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It looks like Behringer may be cancelling plans for their EMS VCS3 knockoff and Pro-16 synthesizer. … Read More Behringer VCS3, PRO-16 Cancelled?View the full article

It’s often said that nothing is more intimidating than a blank project when you’re starting a new song. That’s only true if you approach it expecting the one idea in this one blank project could, will, become your next big hit. In reality, the blank project can be one of the most exciting parts of the process when you treat it like a sketchpad for fast experimentation. This article explores how to get ideas out of your head and into your DAW as quickly as possible, and how the tools inside the new NKS Kontakt library, Dopamine, help make that happen. We’ll walk through five practical ways to use Dopamine to capture, refine, and expand ideas rapidly so you can produce more…

The gold standard of synthesizers gains a long list of features and sounds Spectrasonics’ popular Omnisphere software synth has long been the industry benchmark. It combines several different kinds of synthesis (and sampling), a big and versatile library of sounds, great effects, excellent sound quality, extensive MIDI control… and a huge list of useful features. […] The post Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 – a Major Update appeared first on Synth and Software.

You can now score JMG Sound / United Plugins’ Lofinity degrader plugin for just $15 (normally $69) in a 78% off introductory deal. JMG Sound debuted the plugin on October 14, 2025, and the intro deal expires on November 30, 2025. Lofinity is a Windows and macOS release for VST, AAX, and AU. JMG Sound [...] View post: Get JMG Sound’s Lofinity Degrader for $15 in 78% OFF Intro Deal View the full article

Developer Analog Obsession has released MidBoss, a free mid-frequency saturator for macOS and Windows. Very few freeware announcements are celebrated with the same level of excitement and expectation as news of another Analog Obsession release, and with good reason. Analog Obsession has a proven track record of creating free plugins that overdeliver with a unique [...] View post: Analog Obsession releases MidBoss, a FREE mid-frequency saturator for macOS and Windows View the full article

Native Instruments, Universal Audio, and Cableguys are currently offering a real treat for your wallet – even before the big Cyber Week promotions. These three manufacturers are known for their sound quality, creativity, and studio efficiency. They have significantly reduced the prices of their best tools. From legendary synthesizers to precise mixing tools and clever effect plugins, this week’s offers are definitely worth browsing. If you want to update your DAW with fresh sounds, here are three reasons to pay closer attention – and maybe take the plunge... The post Native Instruments, Universal Audio, Cableguys: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com.…

FuturBeats is a new AI-Powered VST/AU/Standalone app, designed to streamline Trap, Hip Hop, and R&B beatmaking.… Read More New Application, FuturBeats, Streamlines Hip Hop, Trap & R&B BeatmakingView the full article

With the AmpliTube 5 deal on Plugin Boutique, the IK Multimedia 2025 All-In Group Buy becomes one of the best deals we’ll see all year, and I’m saying that even with Black Friday on the horizon. Here’s the short version: you can buy AmpliTube 5 for just $29.99 on Plugin Boutique and instantly unlock over [...] View post: Spend $29 on AmpliTube 5 and get 42 IK Multimedia Plugins for FREE View the full article

The sale features some iconic classics, like an Oberheim OB-Xa, Rhodes Chroma & a Roland VP-330 MK-1.… Read More Reverb.com Keyboard Sale To Benefit The Bob Moog FoundationView the full article

Every producer wants that moment — the drop that makes the crowd lose their minds. But it’s not just about louder kicks or heavier synths. What makes a drop feel huge is deeply rooted in psychology — how the human brain perceives tension, release, and contrast. Let’s break down why some drops hit harder than others, and how you can recreate that emotional explosion inside your DAW. View the full article

Arturia has introduced Transient, a new tool for intuitive attack and sustain shaping, multiband processing, and real-time visual feedback.… Read More Arturia Intros Bus Transient Shaper PluginView the full article

AudioThing and Bedroom Producers Blog are giving away 10,000 free licenses of Things Fold, a versatile wavefolder plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Usually priced at €19, Things Fold has been around for a couple of years, but this special offer gives BPB readers a chance to grab it for free. We have 10,000 free [...] View post: AudioThing Things Fold is FREE on BPB (10,000 Licenses Available) View the full article

Developer Quietformat has released Transient Control, a free transient shaper for macOS and Windows. Quietformat is a name we’ve seen often in 2025; over the last few months, the busy developer has released the Auralis effects series (includes two free plugins), MELINO (a sample-based virtual instrument), and TILLTONE (a free one-knob tone shaper). This time, [...] View post: Quietformat releases Transient Control, a FREE transient shaper for macOS and Windows View the full article

Developer 23DSP is offering its StereoChorus plugin for free. The plugin is available for both Windows and macOS in VST and AU formats. If the name didn’t give it away, StereoChorus is a dual-channel modulation plugin that allows you to dial in chorus effects for the left and right channels separately. This can open up [...] View post: Get StereoChorus by 23DSP for FREE View the full article

Universal Audio is wrapping up one of its biggest sales of the year! The UAD Triple Crown Compressor Bundle is currently available for €52.50 (down from €1,021.88) until October 21st. That’s a massive 94% discount for three of the most iconic compressor collections ever modeled in software. The UAD Triple Crown Compressor Bundle includes the [...] View post: Final Hours To Get 94% OFF Universal Audio’s Triple Crown Compressor Bundle View the full article

The Usual Suspects—known for their superb emulations of synths such as the Access Virus TI and Nord Lead 2X—have taken on the Roland JP-8000 and JP-8080! JE-8086 emulates both synths at the chip level, bringing the two virtual-analog legends to your computer for free! ... The post The Usual Suspects JE-8086: 2 Trance Legends for the Price of … None? appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Audiomovers has introduced AirCaster, a new monitoring tool that lets you listen to mixes on AirPlay-enabled speakers, without needing bounce your mix.… Read More Audiomovers AirCaster Lets You Preview Your Mixes On Airplay-Enabled SpeakersView the full article

Producer/developer Tim Exile has introduced Finalist, a new application for Mac & Windows that's designed to let you create "release-ready" mixes in minutes. … Read More Finalist Mixing AppView the full article

Behringer has shrunk its UB-Xa synth once again, with the launch of the UB-Xa Mini. According to the brand, it delivers “big sound in a small package”. Behringer released its original UB-Xa in 2023, and it later went on to become the best-selling synth at Thomann. Inspired by Oberheim’s OB-Xa, it became somewhat controversial when Tom Oberheim himself claimed there was “no collaboration” between the two brands. Behringer responded to his comments, and said that it “clearly received consent to use the trademark” and had “utmost respect for the pioneer”... The post Behringer scales down its UB-Xa synth (again) with the “travel-ready” UB-Xa Mini appeared first on MusicTech. …

HEDD Audio is launching the Type 05 A-Core Edition X, a limited anniversary edition of its acclaimed Type 05 A-Core studio monitor. There are just 100 pairs available worldwide, with each offering luxurious detailing and upgraded materials. EDITION X commemorates both HEDD’s 10th anniversary and founder Klaus Heinz, as he celebrates 40 years of pioneering loudspeaker design... The post Gold-plated studio monitors? HEDD Audio’s got you covered… appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Marco Scherer is celebrating his birthday in style with a massive Pay What You Want sale on all Drum Depot packs until October 31st, 2025. Several of them start at €0, meaning you can grab them completely free. If you’ve followed Marco’s work (as I have for years), you’ll know he’s one of the most [...] View post: Drum Depot celebrates with Pay What You Want sale on all drum sample packs View the full article

Tekno is a new drum synthesizer with an impressive sonic range, which joins Baby Audio’s fashionable and powerful lineup of audio plugins... The post Baby Audio Tekno simplifies drum synthesis but is overpriced and flawed appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Christmas is approaching, and with it comes the question of finding gifts that will bring joy and remain meaningful for years to come. Music plays a central role in many families, creating a connection that goes far beyond the moment. The gift Ideas from Thomann address this issue, showcasing the many ways music can surprise and inspire… The post Gift Ideas From Thomann: Make Christmas musical in 2025! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Firmware Update 1.4 introduces MPE, an arpeggiator, multi-part editing for multitimbral patches, new oscillator waveform variants, envelope reset option, and a Sample & Hold waveform for the LFO, among other improvements.… Read More Supercritical Redshift 6 Firmware Update Adds MPE, Arpeggiator, Multi-part Editing and MoreView the full article

Native Instruments has introduced Odes, the third entry in their Evolution series, alongside Lores and Fables.… Read More Native Instruments Releases OdesView the full article

A recent purchase got me all nostalgic and brought back some nice memories of my first proper synth experience with a KORG miniKORG 700 in high school. I’m a sucker for nostalgia, and just recently I was able to wallow in it after purchasing a KORG miniKORG 700Sm, their miniaturised remake of the remake of the original 700S. I was at an event at London’s Musical Museum where KORG were hosting a day of talks and demonstrations, centred around their exhibit there... The post The KORG miniKORG 700 – My First Synth appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

The Beijing-based electronic music festival will feature performances from more than 140 modular artists, 60+ synth exhibitors, 4 master classes, 41 workshops and 2 modular after-parties. … Read More Modular Commune Festival 25 Coming To Beijing November 12-16, 2025View the full article

ELTA Music shared this sneak preview at the Polivoks-8, an eight-voice polyphonic, dual-VCF, bi-timbral analog synthesizer. They plan to make it available in both desktop and 4U rack-mount formats.… Read More ELTA Music Polivoks-8 Polyphonic Synthesizer (Sneak Preview)View the full article

Sound Semiconductor let us know that they've introduced a next-generation Bucket Brigade Delay (BBD) integrated circuit, the SSI2100, that they say is "the first new BBD development in decades". … Read More Sound Semiconductor Intros Next-Generation Bucket Brigade Delay ChipView the full article

Rescopic Sound offers the High Voltage ($60) sound effects library for free to Bedroom Producers Blog readers until October 25th. High Voltage is a meticulously crafted SFX collection aimed at sound designers, composers, and game developers who want to inject high-energy effects into their projects. It’s packed with a wide range of inspiring cinematic sounds, [...] View post: Rescopic Sound High Voltage SFX Library is FREE on BPB until October 25th View the full article