Smiarx has released ÆLAPSE, a free tape delay and spring reverb plugin
Smiarx has released ÆLAPSE, a free delay and reverb plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. ÆLAPSE combines two classic effects in a single plugin: a tape-style delay and a reverb inspired by spring reverbs. While the reverb has a lovely lo-fi character, it isn’t locked into traditional spring sounds. You can push it into more [...]
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Behringer launches the BMX, its take on the classic Oberheim DMX drum machineBehringer has finally lifted the lid on the DMX, its clone of the classic Oberheim DMX drum machine. The launch continues something of a hot streak for Behringer, which just last week debuted its Roland Juno-60 clone, the JN-80.
Word of the BMX has floated around the Behringer community for some time, with a prototype teased all the way back in March 2023. Now, the BMX is officially available for preorder, with first units expected to ship in May 2026.

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First launched in 1980, the Oberheim DMX found its way onto a number of classic records – including The Police’s Every Breath You Take and Madonna’s Holiday – and holds its title as the second digital drum machine to be commercially available after the Linn LM-1 (which Behringer also took inspiration from for its LM Drum unit, released in December 2024).
Credit: Behringer
Adhering to Behringer’s general approach to clones of classic gear, the BMX isn’t an exact remake of the DMX, and features a number of modern and updated specs to bring it into the modern era – while keeping the price well below what one would pay for an original DMX unit.
The Behringer BMX features original DMX sounds, analogue filters and 8/12-bit sound engine, with updated specs coming in the way of digital effects, an LCD screen, MIDI support and 24 velocity-sensitive pads, which are notably larger than the buttons on the original DMX.

The BMX features eight-voice architecture with independent level and pan controls for each voice, eight independent analogue outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio, as well as a 64-step drum sequencer supporting poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo.
You can also store up to 16 songs and 256 patterns, which can be imported or exported during playback. The BMX also features a Pattern Mode, which allows you to arrange patterns into full songs, and a Song Mode, which can be used to chaining songs together during live sets.
In terms of I/O, the BMX sports MIDI In, Out and Thru via five-pin DIN, USB MIDI, ¼” stereo output, headphone out, three trigger outputs and a sync in/out, plus eight channel outputs and a line input.
The BMX is available now for preorder, priced at $459. For more information, head to Behringer.
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Noizefield releases Audio Plugin Coder (APC), a FREE AI-powered plugin creation tool
Audio Plugin Coder is a free and open-source AI-powered plugin creation tool from developer Noizefield. The plugin is still in active development, is subject to change/improvements, and users should expect bugs. At this stage, APC provides an opportunity to experiment with the concept, test plugin ideas, and, of course, provide useful feedback to the developer. [...]
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“While the brand’s recent pause was unfortunate, it followed a period of its strongest sales on record”: Vista Musical Instruments acquires Scottish retailer Kenny’s Music[Editor’s note: MusicTech.com and Vista Musical Instruments are both part of the Caldecott Music Group.]
After announcing it was ceasing trading last year and entering into Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation, the intellectual property, brand assets and goodwill of Kenny’s Music have been acquired by Vista Musical Instruments.
The acquisition has been completed by Liquidators of Kenny’s Music, Thomson Cooper, with Hilco Global acting as exclusive sales agent.

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Kenny’s Music enjoyed a near-20-year run following its founding in 2008 by Kenny Graham. Before the announcement that the retailer had ceased trading in October and planned to move into CVL proceedings, Kenny’s had become an integral part of Scotland’s music scene, serving customers in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Dunfermline, maintaining ties with local artists and fostering music culture in the country.
The retailer announced its plans to enter CVL proceedings despite reporting its “strongest sales ever in recent years”. At the time, in addition to a number of brick-and-mortar stores across Scotland, Kenny’s also operated an online store.
The acquisition of Kenny’s Music by Vista Musical Instruments turns over a new leaf for the Scottish retailer, with a new online store currently in development. Customers can visit kennysmusic.co.uk to sign up to its official newsletter for updates on the brand’s relaunch.
In the meantime, customers can also reach out via the Kenny’s website for personalised concierge services, expert gear advice and professional consultations.
Kenny’s customers will also get access to a range of global brands, including Fender, Martin, Heritage Guitars, Harmony and MONO.
“We’re excited to welcome Kenny’s Music into our VMI ecosystem,” says Vista Musical Instruments CEO Meng Ru Kuok. “While the brand’s recent pause was unfortunate, it followed a period of its strongest sales on record. There is a great foundation here to build upon, and we appreciate Hilco Global’s professionalism in helping us ensure this legacy is reimagined for the next generation of musicians.”
Find out more at Kenny’s Music and Vista Musical Instruments.
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All Moog plugins on Plugin Boutique are currently reduced, with 67% percent off Moogerfooger effectsPlugin Boutique has reduced its full catalogue of Moog plugins, with 67 percent off all of its Moogerfooger effects plugins.
There are currently eight individual Moogerfooger effects reduced, but you can also get your hands on the Moog Mariana bass synth for just £35, or save on three different bundle deals: a complete bundle of all eight for £133, or two ‘build your own’ bundles offering a selection of four (£79) or two plugins (£49).
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The full Moogerfooger plugin lineup consists of the MF-101S lowpass filter, MF-102S ring modulator, MF-103S 12-stage phaser, MF-104S analogue delay, MF-105S MuRF, MF-107S Freqbox, MF-108S Clusterflux, and the MF-109S Saturator. These plugins emulate its range of its classic analogue effects pedals, first introduced by Bob Moog in 1999 and discontinued in 2018.

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The plugins were unveiled back in 2022, and Moog said at their launch: “The Moogerfooger S-series plugins have been lovingly recreated to impart the same lush, distinctive tones of the original analogue circuits and can now be used in DAW-based environments. Great for audio engineers, guitarists, sound designers, synthesists, [and] composers — the ultimate creative and versatile tool.”

In other Moog news, the Bob Moog Foundation has announced a fundraising raffle for a Minimoog Voyager XL, which has been signed by musician and tech innovator Thomas Dolby. It’s in excellent physical and technical condition, and is valued at $7,500.
All you need to do is buy a ticket for your chance to win, and all proceeds will benefit the three core projects of the Bob Moog Foundation: Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum.
To view the full range of Moog plugin deals, head over to Plugin Boutique.
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Amazon’s ‘Melania’ documentary stumbles in second weekendAfter a better-than-expected opening weekend in theaters, box office for Amazon’s “Melania”fell 67%.

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Temecula DSP SG-626 (URSA Major Stargate 626 Recreation)The SG-626 is a digital reverb and echo plugin modeled after the Ursa Major Stargate 626, the successor to Christopher Moore's Stargate 323. Where the 323 introduced PROM-based modulation and true pitch stability as an answer to the Space Station's artifacts, the 626 doubled the memory capacity and expanded the program count from 8 to 16 — eight reverb programs and eight echo programs — with decay times reaching up to 20 seconds. Trusted by artists including Tycho, ManmadeMadman, and Troy Redfern. The Stargate's reverb architecture is fundamentally different from the Space Station. Its 15 taps modulate independently in both delay time and gain, driven by hand-optimized PROM waveforms rather than simple triangle waves. The modulation rate is signal-adaptive — it responds to the dynamics of the input, speeding up or slowing down based on the incoming signal's energy. The result is a smoother, more pitch-stable reverb with a refined character and 15kHz bandwidth. Controls include 16 pre-delay settings, 16 decay settings, independent low-frequency and high-frequency decay shaping, input level, and separate direct and reverb mix controls. A J13 jumper mode switches between two modulation configurations, matching a hardware option on the original unit. The echo programs offer a distinct character from the reverb programs, with their own feedback and delay behavior. Modern additions include tempo sync with support for straight, dotted, and triplet note divisions, preset management, and input metering. Available as AAX and VST3 on Windows and Mac, and Audio Units on Mac. A full user manual is included. Read More

Wooden Case Makes a 2026 TV StylishThe middle of the 20th century produced a revolution in understated stylish consumer design, some of which lives on today. The reality of living in a 1950s or ’60s house was probably to be surrounded by the usual mess of possessions from many past decades, but the promise was of a beautiful sleek and futuristic living space. Central to this in most homes would have been the TV set, and manufacturers followed the trends of the age with cases that are now iconic. Here in 2026 we put up with black rectangles, but fortunately there’s Cordova Woodworking with a modern take on a retro TV cabinet.
We’ve put the build video below, and it’s a wonderfully watchable piece of workshop titillation in a fully-equipped modern shop. While we appreciate they’ve put the design up for sale, we think many Hackaday readers could come up with their own having already been inspired. One thing we notice over the originals is that they use “proper” wood for their case, when we know the ’60s version would have had veneer-faced ply or chipboard.
The result is a piece of furniture which nicely contains the modern TV and accessories, but doesn’t weigh a ton or dominate the room in the way one of the originals would have, much less emit that evocative phenolic hot-electronics smell. We’d have one in our living room right now. Meanwhile if you’d like a wallow in mid-century TV, we have you covered.

Sonora Cinematic launch Pure Nylon Recorded during the sessions for the developer's Panorama Acoustic Kontakt library, Pure Nylon delivers the same warm tone and musical detail, but reimagined for Soundbox’s MPE-capable platform.

Telegrapher expand monitor line-up The Raccoon, Panda and Hippo all employ a passive radiator design, and feature an acoustically transparent protective grill that has been carefully designed to preserve the monitors’ clarity and transient response while offering some physical protection. 

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Dystopian Waves Wah PedalUltimate Wah Pedal for M4L. Bring the iconic sound of classic and modern wah pedals into your DAW with a powerful, fully customizable Wah plugin. Designed for guitarists, producers, and sound designers, this wah effect gives you precise control and creative modulation like never before. Features: 10 Distinct Wah Types: From vintage tones to aggressive modern sweeps. Sweep Range Control: Set Sweep Min and Sweep Max frequencies anywhere from 50 Hz to 10 kHz for tailor-made filter motion. Adjustable Q Factor: Dial in subtle or extreme resonances for everything from smooth vowel-like sweeps to sharp, aggressive cuts. Modulation Modes: Manual: classic foot-controlled wah, drag your mouse on the virtual pedal to sweep the filter. LFO: auto-wah with 3 selectable waveforms and adjustable rate. Pedal Visualization: Watch and control the wah sweep in real time with an interactive pedal graphic. 4 Distortion Types: From subtle analog warmth to aggressive fuzz, with Drive and Shape controls to sculpt your perfect tone. Perfect for: • Guitars, synths, drums, or any audio source. • Adding movement, character, and expression to your tracks. • Sound design for cinematic, electronic, or experimental music. Whether you're after subtle tonal shifts or wild, expressive sweeps, this wah pedal plugin gives you the power, flexibility, and sonic quality you need to bring your music to life. Read More

180 Shots on a Roll with the Little Stupid CameraIf you want to play with the coolest kids on the block when it comes to photography, you have to shoot film. Or so say the people who shoot film, anyway. It is very true though that the chemical medium has its own quirks and needs a bit of effort in a way digital cameras don’t, so it can be a lot of fun to play with.
It’s expensive though — film ain’t cheap, and if you don’t develop yourself there’s an extra load of cash. What if you could get more photos on a roll? It’s something [Japhy Riddle] took to extremes, creating a fifth-frame 35mm camera in which each shot is a fifth the size of the full frame.
We’re slightly worried about that much sticky tape next to the shutter, but hey.
Standard 35mm still film has a 24x36mm frame, in modern terms not far off the size of a full-size SD card. A standard roll of film gives you 36 exposures. There are half-frame cameras that split that frame vertically to give 72 exposures, but what he’s done is make a quarter-frame camera.
It’s a simple enough hack, electrical tape masking the frame except for a vertical strip in the middle, but perhaps the most interesting part is how he winds the film along by a quarter frame. 35mm cameras have a take-up reel, you wind the film out of the cartridge bit by bit into it with each shot, and then rewind the whole lot back into the cartridge at the end. He’s wound the film into the take-up reel and it winding it back a quarter frame at a time using the rewind handle, for which we are guessing he also needs a means to cock the shutter that doesn’t involve the frame advance lever.
We like the hack, though we would be worried about adhesive tape anywhere near the shutter blind on an SLR camera. It delivers glorious widescreen at the cost of a bit of resolution, but as an experimental camera it’s in the best tradition. This is one to hack into an unloved 1970s snapshot camera for the Shitty Camera Challenge!

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