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The set contains 66 custom-designed patches in wave format, 44.1 kHz 24 bit mono, sampled by SampleRobot.… Read More Free Analog Percussion Samples From The MS 2600 NG SynthesizerView the full article

The controller features 10 performance modes, connects over Bluetooth MIDI and works with any DAW or hardware synth.… Read More How To Make A DIY Bluetooth MIDI ControllerView the full article

Developer Bespoke Samples has released Liquidize, a free effect plugin designed to add a watery, fluid-like character to your sounds. Liquidize blends a self-modulating vocoder, reverb, and phaser into a streamlined interface that excels at transforming ordinary audio into lush, liquid textures. At its core, the plugin uses a vocoder with modulating characteristics that respond [...] View post: Liquidize is a FREE fluid-like vocoder effect for macOS and Windows View the full article

HOFA-Plugins has released DigiDestroy, a free bitcrusher plugin for macOS and Windows that joins the HOFA SYSTEM modular plugin platform. Like all HOFA SYSTEM modules, DigiDestroy is also available in a freeware version with slightly reduced functionality. You’ll need to install the HOFA-Plugins Manager to get started, which I’m sure will be a dealbreaker for some [...] View post: HOFA-Plugins releases DigiDestroy, a FREE bitcrusher plugin for macOS & Windows View the full article

Sound Magic has introduced CineGrand2, a lightweight virtual instrument (700MB) that promises to deliver "a level of detail comparable to massive 54GB sample libraries."… Read More Sound Magic Intros CineGrand2, The ‘First Full Featured MIDI 2.0 Virtual Piano’View the full article

The X - Compact Multiple features extensive normalling options, allowing it to be used as a single 1x12, two 1x6s, four 1x3s or a combination of the above.… Read More New Eurorack Module, X – Compact Multiple, Features Extensive Normalling OptionsView the full article

The module features five individually controllable and routable triangle-core oscillators, letting you create droning dissonance, thick chords, or slow swelling modulation signals.… Read More New Analog Oscillator Bank Module, OVUM For EurorackView the full article

KOMA Elektronik has released Sensei, a new Eurorack module that's designed to let you connect your modular system to the physical world. … Read More KOMA Elektronik Sensei Connects Your Modular Synth To The Physical WorldView the full article

Luxora Audio has released Lox Vocal Preamp and Lux Sub-Bass, a pair of free saturation plugins for Windows and macOS. These are some of the most polished-looking freeware effects I’ve tested recently, with slick interfaces that are right on par with paid plugins. Of course, I don’t mind minimal GUIs either, but these look top-notch. [...] View post: Luxora Audio releases FREE Lox Vocal Preamp and Lux Sub-Bass plugins View the full article

Here's a hands-on review of the new Orchid, an advanced chord-generating hardware synthesizer. … Read More Telepathic Instruments Orchid Review – Hands-On With Tame Impala’s Idea MachineView the full article

Open Planet Software has introduced Sessions 3.0, a major update to its performance-oriented plugin host, and Sessions for iPad.… Read More Open Planet Software Intros Sessions 3.0, Sessions For iPadView the full article

AudioDeluxe is giving away a fantastic freebie with every purchase this month. You can choose between GForce Software’s AXXESS synth or Safari Pedals’ Gorilla Drive saturation plugin at checkout. The hottest deal I found on AudioDeluxe right now is Baby Audio’s Parallel Aggressor for just $9.99. That said, you’ll also find IK Multimedia’s Master EQ [...] View post: AudioDeluxe offers GForce AXXESS or Safari Pedals Gorilla Drive FREE with any purchase View the full article

Hertz Instruments GainStage Pro is available as a free gift throughout August 2025 with any qualifying Plugin Boutique purchase. Gain staging is one of those crucial but often confusing parts of recording. Despite understanding the theory behind it, it took me a couple of years of trial and error before really getting comfortable with gain [...] View post: Get Hertz Instruments GainStage Pro FREE with Plugin Boutique Purchase View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Fuse Audio Labs offers OCELOT Octaver as octave-down weight- and octave-up presence-delivering plugin. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT OCELOT Octaver offers full control over the frequency focus of each octave via dedicated TUNE controls — unlike many traditional octave effects, enabling optimal low-end extension and top-end lift to be dialled in with precision as a result of this being so successfully implemented. Its Listen mode, meanwhile, aids […] The post New Ocelot Octaver Plug-in appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

When Scaler first hit the scene, it positioned itself as a chord progression assistant with a helpful grasp on music theory. Now in its third iteration, Scaler has grown into something much more ambitious. It has become an all-in-one toolkit for composing melodies, harmonies, basslines, and full arrangements. Scaler 3 is not just a theory [...] View post: Scaler 3 Review + 20% OFF discount for BPB readers View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Bridges Guitar is an acoustic parlour guitar, detuned and mic’d using a DIY rubber bridge to dampen the sustain and resonance, resulting in a beautifully muted, lo-fi tone. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT VAULTS… releases from The Crow Hill Company — including …BRIDGE GUITAR — are free for all to download and make music with for the rest of their lives from here: https://thecrowhillcompany.com/vaults/ The post Addition to Vaults Collection, Bridges Guitar appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Universal Audio is offering a hard-to-beat deal for August: three months of UAD Spark for just 99¢. UAD Spark is UA’s native plugin subscription service, bundling over 60 high-end plugins and instruments modeled after classic studio gear. Typically priced at $60 for three months, this offer gives you full access for under a dollar. At [...] View post: Get 3 Months of UAD Spark for Just 99¢ This August View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - WirePluck announced as pluck sounds-specializing synthesizer plug-in. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT With WirePluck’s UI (User Interface) being laid out in its main screen operational mode for fast editing, creating new inspirational sounds is a breeze with easy access to the most important parameters and ARP (arpeggiator) preset selection. Alternatively, ADVANCED screen operation offers up all available parameters for […] The post New From Rob Papen, WirePluck Plug-in appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

The Suite features evolving pads, gritty textures, and expressive leads, all designed to respond to expressive performance, whether you are playing leads or polyphonically. … Read More Expressive E Releases Dune 3 Expressive Suite With 300 MPE-Compatible PatchesView the full article

Waves Audio has announced an upgrade to its Online Mastering service that they say delivers "enhanced clarity, tighter low end, pristine highs, and optimized loudness for digital platforms".… Read More Waves Audio Upgrades Online Mastering Service, Adds Electronic Music Mastering StyleView the full article

Ever feel like managing all your creative tools is a bit of a juggling act? We’ve got something that makes it a breeze: Native Access. Think of it as your personal assistant for all things Native Instruments and NKS-ready software. This free app is your go-to spot for downloading, installing, activating, updating, and registering everything in one super convenient place. Plus, it’s got a new search feature that helps you quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Our goal with Native Access is to simplify your software management so you can spend less time organizing and more time doing what you love – making music! Ready to dive in? This guide will show you everything…

Developer Ash Taylor has released SFLT, a free SoundFont player plugin for Windows available in both FL Studio native format and as a VST3/CLAP plugin. I’ll be honest… I haven’t used SoundFonts seriously in over a decade. Back in the day, I relied on a handful of .sf2 files for piano, bass, and drums. But [...] View post: Ash Taylor releases SFLT, a FREE SoundFont player plugin for Windows View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for August 2025! 😊 IMPORTANT: Please do not share license keys here. We now have a separate community section for that. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with [...] View post: 🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Plugin Exchange Thread for August 2025! Got a spare single-use license you’re not using? Share it here! 😊 ✅ ALLOWED:• Single-use license codes (if permitted by the developer’s TOS). 🚫 NOT ALLOWED:• Pirated software;• Codes that aren’t allowed to be shared per TOS;• Multi-use coupon codes (use the deals & freebies thread);• [...] View post: 🤝 Plugin Exchange Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community General Production Thread for August 2025! 😊 This is the place to discuss production techniques, tips, tricks, and issues with other BPB commnuity members. Feel free to ask any question related to music production. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share questions and [...] View post: 🎹 General Production Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Evolve Alloy is designed for making metallic timbres, using a core of metallic sound sources and synthesis… Read More Excite Audio Intros Evolve Alloy, A Virtual Instrument Designed For Making Metallic TimbresView the full article

Developer 23 DSP has released X/Y-FAT as an open beta for macOS and Windows. I first encountered 23 DSP in February of this year, when the Italian developer released four plugins in open beta. The featured plugins are PureComp, Respiro, De, and AAReverb. Check them out, if you haven’t already. A little later, in June [...] View post: 23 DSP releases X/Y-FAT in open beta for macOS and Windows View the full article

Here's how you can play Youtube videos as a MIDI-controlled sampler.… Read More How To Play Youtube Videos As A MIDI-Controlled SamplerView the full article

Maya by Monomono features Juno-inspired oscillators, a resonant VCF, and a lush built-in chorus. … Read More New Max For Live Synth, Maya by MonomonoView the full article

Like the original, HALOS is a modal resonator & physical modeling synthesizer in Eurorack format.… Read More Behringer Intros HALOS, A Mutable Instruments Rings CloneView the full article