Some products take off, some land with a thud, and some stir up so much controversy they become their own memes. These are the synths, drum machines, and grooveboxes you love to hate

Some products take off, some land with a thud, and some stir up so much controversy they become their own memes. These are the synths, drum machines, and grooveboxes you love to hate

The latest version of Dawesome’s acclaimed sound-shaping instrument has just been added to the Tracktion line-up, offering a new and improved way to turn any sound source into “shimmer, texture and atmosphere”. 

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Electronik Sound Lab has released Voltus FX, a free hybrid saturation and vintage BBD delay plugin for Windows.

Voltus FX is a raw, hardware-inspired multi-effect designed to go far beyond polite digital processing, focusing on authentic analog unpredictability and chaotic intermodulation. It targets producers, sound designers, and musicians who want anything from subtle tape-like warmth and dark echoes to screaming industrial distortion and total sonic devastation.

At its core, Voltus FX uses a custom-modeled Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) delay engine featuring Hermite interpolation for artifact-free time glides and adjustable lo-fi analog circuit noise. By intentionally bypassing clinical digital oversampling, the algorithm allows the delay and drive circuits to fold back naturally, preserving the raw harmonic character and unpredictability of overdriven vintage hardware.

The overall character is heavily defined by its dual-stage saturation architecture that fundamentally changes the internal harmonic response. The Tube module delivers asymmetric triode-style saturation, providing musical soft-clipping on positive peaks and harder clipping on negative peaks for vintage warmth, while the Diode module provides relentless algebraic germanium soft-clipping built for aggressive, hard-hitting bite and complex industrial textures.

Beyond the delay and drive core, Voltus FX includes a highly optimized, click-free LFO engine to breathe life into the echoes. The modulation system offers six selectable waveforms—Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, a smoothed Sample & Hold, and a tape-style Analog Drift mode—allowing for organic unpredictability and dynamic animation of the delay time without digital zippering artifacts.

Voltus FX also features an adaptive filter system built around a Chamberlin State Variable Filter (SVF) topology. It includes built-in dynamic stability limits, allowing users to aggressively push the resonance and sculpt the output tone—from taming harsh high frequencies generated by extreme distortion to burying dark, lo-fi echoes deep in the mix—without risking internal audio engine blowups.

On the control surface, the custom exponential Input Gain stage acts as the main expressive hub: offering a massive sweep from -12dB up to +48dB. This allows users to effortlessly push massive amounts of signal into the saturation circuits, enabling smooth transitions from clean unity gain to roaring, intermodulated distortion with a single knob turn.

Voltus FX ships with a preset system that includes over 30 factory patches for common use cases, user preset saving via XML files, and an automatic dirty-state indicator. Audio processing is carried out in 32-bit floating point with support for sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, stereo in/out configuration, custom anti-denormal protection, and true zero-latency performance.

Pricing & Availability

Voltus FX is available now as a VST3 plugin for Windows 64-bit only, and has been tested in major DAWs including FL Studio, Ableton Live, Reaper, Studio One, Bitwig, and Cubase. A macOS version is currently in development and will be released at a later date.

The plugin requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit), a VST3-compatible host, a dual-core CPU (quad-core recommended), 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended), and 50 MB of free disk space.

Voltus FX is available immediately as a free download from the Electronik Sound Lab website.

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Though ubiquitous, closed-back headphones present a number of limitations, including a heavier emphasis on the low-end and limited sound staging due to more sound waves bouncing off the closed-cup design.

Final’s DX series challenges these drawbacks of closed-back headphones, and with its new DX4000CL model, the Japanese audiophile brand continues its philosophy to provide a more “open and resolving presentation” while offering a closed-back design.

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Sitting between the series’ existing DX3000CL and flagship DX6000CL models, the DX4000CL features an all-new dynamic driver and refined acoustic design, meaning “cleaner, clearer presentation”, with “exceptional control across the entire frequency range”.

“Bass is articulate and disciplined, supporting the music without overshadowing it,” Final says.

This new dynamic driver is engineered for precise diaphragm movement and optimised airflow control, resulting in more accurate low-frequency reproduction and an overall balance which is “natural and refined”.

Their refined internal acoustic design has been “meticulously tuned” for the suppression of undesired resonance, while preserving clarity and ensuring complex musical passages remain “well separated”.

“This refined engineering underpins the DX4000CL’s richly textured presentation and its ability to maintain neutrality without sacrificing emotional engagement,” Final says.

Elsewhere, the DX4000CL features a silver-coated cable, which is designed to aid signal transmission for “greater clarity and texture”.

The headphones are on the heavier end of the scale, coming in at 375g, but they should feel quite comfortable thanks to its resin housing and memory foam earpads, cased in synthetic leather. And they’re built to last – Final has ensured the earpads are easily replaceable if they wear down.

The DX4000CL headphones are available now for £949. For more information, head to Final.

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Dexibell has announced the release of T2L Electric Piano, a new plugin for macOS, Windows and Linux:

The T2L Electric Piano by Dexibell is a state-of-the-art virtual electric piano plug-in that redefines what musicians can expect from digital instruments. Powered by Dexibell’s acclaimed T2L (True to Life) technology, it combines high-definition sampling and advanced physical modeling into one flexible and efficient plug-in, offering the authenticity of an electric piano with the performance speed and resource efficiency modern musicians demand.

At its core lies a hybrid sound engine that merges high-resolution 24-bit/48kHz sampling with physical modeling, offering an authentic and dynamic piano response. Despite its powerful engine, the plug-in requires just 1GB to deliver seven distinct electric piano sounds, ranging from the EP Mk1, Stage EP Digital, Clav, Electric Grand, EP Mk2, FM Digital EP and Wurly, models—ideal for users who want variety without sacrificing storage space.

A major strength is the instantaneous switching between electric piano types during performance, without any loading time or sound interruption—perfect for live situations where timing is everything. The plug-in is highly optimized to ensure low CPU usage, allowing smooth operation even on systems that are not top-of-the-line. To further enhance realism, T2L Electric Piano includes features like mechanical noise parameters and mic and line levels, giving musicians fine-grained control over the electric nuances. With unlimited polyphony, the plug-in ensures that no note is ever cut off, even during complex or dense performances.

Features

• Hybrid Sound Engine (T2L Technology).
• High-Resolution Sampling (24-bit / 48 kHz).
• Advanced Physical Modeling.
• Seamless Sound Switching.
• Low Memory Footprint (1 GB for 7 Electric Pianos).
• Optimized CPU Usage.
• Unlimited Polyphony.
• Authentic Damper Pedal and Key Release Noises.
• Customizable Mechanical Noise Parameters.
• Multiple Piano Variants Included:
  • EP Mk1: Warm, bell-like and soulful, perfect for jazz, neo-soul and classic pop.
  • Stage EP Digital: Bright, punchy and stage-ready, made for 80s pop, funk and live mixes.
  • Clav: Tight, funky and percussive, ideal for grooves, wah and rhythmic chops.
  • Electric Grand: Bold, resonant and powerful, great for rock ballads and dynamic playing.
  • EP Mk2: Smooth, clean and full, a polished EP for R&B, pop and fusion.
  • FM Digital EP: Crystal-bright and precise, iconic for 80s ballads and modern keys.
  • Wurly: Gritty, warm and expressive, perfect for soul, blues and vintage vibes.
• User-Customizable Sound Parameters.

Pricing & Availability

T2L Electric Piano is available now for macOS, Windows and Linux in Standalone and VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP and LV2 plugin formats for the introductory price of $69 (Reg. $149).

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