Music Production Forum

VZtec Overdrive is a plugin that emulates a hardware pedal made by the same brand. The pedal is a hybrid of several classic circuits, equipped with additional controls for gain and tone shaping. If this is within your area of interest, why not get its digital sibling for free? The plugin works with macOS, Windows, [...] View post: Get VZtec Overdrive stompbox plugin for FREE View the full article

The Cowboy Harp instrument from the developer New Nation Audio is now free. The plugin is compatible with macOS and Windows. I’ve never heard anyone say that harp VSTs are like buses, you can wait ages without any in sight, then two come along at once. But after going for some time without a harp [...] View post: New Nation Audio’s Cowboy Harp instrument for macOS and Windows is now FREE View the full article

Sonnox has released Soften, a plugin that tames harshness and enhances clarity, whether you’re trying to clean up vocals, guitars, or any other element in your mix. Soften derives from a popular feature in a previous Sonnox plugin, Voca. Before getting into the origins of Soften, here’s how you can get it for free: The [...] View post: Sonnox Soften is FREE for Focusrite hardware owners for a limited time View the full article

Melbourne Instruments has released firmware 2.1 for the NINA synthesizer, an update that turns it into a standalone groovebox with a 4-part sequencer.… Read More NINA Synthesizer Updated With 4-Part SequencerView the full article

Life in the Soundcurrent is "much more than a documentary. It is a sensory experience, a visual journey into the life, legacy, and music of a remarkable artist, and a gentle reminder of the profound impact environment can have on creativity."… Read More Steve Roach: Life in the Soundcurrent Documentary Now Available To Stream On AmazonView the full article

The 'synthposium' features synthesizer pioneers Bob Moog, Tom Oberheim, Dave Smith, Marcus Ryle and moderator Roger Linn.… Read More The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Synth Legends Live Streaming EventView the full article

This video demonstrates the Morphonium, a 3-part family of MIDI controllers that can be used to expressively shape sound in realtime.… Read More Morphonium Expressive Gestural MIDI Controller Sneak PreviewView the full article

In this video, Elektron guru Matthew Piecora shows how he integrates a hardware analog synth into his Elektron rig.… Read More How To Integrate A Hardware Analog Synth Into Your Elektron RigView the full article

Neural DSP has introduced Mantra, a new all-in-one vocal production plugin for Mac & Windows. … Read More Neural DSP Intros Mantra All-In-One Vocal Effects Chain PluginView the full article

Behringer today shared this video intro for the BM-12 Ring Modulator pedal. … Read More Behringer ‘Boogerfooger’ BM-12 Ring Modulator Pedal First LookView the full article

Echograin has launched Tranzwave Version 2, a major update to its Fizmo-inspired wavetable synth for Kontakt Player. The new version of Tranzwave refines nearly every aspect of the instrument while expanding its creative potential with deep modulation and randomization features. Tranzwave was already a solid tool for atmospheric and textural synthesis, but this new update [...] View post: Echograin releases Tranzwave v2.0 wavetable synth for Kontakt Player (now 20% OFF) View the full article

Scaler Music has introduced Scaler 3, a powerful update to its flagship music theory plugin, now available as a standalone app and plugin for Windows and macOS. Scaler 3 builds on its already impressive foundation with a complete interface redesign and a host of new creative tools. One of my favorite upgrades is the ability [...] View post: Scaler Music Releases Scaler 3.1 – A Powerful Update to Its Flagship Music Theory Plugin View the full article

PeacockMedia shared this first look at MIDI Kalimba, a MIDI controller that's played like a kalimba, with fingers or thumbs on touch-sensitive pads. … Read More MIDI Kalimba First LookView the full article

Excite Audio is offering Bloom Drum Machine Lite for free when you complete a quick survey on Plugin Boutique. Bloom Drum Machine Lite is a stripped-down version of Excite Audio’s flagship drum instrument, designed to bring a combo of vintage drum sounds and modern grooves to your productions. The Lite edition usually retails for around [...] View post: Get Bloom Drum Machine Lite FREE when you complete Plugin Boutique’s Survey View the full article

FSK Audio has released ModPlay, a flexible MIDI LFO plug-in designed to bring real-time modulation to your favorite plug-ins and hardware. Priced at $49.95, ModPlay is an intuitive, performance-ready MIDI modulation tool for producers who want to inject dynamic movement into their effects and instruments. In videogame terms, you could think of ModPlay as a [...] View post: FSK Audio releases ModPlay, a creative MIDI LFO plug-in for macOS and Windows View the full article

quietformat has released TILTONE, a free tone control effect plugin for Windows and macOS. TILTONE is about as minimal as it gets, so this article will be short. The plugin features just one knob that takes your signal from dark to bright, with some additional processing. It may look basic, but under the hood, it [...] View post: quietformat releases TILTONE, a FREE one-knob tone shaper for macOS & Windows View the full article

This offer from Plugin Boutique isn’t the first time we’ve seen SampleTank 4 Max heavily discounted. At the end of last year, the flagship collection was available for just $30 through Humble Bundle. But I think there are a few important facts that often get lost in translation when large collections are discounted. If you [...] View post: Get IK Multimedia’s SampleTank 4 Max for just £29.99 at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Rob Papen has introduced WirePluck, a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows. … Read More Rob Papen Intros New Synthesizer, WirePluckView the full article

Pluginomat is currently offering Illume by Moonwave FX as a free download for a limited time. The plugin usually costs $34.96, so it’s an excellent opportunity to snag it as a freebie if you enjoy quick and easy tools for brightening your mix. Illume is a one-knob signal enhancer in the style of Waves’ OneKnob [...] View post: Get Illume by Moonwave FX FREE via Pluginomat (Limited Time Only) View the full article

Developer Momo Müller let us know that he's introduced Circuit Rhythm Editor, a third-party editor and controller for the Novation Circuit Rhythm.… Read More New VST & Standalone Editor For The Novation Circuit RhythmView the full article

Lese Audio Technologies shared this preview for Hikari, described as 'an ocean-themed random reverb'.… Read More Hikari Stochastic Reverberator For Mac & WindowsView the full article

SOUNDRAW has launched Beat the Future, a global beatmaking contest with a $2,500 prize pool and a free trial for its AI-powered music creation platform. The Tokyo-based developer describes SOUNDRAW as an ethical, artist-first AI music generator, built entirely on original, in-house content. There’s no scraped data. With this contest, they’re inviting beatmakers, vocalists, and [...] View post: SOUNDRAW launches “Beat the Future” contest with $2,500 in prizes and free access View the full article

Excite Audio has recently released the Lifeline Lite Bundle, which includes a pair of creative multi-effect plugins: Lifeline Console Lite and Lifeline Expanse Lite. You can get the bundle for free for a limited time at Plugin Boutique. We recently featured the Lifeline Format Multiband Bitcrusher, which is also free on Plugin Boutique (when you register a [...] View post: Get the Lifeline Lite Bundle FREE at Plugin Boutique (Limited Time Offer) View the full article

Ryu Yabana has released Taped Drum Kits, a free collection of analog drum samples processed through cassette tape. It’s been a while since we’ve covered a simple WAV drum pack on BPB, but this one grabbed my attention right away. I’m a massive fan of retro drums and cassette tape saturation, so any combination of [...] View post: Ryu Yabana releases Taped Drum Kits, a FREE analog drum sample pack View the full article

Audiolatry offers RetroSynth (€28), the full version of their retro-inspired sample-based instrument plugin, as a free download for a limited time. Previously, we took a look at RetroSynth Lite, a slimmed-down free edition of the instrument. Now, Audiolatry is offering the complete RetroSynth at no cost for anyone interested in adding retro synth tones to [...] View post: Audiolatry RetroSynth is FREE for a limited time View the full article

The jam features an amazing set of instruments, including dual Moog modular systems, an Oberheim Eight Voice SEM and a Roland Jupiter-8. … Read More Live Improvisation For Dual Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizers & DrumsView the full article

In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz shares an in-depth review Donner Essential L1, a modern take on the classic Roland SH-101. … Read More Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Offers Modern Take On The Classic Roland SH-101View the full article

AirBending is a macOS app that transforms hand gestures into musical expression using computer vision and MIDI technology.… Read More Gestural Synth Jam With AirbendingView the full article

The Logal Vocal Synth is similar to some '70s 'orchestration' keyboards, which combined combined multiple synthesis approaches.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Rare Logan Vocal SynthView the full article

Nine Inch Nails has released 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be,' a preview of their upcoming soundtrack to Tron: Ares. … Read More Nine Inch Nails Releases Single From Upcoming Tron: Ares Soundtrack, As Alive As You Need Me To BeView the full article