FOMO is short for “fear of missing out.” It’s a feeling you get when you’re scared of missing something exciting or interesting happening somewhere else. This “something” could be anything from a party to a social event to a job opportunity. Most of us have felt FOMO at one time or another. That little voice…
Ascending tops are a pattern you can find when you look at the price chart of a stock, bond, commodity, or market index over time. You’ve probably seen stock charts before – they have the price going up and down, making mountains and valleys. How ascending tops form Sometimes, those mountain peaks keep getting higher…
Many people get frustrated when chatting with AI assistants like Claude or Google Gemini because pressing the Enter key immediately sends their message. This can be unpleasant when you want to write multiple paragraphs or format your text with line breaks. The good news is that a simple solution works across most AI chat interfaces:…
HoRNet Plugins announced the release of AnalogStage MK2 version 1.0.5. This update brings some significant changes and fixes to the plugin. They added native support for Apple Silicon in the AAX format. This will make the plugin run better for people using Pro Tools on those computers. The company also fixed a problem causing issues…
Valhalla DSP has released a new version of their ValhallaSupermassive plugin, 4.0.0. This update introduces a brand new mode called Pleiades that produces reverb and echo effects. The cool thing about Pleiades is that it’s not one of those crazy, out-there modes that Supermassive is known for. Instead, it’s meant to create the smoothest and…
Dawesome Music recently put out a brand new free synth plugin called Zyklop. It works on both Macs and Windows PCs. It comes in two types of plugin formats: VST3 and AU. The folks at Dawesome say Zyklop is like the “fun, free-spirited little sister” of their other synth, Myth. So, if someone liked Myth,…
Aurally Sound released updates for Song Master and Song Master Pro, bringing the versions to 4.5 and 2.5, respectively. The company improved the chord recognition feature, allowing users to simplify chords to major-minor, triads, or 7ths. Users can now click on a chord to hear it played and see how it’s played on the piano…
Yum Audio’s first synthesizer, Ember, is here. It delivers expressive and rich tones beyond what you’d expect from a typical synth. They’ve taken an analog-inspired approach and combined it with modern controls that are super easy to use. The sound of Ember is full of analog warmth and life, so every note you play feels…
Bitwig has released a beta version of Bitwig Studio 5.3 with some exciting new features. The update includes 25 new drum instruments divided into three groups: v8, v9, and v0. The 808 drum machine inspires the v8 group, while the v9 group is based on the 909. The v0 group is a collection of digital…
HoRNet Plugins recently released an update for their ChannelStrip MK3 plugin, bringing it to version 3.2.1. This update supports the AAX format on Apple Silicon Macs, ensuring it works seamlessly with the most recent Pro Tools systems. ChannelStrip MK3 is a comprehensive channel strip plugin that comes with a wide range of features. It includes…
