Reviews
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 ...
Sunset: The Festival at The Espee (2025), Succeeds In It’s First Year
Daniel Benavides
Sunset: The Festival at The Espee in San Antonio, held on March 7-8, 2025, delivered an eclectic mix of genres and artists, creating a vibrant atmosphere that resonated with attendees from all over! The ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: Real-Time Simplicity for DJs and Producers
Derek Oswald
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Captain Plugins Epic Review: Lego Building Blocks For Creating A Good Song
Derek Oswald
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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 ...
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 ...
Sampleson Scaper Review: Turn Any Sound Into A Haunting or Dreamy Soundscape
Derek Oswald
I was first drawn to Sampleson’s Scaper plugin through a Facebook ad that piqued my curiosity with its promise: take any sound and instantly transform it into a cinematic soundscape. As a fan of ...
Linkin Park – From Zero (2024): A Miracle of a Comeback
Derek Oswald
Linkin Park has always been a band that thrives on change—on pushing boundaries and reinventing themselves. However, after the unimaginable loss of Chester Bennington, Linkin Park’s future hung in the balance. Would they walk ...