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MOD Audio has launched new a collection of Convolution Reverb plugins and pedalboards for its MOD Dwarf platform, including a convolution engine capable of processing Impulse Response files up to 15 seconds.

The release includes two plugins free for all MOD device users: the MOD Convolution Loader, which allows musicians to use their own IR files, and the MOD Convolution Reverb, containing 33 high-quality IRs from different places and equipment. MOD Audio has also partnered with DoGood Sound, a premium IR and unique audio samples supplier, to release 12 new paid Reverb plugins with over 300 IRs sampled from different locations and iconic equipment.

MOD Audio has also released a collection of reverb pedalboards, featuring the new Convolution Reverb plugins as well as classic reverb sounds from the MOD platform, including Shiroverb and the DragonFly reverb suite. The boards are fully self-contained, designed for out-of-the-box playability, and make full use of the power of the MOD platform to add features ranging from Trails and Gated Verb to dynamic controls over the reverbs.

The new reverb boards are available for free for all MOD device owners.

“We’re thrilled to offer music creators a new level of control and creativity with our Convolution Reverb pedalboards,” said Gianfranco Ceccolini, CEO of MOD Audio. “Our partnership with DoGood Sound, combined with our powerful convolution engine, has allowed us to bring a new level of sound design to the market, and we’re excited to see what users will create with these tools.”

The new plugins are priced between €15 and €25 each and can be purchased by device users via the remote web interface. Find out more information on the MOD Audio website.

Oversynth has introduced a new set of front panel overlays for the Cre8audio East Beast & West Pest synthesizers.

The overlays feature high-contrast graphics and large fonts, for easy viewing in low light. Black and white versions are available, so you can customize the look of the synths to meet your preference.

The new overlays are available now from, priced at $27 each.

tsoniq has introduced a new user-oscillator for the Korg Minilogue XD and Prologue, Phase7.

Phase7 is a supersaw oscillator that works with the Logue’s front panel controls. At its simplest, it simply replicates the current VCO waveform and waveshape, but with a digital stack of seven oscillators.

There is a free ‘lite’ version that is controlled entirely from the front panel, and a ‘pro’ version (20€) that adds more waveforms, filter effects and a second LFO.

Features:

• two super-oscillators, each with 7 independent wave generators
• accurate modelling of the JP-8000 super-saw
• emulation of the Logue VCO waveforms, including shape modulation
• seven additional waveforms, including windowed-sync and filter effects (pro)
• optional phase synchronization for percussive sounds
• a second LFO with 4 modulation destinations and 25 patterns, include sample-and-hold effects (pro)
• optional velocity modulation of wave shape (pro)
• extensive front-panel control to avoid menu diving

In addition, the code that Phase7 uses to access to the Minilogue or Prologue front-panel controls has been released as open source on GitHub, allowing new user-oscillators to read VCO, VCF and LFO front-panel control settings. The code includes a complete sample phase-modulation oscillator.

Phase7 is available now for €20. A free ‘lite’ version is also available.