Slate Digital - News and Rumours

Why do we still use 1980s reverb?

20 Feb · We discuss the magic of 1980s reverb, why it's still in use today, and the different ways to bring classic reverb sounds to your setup.

When to use an SSL bus compressor and why?

23 Jan · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

Studio Deals from Focal, Slate Digital, Drawmer and Universal Audio

17 Dec 2023 · In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you'll find some great offers on modeling mics,audio interfaces, studio monitors and more.

Software Deals: Huge Discounts on u-he, Moog, FabFilter & more!

21 Nov 2023 · With Black Friday and Cyberweek in full swing, these software deals are some of the best we've ever seen! Up to 65% off u-he, Moog, FabFilter & more!

The Best DAW Controllers to improve your production workflow

27 Sep 2023 · Is using a mouse too clinical? We discuss control protocols and check out some of the best DAW controllers for your home studio setup.

Software Deals from Baby Audio, Xils Lab, and Antares

10 Jul 2023 · In this edition of Software Deals, you'll find a selection of offers on instruments and effects plug-ins for a wide range of applications.

Audiotonix acquires Slate Digital in a diversification move

03 Oct 2022 · UK multinational, Audiotonix acquires Slate Digital in a move to diversify its portfolio. But what are the implications for users?

Slate Digital FG-DS 902: dbx 902 De-Esser Emulation for your DAW

16 Jun 2022 · The Slate FG-DS plug-in brings the classic dbx 902 de-esser to the Virtual Mix Rack and your DAW – with a couple of additions for more versatility.

Slate Digital FG-Dynamics plug-in: never too late for an SSL comp?

25 Jan 2022 · FG-Dynamics captures the channel dynamics section from an SSL 4K-series analog console, complete with the Gate/Expander module.

Slate Digital MO-TT: the Ableton OTT preset as a full-fledged plug-in

27 Nov 2021 · Slate is spinning the famous OTT preset from Ableton's multi-band compressor into a standalone plug-in with all the upgrades it could muster.

Murda Melodies: Creative multi-effect from Slate Digital and Murda Beatz

28 Oct 2021 · Slate Digital has teamed up with producer Murda Beatz to create Murda Melodies, a creative multi-effect for transforming your melodies and synth lines.

Slate Digital metaTune: The ultimate Auto-Tune plug-in?

01 Oct 2021 · Slate Digital says that metaTune is the best automatic tuner yet. Is it time to say goodbye to Auto-Tune and the rest of the competition?

Slate Digital soups up the Custom Opto compressor plug-in

01 Sep 2021 · Slate's new Custom Opto hot-rods the venerable LA-2A with more controls and switchable analog "flavors" to make opto compression more versatile.

Best free plug-ins this week: Fresh Air, Bucket Pops and CHOW Matrix

06 Dec 2020 · This week’s collection of the best free plug-ins brings you a breath of Fresh Air, a fun vintage drum machine and a delay that grows like a tree.

Best Creative Reverb and Delay Plug-ins: Our Top 5 Time-based Effects

13 Nov 2020 · These plug-ins go way beyond boring standard effects and will help you open up new horizons: Here are the Best Creative Reverb and Delay plug-ins!

Best 1176 Compressor Emulation Plug-ins: The definitive list

08 Aug 2020 · No doubt, the 1176 is one of the most popular compressor designs of all time - here's our list of the best 1176 plug-in emulations to get this classic sound into your DAW.

Deal: Slate ML-1 modeling microphone & expansions EUR 300 off at Thomann!

04 May 2020 · Want to up your microphone game? Thomann has a great deal on the Slate Digital ML-1 modeling condenser microphone! The mic is priced EUR 549, down from EUR 849.

NAMM 2020: Slate intros Infinity EQ, throws the glove at Fabfilter

17 Jan 2020 · Confident in the plug-in, Slate has written up virtually nothing about it, rather the man would have you watch a pair of videos to see what's cooking...

Slate Digital intros All Access Pass, adds Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 synth

18 Jun 2019 · The Slate Digital Everything Bundle is now the All Access Pass. The subscription includes all of Slate's plug-ins and many new additions, like the Kilohearts bundle and ANA 2 software synthesizer.

NAMM 2019: Slate Digital deals quad damage with four new releases

25 Jan 2019 · Steven Slate announced he's taking no less than five new products to NAMM this year. I expected this to be good and the man did not disappoint (hats off to his team, too)! Here's what we got...

Top 5 studio microphones 2018 by Antelope, Vanguard, Slate, Burg, Neumann

24 Dec 2018 · Being spoilt for mic choice at every price point plays a huge part in democratising music making. But out Top 5 focusses on boundary-pushing innovation that doesn't come cheap.

Slate VRS8 audio interface finally available for purchase

11 Sep 2018 · Spending over an year in "announced but not released" hell, the Slate Digital VRS8 audio interface is finally available for purchase at the quite competitive price of EUR 2099. You get 8 preamps and 0.7ms ...