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These Blueprint releases from Fracture Sounds are incredible, as they provide us with ridiculously high-quality sounds for free, and they are compatible with the free Kontakt Player 8 (and later versions). Their latest release is the free Blueprint: Brass Ensemble library. To download Brass Ensemble, you’ll have to create an account or log in to [...] View post: Fracture Sounds releases the FREE Blueprint: Brass Ensemble library for Kontakt Player View the full article

“It’s not a toy; it’s a serious, pro-level instrument, just in a smaller form factor. No pun intended.” That’s Sequential product designer Carson Day assuring me that the brand’s latest synthesizer, Fourm, is ready for the big time… The post Why Sequential’s Fourm has a whole new mode of expression appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The Oxford Synthesiser Company OSCar is a 2-oscillator hybrid monosynth, with digital oscillators and a resonant multi-mode filter.… Read More OSC OSCar Getting Official Reissue From PWM Instruments (Sneak Preview)View the full article

Cherry Audio today introduced the Trident Mk III, a new software synthesizer based on the Korg Trident keyboard, originally release in 1980. … Read More Cherry Audio Intros Trident Mk III Software SynthView the full article

The update is massive and makes the microKorg 2 a much more powerful and interesting synth. … Read More Free Update Gives New Superpowers To The Korg microKORG 2View the full article

Starting now and for a limited time only, you can score some excellent synth deals at Thomann! Save up to 15% on controllers and synthesizers from Novation, KORG, and Yamaha… The post Awesome Synth Deals at Thomann: KORG, Novation, Yamaha! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Alex from Germany, the creator behind MIDI Pusher MK2, has released MIDIpushr, a free browser-based virtual MIDI controller that lets you play and send chords directly to your DAW or hardware synths. Funny timing with this one. Just the other day, while watching the awesome “How to Orchid” marketing video for the Orchid ORC—1 chord [...] View post: MIDIpushr MK2 is a FREE browser-based MIDI chord player for your DAW View the full article

Desired Sounds has released Sonic Bass ONE, a free virtual bass guitar plugin for Windows and macOS. The developer describes it as a synthesized electric bass, and after spending a bit of time with it, I’d say it sits somewhere between a realistic electric bass and a classic synth bass. It’s punchy enough for electronic [...] View post: Desired Sounds releases Sonic Bass ONE, a FREE virtual bass guitar plugin View the full article

Session Loops has released the updated real-time version of VocalNet, a new AI-driven voice cloning and transformation plugin for macOS and Windows. The plugin enables you to transform vocals in real-time directly within your DAW, and it’s available for instant download with a fully functional 14-day trial, as well as lifetime or subscription purchase options [...] View post: Session Loops releases VocalNet, a real-time AI-powered vocal cloning & transformation plugin View the full article

Sinevibes plugins now run inside the KORG microKORG2, which gains logue SDK in firmware update 2.0. That plus enhanced loop recorder functions, a split mode, and much more... The post KORG microKORG2: New Update Adds logue SDK Engine, Enhanced Loop Mode, More appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's a head-to-head comparison between a vintage Oberheim SEM and a Behringer 2-XM. … Read More Oberheim SEM vs Behringer 2-XM Head-To-Head ComparisonView the full article

Here's an in-depth guide to the new Roland TR-1000....… Read More Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Deep Dive VideoView the full article

Adafruit shared this DIY project guide for making a Halloween Jack-O-Theremin.… Read More How To Make A DIY Halloween Jack-O-ThereminView the full article

A guitarist practices scales. A singer warms up their voice. But what about producers? Your main instrument is your ears — and like any muscle, they can be trained. You don’t need hours of classes or expensive software. With just 15 minutes a day, you can dramatically improve how you hear EQ changes, compression artifacts, and stereo width. Here’s how. View the full article

Whether you’re a fully-fledged horror movie superfan or you just like to embrace the madness of Halloween each year, there’s something strangely appealing about the sound of horror. You can now get that sound free of charge for a limited time with the Circus Horror Strings sample pack by A Sound Effect. But, you’ll have [...] View post: A Sound Effect offers the Circus Horror Strings sample pack FREE for a limited time View the full article

Kage Music Korea has released KAGE Clarity1, a free beta plugin for Windows (VST3), marking what seems to be the first entry in their new line of compact “three-knob” audio effects. This release follows Kage Music Korea’s free KG Series bundle, which made quite an impression among BPB readers. The early GUI designs drew some [...] View post: Kage Music Korea releases KAGE Clarity1, a FREE “air” enhancer plugin for Windows View the full article

Pulsar Audio has released IPA 25, a multi-VCA dynamics processor for macOS and Windows, launched at €99 intro price (regular €149). IPA 25 is a modern take on the classic API 2500 RMS/VCA bus compressor with extra signal-flow options, harmonics, and metering. It’s the kind of “do-a-lot from one window” compression tool that I like [...] View post: Pulsar Audio releases IPA 25 compressor at an intro price of €99 (regular €149) View the full article

DAWJunkie is offering RazorPluck Jr, a compact virtual synthesizer designed for crafting bright, expressive plucks — and it’s free for a limited time. The plugin is available for macOS and Windows. Although RazorPluck Jr is a streamlined version of DAWJunkie’s forthcoming RazorPluck ($49) synth, it feels like a complete instrument. Apart from a small Upgrade [...] View post: DAWJunkie releases RazorPluck Jr, a FREE pluck synth for macOS and Windows View the full article

In the past couple of years, many music makers have been subject to an endless number of online advertisements for ‘MIDI chord packs’. These ‘get-pro-results-quick’ tools promise to bypass the so-called toil of creating and composing chord progressions, replacing it with a catalogue of premade progressions with a convenient drag-and-drop solution. “Each to their own,” smiles Kevin Parker. “I would never slag off anyone’s preferred method. I wouldn’t use a chord pack because I don’t think I would love songwriting as much if I didn’t have the journey. For me— the journey of it— that is the part that I love doing. That’s why I do it.” ... The post “I’m doing it for something…

The Haken Continuum is a unique synthesizer that's designed to provide the same level of responsiveness as traditional orchestral instruments.… Read More Haken Continuum Improvisation By Deep ForestView the full article

The Track8 is designed to let you capture your creative ideas, without the distractions of working with a Digital Audio Workstation on your computer.… Read More Thingstone Intros Track8 8-Track Hardware ArrangerView the full article

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster cards of the ‘90s still hold a special place in the hearts of many synth and gaming enthusiasts. Watch a scrapped Sound Blaster 2.0 card from 1994 come back to life! … The post Watch a Sound Blaster 2.0 Card from 1994 Come Back to Life appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The video provides an introduction to Eno and his work, and then digs deeper into Ambient 1 and the album's individual tracks.… Read More Brian Eno’s Music For Airports – The Creation Of A New Musical GenreView the full article

Developer Div Slomin shared this introduction to the Syntina, a custom synthesizer-concertina musical instrument. The instrument is self-contained and is designed to be portable and stand-alone, so you can use it in the context of traditional groups. But, because it has a synth-based engine, the sonic palette can be customized to meet your needs. You can… Read More New Syntina Is A Synthesizer + Concertina HybridView the full article

Initial Audio has released Initial Clipper 2, a free soft clipper plugin for Windows and macOS. This isn’t the first time Initial Audio has offered a free clipper. Some of you might remember the original Initial Clipper from 2021. Version 2 brings a refreshed interface, higher-resolution real-time scope, and a new ceiling control, while keeping [...] View post: Initial Audio releases Initial Clipper 2, a FREE soft clipper plugin View the full article

You can now score either IK Multimedia’s Tape Echo ($99) or Cherry Audio’s Stardust 201 Tape Echo as a free gift with any purchase at AudioDeluxe throughout October 2025. To activate the deal, add any purchase to your cart on AudioDeluxe. After that, a box will appear, prompting you to select one of the two delays [...] View post: Get IK Multimedia’s $99 Tape Echo or Stardust 201 for FREE with any AudioDeluxe purchase View the full article

Cinetools’ new Horror Box – Halloween Free Pack of cinematic SFX is now available for free download. The 407 MB pack contains 50 blood-curdling one-shots, with everything you need to create a terrifying mood. The Cinetools-designed sounds are in 24-bit, 96 kHz WAV files. The collection includes cinematic hits, creepy atmospheres, gore FX, revving chainsaws, [...] View post: Cinetools offers free Horror Box, a Halloween-inspired sound pack View the full article

The Behringer RD-8 MKII analog drum machine is especially affordable right now! Other great deals of the week include an awesome Novation controller a 24-track audio interface and digital recorder from Tascam. The Novation Launchpad Mini MK3 is the perfect Ableton controller for on the go. Although it measures only 18 × 18 cm and weighs only 380 g, the Launchpad Mini offers intuitive control over your clips and scenes with 64 RGB pads and 16 additional buttons. But it can do even more: with three custom modes with customizable mappings, the Launchpad Mini is also a versatile MIDI controller. Thanks to an online Easy Start tool, configuration is a breeze... The post Behrin…

Nonlinear scanning turns Dawesome KONTRAST’s wavetables into terrains to explore. And of course, since it’s Dawesome, this new soft synth sounds incredible. Last we heard from developer Dawesome, he was re-imaginging resynthesis with Myth and turning wavetables into distortion with Hate. Now he’s back with a new plugin released by umbrella company Tracktion, and it’s similarly groundbreaking – and similarly amazing sounding… The post Dawesome KONTRAST Sets Wavetable Synthesis in Motion: Is it a Serum Killer? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

With the release of the new Live III, the MPC Vs Maschine battle is hotter than ever. Which series is right for you, Akai or native Instruments? … The post MPC Vs Maschine: Which Is the Best for You? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article