Every Dubspot article filed under Mixing & Mastering, with the newest stories first.
Carbonated Audio FOAM is a $49 ducking reverb that pulls its own tail down while the dry signal plays, then lets it bloom in the gaps. Specs, comparison, FAQ.
Places by Leit Audio is a free algorithmic reverb with twelve spaces, three controls and VST3/AU builds for macOS, Windows and Linux. Specs, comparison, FAQ.
Rupert Neve Designs released its first in-house plugins: the Portico II Master Buss Processor, 551 Inductor EQ, and 542 Tape Emulator, built with McDSP. Specs, price, and verdict.
Acon Digital Acoustica 8 rebuilds DeNoise and DeHum on machine learning, redesigns the interface, and keeps a perpetual license. Full specs, editions, and price.
Softube's Reference 1998 and 1956 Equalizers model classic passive tube EQs with parallel bands and tube saturation. Specs, pricing and how they compare.
Sonible smart:chain is an AI channel strip that shares one analysis across EQ, compression and leveling, and connects every track in your mix. Full review.
Boris FX acquired iZotope on July 2, 2026, moving RX, Ozone, Neutron, and Nectar to a new owner. Here's what changes for your licenses and updates.
Steinberg SpectraLayers 13 arrives July 1, 2026 with Unmix Sound Effects, Reconstruct, and two-voice separation. Here's what changed, the €359 price, and how it stacks up to iZotope RX.
UAD Topline Vocal Tune is a native pitch-correction plugin with ultra-low-latency monitoring, Shift mode, MIDI repitching, and a key finder. $99, $79 intro.
Best free VST plugins in 2026, with honest pros and cons. Vital, Surge XT, Valhalla Supermassive, TDR Nova, Spitfire LABS, and more.
