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New, free TechAudioTools lets you get serious with Unreal’s MetaSounds
MetaSounds is a powerful platform for sound, synthesis, and procedural audio and music. And the price is right (free). But in the past, it had some gaps in out-of-the-box functionality. Epic has quietly released TechAudioTools Content, a bunch of free editor tools and widgets that anyone interested in Unreal or MetaSounds should go grab right this second. It’s always the little things.
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Novagrid, sequenced multi-effect with bitcrusher, sonic motion plug-in
Mario Nieto’s Novagrid opens up sequenced volume, pan, filter, and bitcrusher effects in plug-in form. And while that may sound a bit familiar, Novagrid has some tricks up its sleeve. If you like animating sound, you’ll definitely want to take a look. If you buy something from a CDM link, we may earn a commission. […]
Peter Kirn - February 11, 2026
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Ableton Live 12.4 adds Link Audio, updated effects, more: hands-on details
Ableton Live 12.4 enters public beta today. New features include continued refinement of Live’s audio effects and the ability to merge stems and separate stems for just a selected portion of time. And there’s one unexpected twist: Ableton Link can now do audio. Here’s a deep dive into what’s new, based on beta builds leading […]
Peter Kirn - February 10, 2026
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Reason perpetual licenses now $199 for Rack, $299 for Reason
Peter Kirn - January 21, 2026
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CR-78, more BOSS pedals: Roland adds more software for this Mad World
Peter Kirn - January 21, 2026
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ANIMEVOX by castpixel is a free retro anime-style sound fx generator
Peter Kirn - January 18, 2026
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