Archive for May, 2026

Sketch Audio Effects Updated To V2.0 With New Features & Formats


Sketch Audio shared this overview of their V2 audio effect plugins.


Topics covered:

  • New plug-in formats: 03:17
  • Light Mode: 04:47
  • Auto Bypass: 06:28
  • LFO Shapes: 07:17
  • Phase Offset: 08:08
  • Swing: 08:45
  • Repeatable Random: 09:29

The update makes the previously macOS and iOS-focused plugins available on Windows and adds support for multiple plugin formats, including VST3, AAX, CLAP, AU, and AUv3. The plugins are also now available across macOS, Windows, and iPadOS.

Alongside the expanded compatibility, the update introduces a range of workflow and modulation features intended to extend performance and sound design options across the suite. These include changes to randomization behavior, LFO design, and usability features such as bypass control and interface options.

The update applies across the full set of Sketch Audio effects, which include distortion, filtering, frequency shifting, clipping, and lo-fi processing tools.

The version 2.0 update is available now. Existing users receive the update at no additional cost. The developer is also offering a limited-time discount on individual plugins and bundles for new users. Visit the Sketch Audio site for details.

 

Noisy Fruits Lab Introduces Überding Multi-Function Eurorack Module


Noisy Fruits Lab has introduced Überding, a multi-functional module that builds on the company’s existing hardware approach, which combines digital control, modular synthesis concepts, and flexible internal processing architectures.

They say that “Überding is an excellent multi effects chain, a massive synthesizer engine, a drum synthesizer and sampler and more”.


Features:

  • Multi-function internal architecture
  • Designed for integration in standard Eurorack systems
  • Part of Noisy Fruits Lab’s compact module lineup
  • Digital control and modular signal integration approach
  • Built for patch-based performance and studio use

Überding is currently available for pre-order, with an intro price of 500,00 € (normally 600,00).

 

Behringer UB-Xa Mini Hands-On Demo


Cap10NRG (Captain Energy) – in his latest video – shares an overview of the Behringer UB-Xa Mini.

The Behringer UB-Xa Mini is a mini-synth with a synth voice based on their flagship UB-Xa keyboard, which itself copies the classic Oberheim OB-Xa.


“This tiny synth really packs a punch,” he notes. “I am going to go over most of what it can do in this video, so grab snack and join me!”

Watch the video and share your thoughts on the Behringer UB-Xa Mini in the comments!