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Morphoice has released WingMen, a free chorus plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. We have covered quite a few Morphoice synths lately, including the EightySix…
→ ContinueImmanent Audio has released IA De-Esser, a free de-essing and resonance suppression plugin for macOS and Windows. IA De-Esser does things a bit differently. Ins…
→ ContinueDeveloper Robin van Soelen has released gesture.live, a free browser-based instrument that you play with hand gestures through your webcam. This is not a plugin…
→ ContinueHD Instruments has released Spectdrum, a rhythmic spectral gate plugin for macOS and Windows. The tagline is “Make it Pulse.” Spectdrum listens to a…
→ ContinueTriton Audio has announced Tilt EQ, a phantom-powered inline tone-shaping tool and microphone booster built around a single control knob. It's aimed at anyone w…
→ ContinueA recent commercial project and a trip to the beach reminded Russ Hughes why sound design is a craft that needs to be protected - most of all for the sake of ma…
→ ContinueSoftware instruments, effects and mixing plugins – here’s everything fresh in the plugin marketplace this week. The post The best new music plugins this week, f…
→ ContinueExpert producer and beat maker Isaac Duarte showcases how to make a trap beat from scratch in FL Studio.…
→ ContinueTurn2on has launched KLEON / Modded Overdrive, a Rack Extension add-on for Reason. The effect is designed as an overdrive and boost processor inspired by a germ…
→ ContinueAcoustica Premium Edition is known for restoration, but its metering tools and six-plugin Mix & Mastering Suite make it a serious mastering ecosystem too. In th…
→ ContinueDelos DSP has launched Vocal Labs, a modular vocal channel strip for digital audio workstations, Unity projects, and standalone use. The software provides two i…
→ ContinueFlexion is an audio-processing plug-in announced by its developer for mix-bus and individual track processing. The announcement describes a workflow centred on …
→ ContinueThe Asylum has announced Asylum Analogue, a dual-path tape and cassette emulation plugin for macOS and Windows. The product is designed to model an analogue pro…
→ ContinueDusk Audio has released Tape Echo 2, a free three-head tape delay and spring reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. I am a massive fan of tape delays, esp…
→ ContinueNoirSonance has released Decompressor, a free/pay-what-you-want upward dynamics plugin for macOS and Windows. We have covered NoirSonance several times on BPB, …
→ Continuequietformat has released SURVIVE, a free clipping processor plugin for macOS and Windows. To get SURVIVE for free, you need to enter your email address on the p…
→ ContinueAM I AUDIO has released I AM CHOIR, a choir instrument that turns your vocal performance into a choir part while following your lyrics, melody, phrasing, and ti…
→ ContinueSoftube has today announced Reference 1998 Equalizer and Reference 1956 Equalizer, two new plugins modelled on classic passive tube EQ hardware. Both are built …
→ ContinueAll three of these artists put their spin on the new upbeat Pride anthem, ‘Free To Love’ The post How we remixed Duran Duran and Nile Rodgers: Tips and tricks f…
→ ContinueSolid State Logic has announced SSL 360° V2.1, a major update to its U Series controller ecosystem. Covering UC1, UF8 and UF1, the release adds tighter DAW inte…
→ ContinueAs one of audio’s more enigmatic traits, nothing can confuse quite like phase can. For anyone who has struggled to tame it in the mix or on the studio floor, he…
→ ContinueThe London-born producer has died at age 69, leaving a legacy of award-winning and chart-topping records in his wake. The post Reflecting on the genius of Madon…
→ ContinueBjango has released Buckets And Decay ($49), a BBD and PT2399 delay, chorus, flanger, and vibrato plugin for macOS and Windows. We are giving away five free Buc…
→ ContinueBox of Rules has released Picking Fingers, a free bass guitar processing plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Picking Fingers is designed to process a bass rec…
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