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Codwaves has launched BassXtend, a psychoacoustic bass enhancement plugin designed to help low-frequency material remain perceptible on smaller playback systems…
→ Continueprod. Shane has launched Shane Is Angry, a free diode-clipper distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. Developed by the South Korea-based music producer, whose …
→ ContinueNoiseRoom UIO has launched Andes JX, a free and open-source polyphonic subtractive synthesizer developed in Ecuador. The instrument combines oscillator, filteri…
→ ContinueTechivation has launched T-De-Breather, a breath suppression plug-in for vocal and dialogue processing. The new T-Series plug-in is designed to automate breath …
→ ContinueStudio Kozak has released SK Rust, a free lo-fi coloration plugin for macOS and Windows. The developer describes it as “the sound of something forgotten i…
→ ContinueNoiseRoom UIO has released Andes JX, a free and open-source polyphonic subtractive synthesizer for Windows. The independent audio lab is based in Quito, Ecuador…
→ ContinueHOFA-Plugins has released SYSTEM ThirdPartyPluginLoader, allowing the free version of HOFA SYSTEM to host one third-party plugin at a time. HOFA SYSTEM is a mod…
→ ContinueHere at Production Expert we are always recommending the Apple Refurb Store as a source of a good, cost effective studio computer. In this article we explore ho…
→ ContinueLearn how to make drum patterns for different genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.…
→ ContinueWhen Steinberg released SpectraLayers Pro 13, they introduced a number of brand new features and workflow enhancements which aid in the processes of restoring, …
→ Continue“I think the only people that see it as a threat are the people who have trouble creating,” Dr. Dre says. The post Dr. Dre says he is “embracing” AI in music: “…
→ ContinueRust Romance has released BigBlockPre LE, a free discrete console preamp plugin for macOS and Windows. BigBlockPre LE is inspired by the classic API 312-style s…
→ ContinueAudioDeluxe is offering PSP 2445 EMT for only $29, down from its regular price of $149. That is a huge 81% discount and a $120 saving on PSP Audioware’s v…
→ ContinueThe legendary Pink Trombone speech synthesiser has been ported by Steve Duda for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Steve Duda needs no introduction around here; the Xf…
→ ContinueSvalaC-Audio is offering Es-A2, its $45 analog-modeled optical compressor plugin for macOS and Windows, as a free download for a very limited time. The Payhip p…
→ ContinueDarkpalace Studio has updated Parrot, its free multi-modal delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux, to version 1.1. Parrot originally entered the KVR Develop…
→ ContinueDeveloper Dawesome has launched Abyss II, a visual synthesizer for macOS and Windows, with an introductory price of €89 (regularly €149). The develo…
→ ContinueAdd some vintage tape character to your tracks for a fraction of the usual price. The post Get 84% off the SSL Native X-Echo plugin in this limited-time sale at…
→ Continue“I was trying to do this 30 years ago. This is what we were planning for.” The post How Jeff Mills brought his true vision for his 1995 Liquid Room mix to life …
→ ContinueScore discounts on some of our favourite studio and monitor headphones at Guitar Center. The post The Sony headphones we rated 10/10 are now $78 off appeared fi…
→ ContinueHOFA has announced the ThirdPartyPluginLoader, an add-on for its modular processing environment, HOFA SYSTEM, that lets you load your existing VST2, VST3 or AU …
→ ContinueVibecoding, or AI-driven development, has become a staple for many in the software development industry. So what does that mean for the plugins and apps you buy…
→ ContinueSince InMusic's acquisition of Native Instruments, many producers are concerned about their Kontakt libraries. These five free samplers are all free and capable…
→ ContinueDavid Barber's open letter proposes two legislative foundations: a statutory ban on copyrighting prompt-driven AI outputs, and mandatory disclosure across visua…
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