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From @synthandsoftware - Six Rhodes preamps, eight amplifiers, and eight microphones modeled for authentic analog color and versatile tonal shaping. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Rhodes Music is proud to introduce the Rhodes Vari-Amp plug-in, a collection of six classic Rhodes preamps paired with eight amplifier and microphone models, designed for keyboardists, guitarists, producers, and instrumentalists seeking warmth, soul, and authentic […] The post Rhodes Music Introduces the Rhodes Vari-Amp Plug-in appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The new 10pre Audio Interface Offers Ten Mic Inputs and Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 Connectivity with AVB Networking. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT MOTU is now shipping the 10pre, a 1U rack-mounted audio interface for macOS, Windows, iOS and iPadOS. The 26×28 10pre connects to a Mac, PC or iPad with 40 Gbps Thunderbolt™ 4 or USB4 with […] The post New MOTU 10pre Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio Interface appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

You can currently get a free copy of Streaky’s Body Builder (normally $100) dynamic/transient shaper by signing up for the developers’ mailing list. I just tested the offer, and it’s working, but it’s limited to 500 downloads only, so it’s best to get on it quickly! Body Builder is a 64-bit-only release for macOS (macOS [...] View post: Streaky offers the Body Builder Dynamic Shaper FREE for a Limited Time View the full article

We’re approaching Black Friday, which is quickly turning into black month anyway. Plugin Boutique is hopping on the trend and is now offering the Black Friday Bundle, a suite of assorted plugins, for $69. Plugin Boutique Black Friday Bundle is available at a massive discount of 96% of the retail price of over $1,800. The [...] View post: Get the Plugin Boutique Black Friday Bundle for $69 (96% OFF) View the full article

The TCS can be thought of as two main parts – Touch and Sequencing – which can be linked or independent.… Read More Bugbrand Touch Control Sequencer (TCS) Now AvailableView the full article

On November 2, 2025, Vain Audio launched the Sentinel distortion engine, which is available for free download. The indie dev says the banded distortion plugin is built for violent transformation and precise harmonic distortion. The freeware plugin is available for macOS (Ventura and newer, AU, VST3, CLAP) and Windows (VST3, CLAP). Vain Audio got straight [...] View post: Vain Audio releases Sentinel distortion plugin for FREE View the full article

Behringer today introduced the SDS-3, a knockoff of the Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer from 1978. The Behringer SDS-3 can be used as a standard analog drum module, but also features Mic inputs that let you trigger the drum channels using drum mics. The module also supports basic MIDI control for sequencing. Here are the details: Features:… Read More Behringer Intros Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synth KnockoffView the full article

There are various ways to control a modular synth from a DAW. Integrating your modular and semi-modular synths into the DAW environment allows you to control, sequence, and automate them just like any other synth, creating a hybrid system. We check out some of the most popular solutions... The post How to Control a Modular Synth from a DAW (and Vice Versa) appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

You can currently nab Rhodes’ V-Pan Vari-Pan effect plugin (normally $39.95) for free download by signing up for the Rhodes newsletter. The plugin replicates the Vari-Pan vibrato stereo panning circuit of Rhodes’ flagship MK8 e-piano. The V-Pan is suitable for adding swirling, ethereal textures to various sources, with Rhodes suggesting pairing it with synth, keyboard, [...] View post: Rhodes V-Pan Vibrato Stereo Panning Plugin is Available for FREE Download View the full article

If you’re into ambience, drone, soundscapes, or just lush, evolving pads in general, you might want to check out the new developer Full Fx Media and their first free offering – Diffusia. Diffusia is a synthesizer VST with a simple and clear user interface, designed for quickly dialing in immersive soundscapes without menu navigation or [...] View post: Full Fx Media releases FREE Diffusia drone synthesizer plugin View the full article

DAWJunkie has released Hot Switch Jr., a distortion plugin that is available for free in a limited-time offer. Developer DAWJunkie has been featured in some articles here already, as they offer a suite of free plugins based on their paid XL versions. Last time I covered their experimental stereo phase synth aptly named Slurpy Jr, [...] View post: Get Hot Switch Jr distortion plugin by DAWJunkie for FREE in limited time offer View the full article

The Official Geddy Lee Reverb Shop has slashed its price on the custom Geddy Lee MiniMoog Model D, dropping the price by $2,500. … Read More Geddy Lee Minimoog Price Slashed $2500View the full article

The Mellotron Micro Module is essentially a keyboardless version of the Mellotron Micro.… Read More Mellotron Micro Module Hands-On ReviewView the full article

For the next week, you can score Native Instruments’ Massive ($99) or Excite Audio’s Bloom Vocal Edit Lite ($29) free with any purchase at Plugin Boutique. The deal expires on November 7, 2025, and the purchase needs to be a paid product to qualify. Plugin Boutique will be changing its giveaways each week in November, [...] View post: Get NI Massive or Excite Audio Bloom Vocal Edit Lite FREE with any Purchase View the full article

Turn up the scary vibes with these spooky synths that are perfect for horror movie and game soundtracks, or just for creeping out the neighborhood. Ah, Halloween. The most wonderful time of the year. You can keep your Christmas. I’d much rather take to the streets dressed as a monster while the sounds of spooky synths fill the air. I mean, it has to be synthesizers, doesn’t it? Ever since cash-strapped independent filmmakers started using synths in their horror soundtracks in the late 1970s, the entire genre – hell, the idea of terror in general – has become associated with synths. From the steady analog pulse of a John Carpenter film to the modern reinterpretation of Str…

Landscape, developer of unique touch-based musical instruments, shared this sneak preview of the Moon, a passive analog 4-channel rhythmic instrument. … Read More Landscape Moon 4-Channel Passive Drum Machine Coming SoonView the full article

Crush Audio has released two brand-new products for macOS and Windows, including a free multi-FX plugin – Crush Percussion and Crush FX. Before I get to the freebie, here’s a quick rundown of the premium release, Crush Percussion. Crush Percussion is a collection of over 100 percussion instruments with default grooves and a powerful FX [...] View post: Crush Audio releases Crush Percussion and the FREE Crush FX plugin View the full article

Want to scare some kids and neighbours on Halloween? Here’s your ticket! Aurora DSP has released their Halloween special high-gain plugin and cab simulator, Nosferatu, for macOS and Windows. Nosferatu is a plugin with three distinct sections and additional utilities, offering a wide range of spooky metal tones. Let’s dive in! The stomp box all [...] View post: Get the Nosferatu preamp and cab simulation plugin by Aurora DSP for FREE View the full article

PSPaudioware has a Halloween treat for everyone, and you don’t even need to dress up to get it. They have just released PSP Spector, a free 31-band spectrum analyzer for macOS and Windows. But before I continue with the latest offerings, it would be remiss of me to mention Halloween on the 31st of October [...] View post: PSPaudioware releases PSP Spector, a FREE 31-band spectrum analyzer plugin View the full article

The Mäag Audio EQ4, in all its forms (500 Series hardware and software emulations), is almost universally loved for many reasons, none more so than its distinctive Air Band. The Air Band precedes the 2013 release of the 500 Series EQ4M by two decades, with the original NTI EQ3, created by Cliff Mäag. Ever since [...] View post: Get 83% off Mäag Audio’s EQ4 at Plugin Boutique (limited-time offer) View the full article

SoundMorph’s massive Halloween Sale wraps up tonight at midnight, and this one’s too good to ignore if you combine it with BPB’s exclusive discount. Every sound library, plugin, and bundle is up to 90% off, and Bedroom Producers Blog readers get an extra 70% off with the code BedroomProducers70off. And yes, that’s not a typo. [...] View post: LAST CALL: SoundMorph Halloween Sale Ends Tonight (Up to 90% OFF + Extra 70% BPB Discount) View the full article

By adopting the MIT License, Steinberg aims to remove barriers to integration, simplify development workflows, and strengthen collaboration across the global audio technology community.… Read More Steinberg Open Sources VST 3 StandardView the full article

99Sounds has released Halloween Sounds, a free sample-based virtual instrument designed as a fun little Halloween gift for producers and sound designers. I created this plugin as a small Halloween gift (and to celebrate my 40th birthday, which is on October 31st) for BPB and 99Sounds, providing everyone with an easy way to explore some [...] View post: 99Sounds releases Halloween Sounds, a FREE horror plugin for macOS & Windows View the full article

As we find ourselves on the eve of Halloween, it is worth remembering there is wisdom in not taking oneself too seriously – a point you can underscore by downloading the new Toots silly sound fx collection by BOOM Library for free. The pack contains 387 royalty-free sounds in 63 high-quality 96kHz/24-bit WAV files. If [...] View post: Get Toots silly sound FX collection by BOOM Library for FREE View the full article

Just Add Drums has announced that their free version of Just Add Modern Drums will be released on Black Friday, meaning you should join the waiting list to secure your copy as the offer ends soon. Just Add Drums creates drum collections loved by bedroom producers and trusted by professionals. Many of them are discounted [...] View post: Just Add Modern Drums FREE will drop on Black Friday, join the waiting list now View the full article

If you’re into cinematic scoring or just generally enthusiastic about sound libraries and Kontakt instruments, this sale is for you! Plugin Boutique is currently offering the Rigid Audio Everything Bundle at a massive 98% off until November 23rd. The retail price is normally €2015.16, but you can now grab the entire thing for €31.25. In [...] View post: Get Rigid Audio Everything Bundle at 98% off in Plugin Boutique SALE View the full article

Behringer today shared this official intro video for the BM-18M Cluster Box - a knockoff of the Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux effects pedal. … Read More Behringer Debuts BM-18M ‘Boogerfooger’ Cluster BoxView the full article

Native Instruments has released Maschine 3.4, a free update that introduces an updated modulation and automation editor and more. … Read More Native Instruments Maschine 3.4 Now Available; Here’s What’s NewView the full article

Instrument designer Leon Dewan (Dewanotron) shared this sneak preview of a new synth, The Modulo.… Read More Leon Dewan Previews New Synth, The ModuloView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Echon 6 builds on Morphor’s legacy of Eurorack modules centered around analog delay lines, an area in which they’ve mastered the art. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENTWith ECHON 6, this expertise extends into uncharted territory, bringing the principles of modal synthesis into the analogue domain. Yet this innovation doesn’t merely reimagine a digital concept with modern analogue circuitry, […] The post ECHON 6 Marks Morphor’s Entry Into The World of Stand-Alone Synthesizers appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article