Trails by Fracture Sounds – A Hauntingly Beautiful Kontakt Library for The Modern Composer in 2025
Derek Oswald
Let’s face it—there’s no shortage of string libraries out there. But now and then, something hits differently. Trails by Fracture Sounds is one of those very moments. This one’s for the subtle stuff—the kind ...
Beatsurfing: 5 Plugins You Need Right Now / Including Random, Random Metal and More!
Derek Oswald
Beatsurfing: A Creative Playground for Modern Sound Design If you’re curious about how innovative technology meets raw musical creativity, BEATSURFING is a name worth knowing. Born in 1997 under the moniker Herrmutt Lobby, this ...
5 Excellent Must-Have Sonora Cinematic Products: Emma Legato, Aria Vocalscapes & More!
Derek Oswald
If you’re into composing soundtracks or creating immersive soundscapes, chances are you’ve heard the buzz about Sonora Cinematic. This plugin developer, based in Edinburgh, UK, and helmed by Italian composer and sound designer Alessandro ...
Blezz Beats Purpl Pak Vol 3: Vocodine, SNOP & More – Packed With Vintage Greatness
Derek Oswald
A Blast from the Past Meets Tomorrow’s Sound Scrolling through Instagram one day, I was suddenly hit with a series of quirky, VHS filter-drenched ads that looked exactly like a 1980s infomercial. With over-the-top ...
Rast Sound Motif 2: Your New Creative Music Partner
Derek Oswald
Ever find yourself staring at a blank project with a head full of half-formed musical ideas? Sometimes the spark just isn’t coming, and you end up scrolling through endless plugin options looking for something ...
MIDI Agent v1.0.5 Beta Preview: A Powerful New Frontier in AI-Driven Music Creation
Derek Oswald
As our AI underlords get smarter and smarter (and perhaps one day become our overlords and take over our lives ala SkyNet), many music plugin developers are dipping their toes into the space, discovering ...
Elementary Sounds: Vintage Vibes Trusted by Depeche Mode and Lo-Fi Producers
Derek Oswald
In today’s world of hyper-polished digital production, it’s easy for music to lose a bit of its soul. Enter Elementary Sounds—a plugin company focused on sampling unique vintage instruments, that may have otherwise been lost ...
Void & Vista – “Folds”: The #1 Plugin Right Now for Haunting Vocals
Derek Oswald
FOLDS: A Gateway to Ethereal Expression FOLDS by Void & Vista is one of those special plugins that manages to strike a rare balance: it is at once deceptively simple in its appearance and ...
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: 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’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 ...
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, ...
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 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 ...
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’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 3.0 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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...