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From @synthandsoftware - Black Rooster Audio introduces VWB-1X – an all-in-one mixing plug-in combining classic analogue mixing chain tools into single, elegant interface. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT By being inspired by renowned units like TUBE-TECH’s Classic Channel, VWB-1X brings together the smooth compression and warmth of vintage tubes with the musicality and precision of passive equalisation. As a result, its signal path captures the […] The post New VWB-1X All-In-One Mixing Plug-in appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The three-part series offers an intimate look at the philosophy, experimentation, and sonic architecture behind modern modular synthesis. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Capturing the Invisible: A Conversation with Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) was recorded and interviewed by Kim Bjørn and will premiere on March 19th at http://patchandtweak.com. Recorded and conducted by synthesist, author, and PATCH & TWEAK Club founder […] The post Capturing the Invisible: A Conversation with Robin Rimbaud (Scanner) appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

A mix “translates” when it still feels like the same track everywhere: tiny phone speaker, mid-range car system, big club rig. Translation isn’t magic—it’s usually a few predictable things: Mono compatibility Low-end control Midrange clarity Loudness without crushing transients A consistent testing routine Here’s a practical playbook you can run on every track. View the full article

THE Fastest Way to Arrange a TrackIf you struggle to finish tracks, you’re not alone. Here’s the fastest way to arrange a track! Most producers don’t fail because their sounds are bad. They fail because they don’t know how to arrange a track quickly without overcomplicating it. The good news? There’s a much simpler way! In this guide, you’ll learn the fastest way to arrange a track using one core chord progression — and how to turn it into a full song without adding more chords or changing key... The post THE Fastest Way to Arrange a Track appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

The Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer was responsible for some of the most iconic sounds of '80s synthpop. … Read More The Sequential Circuits Pro-One Synthesizer & The Sound Of ’80s SynthpopView the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering the XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color character plugin for $40 (down from $99) until March 29th. The RC-20 Retro Color is envisioned as a real trip down memory lane regarding audio effects and production methods. Warming saturation, wow and flutter that creates organic movement, noise, and hiss for that sonic patina [...] View post: RC-20 Retro Color is 60% OFF for a limited time! View the full article

From developer Subhankarda comes De-Esser NXT, a native Windows 11 VST3 plugin that aims to remove sibilance, leaving you with the cleanest audio possible. The developer chose to make De-Esser-NXT a Windows 11 exclusive to take advantage of the operating system’s enhanced audio infrastructure. As such, you can also choose your driver mode from WASAPI [...] View post: Subhankardas releases De-Esser NXT, a FREE de-esser plugin for Windows 11 View the full article

LiquidTrail is a new delay plugin from Sonicora Audio, priced at $79. However, as a special launch promotion, you can download it for free for a limited time. As is often the case with launch promotions, I’m not certain when the offer will end, so it’s best to grab it quickly. LiquidTrail is available in [...] View post: Sonicora Audio’s LiquidTrail creative delay plugin for macOS is FREE for a limited time View the full article

UVI has made its Darklight IIx vintage-inspired three-instrument virtual suite available for just $19, down from $99, in an 81% off deal exclusively available at Audio Deluxe. Darklight IIx includes a synth, drum machine, and multiple-phrase sequencer. The release appears to be based on the Fairlight CMI IIx synth, sampler, and DAW that debuted in [...] View post: Get the UVI Darklight IIx recreation of ‘79 Fairlight CMI IIx Synth for only $19 View the full article

This ambient performance features the Moog Subharmonicon + Make Noise Bruxa. … Read More Ambient Music On The Moog Subharmonicon + Make Noise BruxaView the full article

Retromulator 1.2 features two new hardware cores: the Wurlitzer 200A physical model piano and Yamaha OPL3 FM synthesis, along with expanded Akai S1000 browsing and import capabilities.… Read More Free Retromulator Update Add Wurlitzer 200A, Yamaha OPL3 EmulationsView the full article

Jarre will perform Oxygène & Beyond: A Sonic Journey Celebrating 30 Years of ADE and be featured in a keynote interview.… Read More Jean-Michel Jarre To Headline 30th Amsterdam Dance Event, Celebrate 50 Years Of OxygèneView the full article

fy_niceworld releases fy_nicetape (beta), a FREE tape deck/delay and reverb plugin for Windows. fy_nicetape is a new plugin that brings a classic lo-fi vibe to your drums, keys, and synths. The plugin comes from fy_niceworld and is now available for free. There’s no tedious download process, no hoops to jump through, and you don’t even [...] View post: fy_niceworld releases fy_nicetape (beta), a FREE tape plugin for Windows View the full article

Atlas DSP is giving away its DI KEN plugin for free for a limited time. It normally costs 29.99 euros. To get it for free, you can sign up with your email and first name on the Atlas DSP website. DI KEN is a stompbox-style effect that combines overdrive, pitch shifting, and a noise gate [...] View post: Atlas DSP DI KEN stompbox-style overdrive and pitch shifter plugin is FREE for a limited time View the full article

Cr8ive Audio is offering The Util for free (normally $9). It’s a utility plugin that brings gain compensation, stereo width control, phase inversion, panning, and bass mono compatibility into a single interface. If you work with wide synthesized bass patches, you’ve probably run into the problem of having a sound that’s both very bassy and [...] View post: Cr8ive Audio offers The Util stereo and phase control plugin for FREE View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering Baby Audio’s Parallel Aggressor to BPB readers for just $5 until March 20th. The plugin normally costs $69, so this is a unique opportunity for BPB readers to get it with a huge discount. Use the coupon code bpb-pagg at checkout. Parallel Aggressor is a parallel processing plugin that combines compression [...] View post: Get Baby Audio Parallel Aggressor for $5 (exclusive BPB deal) View the full article

While the Arturia MicroFreak was released back in 2019, it has evolved significantly since then, and since many of the early reviews.… Read More Arturia MicroFreak Review – “It’s Surprisingly Deep!”View the full article

Hansen Audio’s K-Whooms is a free virtual analog synthesizer available for Windows and Linux. It first appeared in 2024 and was updated in 2025, but we haven’t featured it on BPB until now. I’ve been getting more requests to cover Linux-compatible software on BPB, and K-Whooms somehow flew under my radar. It was mentioned in [...] View post: K-Whooms by Hansen Audio is a FREE virtual analog synth for Windows and Linux View the full article

You can now score Future Audio Workshop’s SubLab 808-style sub-bass synth for just $10, down from $70, in an 85% off deal exclusively available at Plugin Boutique. The deal is available until March 15, 2026. SubLab is a macOS and Windows release for VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX. The synth is NKS-ready for Native Instruments’ [...] View post: Future Audio Workshop SubLab is on sale for $10 in 85% OFF Deal View the full article

Audio Assault, the company behind Amp Locker, has been going strong for several years now. In celebration of their 12th year in business, they’re giving away the amp sim Invicto for free for a limited time. Invicto is part of the ReAmp 2 collection inside Amp Locker, based on the Peavy Invective 120, which is [...] View post: Audio Assault offers the Invicto amp sim based on the Peavey Invective 120 for FREE View the full article

Mike Moreno DSP now offers his LIRA•8 emulation as a free virtual synth, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux in VST3, VST2, AUi, LV2 formats, or as a standalone Pure Data application. At this point, I’d wager most people interested in experimental gear know SOMA Laboratories. They consistently push the envelope in both circuit design, [...] View post: Mike Moreno DSP released LIRA•8, a FREE experimental synth based on the SOMA Lyra-8 View the full article

You can now snap up Sample Logic’s Realms and Animation Station 2.0 for just $16.50, down from $249, in a 93% off deal at Humble Bundle. The $16.50 offer is part of the cheapest tier in Humble Bundle’s Sample Logic Creative Tools Bundle. The Sample Logic Humble Bundle offer expires on March 31, 2026. You [...] View post: Get Sample Logic Realms and Animation Station 2.0 for Just $16.50 at Humble Bundle View the full article

This video takes a look at the EMS Synthi 100, a rare modular monster synth, originally introduced in 1971. … Read More The EMS Synthi 100 Modular SynthesizerView the full article

Goldbaby has inroduced SubBass ToolKit, a new sample library, featuring 871 one-shot wav samples.… Read More Goldbaby Intros SubBass ToolKit Sample LibraryView the full article

Dave Smith's Prophet-10 update features both filters used in the original models, addresses technical problems of the vintage design and even lets you dial in how much 'vintage' slop you want.… Read More Sequential Prophet-10 Hands-On ReviewView the full article

iZotope Japan is giving away Neutron 5 Elements for free as part of a large freebie bundle that includes 45 plugins and the Luna DAW. The offer runs until March 17th, 2026. Neutron 5 Elements normally costs $55, so this is a pretty sweet deal. Most of the other stuff in the bundle was either [...] View post: Get iZotope Neutron 5 Elements for FREE + a massive plugin bundle until March 17th View the full article

Bitwig Studio 6 brings upgraded automation editing, automation clips, key signature, clip aliases, and many more improvements to the core features you use every day.… Read More Bitwig Studio 6 Now AvailableView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - ILIO and Overloud introduce Gem Comp160 – bringing together three distinct versions inspired by the legendary dbx 160 VCA compressor and its later variants. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Comp160 faithfully captures the tone, response, and character that made these units a staple in professional studios. From punchy drum tracks to tight bass lines and cohesive mix bus […] The post Overloud Announce Gem Comp160: Three Classic VCA Compressors in One Plugin appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - AAS releases the Brazil Now sound pack for the Strum GS-2 and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with sound designer Thiago Pinheiro. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT With Brazil Now for Strum, Brazilian producer and keyboard virtuoso Thiago Pinheiro captures the ever-evolving spirit of Brazilian music, where tradition and innovation move forward side by side. Far beyond postcard […] The post Applied Acoustics Systems Releases the Brazil Now Sound Pack appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

GARUC Audio has released Deess-ertic Lite, a free de-esser plugin for macOS and Windows. De-essers are usually associated with vocals, but they’re useful on a lot more than that. I like using de-essers in my sound design workflow too, especially at the mastering stage, where they’re pretty handy for dynamically removing harsh frequencies without reaching [...] View post: GARUC Audio releases FREE Deess-ertic Lite de-esser plugin View the full article