virtual instruments
Explore new ideas with latest Distrho’s softsynths
by Alexandre ProkoudineFilipe Coelho released new ports of synths that are based on Yamaha DX7, Oberheim OB-X, and Roland TB-303.

Free Calf audio and MIDI plug-ins get a major update
by Alexandre ProkoudineTwo years of work and 20 new plug-ins — was it worth waiting? The much anticipated new release of Calf audio plug-ins is out for all Linux-based music makers and sound engineers.

LV2 from developers’ standpoint
by Alexandre ProkoudineToday we are talking to Rui Nuno Capela, lead developer of Qtractor, and Mike Start, founder of linuxDSP.

LV2 1.0 released, what’s next?
by Alexandre ProkoudineLast week David Robillard announced availability of LV2 1.0, the first officially stable release of the free API for creating virtual instruments and audio effects.
