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TapeFi has released STOP, a freeware tape/vinyl stop simulator plugin for Windows and macOS. If you checked out TapeFi’s first plugin FAIL, you’ll know their approach to the lo-fi aesthetic. Fail emulated broken cassette tapes to the point of sounding borderline mangled, but in a good way (if you wanted that kind of warbly, degraded [...] View post: TapeFi releases STOP, a FREE vinyl stop simulator plugin for macOS & Windows View the full article

Teletone Audio has released Silver Spring ($79), a spring reverb plugin that captures the sound and behavior of 17 analog spring reverb units, available now for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. While spring reverb is often associated with guitar amps and surf rock or dub music, I typically use it for [...] View post: Teletone Audio releases Silver Spring ($79) vintage-inspired spring reverb plugin View the full article

PPG Wave 3.V 2.0 features new factory wavetables, wavetable editing, the Mutator patch randomizer and a fully-resizable user interface.… Read More PPG Wave 3.V Version 2 Adds New Wavetables & FeaturesView the full article

Punchline is inspired by the Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-12, but with some "extra bits".… Read More New iOS Drum Machine, Punchline, Inspired By Pocket Operator PO-12View the full article

Karanyi Sounds offers the Vapor Dimension ($39) modulation plugin for free when you sign up for their newsletter. This offer is available for a limited time Originally developed as an in-house effect for their Vapor Keys and Lofi Keys instruments, Vapor Dimension was later released as a fully standalone plugin designed to add movement, color, [...] View post: Karanyi Sounds Vapor Dimension modulation plugin is FREE for a limited time View the full article

MIDI DISPATCH is, esssentially, an ultra-low latency splitter from one MIDI input to eight outputs, with advanced MIDI filtering options. It allows for connecting up to eight instruments to your MIDI keyboard, sequencer and directly to your laptop via USB-C. The user can configure each output separately allowing for high flexibility in any studio or live setting. … Read More Erica Synths Debuts MIDI DispatchView the full article

Mimetic Digitwolis (MD2) is the long-awaited sequel to the Mimetic Digitalis, Noise Engineering's classic Cartesian performance sequencer. This upgraded second edition features individually configurable inputs and outputs, customizable quantizers for both internal and external signals, internal sequence-length and clock divisions, triggerable step randomization, an internal clock, MIDI, and a whole lot more, all on a completely revamped interface.… Read More Noise Engineering Introduces Mimetic DigitwolisView the full article

Ozone 12 introduces three new modules, an update to its AI-powered assistant that gives artists more creative input, and a new IRC limiting algorithm for its Maximizer.… Read More iZotope Ozone 12 Now AvailableView the full article

Remaincalm releases Gloss, a FREE “tiny enhancer” plugin for macOS and Windows. Gloss is a simple plugin that adds sheen, space, and texture to any sound. It works particularly well on keys (such as synths and electric pianos), but it’s also a handy way to enhance guitars or vocals. If you need a new synth [...] View post: Remaincalm releases Gloss, a FREE 70s-inspired enhancer plugin View the full article

Eternal Research has announced that its triangular instrument, The Demon Box, will be “ready for the world” and on sale for preorders. Years in development, the Demon Box uses 33 inductors grouped in three triangular channels of 11 inductors to transform electromagnetic frequencies. The Demon Box can be used on its own to create unique… Read More Eternal Research’s Demon Box EMF Instrument/Controller Ready for PreordersView the full article

Behringer shared this video demo of their new BM-14M Analog Delay, an knockoff of the classic Moog MF-104 Analog Delay Moogerfooger pedal.… Read More Behringer BM-14M Analog Delay First LookView the full article

Rossum Electro-Music has announced the availability of the SP-1200 40th Anniversary Edition, a limited-edition version of their reissue of the classic sampler.… Read More Rossum SP-1200 40th Anniversary Edition Now AvailableView the full article

The Jamstik Core is a plug-and-play hybrid MIDI + analog electric guitar.… Read More Jamstik Core Hybrid MIDI+ Analog Electric Guitar Available To Pre-OrderView the full article

Altitude Audio has released Crossfeed, a free stereo imaging and monitoring plugin for Windows and macOS. If you use headphones for mixing and feel like you’re missing out, this one might help. To be 100% honest, I don’t think headphones will ever sound exactly like speakers, but tools like this one can at least emulate [...] View post: Altitude Audio releases Crossfeed, a free stereo imaging plugin for Windows and macOS View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - ILIO now shipping Black BT’s SusEx Pedal—The World’s First Wireless 3-in-1 Smart Pedal. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The SusEx pedal from Black BT dynamically responds to foot placement, giving performers and composers effortless control over sustain, expression, and modulating note trigger—all in one wireless unit. With BLE MIDI, auto-switching modes based on foot position, and dual CC […] The post New Black BT SusEx Pedal appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - New MOTU 848 Audio Interface Offers Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 connectivity and AVB networking. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT MOTU is now shipping the 848, a 1U rack-mounted audio interface for macOS, Windows and iOS. The 28×32 848 connects to a Mac, PC or iPad with 40 Gbps Thunderbolt™ 4 or USB4 with low-latency, high-performance drivers to deliver 60 […] The post MOTU Introduces 848 Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 Audio Interface appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

The module features three envelope followers, with 0–10V CV outs and adjustable triggers/gates with pulse response control.… Read More Buchla & Tiptop Audio 230t Triple Envelope Follower Now AvailableView the full article

ZL Audio has released ZL Splitter, a free multi-mode signal splitting utility for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This is the latest entry in ZL-Audio’s (and no, it’s not short for Zlatic Audio, although I wish it were!) growing lineup of open-source mixing tools, alongside the ZL Compressor and ZL Equalizer. ZL Splitter is designed to [...] View post: ZL Audio releases FREE ZL Splitter plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux View the full article

UJAM’s Usynth Core is available for just $6.13 at Plugin Boutique. And if that wasn’t tempting enough, you’ll also get UVI’s ReLayer delay plugin completely free with your purchase until the end of September. We previously featured Usynth Core when it was available for free with a Loopcloud subscription in 2024. If you missed that [...] View post: UJAM Usynth Core is only $6 and includes a FREE copy of UVI ReLayer View the full article

An international music publishing company called ICMP claims it has gathered two years worth of evidence showing that AI firms have scraped copyright-protected music from millions of artists to train their generative AI models. Similar claims have already been brought to lawsuits against firms like Udio and Suno by major labels (namely one in 2024), and even by an independent artist this year, but ICMP’s findings appear to be the largest investigation so far into the training of generative AI across the music industry... The post International music publishing association claims it has “extensive evidence of serious copyright infringement” by AI firms that have used popul…

Developer Cal Goheen has released cStop, a free tape stop audio effect plugin for macOS and Windows. This compact plugin delivers one of the most iconic pitch-based FX out there—the classic tape stop. And while there’s no shortage of free tape stop plugins (check out Sotto Spindown and TapeStop), I like cStop’s simple design and [...] View post: Cal Goheen releases cStop, a FREE tape stop/start plugin for Windows & macOS View the full article

Ocean Swift has re-released Part 2 of its Legacy Synthesizers collection, offering a fresh round of free virtual instruments for Windows users. These plugins, originally made available for free in 2021, are now updated with VST3 support and bundled with all original presets and bonus content. This is the second wave in the developer’s legacy [...] View post: Ocean Swift Re-Releases Legacy Synthesizers collection for Windows View the full article

This is the story of Roger Linn, a guitarist and songwriter from Los Angeles who created the modern drum machine and changed the sound of modern music.… Read More New Documentary – Roger Linn: The King of Drum MachinesView the full article

Typically, when we say something is free for a limited time, you have a week or more to take advantage of the offer. At the time of writing, you have around a day and a half to download HARMO for free before it returns to its regular price of $25 (the offer ends on September [...] View post: Eva Instruments HARMO guitar harmonics library for Kontakt is FREE for a limited time View the full article

Good music is the outcome of a fluid process. When you’re in the flow, you need the right sounds at your fingertips – and the minimum of distractions. That’s the thinking behind Native Kontrol Standard, the technology that gives you seamless access to a huge library of sounds via your favorite hardware. NKS isn’t just designed to speed up your creativity: it can also broaden your sonic horizons, thanks to the hundreds of brands and thousands of third-party VSTs that are NKS compatible. In this article, we’ll explore 11 NKS instruments that could expand your sound palette and freshen up your music-making. From lifelike drum libraries to pro-level scoring tools and bizarre …

The Ableton Live 12.3 beta release is available now to anyone with a Live 12 license. … Read More Ableton Live 12.3 Now Available As Beta, Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Here's a rare look at the process used in creating some of the most important synths ever created.… Read More Inside Tom Oberheim’s Garage WorkshopView the full article

The documentary offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a successful career as an live electronic musician.… Read More New Documentary, Kebu – Space for Synth, Looks At What It Takes Today To Be A Successful Electronic MusicianView the full article

A new wave of creative tools arrives for producers, DJs, and Push users as Ableton Live 12.3 enters public beta. Ableton has officially opened the public beta for Live 12.3 – and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates yet. The release introduces new ways to manipulate audio, integrate samples, [...] The post Ableton Live 12.3 Enters Public Beta appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Polyend offers the Bliss Chords ($9.99) sample pack featuring 104 chord one-shots and pads in WAV format for free for a limited time. Use the code promobliss at checkout to get the pack for free. There’s no word on when the offer ends, so don’t sleep on it. I haven’t covered many WAV packs recently, [...] View post: Polyend offers the Bliss Chords ambient chord sample pack for FREE View the full article