Hofa today released version 1.6.1 of their CD-Burn & DDP software. The software comes both in plugin and standalone format and allows you to create master cd’s and DDP files either directly from your DAW or from the standalone application. Changes in the new version include the ability to create 99 minutes cd’s, editing of […]

It’s almost Christmas and Native Instruments is playing Santa Claus again. Last year they gave away their distortion plugin Driver. This year they have a new plugin gift wrapped for us called Supercharger. Supercharger is a compressor that, according to Native Instruments, adds unique, colorful character to anything it touches. The plugin is modelled after […]

PSP Audioware has released Windows AAX updates for PSP ClassicQ, ConsoleQ, McQ, NobleQ, PreQursor and RetroQ. The updates introduce no new features except for Windows AAX compatibility even the version numbers stay the same. The updates are free of charge for existing users. You can download your copies of the plugins from your user area […]

Applied Acoustics Systems today released updates for Ultra Analog VA-2, Lounge Lizard EP-4, Chromaphone and AAS Player with support for AAX Native for both Pro Tools 10 and 11. next to the update releases AAS is also offering 50% off all Professional Series instruments and Sound Bank titles until January 15, 2014.

Universal Audio today released the UAD 7.4.1 update with good news for Mac Pro Tools 11 users. The new version includes many improvements and fixes but most importantly the beta gives Pro Tools 11 users access to the complete library of UAD powered plugins. It also provides seamless interoperability with Apollo series interfaces, realtime UAD […]

XILS Lab today released the Rhythm And Motion Stereo Engine System. In short it’s called R.A.M.S.E.S. and it’s a new plugin that, according to XILS Lab, can bring your sounds to life. R.A.M.S.E.S. can add true stereo depth and space, or take it all away. Every sound source can be sculpted, shaped, filtered and changed […]

Lexicon announced on their Facebook page that they are working on AAX updates for all their plugins. Next to the AAX support Lexicon will extensively examine and rewrite the source code where needed to improve security issues that can hog the plugin due to many calls to the iLok. The new plugins should therefore be […]

XILS-3 was released today by XILS-Lab. Pro Tools 11 users will be happy to hear that the new update to version 1.5.4 includes AAX 32- and 64-bit support for both Windows and Mac OS X. The update is free for all owners of the full XILS 3 version. More information can be found on www.xils-lab.com.

It’s December and as Apple promised, the new Mac Pro is to go on sale soon. This new desktop computer from Apple sports a sleek minimalistic design with lots of Thunderbolt and USB 3 ports on the back. These ports are a very important element on this new Mac as there’s hardly any expansion options […]

My wife is the queen in our house when it comes to storing things in a tidy manner. We have a small basket in our living room that we use for storing the plethora of ear plugs, power supplies, extension cords and other cables that come with iPads, iPhones and other devices. However neat you […]