulars

Synth-Werk has released the SW 995-Contact Keyboard, a new programmable 8-channel CV control keyboard specifically designed for Moog format modular synthesizers. This device offers enhanced control capabilities, allowing musicians and sound designers precise and versatile interaction with their modular setups.

DEALS

• Harrison Audio's exclusive Mixbus 11 Pro bundle offers a DAW with analog console workflow, four premium SSL & Harrison plug-ins, Dolby Atmos tools, and an SSL 9000J EQ, saving users $879.

• Soundpaint unveils its highly detailed CS-80 virtual instrument, featuring over 30,000 samples and capturing iconic sounds from "Blade Runner" to "Billie Jean" for $99.

• The Moog Virtual Summer Tour offers up to 63% off software titles like Moogerfooger and Mariana, with this limited-time promotion ending July 31, 2025.

• Loot Audio is currently offering significant savings of up to 78% on professional Flux Audio Mastering Plugins for a limited time.

• For a limited time, get 25% off the Waves Update Plan, enabling V16 updates, second licenses, and a future software purchase coupon.

• HeadRush's ReValver Suite (5.1), featuring advanced Amp Cloner technology for comprehensive amp and effects modeling, is currently available with an 80% discount until July 31, 2025.

• Karanyi Sounds is offering its flagship Cloudmax 2 effect plugin for just $35, a significant discount from its $79 price, including three exclusive DLCs in a 48-hour flash sale.

• Softube's essential mastering tool, Clipper, is available for $29, a 63% discount from its $79 price, with this limited-time offer expiring tomorrow, July 1, 2025.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• Unlock the potential of the Anthem Analog Synthesizer to craft rich, fat analog synth textures for your music. This guide explores the instrument's album-ready sounds, emphasizing how to integrate its bold filters and thick bass into modern productions.

• Discover how to build robust professional Dante setups using Apollo Networked Audio. This guide covers diverse applications, from multi-room recording studios to conference room installations and live broadcast environments.

• Challenge your creativity with Zdrewe's innovative video, demonstrating how to craft a complete song in Ableton Live using only four notes, pushing the boundaries of melodic composition.

• A guitar pedal functions as a versatile musical device, offering effects like delay, distortion, or flanger. Specifically, delay employs an audio-signaling process that records input sound and replays it after a set period, thus creating an echo.

• GIK Acoustics released a comprehensive tutorial video demonstrating the effective use of REW software. This guide details measuring frequency response, SPL, and decay times, along with configuring the software for advanced visualizations like waterfall graphs.

• This essential guide demystifies the vocal chain, detailing the sequence professional engineers have refined over decades. Learn to construct the perfect vocal chain, ensuring your recordings achieve studio-quality results ready for a wider audience.

• A new video offers an exclusive playthrough of unique patches from Pete Townshend's iconic Yamaha DX1 synthesizer, now permanently housed at the University Of West London's studio.

• Discover how to seamlessly integrate external synthesizers and effects into Ableton Live 12 with a comprehensive workshop, detailing essential hardware and software configurations while addressing challenges like latency.

• Explore the enduring practice of vinyl sampling in modern music production, a technique that remains vital for accessing unique sounds; this guide details essential tools and workflows for successful integration.

• A recent review praises the Moog Messenger as a smart and inspiring monosynth, despite its high price, solidifying its position as a worthy addition to Moog's extensive analogue synth history.

FREE

Tiagolr introduces REEV-R, a free convolution reverb plugin that is the fourth in their series. It features a powerful modulation engine, allowing users to load custom impulse responses and sculpt them with functions like Stretch and Trim. The plugin's intuitive curve editor supports up to 12 MIDI-triggerable patterns and includes envelope followers for dynamic parameter control, making it a versatile tool for sound design on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Tritik's free Visu plugin offers a robust spectrogram for in-depth audio analysis. It visualizes frequency content and amplitude over time, simplifying the identification of problematic frequencies and transients within mixes. Available for macOS and Windows, Visu includes both classic and enhanced modes with time-frequency reassignment for precise spectral displays, enhancing your ability to pinpoint audio issues.

XRL Records has released MH Lifter, a free mid and high-frequency enhancer plugin designed to add clarity, presence, and definition to audio mixes. Featuring only two intuitive controls—a Mid knob for punch and a High knob for air and sparkle—this tool streamlines sound quality improvements across instruments and vocals. Currently available for Windows users in VST and VST3 formats, a Mac AU version is under development.