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YAMA-TUBE PRO V2.0 is out !

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Dear Patreon supporters, Here is the brand-new version of the famous YAMA-TUBE audio plugin! New version → 2.0 BIG, BIG correction of the BAXANDALL EQ algorithms — yes, I made a pretty big mistake in V1.3... ggrrrrr! → The sound is now much closer to a real BAXANDALL EQ New tube distortion models: 12AX7 and…

SUMMER SOUNDBANK SERIES — VOLUME 5

PatreonSeptember 22, 202672Views 0Likes 0Comments

The final volume of the Summer Soundbank Series is here! This one is a little different… and probably the most chaotic one of the series. I’ve put together a huge collection of sounds gathered from all kinds of sources and experiments: bass loops, original drums, acid sounds, voices, ambient recordings, strange textures and a lot of unexpected…

M4L Tiny Drummer on Patreon!

PatreonSeptember 7, 2026117Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, Some of you asked me to release a smaller version of the famous M4L Drummer plugin, called M4L Tiny Drummer. I’ve just published it on my patreon page Enjoy!

M4L TinyDrummer // Small Step Sequencer but very efficient !

PatreonSeptember 7, 202699Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, Some of you asked me to release a smaller version of the famous M4L Drummer plugin, called M4L Tiny Drummer. I’ve just published it at the bottom of this page. Enjoy! M4L Tiny Drummer is a powerful 8-row step sequencer designed for humanized drum lines, groovy melodies, live improvisation. Perfect for producers,…

Summer Soundbank Series Vol. 4 : Analog Four Sounds & Kits

PatreonAugust 18, 2026265Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, Here is the fourth element of the summer soundbank series inspired by the famous Elektron Analog Four Machine : All samples are completely royalty-free and can be used in any project, whether commercial or non-commercial. You’ll find the download link below this post. Thanks for your continued support, I…

Thoughts & Summer Homework

PatreonAugust 5, 2026228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon fans, This is a special post where I wanted to share some of my current thoughts, projects and summer homework :-) There are quite a few things happening at SMAOLAB at the moment! A new website Two new plugin versions: Akira Filter & YamaTube A new website I finally changed my website! It has taken…

Summer Soundbank Series : Nord Drum Sounds & Kits

PatreonJuly 24, 2026363Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, Here is the third element of the summer soundbank series inspired by the famous Nord Drum Machine (Version 1) : All samples are completely royalty-free and can be used in any project, whether commercial or non-commercial. You get also Drum Kits & Ableton Live templates (version 9/10/11/12). You’ll find the…

Summer Soundbank Series : Berlin Drum Volume 2

PatreonJuly 6, 2026385Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, Here is the second element of the summer soundbank series inspired by two iconic drum machines: the SDS-1 and SDS-3 : All samples are completely royalty-free and can be used in any project, whether commercial or non-commercial. You can donwload the soundbank from my PATREON page Thanks for your continued support!

Summer Soundbank Series : Berlin Drum Volume 1

PatreonJune 17, 2026399Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dear Patreon supporters, I’ve created a new sound bank inspired by two iconic drum machines: the SDS-1 and SDS-3. I know this isn’t a plugin 😉, but I wanted to share it with you anyway! This release also marks the beginning of my Summer Soundbank Series : Throughout the summer, I’ll be publishing a collection…

Exclusive content: Akira-Max beta version !

PatreonMay 24, 2026551Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hello everyone, I’m excited to introduce my latest VST/AU/CLAP plugin: Akira-MAX, the fourth addition to the Akira Nation series (following Akira-Tube, Akira-Lead, and Akira-Filter). This plugin combines a vintage analog clipper (simulating classic hardware) with a unique limiter that never exceeds 0dB. Together, they create an audio maximizer. The limiter automatically calculates attack and release,…