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Baby Audio Transit breathes life into your transitions, courtesy of Andrew HuangBaby Audio and seasoned producer and YouTuber Andrew Huang have collaborated on a new creative effects plugin that can create epic transitions with the twist of a single dial.

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Transit boasts 18 effects modules, where every parameter can be linked to a master macro dial, helping speed up your workflow and potentially reduce complex automation drawing down to a single lane. It’s slick, well-designed, and has enough control and complexity to make it a serious sound manipulation tool. But does it actually offer anything more than what’s already available in your DAW?
Baby Audio Transit randomisation
As with other Baby Audio’s plugins, Transit has a bold, crisp and modern-looking user interface that relies on colours and easy-to-understand icons rather than on an abundance of text. Settings, readouts and parameter amounts change as you hover over each control, which helps greatly to reduce clutter and keep you in the flow.
There’s a large macro dial in the Transit Control module and then seven slots for loading any of the 18 effects modules. These include delay, reverb, flanger, chorus, phaser, tremolo, autopan, distortion (five types), bitcrusher, multimode filters, a pitch shifter with built-in LFO, a stereo spreader, a sidechain ‘pumping’ effect, an over-the-top (OTT) three-band compression effect, plus a utility with volume, pan and tone controls.
To help with those big, hands-in-the-air moments, you also get a white noise generator with a filter, and an oscillator with four waveforms and unison spread controls.

We’re happy to report that quality is pretty high across the board – especially impressive is the liveliness and resonance of the filters. That said, the pitch shifter’s sound isn’t blowing us away and is probably restricted by the need to reduce the latency and CPU demands. It would also improve the flexibility if the reverb module had more than one algorithm to choose from, or even better if there was a module that could load impulse responses.
Even without this macro control, you have the basis of a pretty decent, static multi-effects tool. Although the module controls are far from extensive, there’s enough here to pull off some interesting and effective sound design.
However, this plugin was made for movement, and each of the main module controls has a dot next to it, which you can link to the Transit Control dial. You can then set the start and end positions (forwards or backwards), and click inside the dial to adjust the slope of the transition. This is an essential element that really helps you fine-tune how each parameter reacts to the movement of the main macro.
If you flick through the 300+ presets by Huang and several other artists, you realise the kinds of crazy sounds Transit is capable of. These include more traditional noise and pitch risers, alongside pitch-warbling distortions and more epic-sounding washout effects.
Naturally, some of the patches come across as quite extreme and will need tweaking to perfectly fit your tracks. Or, even better, build up your own library of custom transitions and chains.
The real time-saver here is that you can audition more complex sweeps without having to experiment with adjusting lots of different automation. If you want to re-use a sweep elsewhere in a track, you can just copy over the single automation lane, and making a shorter version is as simple as changing the length of a single line.
Baby Audio Transit FX list part 1
One thing that you need to consider when programming patches or when using some of the presets, is the distribution of volume across the whole sweep. Although it’s dependent on the source material, we find certain presets lose volume and energy at the extremes when there’s a lot of filtering or phasing going on. You can help mitigate this by using the gain dial in the Utility module, or by using the OTT module to flatten things out – note that OTT often changes the overall timbre of the sound, though.
Baby Audio should implement a volume balancing tool into Transit, either through auto-gain, a volume-rider effect, or a more subtle upward compression module.
To add a whole other dimension to the plugin, you can turn the Transit Control module from a macro into a motion sequencer. This lets you select the length of the sequence and then trigger it with a single button, which will auto-quantise to the start of the next bar.
You could feasibly have several instances set up in a live set, and then easily trigger an array of dramatic transitions with simple button presses. As Transit is an audio effect, you’ll have to set up any MIDI mapping via your DAW. Hopefully, we’ll see an AU MIDI effect version in a future update.
The motion sequencer has a switch to turn on looping, which transforms the whole plugin into more of an LFO tool, and also another switch to make the loop go back and forth instead of just forwards.
This opens up an extra bag of tricks, including options for adding subtle, repeating modulations to synth lines or beats, or crazy looping effects that can be brought in and out using the wet/dry control. We’d love Baby Audio to bring more flexibility to this in a future update with additional LFO-style shapes and a slope control as with the other parameters. It would also be helpful if the wet/dry slider could be sent to the Transition Control.
Elsewhere, the plugin has useful features such as the ability to turn on tails for the delay and reverb, which means that when you return the macro to zero, the decays will still echo out. You can also switch on an ‘Infinity Icon’ button, which keeps the effects engaged even when the dial is set to 0 per cent. This helps when you want to have some modules on permanently, and then smoothly transition into a modulation or sweep.
Baby Audio Transit FX list part 2
We’ve saved one final feature for the end, and it’s quite an impressive one. Transit includes a comprehensive and flexible randomisation engine that lets you set specific ranges or lock individual modules and controls. You can then randomise each module separately or the entire plugin, which can lead to some amazing happy accidents. Huang shows off a fun use of the feature in one of the product videos, where he rhythmically clicks to generate random presets over a beat, with the effects mix set to 50/50 to add a shifting background texture.
When a brand claims its latest plugin simplifies music production processes, there are often multiple comments online that imply that the same can be done using stock tools in any particular DAW. You could argue that tools that simplify tasks can lead to a more homogenised sound when many producers use the same effects. But Transit is more than deep enough to be a creative powerhouse that you can make your own.
There are other multi-effects plugins that can be used for transitions such as Sugar Bytes’ Turnado, Devious Machines’ Infiltrator 2 and more recently, Toolroom Infinite, but Transit’s focus on macro control, flexible programming and fluid workflow make it stand out from the crowd.
There’s still room for improvement, and we’d love to see some extra modules like a buffer repeat, impulse response loader, and the ability to load your own noise samples. Thankfully, Huang has mentioned that the team is already working on adding more modules and preset expansions, so we look forward to seeing how the plugin develops.
Key Features

Multi-effects plugin designed for transitions and movement
300+ presets created by Andrew Huang and friends of Baby Audio
Control multiple parameters in up to seven effects using one dial
18 effects: Delay, reverb, flanger, chorus, phaser, tremolo, autopan, distortion, bitcrusher, 12- or 24-slope multimode filters, pitch shifter, stereo spreader, sidechain pump, OTT compression, utility, noise and oscillator generators
Transit Control can have macro dial or motion sequencer
Loop mode turns motion sequencer into LFO
Light and dark GUI modes
Resizable user interface
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Price: $99 (intro price $59)
Contact: babyaud.io

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With a USB-C port, iPhone 15 users will now be able to connect external music gear such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces without the need for an adapter. MusicTech can confirm that any accessory that requires up to 4.5W of power output will be supported – this includes most external hard drives and headphones, for example. Any accessory that requires more power will need its own power supply. External products won’t require an authenticator chip or an MFi program certification.
The new iPhone Pro and Pro Max will now also cater for USB-3 connection, but that’s only with a USB-3 cord, according to the brand. USB-3 is a type of data transfer technology that provides quicker and more efficient data exchange, making it suitable for high-speed file transfers or connecting to external hard drives or music equipment.
The switch to a USB-C port was, in fact, not entirely a move Apple chose to make. In 2022, it was revealed that the next edition of the smartphone would have to adopt a USB-C port to align with new EU regulations that require all smartphones sold after autumn 2024 to use USB-C.
The iPhone 15 will also feature, as with previous models, the A17 Pro chip. Designed internally by Apple, this will have a six-core central processing unit and a six-core graphics processing unit, allowing for enhanced graphics performance.
The second generation of AirPods Pro was also revealed at the event, along with a new USB-C compatible charging case. The wireless headphones offer 20-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio with minimal latency when paired with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset set to debut in early 2024.
Vision Pro, Apple’s futuristic augmented reality headset, was announced in June at the brand’s annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference. At that event, we also got to see the new 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro and Mac Studio, and learn new features such as Adaptive Audio in AirPods.
Find out more at apple.com.
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Flock Audio Announces Upgrade to PATCH APP DX Bridge Flock Audio, innovative manufacturers of the PATCH series of digitally controlled, all-analog patchbays, has announced another game changing upgrade to their intuitive hardware management software – PATCH APP DX Bridge. DX Bridge enables PATCH APP DX to be run as a plugin with every available DAW, allowing for seamless recall and storage of any PATCH presets in a session. DX Bridge is available as a free update for all PATCH APP DX subscribers and perpetual license holders and is compatible with all major DAW plugin formats including .AAX, .VST, and .AU. For more information and to download the update, please click here. 

Streamlined workflows with your favorite analog outboard gearPATCH APP DX’s - DX Bridge is easy to integrate into any recording session. Once installed, DX Bridge can be inserted as a plugin into any track in a DAW project and will provide instant access to all stored PATCH routings. These routings will also be instantly recalled any time the session is loaded up, making for a seamless recording experience, every time. Alongside PATCH APP DX’s enhanced feature set which includes intuitive and efficient color customization options, lightning fast analog routing recalls, Total Hardware Management for storing & viewing recall notes of analog hardware settings and tracking setups, and Apple iOS & iOS iPad support, DX Bridge is an invaluable tool for the recording studio that makes recalls more efficient than ever before within the PATCH Series eco-system.

“At Flock Audio we are constantly working towards new ways of making hardware management more intuitive, and as such we’re incredibly pleased to announce PATCH APP DX’s latest addition DX Bridge,” said Flock Audio Founder and CEO Darren Nakonechny. “DX Bridge is a simple and straightforward tool for your DAW that allows for easy management of all PATCH presets in a session, making it the perfect addition to the PATCH series ecosystem and a valuable tool for streamlining and enhancing your analog workflow within your recording, mixing, and mastering sessions.”

PATCH APP DX Features: 

·    Color Customization Options across the entire application 

·    6 Quick Strip Recall Options 

·    iOS & iOS iPad Compatibility/Support 

·    Total Hardware Management (For Analog Hardware Recall Notes + Tracking Setups) 

·    DX Bridge Plugin – Compatibility for Inside DAW Session Recalls 

·    + More

For more information about PATCH APP DX Bridge and to download, please visit: http://www.flockaudio.com/downloads

Sony brings Dolby Atmos to the PS5 in new updateSony has updated its PlayStation 5 gaming console, introducing Dolby Atmos compatibility to the console for the first time.

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The update, which is available to install on PS5 devices from today (13 September), sees immersive audio capabilities added, lets you silence the console’s boot-up sound (which some users bemoan), and also facilitates the pairing of a second controller so you can help out learning gamers who might be stuck.
You can hear games and films in Dolby Atmos via Sony’s Sony 3D Audio feature, known as Tempest 3D AudioTech. This allows you to connect to Dolby Atmos-compatible devices such as soundbars, smart speakers, home cinema systems and more.
Sony has stated that this update also lets streaming apps make use of Dolby Atmos audio but developers are required to update its apps to accommodate for this spatial audio feature.
The PlayStation team seems to be sharpening its focus on audio for the PS5. Last month, the company acquired Audeze, a pro audio and audiophile brand revered for its planar-magnetic headphones. We may well see PlayStation-branded Audeze headphones materialise soon.
Having rich, accurate immersive sound at home is becoming a more popular demand for casual audio consumers. Dolby knows this, and recently revealed FlexConnect, a flexible Dolby Atmos system that lets you customise the arrangement of Atmos-compatible wireless speakers.
FlexConnect lets you tailor your wireless speaker setup around you, letting you put the speakers wherever you want in your living space without the need to consider room size, electrical sockets, or furniture arrangement.
If you’re yet to experience Dolby Atmos audio and are based in London, Tileyard Studios has launched a new immersive listening space, The Gallery, for Dolby Atmos playback sessions.
If you’re a PS5 user, head to playstation.com to learn how to install the new update and implement Dolby Atmos audio.
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