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The Qweremin is described as a 'QWERTY theremin'.… Read More Ave Maria On The Qweremin C64 Chiptune ThereminView the full article

This video captures a live performance on the Midnight Special by Billy Preston, Malcolm Cecil & Robert Margouleff on The Original New Timbral Orchestra, aka T.O.N.T.O. … Read More T.O.N.T.O. Live Synth Jam On The Midnight Special, With Billy Preston, Malcolm Cecil & Robert MargouleffView the full article

The OSPRAY 8 is a new drum synthesizer, based on 40+ year-old circuit designs that were originally published in Electronics & Music Maker magazine.… Read More Bad Dog Designs OSPRAY 8 Drum SynthesizerView the full article

Here's a look at how to get started with synthesis using semi-modular synthesizers.… Read More How To Get Started With Synthesis Using Semi-Modular SynthesizersView the full article

Developer yg331 has released Relief Compressor and Relief EQ, a pair of free mixing plugins available in VST3 and AU formats for Windows and macOS. These are the first releases from yg331, an independent developer who is passionate about mixing and DSP design (a wonderful combination of interests that typically results in some nice plugins [...] View post: yg331 releases FREE Relief Compressor and Relief EQ for macOS and Windows View the full article

The BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX features multiple effects, based on classic BOSS pedals, stereo input and output, MIDI control and more.… Read More BOSS PX-1 Plugout FX Features 16 Effects In One PedalView the full article

APU Software has introduced APU Spectrum Analyzer, a free spectrum analysis tool for Mac & Windows. … Read More Free Spectrum Analyzer For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Error Instruments has introduced the Solar Installation, an experimental synthesizer that they describe as "a bridge between art, sound, and technology."… Read More Error Instruments Intros Solar Installation “Music Box From The Future”View the full article

Developers have released a free major update for the Woovebox - a micro music workstation that's designed to fit the functions of an entire '90s studio into a battery-powered handheld device.… Read More Woovebox Micro Music Workstation Gets Major UpdateView the full article

Beatport has launched the Global Remix Challenge, and everyone who enters gets a free copy of Excite Audio Bloom Drum Machine Lite. Bloom Drum Machine Lite is a compact drum plugin that blends vintage drum machine sounds with modern sequencing features. Despite being a lite version, it typically costs around $35, so getting it for [...] View post: Get Excite Audio’s Bloom Drum Machine Lite FREE via Beatport’s Global Remix Challenge View the full article

Fuse Audio Labs has discounted Flywheel, its excellent reel-to-reel tape emulation plugin, to just $18.24 until August 31st (regular price $71.74) at Plugin Boutique. In my opinion, Fuse Audio Labs plugins are criminally underrated. They consistently offer high-end plugins (especially if you’re into different flavors of retro saturation) at very fair prices, especially during sales [...] View post: Fuse Audio Labs Flywheel tape sim is only $18 until August 31st View the full article

AI music startup Beatoven.ai has launched Maestro, a new generative AI music model that claims to pay ‘ongoing royalties’ to artists, composers and rights-holders whose work was used in training. Unlike other AI music tools that have come under fire for allegedly scraping unlicensed material, Maestro is “fully licensed and fairly trained” through official deals with rightsholders and it’s the first such model to do so, according to Beatoven.ai. Its partners include Rightsify, Soundtrack Loops, Symphonic Music, Bobby Cole, Vadi Sound and Pro Sound Effects... The post AI finally pays up: Beatoven.ai’s new Maestro AI music generation model promises royalties for artists appe…

The Pocket SCÍON is designed to be easy to use for anyone, but also supports more advanced synthesists, with MIDI and OSC output capabilities.… Read More Instruo Pocket Scion Lets You Make Music With Plants Via BiosonificationView the full article

Welcome back to our monthly roundup of incredible music and sound design crafted by the Native Instruments community. This August, we’re diving into a vibrant collection of tracks, free presets, and studio highlights that showcase the endless sonic possibilities with Maschine, Kontakt, Komplete Kontrol, Traktor, and Massive X Player. From high-flying beats to peaceful piano melodies, it’s time to get inspired. Get ready to bounce! @heavensam brings an infectious energy to a @heisrema track, using his Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol keyboard to create a vibrant remix. Watch him, pink fluffy hat and all, along with his crew, grooving to the beat... The post 10 of our fa…

Universal Audio is giving away the Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor plugin for free, with no UAD hardware required, as part of its Labor Day Flash Sale running until September 1st. This isn’t the first time UAD has offered the LA-2A plugin for free, so there’s a good chance many BPB readers already have it in [...] View post: UAD Offers Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor Plugin FREE Until September 1st View the full article

APU Software has released APU Spectrum Analyzer, a highly customizable and completely free spectrum analysis plugin and standalone application for macOS and Windows. APU Spectrum Analyzer provides super-detailed spectrum analysis for your DAW without costing a cent. The plugin supports multiple FFT window types (Rectangular, Hann, Hamming, Blackman, and Kaiser) and a wide range of [...] View post: APU Software releases FREE Spectrum Analyzer plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

Bastl Instruments has updated its Kastle 2 series, adding USB MIDI support. You can use USB MIDI to control the unit or you can send MIDI to your DAW.… Read More Bastle Updates Kastle 2 Series With USB MIDI ControlView the full article

Developer Momo Müller let us know that he's released a MIDI patch editor for the Behringer JT Mini Synthesizer, a portable synth inspired by the voice of the Roland Jupiter-8. … Read More Behringer JT Mini Synth Gets Dedicated EditorView the full article

Bitwig has introduced Bitwig Studio 6, a major update that they say improves and expands on core DAW functions.… Read More Bitwig Studio 6 Beta Now Available, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

I’ve been a fan of the Blueprint collection by Fracture Sounds from day one, and probably don’t need to repeat it, but I’m amazed at how far this series of free instruments has come. Their latest release is the Blueprint: Thumb Piano, a free characterful kalimba for Kontakt Player. The Blueprint collection now features over [...] View post: Fracture Sounds releases Blueprint: Thumb Piano, a FREE characterful kalimba for Kontakt Player View the full article

UVI PX Guitar Syn is a hybrid virtual instrument that merges vintage guitar synth sounds with modern sound design. You can get it for just $29 at AudioDeluxe (regular price $79) until August 31st. PX Guitar Syn is based on the GS-500 guitar and its companion GR-500 synth engine. It’s an analog guitar synthesizer system [...] View post: UVI PX Guitar Syn is available for $29 at AudioDeluxe View the full article

Sottovoce DSP has released Sotto Spindown, a free plugin that emulates the classic vinyl spindown effect with a customizable pitch curve. It’s available now for Windows and macOS, with no signup required. If you’re into transitions, glitchy effects, or just enjoy adding movement to your sound design, you’ll want to check this one out. Sotto [...] View post: Sottovoce DSP releases Sotto Spindown, a FREE vinyl spindown plugin View the full article

Harmonox Audio offers the BIRDS ($10) Kontakt instrument and WAV sample pack for free for a limited time via Pluginomat. BIRDS is a collection of organic bird sounds designed for sound design, ambient composition, and anyone looking to add natural textures to their music. It includes samples from six different bird species and offers a [...] View post: Harmonox Audio releases BIRDS, a FREE bird sound library for Kontakt and WAV View the full article

Purafied Audio is currently offering the Everything Bundle for just $2.64. That’s an unbelievable 99% off its regular $238 (plus tax) price tag. To get the deal, apply the code “F*CKUADANDGUITARCENTER” at checkout (replace the * with a U). It’s unclear how long the offer will last, so if you’re curious, don’t wait. The bundle [...] View post: Purafied Audio offers the Everything Bundle for only $2.64 (99% OFF) View the full article

SoundThread is a free, open-source audio-mangling tool for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Free Tool, SoundThread, Makes Aphex Twin’s Sound Design Tool Easy To UseView the full article

Oscidia offers a wide range of features and oscillator types, allowing it to produce a vast variety of sounds.… Read More New Wavetable Synth For iOS, OscidiaView the full article

Xunil-Cloud has released CloudReverb, a free algorithmic reverb plugin based on the open-source CloudSeed reverb engine by Valdemar Erlingsson. CloudReverb offers a deep and flexible reverb architecture inspired by classic 80s digital reverb units. It’s a complete rewrite of the original CloudSeed plugin using JUCE, which brings native support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This [...] View post: Xunil-Cloud releases CloudReverb, a FREE algorithmic reverb plugin View the full article

Joonas Ylänne has released Buttons from Hell, a free experimental instrument for the Decent Sampler platform. Buttons from Hell may sound like the title of a B-movie flick, but it’s not. This is a collection of mechanical button sounds, captured from various everyday devices, carefully edited, and packed into a small but surprisingly versatile Decent [...] View post: Joonas Ylänne releases Buttons from Hell, a FREE Decent Sampler instrument View the full article

Roland’s official TR-808 Software Synthesizer is currently 66% off at Plugin Boutique, bringing the price down to just $62.84, but the offer ends today! The TR-808 Software Synthesizer is Roland’s authentic emulation of their iconic TR-808 drum machine, powered by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology. It faithfully recreates the sound and workflow of the original [...] View post: Roland TR-808 Plugin is 66% OFF until midnight View the full article

Discreet Signals has released 8TT, a free multiband compressor plugin for Windows and macOS that takes the popular OTT compression concept into new territory. If you’re familiar with Xfer Records’ classic OTT plugin, you already know the appeal: upward and downward compression in a multiband format that makes flat sounds punchier, louder, and more in-your-face. [...] View post: Discreet Signals releases 8TT, a free 8-band OTT-style multiband compressor View the full article