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Delay plugins seem to be the flavor of the week right now, as we’re covering a second new release in as many days, with the latest being Quantum Delay Lite – a free vintage-inspired delay with advanced modulation from GS DSP. Of course, now that I’ve mentioned it, we won’t see another delay plugin for years. In any case, we just covered W.A. Production’s Delay Rings 8-Bit (Japan), and today, we’re looking at Quantum Delay Lite from GS DSP. The thing these plugins have in common is that they are not your typical delay effects. Delay Rings 8-Bit pays homage…

Some of you might think Dark Mode is slightly old news, and that’s probably fair because it was released by SRM Sounds towards the end of 2024. Anyone who isn’t already familiar with this free piano is in for a real treat, and since we didn’t cover it earlier, we thought we’d give it some attention now. Also, I don’t need much convincing to add another free piano to a very long list of free pianos. That list includes the recent release from SampleScience, Cozy Piano. Dark Mode is a stripped-back version of the flagship Max Richter Piano instrument ($149),…

Space Strip has been around for close to a decade, and we’ve seen some massive discounts in that time, albeit not too many recently. Now, you can get Space Strip, AudioThing’s modular multi-effects plugin, at AudioDeluxe for 68% off. So, if you missed out on previous deals, here’s your chance to grab Space Strip for $19 (usually $59), thanks to AudioDeluxe. If you’re new to AudioThing, check out some previous releases, like Things Fold, and the free Moon Echo delay plugin. Space Strip is a modular channel strip featuring six distinct FX modules. It’s available in AU, VsT2, and AAX…

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Image Image Credit Aurore Marechal / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Pharrell Williams attends the Kenzo Takada Dinner as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 21, 2026, in Paris, France Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Pharrell Williams received the Legion of Honor from President Emmanuel Macron, marking a major cultural milestone. The award recognizes Pharrell’s influence across music, fashion and global culture. The private ceremony at the Élysée Palace included appearances by Future, Quavo and Pusha T. Pharrell Williams is a really big deal in France. The global fashion and music icon was awarded the European country’s highest…

Mixing can be surprisingly deceptive. After listening to the same track for hours, it’s easy to lose perspective on what actually sounds good. Your ears adapt, small problems start to feel normal, and before long you’re making decisions based on habit rather than reality.  This is especially common in home studios. Untreated rooms, headphones, and smaller speakers don’t always give you a full or accurate picture of your mix. As a result, producers often overdo the low end, push vocals too far forward, or make mixes overly bright without realising it.  Reference tracks solve this problem. They give you an…

Luna Co. Audio has released 4K EQ, MultiComp, and Tape Machine, three free mixing tools for Windows, macOS, and Linux. At first glance, I figured these were straightforward mixing utilities we’ve covered dozens, if not hundreds, of times: an equalizer, a multi-band compressor, and a tape-style saturation plugin. But after going through the feature lists and documentation, I kind of realized that Luna Co. Audio aimed higher than “basic freeware.” All three plugins are very thoughtfully designed, extremely well-documented, and polished in a way that’s on par with commercial software (and thankfully, this is something I’m increasingly seeing from independent…

Image Image Credit Thearon W. Henderson / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion walks off the court at half time during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings on Dec. 27, 2025 in Sacramento, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Toyota is partnering with Megan Thee Stallion to support education through $5,000 grants. The Best In Class Award Grant is powered by Megan’s Pete & Thomas Foundation and focuses on education equity. Applications are open until Feb. 11, with eligibility based on GPA, teaching experience and financial need. If you follow Megan Thee Stallion, you…