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From @synthandsoftware - Voxcraft is a creative vocal multi-effect plugin designed to help vocals sit confidently in a mix with clarity, character, and movement. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Voxcraft is built for creative processing and sound design. At its core is a voice-shaping section that allows users to transform vocals through tuning, formant shifting, and voice multiplication, followed by a […] The post UJAM Launches Voxcraft, a Creative Vocal Multi-Effect Plugin appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - New version (v3.1), a thematic update dedicated to FM synthesis, brings four new modules to the Multiphonics library. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT This new version (v3.1), a thematic update dedicated to FM synthesis, brings four new modules to the Multiphonics library: the FM Core Operator module, a building block used in the creation of complex digital FM […] The post Applied Acoustics Systems FM+ Update for Multiphonics CV-3 appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - New Tape Saturator imparts the unique sonic character of popular 1970s ¼” 2‑track tape machines into a single, powerful software emulation. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT As an authentic recreation of the sought-after sound of classic 2‑track analogue reel‑to‑reel tape machines, the Harrison Tape Saturator is faithfully modelled on classic machines of the golden era of recording, imparting the unmistakable character of analog tape – from subtle warmth and […] The post New Harrison Tape Saturator Plug-In appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Sonible has released puffer:fish, a free saturation plugin for macOS and Windows that wraps harmonic distortion in a colorful, character-driven interface. We’ve seen plenty of one-knob saturation tools over the years, including the super popular Softube Saturation Knob, among countless other freebies. puffer:fish follows the same concept but approaches it from a different angle, at [...] View post: Sonible releases puffer:fish, a playful FREE saturation plugin with three modes View the full article

Minimal Audio has released Poly Flanger, a musically intelligent flanger plugin for macOS and Windows. Priced at an introductory $29 (regularly $49), Poly Flanger expands the traditional flanger concept into more musical territory. Instead of relying solely on sweeping comb-filter movement, it aligns its resonances to musical pitches, so the effect can follow your track’s [...] View post: Minimal Audio releases Poly Flanger plugin with $29 intro offer View the full article

Sand is the latest release from Hvoya Audio, a sound design tool for macOS and Windows that compands the derivative of the original signal. It expands the quietest signals and adds some soft limiting to the loud signals, adding grit and texture. Working on the derivative rather than the original signal yields some interesting side [...] View post: Hvoya Audio releases Sand, a FREE differential compander for macOS and Windows View the full article

Ocean Swift has introduced Oscillarys, a 'spectral loom synthesizer that blurs the border between the organic and the spectral'.… Read More Ocean Swift Intros Oscillarys ‘Evolving Alchemical Synth’View the full article

Fanan introduced Colosseum, a lightweight, standalone audio plugin host.… Read More Fanan Intros Colosseum Modular Plugin Host For Mac & WindowsView the full article

With Repro, u-he is offering a compelling synthesizer deal. You also get a distinctive electric piano with the Rhodes Wurli, and a full-featured organ with the IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X. These three software instruments cover completely different sound palettes and can be integrated into your studio setup right away. If you’re looking for fresh sounds for leads, chords, or classic organ parts, these deals are well worth a closer look. The u-he Repro software synthesizer has been a staple in many studios for years. It’s currently available at Thomann with a 32 percent discount, making this plugin deal especially appealing. u-he Repro captures the sound of two classic anal…

Eventide has released of a modern version of Music Mouse, a pioneering algorithmic music creation application for personal computers from the 1980s.… Read More Eventide Intros Music Mouse 2, A Modern Update Of Laurie Spiegel’s Pioneering Computer InstrumentView the full article

Dumumub offers Orbit Granular Synth and other freebies for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Dumumub has released three plugins, including Orbit Granular Synth, and you can download them for free from the developer’s website now. The free plugins are: Orbit – a gravity-based granular synth, available in AU, VST3, CLAP, and standalone formats for macOS, Windows, [...] View post: Dumumub offers Orbit Granular Synth and other freebies for macOS, Windows, and Linux View the full article

ZigZagzAudio has released Sound Soup, a creative multi-FX plugin for macOS, and BPB readers can get 50% off with the exclusive coupon code BPB50 until February 24th. Sound Soup is priced at $49.99, but with the BPB50 code, you can grab it at half price until February 24. If you like experimenting with effects in [...] View post: ZigZagzAudio launches Sound Soup creative multi-FX plugin for macOS (50% OFF) View the full article

Temecula DSP has released the SST-206, a digital recreation of the legendary Space Station reverb, available for macOS and Windows. Before we dive into the details, we’ve got something special for BPB readers. We’re giving away two free copies of the SST-206 plugin. To enter, simply submit your email address via the giveaway form below. [...] View post: BPB Giveaway: Win a FREE Copy of the Temecula DSP SST-206 Space Station Reverb Plugin View the full article

Okay – here’s an absolutely bonkers deal at Plugin Boutique: until 1 March, you can save 95 percent – yes 95 percent (over £1,300) on Total VI MAX 2, which comprises the “most complete collection ever of virtual instruments by IK Multimedia. Normally priced at £1,439.99, for the next two weeks or so, you can get the entire collection for just £69.99. You don’t need to be a maths whizz to see that’s a ludicrous saving… But what do you actually get? Well, basically everything... The post Total VI MAX 2 is IK Multimedia’s most complete collection of virtual instruments – it’s usually over £1,400, but you can get it for just £69 for a limited time appeared first on MusicTech.…

Developer Sonora Cinematic has released Dark Veil Essentials, a free cinematic Soundbox library. If you’re new to Soundbox, it’s a free and highly customizable MPE sampler developed by Audiomodern. There are some excellent free Soundbox libraries from Audiomodern and third-party developers, including Ptone (Kymátika Sounds), Spectra (Audiomodern), and Drift (Sonora Cinematic). Now, Edinburgh-based Sonora Cinematic [...] View post: Sonora Cinematic releases Dark Veil Essentials, a FREE cinematic Soundbox library View the full article

Reecer Synthesizer is the first soft synth from Kreuzberg Audio, and you can download the public beta version now. The public beta version is free to download, of course, with an added bonus: anyone who submits a preset that gets added to the final release will get a full copy for free! From free to [...] View post: Reecer Synthesizer enters public beta — win the full version by submitting a preset View the full article

This video deconstructs and recreates the classic electronic track Exit, by Tangerine Dream. … Read More Tangerine Dream’s ‘Exit’ DeconstructedView the full article

Behringer shared this hands-on demo of their new JN-80, their ‘supercharged’ take on the Roland Juno-60.… Read More Behringer JN-80 Synthesizer Hands-On DemoView the full article

Behringer’s Wave synth – inspired by the classic PPG Wave Hybrid synthesiser from the ’80s – is now reduced over at Thomann, and here’s your chance to get it for less than £500. The budget gear brand launched its Wave synth back in 2024 after four years of development, and it replicates the unique architecture of the PPG Wave 2.2 and 2.3, known for their wavetable synthesis capabilities. The original can be heard across multiple classic records as it was embraced by huge artists like Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Rush, Gary Numan, and Tangerine Dream... The post Right now, you can get Behringer’s PPG Wave synth clone for less than £500 appeared first on MusicTech. View the f…

This Berlin School style synth jam was performed with Zaquencer - an unofficial firmware for the Behringer BCR2000 that turns it into a multi-channel step sequencer.… Read More Berlin School Synth Jam With The ZaquencerView the full article

Here's a shut-up-and-play style demo of the Frap Tools Magnolia, featuring both factory presets and some of his custom patches.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Frap Tools Magnolia SynthesizerView the full article

Does the new Sequential Fourm capture the raw punch, deep bass, and aggressive character that made the Pro-One a cult classic?… Read More Sequential Fourm Synthesizer vs A Vintage Pro-OneView the full article

Flame Sound offers Heatwave, a cinematic soundscape library, for free until February 15 as a Valentine’s Day gift. As many BPB readers already know, Flame Sound is my cinematic sound design label. I publish premium sounds for movie production, trailers, game development, and music production while keeping the prices accessible for beginners and indie creators. [...] View post: Flame Sound offers Heatwave Cinematic Soundscapes FREE until February 15 View the full article

You can now get the Moonwave FX Parallax multi-FX plugin for free at AudioPluginDeals. We covered a few of the Moonwave FX one-knob plugins last year, including Illume, Ripple, and Aperture. Now, we’ve got something more substantial with Parallax, a morphing, dual-engine multi-FX plugin. Parallax is available in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS [...] View post: Get the Moonwave FX Parallax multi-FX plugin for FREE at Audio Plugin Deals View the full article

Ardour 9.0 - the latest major update to the open source DAW - is now available for Linux, Mac & Windows.… Read More Ardour 9 Now Available For Linux, Mac & WindowsView the full article

It’s only February and it’s already an amazing year for synthesizers. Here are the best new synths of 2026 – with analog, digital and hybrid instruments representing. There’s even an acoustic one! Synthesizers are a unique kind of instrument. Part traditional musical instrument, part technology, they sit at the nexus between creative expression and cutting-edge advancements. As such, they’re incredibly exciting – and that’s just when it’s business as usual. When we get a whole bumper crop of wild new instruments all at once, like we have right now, it’s something else... The post The Best New Synths of 2026 appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Attack 3 features an analog-style synthesis engine, with 24 individual sounds per kit, and 12 sounds playable polyphonically as pitched instruments. … Read More Waldorf Attack Percussion Synthesizer Gets Major UpdateView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Joranalogue Audio Design expands Eurorack module lineup with Walk 4 analog accumulator and Warp 1 analog waveshaper. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Joranalogue Audio Design expands its lineup with Walk 4 and Warp 1 — taking things twice ahead of the curve as an analog accumulator (combining four analog accumulators, a clock generator, white noise, and auto reset […] The post New Walk 4 Analog Accumulator and Warp 1 Analog Waveshaper appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Plugin Boutique offers BPB readers an exclusive deal on UJAM’s Usynth Euphoria, a streamlined EDM-focused software synthesizer for macOS and Windows. You also choose a FREE gift with your purchase. So, for a limited time, you can get Usynth Euphoria for just $1 using the coupon code BPB-ph34 at checkout. The offer runs until March [...] View post: Get UJAM Usynth Euphoria for $1 with exclusive BPB coupon (+ FREE gift) View the full article

Behringer has launched the BM-17 Frequency Box, an analogue VCO-based frequency effects pedal inspired by the iconic Moogerfooger MF-107 FreqBox by Moog. For players looking beyond the standard distortion pedal, this powerhouse unit offers a standalone VCO you can drive with audio input or let loose on its own. “With intuitive controls and versatile connectivity, it’s perfect for both synth setups and adventurous guitar rigs,” says the company... The post Behringer’s BM-17 Frequency Box channels the iconic Moogerfooger MF-107 – for just £99 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article