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ViatorDSP has released Ripper, a free distortion plugin currently available in beta for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ripper is a surprisingly versatile distortion effect for a freebie. You get a very straightforward control layout, but there’s more than enough depth to cover a wide range of tones. Documentation is non-existent at this stage (the product [...] View post: ViatorDSP releases Ripper, a FREE distortion plugin (beta) View the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer was offering a sneak preview of their BMX Hybrid 8/12-Bit Sampling Drum Machine, a new design, inspired by the Oberheim DMX.… Read More Behringer BMX Sneak Preview From 2026 NAMM ShowView the full article

IK Multimedia has released ReSing Voices Vol 1 Producer’s Pack, the first in a planned series of vocal expansion packs for their ReSing platform.… Read More IK Multimedia Expands Options For ReSing Vocal Synthesis PlatformView the full article

Here's a sneak preview of the upcoming Tiptop Audio & Buchla 248t Multiple Arbitrary Function Generator (MARF). … Read More Tiptop Audio & Buchla 248t MARF Sneak PreviewView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Casio was offering a sneak preview of the Casio SX-C1 Sampler - a new portable sampling workstation. … Read More Casio Sampler Sneak Preview At 2026 Winter NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2026 Buchla & Friends show, Make Noise has announced the New Universal Skiff System, the MultiWave MIDI Inlet Module and more.… Read More Make Noise Intros New Universal Skiff System & MoreView the full article

Randomwaves shared this sneak preview of Drumboy Pro Edition, a new, open-source workstation design that they say will be available to pre-order in mid-March for about $240 USD. … Read More Drumboy Pro Edition Sneak PreviewView the full article

At NAMM 2026, L-Acoustics showed off the L-Acoustics DJ iPad app and new controller interfaces. The French audio brand announced the L-Acoustics DJ app in 2025, which lets DJs tinker with immersive sound on-the-fly. L-Acoustics DJ uses machine learning to separate stereo tracks into four elements — drums, bass, vocals, and “sweeteners” or other mid-range sounds — allowing for individual panning around a 3D space... The post L-Acoustics debuts L-Acoustics DJ iPad app and controller options at NAMM 2026 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

While Jeff Mills is inseparably linked to the Roland TR-909, Richie Hawtin catapulted another iconic sound into the techno cosmos: the acid-laden, organically flowing sound of the Roland TB-303. He reduced electronic music to rhythm, space, and texture. Under his alter ego, Plastikman, Hawtin became one of the most influential figures in minimal techno. His productions have had a lasting impact on the sound of clubs, studio setups, and electronic music in general... The post Techno Legends Use This Gear: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

This summer, KRK will welcome a fresh flagship series of monitors. With sights set on defining the “next-generation” of studio monitoring, KRK’s V Series Five builds upon the success of the V Series Four. Designed for musicians, producers and engineers, the series serves as a step-up in refined clarity, control and reliability – and debuted this week at NAMM. KRK’s output has been pretty strong the last few years; 2025 introduced the affordable Kreate Series, while 2024’s Rokit Generation Five were a plug-and-play dream. Now, the V Series Five will push KRK and parent company Gibson’s monitoring game to a new level... The post KRK debuts new flagship studio monitoring lin…

dBdone has released Pentimento, a free (paid upgrade available) texture layering plugin for macOS and Windows, developed in collaboration with music producer and YouTuber Taetro. Pentimento is designed to layer textures and sound effects on top of existing audio using envelope-triggered dynamics instead of MIDI input. So, instead of sequencing notes or programming patterns, you [...] View post: dBdone releases Pentimento texture layering plugin with FREE version View the full article

Wavetick has introduced Sounds on Demand, a new pay-as-you-go model for buying samples that sits alongside its existing storefront and optional subscriptions. Instead of locking users into a monthly plan, the new system is built around credits that you can buy whenever you need them. Each credit can be exchanged for individual sounds from a [...] View post: Wavetick introduces new Sounds on Demand pay-as-you-go model View the full article

Amazing NAMM deals from exhibitors Behringer, Hercules and Arturia. NAMM 2026 is currently underway, and just like every year, it’s a dizzying show with the latest and greatest musical instruments on display. While most of the gear on the show floor is so new, much of it hasn’t been released (or sometimes doesn’t even have a name yet!) I thought I would take this opportunity to highlight some of the deals on at Thomann from NAMM exhibitors... The post NAMM Deals of the Week appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

NAMM news so hot we couldn't sit on it......… Read More NSFW: Bluetooth Buttplug Speaker Debuts At Winter NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer is previewing the JT-2, a new Euro-format rack monosynth, based on the voice and look of the Roland Jupiter-8.… Read More Behringer Previews Roland Jupiter-8 Inspired JT-2 At The Winter NAMM ShowView the full article

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer is previewing their knockoff of the Roland Juno-60, the JN-80.… Read More Behringer JN-80 Previews Roland Juno-60 Knockoff At The Winter NAMM ShowView the full article

Noise Engineering has released Multi Repetitor, an algorithmic trigger sequencer for Euroack systems.… Read More Noise Engineering Intros Multi Repetitor Algorithmic Percussion SequencerView the full article

Has Polyend finally come up with a use for AI that musicians won't hate? … Read More Polyend Endless Effects Pedal Lets Anyone Create New Effects With ‘Vibe Coding’View the full article

Sound design is the creative process of capturing and manipulating audio so it supports a specific mood in music, film, games, or any other medium. It is one of the cornerstones of modern music production, and every genre uses sound design in different ways. So if you are looking for the best sound design plugins, start by asking yourself two simple questions. What kind of sounds do you want to create? And how far do you want to push them? With those questions in mind, Native Instruments offers a full ecosystem of instruments and effects for every stage of the process. These plugins take you from raw ideas to finished, expressive sounds. Whatever your goal may be, whether…

Korg has shifted the relationship between acoustic and electronic with the Phase8, its new acoustic synthesizer, which debuts at NAMM 2026. The finished instrument,which was first teased at Superbooth 2024, comes with 13 precisely engineered steel resonators that vibrate at the frequencies of a chromatic scale. Eight of them can be installed on the synth at one time... The post Korg’s Phase8 acoustic synthesizer lets you use sticks, stones, and magnets to create sounds appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

SampleScience is a name we know very well around BPB, and their latest release is the Cozy Piano, a FREE intimate upright piano plugin for macOS and Windows. We’ve covered many SampleScience releases over the years, including VHS Noise Generator, Virtual Handpan, and the Sega Master System sound chip emulation. If the mention of a [...] View post: SampleScience releases Cozy Piano, a FREE intimate upright piano plugin View the full article

Developer Overloud Audio Tools has released Rafa Sardina Spaces Free, a free REmatrix library. Before we get into Rafa and his reverbs, you should note that you’ll need REmatrix or the free REmatrix Player to use this library. REmatrix Player is a free IR loader, available in AU, VST, AAX, and Standalone formats for macOS [...] View post: Overloud Audio Tools releases Rafa Sardina Spaces FREE REmatrix library View the full article

The first big surprise of NAMM is the Casio SAMPLER, an SP-404-like machine with a built-in microphone, 64GB of memory and retro Casio sounds. Casio is such a perplexing company. It goes along, releasing wave after wave of home keyboards, and then suddenly drops something completely out of left field. There was the CT-S1000V vocal synthesis keyboard (which I still really want), the Millennium Falcon groovebox thing, and now this, the Casio SAMPLER... The post Casio SAMPLER: Future Retro Handheld Beat Maker – Is This the SK-1 Reborn? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The D Mini is finally here with three analog oscillators, a sequencer, and that lovely filter, all in a very tiny package. Back in 2022, Behringer announced the Model D Soul, a tiny, Volca-like take on its excellent Model D analog synth. Our Robin wrote about it and mused on how much of a synth’s functionality you could lose before it became not really a synth anymore. Behringer said the mini synth was ready to go at the time, and they were just waiting for chips. And then… nothing... The post Behringer D Mini: Fancy a Tiny Model D With a Sequencer for $99? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

We all know the drill by now with DAWJunkie: we get a nice freebie, with the option to upgrade to a fully-featured big brother for just $1. Their latest freebie is LeadOff Jr, a free wavetable synth for macOS and Windows. We’ve had Lil Miss Doubler, Lil Bottom Jr, and more recently, Craze. This time [...] View post: DAWJunkie releases LeadOff Jr, a FREE wavetable synth for macOS and Windows View the full article

Developer Beyerdynamic presented us with Headphone Lab, a free plugin that brings the studio to your DT headphones. We all know the pitfalls of mixing in headphones and untreated spaces, but, as bedroom producers, most of us are used to making the best of imperfect situations. Besides the fatigue and the fact that even the [...] View post: Beyerdynamic releases Headphone Lab, a FREE plugin bringing the studio to your DT headphones View the full article

The new Kurzweil SP8 is more than a stage piano: Boasting the powerful V.A.S.T. synthesis engine, organ modeling, and even a 6-operator FM synth, it could be the only keyboard you’ll ever need on stage. Kurzweil has announced the SP8 at NAMM 2026. The successor to the SP7 series sports a fresh new look similar to the K2061/2088 synths. But that’s not all: The stage piano has grown into an all-in-one stage keyboard that contains all the sounds typically required for a gig... The post Kurzweil SP8: The Only Keyboard You’ll Ever Need on Stage? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Serendipity D-Thing+ and L-Thing offer new ways to play the Moog DFAM & Labryinth synths.… Read More Serendipity L-Thing vs D-Thing+ Give You New Ways To Play Moog DFAM & LabyrinthView the full article

Behringer’s JUNO 6/60 remake makes an appearance at NAMM 2026 with a new name, JN-80, fuelling expectations for an imminent release! Just like the BMX and JT-2, which were spied on the Behringer stand at NAMM 2026 yesterday, their JUNO 6/60 homage has finally surfaced publicly but is now sporting a new name, the JN-80, leaving us in no doubt what this synth claims to be... The post Behringer JN-80 – Their JUNO6/60 Clone Edges Closer appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article