Samplitude 2026.5 Goes Spatial
Samplitude 2026.5 adds a Spatial Panner, six-band VST3 processing, Stream Deck OSC controls, SoundApp ARA and 32-bit integer export.
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DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1 Adds Async APIs
Audio-only trimming, audible mouse trims and asynchronous scripting expand Resolve’s toolkit, with new CR3 and Windows 11 USAC decoding.
DeckBridge Gives Resolve a Smarter Stream Deck
DeckBridge turns Stream Deck into a Resolve-aware controller with live keymaps, page switching, Fairlight feedback and ten dedicated actions.
AJA FS8 Bridges SDI and ST 2110
AJA squeezes SDI/IP conversion, sync, HDR, audio routing and ST 2110 into 1RU, giving post facilities a practical route from baseband to IP.
Resolve 21.1 Adds MCP and Finally Gets Presets
Resolve 21.1 brings MCP, overdue Inspector presets, deeper Fusion tools and a Python move that turns Studio into an automation heavyweight.
Audacity 4 Rebuilds the Fast Audio Editor
Audacity 4 replaces old tool modes with contextual editing, clip grouping, ripple commands and a Qt UI while keeping its free desktop role.
Hearing Voices: What can AI in DaVinci Resolve 21 do for you?
We have been looking into transcription and subtitles from audio before, but Resolve 21 has added background processing and more AI in this field. Like going the other way, from text to audio, or from one voice to another. Are these features production-ready?
Fairlight Live 1.0 Goes Final
Blackmagic’s live audio mixer reaches 1.0 with ATEM USB, Core Audio, ASIO, SMPTE 2110, ASAF and free software pricing.
Boris FX Buys iZotope
RX and Ozone get a new roof at Boris FX, while licenses and support stay active. Post now has more audio in the tool shed.
QC Kitchen Brings Broadcast QC Online
Upload a master, choose a QC menu, get a report and a bill. QC Kitchen targets UK broadcast checks without booking a post house.
SMPTE Opens Its Standards Library
SMPTE has opened its complete standards catalogue, giving engineers and developers free access to current and future documents.
EDIUS 11.50 Patches Exports Faster
EDIUS 11.50 repairs parts of finished exports, transcribes locally and adds practical timeline tweaks. The new crossgrade even lowers the entry price.
CrumplePop 2026.5 adds ARA, and that’s interesting
CrumplePop 2026.5 adds SoundApp ARA for full clip processing in DAWs, plus a processed audio cache, faster model loading, and updated pricing tiers.
Samplitude 2026: the DAW that learned new video tricks?
Samplitude 2026 targets faster sessions, smoother video playback, and remote control. Suite users get new routing and tighter SFX handling.
BMD European Tour 2026 lets you touch the gear
Blackmagic Design’s Workflow Tour lands in Amsterdam and Berlin in March with ATEM ISO and Resolve sessions aimed at fast podcast delivery.
CrumplePop targets baked audio mixes
CrumplePop 2026 adds GPU processing and AI models that split finished mixes into editable stems inside SoundApp.
Resolve 20.3.2 tidies up the edges
Resolve and Fusion Studio 20.3.2 refine trims, speed up AI scaling and fix a long list of real world bugs.
Sequoia 2026 gives audio post a video engine
Sequoia 2026 introduces GPU accelerated video, OSC control, Soundly integration and stability focused audio engine updates.
Boris FX Suite Expands with Three Audio DAWs
Boris FX expands its Suite with three full DAWs (Sequoia, Samplitude, and Music Studio) adding professional audio production, mastering, and music creation tools to its postproduction ecosystem.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen2 and Gen4: Professional Audio for Creators?
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Gen4 brings Auto Gain, Safe, and Air to content creators looking for reliable, studio-grade audio in a compact form. We tested it with the Shure SM7B and Rode PodMic USB. Here’s what you should know BEFORE you upgrade.
Boris FX Turns Up the Volume
Boris FX, known for VFX plugins and tracking tools, now adds Sequoia, Samplitude, and Music Studio DAWs to its portfolio.
Resolve 20 Leaves Beta
DaVinci Resolve 20 exits beta. Yes, that’s the news. The final version is now available from Blackmagic Design. Time to update, everybody.
EFF It: A Plug-In for Profanity and Professionals
EFF It is a new Premiere Pro plug-in from Digital Anarchy for bleeping bad language. It works on transcript-based text edits and syncs with video timelines.
IBC 2024 Adobe Premiere Pro News with Francis Crossman
Francis Crossman shows the new color management, the properties panel and the new look of the Adobe Premiere GUI.
Plug and Play and Palaver?
Simply plug it in via USB - and get started as a podcasting presenter? The Seiren V2 Pro was launched at the same time as the Seiren V2 X. What all releases in the Seiren V2 series have in common is that they are designed as recording devices for streamers.
3D Audio – Into the acoustic matrix
Welcome to the second part, which is all about 3D sound, or rather 3D sound is all about us. In the last article, we answered the questions about how you can enjoy three-dimensional sound and what software and hardware you need.
We need to talk..
... is the phrase that makes some people break out in a cold sweat. Not because it's about the subject, but because laptops in particular have notoriously poor microphones and speakers. Of course, integrating audio alongside the hardware only works to a limited extent. Wouldn't it be great if there was a device that could turn mumbling into an intelligible conversation?
Collaboration with Blackmagic Cloud
With the introduction of Blackmagic Cloud, Blackmagic Design offers a simple workflow for online collaboration
with DaVinci Resolve. Despite the ongoing beta phase, we dared to use Blackmagic Cloud productively a few weeks ago - with very positive results overall.
And here comes the new DP!
To infinity - and much... louder? Our audio tools overview makes a lot of noise! Earplugs, speakers and microphones set the tone. And the VFX artists give Buzz Lightyear a jump-start for his first solo adventure. Successful landing?
Archived UJAM Plugin Discount
DP readers received a time-limited 15 percent UJAM discount tied to the Enrage, Finisher and UVI plugin review in issue 01:2022.
Epic Games Webinar Explores MetaSounds and Quartz in Unreal Engine 5
Epic Games presents a three-hour technical session on MetaSounds, procedural audio graphs and sample-accurate Quartz scheduling.
AI Voice Actor Plugin Connects Replica Studios with iClone
The free AI Voice Actor plugin integrated Replica Studios voice generation with iClone facial animation and AccuLips.
Sound Tools for Editors: Soundly, Loopcloud, UVI and Virtual Audio Cable
This archive guide examines practical sound-design tools for editors, including Soundly, Loopcloud, Xtreme FX, Woosh and Virtual Audio Cable.
Digital Production Live Talk Discusses the New Issue
Digital Production hosted a live discussion with Nils Calles about the latest magazine issue and current production topics on Facebook and YouTube.
RED Komodo Firmware Adds Anamorphic 6K and Audio
RED’s Komodo firmware update adds anamorphic 6K R3D recording, four-channel audio support and live-streaming tools.
Assimilate Scratch 9.3 and Play Pro 9.3 Add NDI Remote Workflows
Assimilate’s 9.3 releases integrate NewTek NDI, ColourSpace CMS and Nobe OmniScope for camera-to-post and remote workflows.
Audiio Launches Library of More Than 10,000 Sound Effects
Audiio’s lifetime SFX library offered more than 10,000 searchable effects created by sound designers with credits at LucasArts, Lionsgate and Netflix.
ATEM Mini Update Adds Adjustable Audio Delay
Blackmagic’s ATEM Switchers update added adjustable analogue-input audio delay to ATEM Mini and ATEM Mini Pro.
Adobe Premiere Rush 1.5
Adobe update: Premiere Rush with new features for the audio workflow and included soundtracks.
HandBrake | 2019 Video Transcoder Update
After the last release in 2018, open-source converter HandBrake receives its next update with version 1.3.
Audio post-production software: Nuendo 10
Somewhat surprisingly, Steinberg presented Nuendo 10 at this year's Game Developers Conference - and now it's here. Steinberg has dispensed with the 9 in the current version of Nuendo in favour of uniform version numbers for its top programs. Instead, over 40 new functions and features have been integrated into Nuendo, so that you could be forgiven for thinking that you had really missed version number 9.
DP 19:02 – More plug-ins than your hard drive can handle!
In 19:02 we unpack the toolbox - plug-ins for video, audio, 3D, comp, animation and pipeline - because if you have a task, there's a good chance that someone else has already solved it.
Frame.io: Free Workflow Guide
From recording and codec selection to rough cut and export: Frame.io's Workflow Guide provides a good overview of the workflows.
VLC 3.0 Media Player: With 8K, HDR and Chromecast support
Folks! The new VLC 3.0 Media Player version is now available for free. With the release, VideoLan adds Chromecast, HDR, 360° videos and more!
DaVinci Resolve 14 Is Here!
DaVinci Resolve 14 is here! The editing, colour correction and audio suite is available free of charge or for just under €300. Our software review is included for free!
Free Sci-Fi Sound Effects
Sci-Fi Mechanics, UI, booms, drones and cinematic soundscapes: Sound designer Phil Michalski offers free sound effects.
DaVinci Resolve 14 Public Beta
Multi-GPU use, simplified editing functions, new ResolveFX plug-ins and much more can be found in the new DaVinci Resolve 14 from Blackmagic Design.
Open-Source Transcoder HandBrake 1.0 – with VP9 Support
After 13 years of development, HandBrake has reached its full version. The update contains revised libraries, and for the first time VP9 and Ultra HD color passthrough with the BT.2020 color space are supported.
Lightworks Beta Version 14
In the latest version 14, which is currently in public beta, the Lightworks editing program has received a new interface as well as audio and video FX tools.
Resolve Editing Workshop #05 – Audio Editing
There is something for your ears—in episode Five, it is all about the right sound. Topics include audio editing, clip attributes, mixers, and audio effects.
THX Acquired by Razer
Sound specialist THX, which was once founded for "Star Wars", now belongs to gaming hardware company Razer.
Tracktion Audio-Editing Software Free of Charge
With the introduction of version 7 of the Tracktion audio-editing tool, the previous versions are now available free of charge and can be used without restriction.
Audio Sync Tool PluralEyes 4.0
The new version of Red Giant's audio/video synchronisation software adds features including seamless integration with Adobe Premiere Pro.
Free Music and Sound Effects
Author Jose Antunes has compiled a useful overview at Pro Video Coalition of websites offering free audio files for editors and video filmmakers.
FCP Project Conversion for Pro Tools Made Easy
Mac users who work with Final Cut Pro X and prefer to use Pro Tools for audio work are getting a special offer in the App Store from today!
Celemony Melodyne Editor 2.0 Released
Celemony Software GmbH has announced the availability of Melodyne editor version 2 and many new features have been added.
Celemony Melodyne Editor on Tour in Germany
Celemony product specialists demonstrate Melodyne in practice; the tour travels throughout Germany, including Berlin, Munich, Hanover and Frankfurt.
Authentic Sound
UA releases the Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder plug-in for UAD-2. The authentic sound of the mastering tape machine is now available as a UAD-2 Powered Plug-In for Mac and PC.
Dive into the New Pro Tools World
Professionals demonstrate the new possibilities of Avid’s audio flagship live
Avid Presents New VENUE MADI Expansion Card
Avid presents the VENUE MADI (Multichannel Audio Digital Interface) expansion card.
Art Is Beautiful, but It Is a Lot of Work
University of Popular Arts FH begins teaching operations
ShoWest 2010: Dolby Introduces New Dolby Surround 7.1
Dolby is developing a new audio experience for moviegoers and digital cinema operators in cooperation with Disney and Pixar.
SAE Institute: Attractive Jobs in the Music Industry
Music industry in transition – technical professions gain importance
Avid Creation Tour 2010
As part of the Avid Creation Tour 2010, the company will be presenting the full range of its music and video solutions in practical workshops from 15 to 25 February. The whole thing will be presented by the best music producers, sound engineers, live mixers, video editors and film sound mixers in the industry. In masterclasses and workshops, interested musicians, producers and video editors will learn first-hand how the professionals work in the studio with Pro Tools, Media Composer, VENUE or ICON.
Avid Creation Tour 2010
As part of the Avid Creation Tour 2010, the company will be presenting the full range of its music and video solutions in practical workshops from 15 to 25 February. The whole thing will be presented by the best music producers, sound engineers, live mixers, video editors and film sound mixers in the industry. In masterclasses and workshops, interested musicians, producers and video editors will learn first-hand how the professionals work in the studio with Pro Tools, Media Composer, VENUE or ICON.
University of Popular Arts invites visitors to an information day
On Saturday, February 20, the first campus of the new University of Popular Arts, hdpk, will open its doors for an information day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Varied workshops will provide initial insights into the three Bachelor's degree programmes: the Bachelor of Music in "Sound and Music Production" and the Bachelor of Arts programmes in "Media Management" and "Media Design".
Admission to the information day is free; registration is requested.
Contact: Hochschule der populären Künste FH, Otto-Suhr-Allee 24, 10585 Berlin, studienberatung@hdpk.de, 030 36 70 23 57 30.
Deutsche POP information day
At its information day, the Deutsche POP training academy offers workshops that provide an opportunity to sample exciting careers in music and media - for example, photo designer, presenter or music producer. A total of 38 training programmes will be presented, preparing participants for their careers through practical experience.
The information day takes place on Saturday, February 20, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the academy's four locations in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich.
Everyone who would like to learn about forward-looking professions in music, sound, management, communication, design or image and is interested in training in them is invited.
Admission is free; registration at the respective location is requested.
Avid Creation Tour 2010
As part of the Avid Creation Tour 2010, the company will be presenting the full range of its music and video solutions in practical workshops from 15 to 25 February. The whole thing will be presented by the best music producers, sound engineers, live mixers, video editors and film sound mixers in the industry. In masterclasses and workshops, interested musicians, producers and video editors will learn first-hand how the professionals work in the studio with Pro Tools, Media Composer, VENUE or ICON.
Avid Creation Tour 2010
As part of the Avid Creation Tour 2010, the company will be presenting the full range of its music and video solutions in practical workshops from 15 to 25 February. The whole thing will be presented by the best music producers, sound engineers, live mixers, video editors and film sound mixers in the industry. In masterclasses and workshops, interested musicians, producers and video editors will learn first-hand how the professionals work in the studio with Pro Tools, Media Composer, VENUE or ICON.
New music degree programme in Berlin
Audio engineering can be studied. So can instrumental music, composition, musicology and management. Some degree programmes even combine one or another. But until now there has been no degree programme combining all five areas.
Lynx Studio Technology Presents Lynx AES16e-50 with AES50 Interface
PCI Express audio interface offers up to 32 additional channels via network cable
Avid Sibelius First: Simple Music Notation
The new music-notation and composition software offers innovative and efficient functions for composing, notating and distributing music
Second Media Technology Forum
St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences hosts the second Media Technology Forum on October 19 and 20, 2009.
Academy for Education and Training in Audio Engineering
Audiocation, the academy for audio production, offers a new type of media education aimed at hobby musicians, beat makers, podcasters and home recordists who want to improve their knowledge and skills or gain an additional professional qualification.
5th Thuringian Media Seminar
FKTG, Fraunhofer IDMT and MCS Thüringen address multichannel audio for HDTV and digital cinema.
NAB 2009: Sony Creative Software Introduces Vegas Pro 9
Vegas Pro 9 adds XDCAM EX browsing, native RED ONE files, SD/HD-SDI MXF capture, a scalable 4K workflow, and 32- and 64-bit versions.
Gefen Digital Audio Splitter Distributes TOSLINK Signals
Gefen's GTV-DIGAUD-142 splits one TOSLINK digital audio source across two outputs for separate listening zones.
Panasonic Forms Professional Projectors and Displays Europe
Panasonic combines its professional plasma-display and projector operations in the new PPDE European business unit.
Adobe Announces Director 11.5
Adobe Director 11.5 adds H.264 video, RTMP streaming, 5.1 surround audio, SketchUp import, and NVIDIA PhysX.
iStockphoto Offers 30,000 Audio Tracks
iStockphoto announced the launch of its new audio collection during the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
Training Trends 2009: Multimedia Careers Grow
SAE Institute reports increased interest in training for audio, film, web and games.
iStockphoto Goes Audio
Microstock multimedia provider iStockphoto launches an audio offering.
A Burst of New Products at ISE
SANYO invites visitors to the world premiere of the PDG-DHT100L.
arvato digital services Presents Innovations for the Audio Industry
At MIDEM 2009 in Cannes, arvato digital services, one of the world’s leading media service providers, is presenting new products and services for the audio industry: CD X+, CD-on-demand and the mSource digital platform.
Surround Sound on Radio: Industry and Broadcasters Are Ready for DAB
The introduction of surround sound in DAB digital radio was the focus of a workshop held on Thursday, December 11, at Bayerischer Rundfunk's broadcasting center in Munich.
Sony Creative Software Introduces a Creative Music-Production Solution
Sony Creative Software, a specialist in professional audio and video production, presents ACID Pro 7 digital audio workstation software as a particularly fast, flexible and creative environment for music production.
Ardour 2.7 Released—Open-Source DAW for Mac OS X
With substantial support from SAE Institute, the popular audio-editing software is now available as a free download for Apple OS X.
A. F. Marcotec GmbH Expands Its Training Division
In response to strong demand, A. F. Marcotec GmbH is expanding its service division and product-training programme. In addition to introductory instruction for professional video and audio equipment purchased from its online shop, the programme now includes workshops.
MSI EX620 Now Available
With its 16-inch HD display and Dolby Home Theater audio, MSI’s EX620 sets new standards for mobile entertainment
Adobe Announces Creative Suite 4 Production Premium
Cross-platform video solution enables the creation of searchable video content
Iosono Makes Waves with Innovative 3D Audio at Berlin’s Tresor
A revolutionary dance-floor experience at Popkomm: in a world premiere, innovative 3D sound specialist Iosono will immerse visitors to Berlin techno club Tresor in a new sound experience using wave field synthesis.
Swiss Titlis Ski Resort Uses Barix Public-Address Solution
Music and announcements for 35 cable-car stations and ski huts.
IBC 2008: IP-Based Solution for Mobile Video Transmission
At IBC 2008, Satlynx is presenting a mobile transmission solution using satellite uplinks for media streaming by television and radio stations.
Third Edition of the MOTU UltraLite
Thanks to its compact design, the MOTU UltraLite-mk3 is an ideal audio interface for recording on the go.
ARD Broadcasters Expand Audio and Video Replication with DAVID Systems
After years of tapeless radio-audio exchange using DAVID Systems’ Moves Media technologies, ARD officially began video-file transfer for television reports in 2007.
Acon Digital Media Releases AudioLava Premium
Professional tools appear for the first time in restoration software for vinyl, cassette, and reel-to-reel recordings as well as digital audio files
TANDBERG Develops Revolutionary Desktop Video Phone
New personal E20 video VoIP phone enables deployment throughout the enterprise.
Native Instruments: FM8 Transient Attacks
New sound library with synthesizer sounds for FM8, KORE 2, and the free KORE Player.