Klevgrand, creators of Tomofon and Speldosa

Klevgrand – Tomofon and Speldosa: 2 Creative Offerings from the Heart of Sweden

Derek Oswald

In today’s musical landscape, where tons of new plugin companies pop up daily and saturate the market, Klevgrand, a small but passionate Swedish music software company, isn’t afraid to break the rules. Known for ...

TAQS.IM - SOLO SYNTH, MICROTONER

TAQS.IM: Beautiful World Culture Plugins – SOLO Synth and Microtoner – 10% Discount Code

Derek Oswald

Want a discount? Provide “ALTWIRE” at checkout upon purchasing these plugins to get 10% off. TAQS.IM: Bringing Global Sounds to Your Digital Studio Greetings Altwire readers! I recently had the privilege of getting to ...

Yungblud Hello Heaven Hello

Yungblud’s Bold 2025 Return: Dive into the Epic Journey of “Hello Heaven, Hello”

Derek Oswald

Yungblud is back, and he’s shaking things up with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” a nine-minute, nine-second track that marks his return after some time off the grid. The 27‐year‐old singer-songwriter from Doncaster, UK—whose last two ...

Baby Audio Humanoid main interface

Review: Baby Audio Humanoid – Fun & Futuristic Vocals From The Year 3000

Derek Oswald

Baby Audio’s Humanoid offers a fun and inviting premise. While many vocal modification plugins aim to refine, enhance, or subtly tweak vocals while keeping them as natural and transparent as possible, BABY Audio’s Humanoid, ...

Infinitone 2 UI.

Weird in a Fun Way: Infinitone 2 Delivers a Mesmerizing Mix of Creativity and Oddities

Derek Oswald

Introduction to Infinitone 2 When I discovered Infinitone 2, its promise to break free from the conventional 12-tone system immediately caught my attention. I was curious to see whether the plugin could open up fresh ...

F9 TRAX House Nation

F9 TRAX House Nation V1.5: The Best For House Producers

Derek Oswald

Introduction – F9 TRAX House Nation V1.5 When it comes to the vibrant world of EDM, nothing resonates with me quite like House music. My love for this genre was sparked in the early ...

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ARCHERS Unleash Powerful Single “Never Enough” Ahead of 2025 Tour and Festival Appearances

Derek Oswald

Wisconsin-based metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS has dropped their latest single, “Never Enough,” a hard-hitting track produced by Matt Good and released via SBG Records. The single, accompanied by an official music video premiered by Revolver ...

Olly Alexander

Olly Alexander’s ‘Whisper in the Waves’ (2025) is Gorgeous Synth-Pop At Its Finest

Derek Oswald

Olly Alexander, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, has officially stepped into a new chapter of his career with the release of Polari, his first album released under his own name, Olly Alexander. ...

DJ.Studio 3.1 Mashup Mode

DJ.Studio 3.0 Review– A Stunning DJ Software That Does It All – 10% DJ.Studio Discount Code

Derek Oswald

If you’re into DJing, whether as a hobby or professionally, DJ.Studio 3.0 is one of those tools that makes it feel like it was made to make your life easier. It’s packed with features ...

A screenshot of Scaler 2’s user interface.

Scaler 2: Here’s Why You Should Still Try This Legendary Plugin Before Scaler 3

Derek Oswald

Music communities around the web have been buzzing with the announcement of Scaler 3, the latest iteration of Plugin Boutique’s acclaimed music theory plugin. With promises of a completely redesigned interface, a new timeline ...

A screenshot of Infiltrator 2’s user interface

Infiltrator 2 Review: An Effects Swiss Army Knife of Greatness

Derek Oswald

As a lifelong fan of Peter Gabriel, I’ve always been captivated by his fearless creativity. Gabriel’s ability to blend unconventional sounds with emotional depth has made him one of my biggest influences since childhood. ...

A screenshot of SKY KEYS user interface

SKY Keys VST by S.K.Y Studios Review: A Sensational Debut

Derek Oswald

SKY Keys – First Impressions As someone who’s always chasing after the next great virtual instrument, I am always excited whenever I encounter a passionate new plugin developer launching their first creation to the ...

Melody Sauce 2

Evabeat’s Awesome Melody Sauce 2: Altwire Plugin Spotlight

Derek Oswald

When it comes to melody generation, Melody Sauce 2 by Evabeat offers a shortcut for those moments when writer’s block strikes or the perfect top-line melody feels just out of reach. One of the ...

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Vibe Rewind by Kael Alden: 1980’s Synthwave Bliss (Plus Discount Code!)

Derek Oswald

Kael Alden’s first foray into Kontakt instruments, Vibe Rewind, doesn’t just flirt with the 80s—it unapologetically plants itself in the decade’s neon-drenched heart and stays there. From its slick design to its lush sound ...

Spawn discount code

Why Spawn VST is a Producer’s Dream: Review + 15% Off Spawn VST Discount Code

Derek Oswald

Spawn by Sauceware x Lemonade is a unique entry into this space, offering AI-powered sound design that blends user inputs with an ethical approach to artificial intelligence. Easily one of our favorite plugins we’ve ...

TRONIC

Sampleson TRONIC (2024) Review: Delightfully Weird and Wonderfully Retro

Derek Oswald

TRONIC by Sampleson isn’t your typical drum machine—in fact, it’s not even a drum machine at all. It’s a generative analog-modeled drum synthesizer that leans into the experimental, offering a unique way to create ...

Mixed In Key Live

Mixed In Key Live: Real-Time Simplicity for DJs and Producers

Derek Oswald

MIXED IN KEY LIVE, PART OF MIXED IN KEY’S COLLECTION OF PLUGINS - WWW.MIXEDINKEY.COM

Captain Plugins Epic

Captain Plugins Epic Review: Lego Building Blocks For Creating A Good Song

Derek Oswald

Editor’s Note: While our disclaimer at the top of the page is added by default on all software reviews, we wish to clarify that we are not receiving commissions from Mixed In Key in ...

Mixed In Key 11

Mixed In Key 11 Review: Fresh Perspectives from a Rookie DJ

Derek Oswald

Editor’s Note: While our disclaimer at the top of the page is added by default on all software reviews, we wish to clarify that we are not receiving commissions from Mixed In Key in ...

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Dubler 2 Review + 10% Dubler 2 Discount Code: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying

Derek Oswald

In the ever-evolving world of music production tools, Dubler 2 by Vochlea stands out as a revolutionary concept: software that instantly turns your voice into MIDI. Whether you sing, hum, or beatbox, Dubler 2 ...

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