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Behringer today shared this official intro video for the BM-18M Cluster Box - a knockoff of the Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux effects pedal. … Read More Behringer Debuts BM-18M ‘Boogerfooger’ Cluster BoxView the full article

Native Instruments has released Maschine 3.4, a free update that introduces an updated modulation and automation editor and more. … Read More Native Instruments Maschine 3.4 Now Available; Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Instrument designer Leon Dewan (Dewanotron) shared this sneak preview of a new synth, The Modulo.… Read More Leon Dewan Previews New Synth, The ModuloView the full article

“Should I go with Pioneer DJ (or lately, AlphaTheta) equipment? Other stuff seems better value and way cooler. But then again, wouldn’t I be safer going with the ‘industry standard’?” Students here at the Digital DJ Tips school ask us this all the time. And like Mac vs PC, it’s hard to get to the … Continued The post Why Pioneer DJ & AlphaTheta Gear Is The Industry Standard (Whether You Like It Or Not) appeared first on Digital DJ Tips. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Echon 6 builds on Morphor’s legacy of Eurorack modules centered around analog delay lines, an area in which they’ve mastered the art. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENTWith ECHON 6, this expertise extends into uncharted territory, bringing the principles of modal synthesis into the analogue domain. Yet this innovation doesn’t merely reimagine a digital concept with modern analogue circuitry, […] The post ECHON 6 Marks Morphor’s Entry Into The World of Stand-Alone Synthesizers appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Unify is a Host plug-in that can load all of your MIDI Effects, Audio Effects and Instruments in a single creative environment. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Unify 2 will ship with over 850 Patches using these plug-ins to make jaw dropping, inspiring and totally useful sounds. With a couple of clicks you can substitute out any plug-in […] The post New Unify 2 appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - SSL 360° V2.0 Software delivers significant feature and workflow updates for its U-series controllers and USB audio interfaces. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Solid State Logic announces the latest evolution of its cross-platform Mac and Windows application, which forms the ‘brains’ of all its 360°-enabled software and hardware, SSL 360 ‘V2.0’. The V2.0 update brings a host of new […] The post Solid State Logic Releases SSL 360° V2.0 Software appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Rotors captures the heartbeat of electronic dance music, where modular synthesis and physical modeling fuse to deliver pure dance floor energy. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Created by AAS resident sound designer Adam Pietruszko, this Multiphonics sound pack spans the full range of EDM styles, from the deep drive of techno and house to the hypnotic flow of […] The post New Rotors Sound Pack for the Multiphonics CV-3 and AAS Player plug-ins appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Fancy levelling up your Reason Rack? Well, Reason Studios’ latest distortion plugin might be the perfect thing for you. Pairing the range of multiband distortion with a modular core, the Osmium Distortion Matrix is a slick, malleable and exciting tool to spice up your studio time. The Osmium Distortion Matrix offers nine freely routable effects slots to allow you a full, flexible range to carve out your sound and build chains. The plugin also comes with four distinct distortion modules, allowing you to toy with Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder and Bitcrush, with the addition of effects like dynamics, filters and EQ capabilities... The post Reason Studios introduces Osmium Distortion Matrix, a new device for the Reason Rack appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Body by Playfair Audio is a free dynamics plugin for Windows and macOS that presents a different approach to compression and expansion. It offers the core functionality of its big brother plugin, Dynamic Grading (£140), with the same DSP engine and Source Learn technology. To claim the free plugin, just sign up for the Playfair [...] View post: Playfair Audio releases Body, a FREE innovative dynamic processor plugin View the full article

Another day, another deal from Plugin Boutique, as this period of crazy discounts continues. Today’s offering is 91% off Objeq Delay by Applied Acoustic Systems. The offer makes the plugin available to buy for just £9, a far cry from its original price of £103. Objeq Delay is available in 64-bit AU, VST, and AAX [...] View post: 91% off Applied Sound Systems Objeq Delay at Plugin Boutique for a limited time View the full article

Opusonix is a web-based platform (with a free tier) designed to simplify mix reviews, client collaboration, and project management for producers and audio engineers. At its core, Opusonix brings all the moving parts of a typical mix project, like audio tracks, feedback, revisions, and task lists, into a single, organized workspace. So, if you’re working [...] View post: Opusonix streamlines Mix Review and Collaboration for Modern Producers View the full article

Scaler Music has released Scaler Detector, a standalone app and plugin for macOS and Windows that detects the key, scale, and chords of any audio or MIDI you feed it. It’s available now for just $9, or completely free for Scaler 3 owners. Scaler Detector takes the same powerful detection engine found in Scaler 3 [...] View post: Scaler Music releases Scaler Detector key and chord detection plugin for $9 (FREE for Scaler 3 users) View the full article

Antelope Audio has officially introduced individual perpetual licenses for its Antelope Audio Native plugin range, marking a new chapter for the company’s software ecosystem. To celebrate, the developer is offering the MG4+ EQ plugin as a free download for a limited time. Previously, Antelope Audio’s plugins were primarily tied to its Synergy Core interfaces, where [...] View post: Antelope Audio launches individual plugin licenses and gives away MG4+ EQ for free View the full article

If you've always wanted a classic Buchla synth, but were put off by the classic Buchla synth prices, now you can build your own. … Read More Build A Classic Buchla System 200 Modular SynthesizerView the full article

Korg has introduced Collection 6, a major update to its software synth suite for Mac & Windows, featuring new virtual takes on the Trinity, PS-3300 & SGX-2.… Read More KORG Collection 6 Adds Trinity, PS-3300, SGX-2 Virtual InstrumentsView the full article

GForce Software has introduced MAP, a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows that's inspired '70s modular synths from Serge, Buchla and others, but with a modern interface and software capabilities.… Read More GForce Software MAP Combines Classic West Coast Ideas With Modern Soft Synth CapabilitiesView the full article

Cycling '74 has released Max 9.1, an update that introduces new ABL objects, new Jitter FX, JavaScript V8 features, and more.… Read More Max 9.1 Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Orbita, the unique and physical sequencer from Playtronica, is available to buy. Looks like a great gift for the holidays, too. Way back in 2021, we first told you about Orbita, a physical sequencer that uses a rotating platter and magnets to send MIDI note and event information to an external instrument or software. The unique device had been making the rounds of conventions and meet-ups for years, and it’s finally available. And with the holidays coming up, this looks like the perfect sort of quirky gift for a musician… The post Playtronica Orbita: The Spinning Physical Sequencer Is Now Available appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Auburn Sounds is a developer we’ve covered multiple times at BPB, with plugins like Graillon 3 (a vocal pitch correction tool), Inner Pitch (a pitch shifter), and Lens (a spectral multiband compressor/expander). Now, they have released Selene, a free algorithmic reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Selene, a versatile algorithmic reverb plugin, is the [...] View post: Auburn Sounds releases Selene, a versatile FREE algorithmic reverb plugin View the full article

The DJ 300 PRO X & DJ 300 PRO X CLUB mark a long-awaited comeback, blending premium sound, modular design, and personalization for DJs. After more than a decade away from the DJ scene, beyerdynamic is making a gallant return with the launch of the DJ 300 PRO X and DJ 300 PRO X CLUB [...] The post DJ-Market Return: beyerdynamic Reveals New Customizable Headphones appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The current deal on the Waldorf plugin at Thomann is just the beginning of an exciting wave of discounts for producers, sound designers, and mix engineers. In addition to the legendary Blofeld plugin, which impresses with its typical digital sound and massive sound diversity, D16 and SSL are also offering substantial discounts on high-quality plugins. D16 Group is ideal for electronic music, offering authentic vintage synthesizers and effects. SSL provides a precise tool for modern mixing workflows with the X-DynEQ. Three brands, three worlds – each with its own unique sound – and now all at a lower price! The Waldorf Blofeld plugin is currently available at Thomann with a 46% discount, which should pique the interest of many producers who have long been intrigued by the legendary sound of this synthesizer. This software brings the classic Waldorf Blofeld sound to your computer with clear digital sharpness and an unmistakable texture balancing modern punch and classic wavetable sound. Anyone familiar with the Waldorf Blofeld knows that despite its digital structure, it can produce enormous depth and liveliness that can be used in a wide variety of musical genres... The post Waldorf, D16, SSL: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne is the latest in a series of striking special editions from the manufacturer. Here’s the keyboard controller to match your MiniFuse Champagne interface – and your Mimosa! Arturia knows a thing or two about the power of color, regularly releasing products with eye-catching special paint jobs. Following up on last year’s striking Mint finish (see below), the MiniLab 3 is now available in a slightly more subdued, but no less flashy Champagne edition... The post Arturia MiniLab 3 Champagne: Because Your Chords Deserve a Little Sparkle appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

quietformat has released ValveDesk, a vintage tube tone coloration plugin that brings the warmth and harmonic richness of analog tube gear into your DAW. Even better, it’s free for the first 48 hours (until October 29, 2025, 11:59 PM EST). ValveDesk is a saturation plugin designed to add musical harmonic coloration inspired by vintage tube [...] View post: quietformat releases ValveDesk vintage tube plugin and it’s FREE for 48 hours View the full article

Blanketfort Audio has released Ruinator, a dual-engine distortion plugin for macOS and Windows. It’s available in VST3 and AU formats, currently discounted to $29 until October 31st (regular price $49). Ruinator is more than a typical overdrive. Instead, it offers a more creative approach to distortion, blending flexibility with a raw distortion engine capable of [...] View post: Blanketfort Audio releases Ruinator distortion plugin with $29 intro offer View the full article