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Can software sound as good as hardware? These are the most analog-sounding soft synths. Plugin synthesizers just keep getting better and better. In the 25 years since Steinberg released the first soft synth, Model E, the sound quality of virtual analog has improved by leaps and bounds. Thanks to advances in computer processing and the coding abilities of clever developers, we’ve now reached a point where software can sound as good as hardware… The post 5 of the Most Analog-Sounding Soft Synths appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

UVI has released a major update for their free sample player – UVI Workstation 4. With this new update, they’ve also included the refreshed UVI Starter Soundpack, a collection of free samples for Workstation 4. Installing Workstation 4 will automatically install the free sound pack, which is very cool! Feel free to watch the one [...] View post: UVI released UVI Workstation 4 update with new FREE sounds View the full article

OverviewTranceEngine turns your chord progressions into uplifting melodies, driving arpeggios, deep basslines, and memorable hooks. Feed TranceEngine with your chords and the plug-in generates authentic and professional MIDI patterns for you. No fiddling around with mismatching MIDI packs anymore. All output will be in tune with your original chords! Let the Engine generate over 500+ optimized phrases for you Have you ever struggled with writer's block when you wrote a Trance track? Or did you spend hours testing different bassline rhythms to support your main melody? You can leave all this behind. TranceEngine is a plug-in (VST, AU) that generates new driving arpeggios, …

The sounds may be cheesy, and the preset rhythms, too. But the weirdness and cheesiness of the sounds can be a fun alternative to the 808/909 style sounds that are ubiquitous these days.… Read More Behringer RD-78 In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Korg multi/poly native is a fully-compatible software counterpart to their recently introduced hardware multi/poly synthesizer.… Read More Korg multi/poly native Deep DiveView the full article

Composer & synthesist Robin Rimbaud shared this brief demo of using the books of John Cage as MIDI controller, to trigger prepared piano samples. … Read More Playing ‘Silence’ And Other John Cage Books As MIDI ControllersView the full article

Developer Cem Olcay has introduced ShapeStage, an AUv3 audio effect plugin that features a multi-stage morphing architecture.… Read More New iOS Morphing Effects Processor, ShapeStageView the full article

TeMuFra’s Colours is a new polyphonic synth plugin aimed at producers of all levels. Unfortunately, I’ve been unable to download Colours; I’m running into an error at the Gumroad checkout. I’m not sure if I’m alone in that issue, but it’s working for some others, so I’ll keep trying. KVR Audio lists Colours as available [...] View post: TeMuFra releases Colours, a FREE 8-voice polyphonic synth plugin View the full article

Plugin Boutique is having a huge sale this month. During the sale, you can score many expensive plugins for a heavily discounted price. One of these plugins is the 32Channel Classic by Harrison Consoles, emulated from the original hardware unit used by Michael Jackson, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. 32Channel Classic is a fully featured channel [...] View post: Get 32Channel by Harrison Console for €30 in LIMITED time offer View the full article

Analogue Solutions TC-5000 is very real & coming soon. We also mourn the passing of Seiki Kato of KORG and the coming together of CHOMPI & Chase Bliss! The post The TC-5000 Breaks Cover, Synths in Oil Tanks, and We Mourn an Industry Stalwart: Synth Journal appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Native Instruments let us know about some special deals that they are running this month, covering their Komplete virtual instrument bundle and iZotope mixing and mastering tools.… Read More Native Instruments Announces Deals On Komplete 15, iZotope Mixing/Mastering ToolsView the full article

Unplugred has released multiple well-received plugins over the past couple of years, and the popular developer is back with another typically quirky offering – Magic Carpet, a free delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Last year, we got Diet Audio, the free spectral gate plugin, and before that, we had Prisma, a multiband distortion. [...] View post: Unplugred releases FREE Magic Carpet quirky (in a good way) delay plugin View the full article

IK Multimedia’s Pianoverse expands with the addition of the Grand Piano Y7, a deeply sampled Yamaha C7 Grand. When IK Multimedia launched Pianoverse, it was a piano sample library with a difference. Firstly, it promised an ever-growing collection of high-quality, precision-sampled pianos of varying types. It also promised detailed control over almost every aspect, such as tuning, tone, effects, lid positions, mechanical noise and tone... The post Ain’t That Grand! Pianoverse Gains a Yamaha C7 – Sounds and Presets appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Developer KiTiK has just released the newest addition to his sound mangling suite – Krush, a “spectral crushing” effect for macOS and Windows that is available in AU and VST3 format. Do you need to transform a boring track? Make a sound weird and wonky? Are you pining for digital artifacts? Look no further! If [...] View post: KiTiK releases Krush, a FREE spectral crushing effect for macOS and Windows View the full article

Now and then, we’re fortunate enough to have a Kontakt library come along that ticks every box; it’s free, incredible quality, and compatible with Kontakt Player- Sonixinema’s Delicate Strings is one such instrument. Delicate Strings is part of the Sonixinema Origins series, a series of free instruments for Kontakt Player. Delicate Strings gives us a [...] View post: Sonixinema offers Delicate Strings, a FREE string ensemble library for Kontakt Player View the full article

Skate culture brand Supreme has announced a collaboration with Aphex Twin on a new collection of clothing and other products. … Read More New Aphex Twin Clothing Line Will Have Fans Saying ‘Come To Daddy’View the full article

Here's a look at the capabilities of the Sonicware Liven Ambient Zero, which is capable of much more than ambient music. … Read More Sonicware Liven Ambient Zero Does More Than Ambient MusicView the full article

Moog's Gert Bevin demonstrates Animoog Galaxy and shows how it fits into Apple's concept of Spatial Computing.… Read More Animoog Galaxy Updated With Spatial AudioView the full article

The CHOMPI is currently sold out, but a new version is in the plans.… Read More CHOMPI Club Joining Chase BlissView the full article

The site focuses on virtual alternatives to hardware electronic music gear.… Read More New Site Offers An Index To Virtual SynthesizersView the full article

Welcome to the ultimate guide on producing Tech House music inspired by the sounds of Dom Dolla! In this post, we’ll dive deep into the techniques and elements that make up that infectious groove that has everyone dancing. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or a beginner, this step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of creating your own track. And don’t worry, you can download the project file and all samples for free at the end! ... The post How to Tech House in style of Dom Dolla appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

This edition of Software Deals includes bargains from D16 Group, Universal Audio, Baby Audio, and ujam. Save up to 93%! Yesterday was 303 Day! But don’t worry, you can still get this awesome deal for a few more days. Many believe that Phoscyon 2 by D16 Group is the best software emulation of the legendary TB-303 by a long shot. And it doesn’t end there: With loads of additional features such as extended envelope parameters, built-in distortion and other effects, and a feature-rich visual sequencer, Phoscyon 2 is a modern-day reimagination of what the 303 could’ve been... The post Software Deals from D16 Group, Universal Audio, ujam & More appeared first on gearnews.co…

Noizebreaker is a new Kontakt library from Sick Noise Instruments, and you can download it free for a limited time. You should note that Noizebreaker requires the full version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher. The sci-fi-inspired library has a regular price of $57, but for the next couple of weeks (almost – at the time [...] View post: The Sound Ape offers the Noizebreaker, sci-fi-inspired Kontakt library FREE for a limited time View the full article

Baby Audio has wowed many people with its cool effects and sleek UIs over the last couple of years. If you want a new effect to spice up your tracks, you can get Baby Audio’s Super VHS plugin for $19.00 at Audio Plugin Deals. The original asking price is $69, making it a considerable discount. [...] View post: Get Super VHS by Baby Audio for $19 at Audio Plugin Deals in LIMITED time offer View the full article

Currently, Brainworx / Plugin Alliance are running great deals with a whole bunch of their plugins on sale for $29 each, including the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. It seems that these deals last until the end of March, so you’ve got some time to think about them. Among the discounted plugins, you’ll find the Maag [...] View post: Brainworx Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor is $29 for a limited time View the full article

Process.Audio has introduced Protility, a free utility plugin available in VST, AU, and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. Protility is designed as an all-in-one audio correction tool for mixing and sound design. It offers essential tools that help refine individual tracks before mixing. It’s basically a toolkit for cleaning up your audio before you [...] View post: Process.Audio releases FREE Protility plugin for cleaner mixes View the full article

Plugin Boutique offers a choice between two premium plugins as a free add-on with any purchase throughout March 2025. You can select Audiomodern Freezr or Heavyocity MicroFX Refiner at checkout with any purchase at Plugin Boutique, so it’s an excellent opportunity to further expand your plugin collection at no additional cost. Heavyocity MicroFX Refiner Heavyocity [...] View post: Get Audiomodern Freezr or Heavyocity MicroFX Refiner for FREE with any purchase View the full article

Roland announced that they’re offering 3,030 free licences of the TB-303 plugin for Roland Cloud to celebrate 303 day. Before you continue reading, please note that a very limited number of free licenses is available. I’m very sorry if you don’t manage to claim your free license on time, but as they say… don’t kill [...] View post: Roland offers FREE TB-303 plugin but only 3,030 licenses are available View the full article

NKS brings pre-configured mapping to controllers from Akai, Korg, M-Audio & Novation for over 2,000 compatible instruments and effects.… Read More NKS Support & Free Software Bundle Comes To Controllers From Akai, Korg, M-Audio & NovationView the full article

Here's a hands-on look at the new UDO Audio Super Gemini. … Read More UDO Audio Super Gemini Hands-On DemoView the full article