Universal Audio models the AKG BX 20 reverb
NewsNewly released UAD Software v8.3 adds a simulation of the AKG BX 20, a late-60s spring reverb.
Tractor Pro v2.9 now supports the new Stems format
NewsNative Instruments announced that the new version of Traktor is now compatible with the new Stems audio files.
Drumdrops has two more drum kits for BFD
NewsBoth Drumdrops Ludwig Super Classic Kit and 1970s Hayman Vibrasonic Kit drum sample libraries are now compatible with the FXpansion BFD.
SkyTracks, new online music collaboration tool
Hot newsSoftCollab is a young company that developed an online music collaboration tool called SkyTracks.
A distortion algorithm added to the Eventide H9
NewsFreewareUser of the Eventide H9 digital multi-effect pedals can now download a new overdrive and distortion algorithm called CrushStation.
Try Rapture Pro for free
NewsFreewareCakewalk offers a free trial version of their Rapture Pro virtual synthesizer for Mac OS X and Windows.
2 new MeldaProduction plug-ins
NewsFreewareMeldaProduction released update v9.08 for all their plug-ins, a new version that also comes with two new effect plug-ins, one of which is free.
Elektron releases Overbridge 1.0 with a promo
NewsSpecial priceElektron announced that the Overbridge plug-in is now available in v1.0 for Ableton Live and launched a special sale on their Analog Machines.
Studio One 3 Prime is out
Hot newsFreewarePreSonus had announced it when releasing v3 of its DAW, the free Prime edition of Studio One is now available for download.
Classic synth emulations that won't cost you a dime
LearningYou often hear that a $1,000 laptop today has the power of a billion dollars worth of computer equipment from 50 years ago. Likewise, the equivalent of thousands of dollars of vintage synthesizer gea…
Friday’s Freeware: Analog Tape Synths
Hot newsFreewareLast year, Samples From Mars offered a drum machine library. This summer, their gift is a collection of synths that were tape recorded.
A review of Positive Grid Bias FX Professional modeling plug-in
Written testThe competition in the amp and effects modeling market is fierce, and there is no shortage of excellent products. Positive Grid, which established itself on the iOS side with JamUp and JamUp Pro, and…
Strategies for archiving your session files and mixes for the long haul
LearningBack in the day, archiving sessions recorded to multitrack tape was not an easy task. You needed a place to store the bulky tape reels, and if you didn’t “bake” the tapes to get the moisture out of t…
A review of the UAD BX 20 Spring Reverb Plug-In
Written testWhen you think of spring reverb, the sound that probably comes to mind is the “boingy” one associated with guitar amps. For mixing sources like vocals, drums and pianos, you probably wouldn't conside…
A video tour of Fry Pharmacy Recording, an all-analog studio outside Nashville
LearningLocated about 20 minutes northeast of Nashville, Fry Pharmacy Recording is a throwback to the days when tape ruled supreme. Audiofanzine visited the studio recently, and we produced this video tour.