Waves unveils the V12 update for its entire range of plugins: resizable interfaces, faster preset browsing and retina-ready graphics
Plus, new plugins for the Platinum, Horizon and Diamond bundles
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Sick of complex reverb plugins? D16 thinks that Spacerek could be the answer
An easy-to-use reverb that promises great sound but a low CPU hit
Bitwig Studio 3.3 announced: DAW update adds Polymer, a “fun and quick” hybrid modular synth
A Wavetable module and workflow improvements are also included
Klevgrand shakes things up with the Skaka percussion plugin
It promises to let you create “shaker patterns as played by a human being”
These 26 Prime Day music deals are still live – laptops, guitars, electronic drum sets and more
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Korg drops the new Hybrid synth into its Module 4 app, and you can use it in Gadget, too
AUv3 support has also been added
Dirty Filter is a free VST plugin that promises distorted audio deviance
Bedroom Producers Blog has a filthy-sounding freebie for you
Get a mega 80% off the Aphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom Pro Bundle for Pro Tools this Prime Day
A totally insane discount on this mix-enhancing bundle, now just $99/£79
Waves has dropped a massive 40% off plugins and bundles sale for Prime Day
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Latest music software reviews
Antelope Zen Tour Synergy Core review
- £1795
- €1995
- $1995
Fancy a compact premium interface with onboard DSP? Antelope's latest is a real doozy
Klevgränd Spinn review
- $50
Does this Leslie-inspired modulation effect sound as cool as it looks?
Toontrack EZbass review
- £129
- €155
- $149
EZbass packs two multisampled electric bass guitars with a generous heap of onboard effects
D16 Syntorus 2 review
- €59
Chorus has proven to be a tricky effect to create in plugin form. Let’s see if D16's upgraded classic hits the spot
Hit’n’Mix Infinity review
- £299
- €346
- $406.50
Let’s see if this long-running audio dissection editor can open up new musical possibilities buried in the mix
Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 Mobile review
- £0+
- €0+
- $0+
Next-generation iOS mobile guitar processing from Positive Grid
Rob Papen Quad review
- £79.94
- €99
- $99
We’re always up for a synth that does things slightly differently. Let’s see what innovations Rob Papen has to offer in Quad
CEntrance Mixerface R4B review
- £599
- $649
This R4 mobile interface ticks boxes for producers, videographers and broadcasters alike
PreSonus Studio One 5 Professional review
- £344.40
- $399.95
Could this be the DAW's biggest update yet?
Mastering The Mix Mixroom review
- £49
Intelligent plugins make mixing a quicker and more reliable process. Let’s see how this latest EQ can help with your mixing and mastering
