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Excite Audio is offering Bloom Drum Machine Lite for free when you complete a quick survey on Plugin Boutique. Bloom Drum Machine Lite is a stripped-down version of Excite Audio’s flagship drum instrument, designed to bring a combo of vintage drum sounds and modern grooves to your productions. The Lite edition usually retails for around [...] View post: Get Bloom Drum Machine Lite FREE when you complete Plugin Boutique’s Survey View the full article

FSK Audio has released ModPlay, a flexible MIDI LFO plug-in designed to bring real-time modulation to your favorite plug-ins and hardware. Priced at $49.95, ModPlay is an intuitive, performance-ready MIDI modulation tool for producers who want to inject dynamic movement into their effects and instruments. In videogame terms, you could think of ModPlay as a [...] View post: FSK Audio releases ModPlay, a creative MIDI LFO plug-in for macOS and Windows View the full article

quietformat has released TILTONE, a free tone control effect plugin for Windows and macOS. TILTONE is about as minimal as it gets, so this article will be short. The plugin features just one knob that takes your signal from dark to bright, with some additional processing. It may look basic, but under the hood, it [...] View post: quietformat releases TILTONE, a FREE one-knob tone shaper for macOS & Windows View the full article

This offer from Plugin Boutique isn’t the first time we’ve seen SampleTank 4 Max heavily discounted. At the end of last year, the flagship collection was available for just $30 through Humble Bundle. But I think there are a few important facts that often get lost in translation when large collections are discounted. If you [...] View post: Get IK Multimedia’s SampleTank 4 Max for just £29.99 at Plugin Boutique View the full article

Rob Papen has introduced WirePluck, a new software synthesizer for Mac & Windows. … Read More Rob Papen Intros New Synthesizer, WirePluckView the full article

Pluginomat is currently offering Illume by Moonwave FX as a free download for a limited time. The plugin usually costs $34.96, so it’s an excellent opportunity to snag it as a freebie if you enjoy quick and easy tools for brightening your mix. Illume is a one-knob signal enhancer in the style of Waves’ OneKnob [...] View post: Get Illume by Moonwave FX FREE via Pluginomat (Limited Time Only) View the full article

Developer Momo Müller let us know that he's introduced Circuit Rhythm Editor, a third-party editor and controller for the Novation Circuit Rhythm.… Read More New VST & Standalone Editor For The Novation Circuit RhythmView the full article

Lese Audio Technologies shared this preview for Hikari, described as 'an ocean-themed random reverb'.… Read More Hikari Stochastic Reverberator For Mac & WindowsView the full article

SOUNDRAW has launched Beat the Future, a global beatmaking contest with a $2,500 prize pool and a free trial for its AI-powered music creation platform. The Tokyo-based developer describes SOUNDRAW as an ethical, artist-first AI music generator, built entirely on original, in-house content. There’s no scraped data. With this contest, they’re inviting beatmakers, vocalists, and [...] View post: SOUNDRAW launches “Beat the Future” contest with $2,500 in prizes and free access View the full article

Excite Audio has recently released the Lifeline Lite Bundle, which includes a pair of creative multi-effect plugins: Lifeline Console Lite and Lifeline Expanse Lite. You can get the bundle for free for a limited time at Plugin Boutique. We recently featured the Lifeline Format Multiband Bitcrusher, which is also free on Plugin Boutique (when you register a [...] View post: Get the Lifeline Lite Bundle FREE at Plugin Boutique (Limited Time Offer) View the full article

Ryu Yabana has released Taped Drum Kits, a free collection of analog drum samples processed through cassette tape. It’s been a while since we’ve covered a simple WAV drum pack on BPB, but this one grabbed my attention right away. I’m a massive fan of retro drums and cassette tape saturation, so any combination of [...] View post: Ryu Yabana releases Taped Drum Kits, a FREE analog drum sample pack View the full article

Audiolatry offers RetroSynth (€28), the full version of their retro-inspired sample-based instrument plugin, as a free download for a limited time. Previously, we took a look at RetroSynth Lite, a slimmed-down free edition of the instrument. Now, Audiolatry is offering the complete RetroSynth at no cost for anyone interested in adding retro synth tones to [...] View post: Audiolatry RetroSynth is FREE for a limited time View the full article

The jam features an amazing set of instruments, including dual Moog modular systems, an Oberheim Eight Voice SEM and a Roland Jupiter-8. … Read More Live Improvisation For Dual Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizers & DrumsView the full article

In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz shares an in-depth review Donner Essential L1, a modern take on the classic Roland SH-101. … Read More Donner Essential L1 Synthesizer Offers Modern Take On The Classic Roland SH-101View the full article

AirBending is a macOS app that transforms hand gestures into musical expression using computer vision and MIDI technology.… Read More Gestural Synth Jam With AirbendingView the full article

The Logal Vocal Synth is similar to some '70s 'orchestration' keyboards, which combined combined multiple synthesis approaches.… Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Rare Logan Vocal SynthView the full article

Nine Inch Nails has released 'As Alive As You Need Me To Be,' a preview of their upcoming soundtrack to Tron: Ares. … Read More Nine Inch Nails Releases Single From Upcoming Tron: Ares Soundtrack, As Alive As You Need Me To BeView the full article

Flechtwerk merges the advanced synthesis capabilities of Plaits with a streamlined, performance-friendly interface—ready for bold, creative sound design across any genre.… Read More Free Synth, Flechtwerk, Offers 24 Synthesis Engines Based On Mutable Instruments PlaitsView the full article

Seattle, WA synth store Patchwerks has permanently closed. … Read More Seattle Synth Store Patchwerks Has ClosedView the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Plugin Exchange Thread for July 2025! 😊 Use this thread to give away unused license keys to fellow BPB community members. Let’s help each other while respecting developers and the community! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest [...] View post: 🤝 Plugin Exchange Thread – July 2025 View the full article

Software has offered the ReContour waveshaping compressor plugin as a free download while supplies last. At the time of writing, there are still over 1,000 free licenses available. ReContour usually sells for $49.99, but you can claim a license for free by visiting the promo page and submitting your email address. Stagecraft will send you [...] View post: Stagecraft Software offers ReContour waveshaping compressor plugin for FREE (1,000 licenses remaining) View the full article

Expressive E has released Soliste, a physically modeled string instrument suite built for real-time expression. The collection includes four solo strings—violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Each one is designed to respond organically to your gestures and playing dynamics. Building on the legacy of their Arché Collection, Soliste is more than just an update. It’s [...] View post: Expressive E releases Soliste, a new MPE-ready string plugin suite (INTRO PRICE ENDS TODAY) View the full article

Gooey Audio has released The Snake, a versatile modulation and filtering plugin, and is offering their brand-new Shimmer plugin for free until July 25th. Let’s start with Shimmer, the freebie. Gooey Audio Shimmer Shimmer is a compact dimension expander designed to quickly add space and depth to your sound. At its core, it’s built for [...] View post: Gooey Audio releases The Snake with 20% off and the new Shimmer plugin FREE until July 25! View the full article

The Crow Hill Company released Solo Bodhrán and Acid Synth earlier this year, before rebranding for Season Two. Bridge Guitar is the first release since the rebrand. Bridge Guitar focuses on a particular sound that started in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, around 2010: the rubber bridge sound. The rubber bridge innovation is credited to Reuben [...] View post: The Crow Hill Company releases Bridge Guitar, the latest addition to the FREE vaults series View the full article

EQ Academy is a gamified ear-training tool with 100 interactive levels designed to sharpen your ears and your technique. Whatever you’re studying, nothing teaches you more than hands-on experience, and that’s what you get from EQ Academy. EQ Academy is free to all Mastering The Mix newsletter subscribers; I know newsletter subscriptions and email addresses [...] View post: Mastering The Mix releases EQ Academy, a FREE ear-training tool for music producers View the full article

Canvas Audio is currently offering a sitewide sale on plugins and sample packs. Amid all discounts, you can also pick up their new Honeycomb Bass OD free of charge. The list price is $49, so if you want to buzz up your low end without lowering your net worth, this is the time. You can [...] View post: Get Honeycomb Bass OD by Canvas Audio FREE for a limited time View the full article

Deskew Technologies has released Gig Performer Essentials, an entry-level, budget-friendly edition of its live performance plugin host. Designed for musicians, Gig Performer Essentials delivers the flexibility of the full version in a more focused, streamlined package. Inspired by Professionals. Refined for Everyone. Gig Performer was originally developed by touring musicians to address the shortcomings of… Read More Gig Performer Essentials Now AvailableView the full article

The Launch Control XL mk3 is designed to give you hands-on control of your entire workflow, whether you’re in the box, DAWless, or somewhere in between.… Read More Novation Launch Control XL mk3 Now AvailableView the full article

Ghost Note Audio has released Spectrum Thief, a free EQ-matching plugin for Windows and macOS. If the name Ghost Note Audio sounds unfamiliar, don’t start doubting your knowledge of current VST plugin developers. This is the first time I’m checking out their plugins, too. However, it was interesting to see that they are now hosting [...] View post: Ghost Note Audio releases FREE Spectrum Thief EQ-matching plugin View the full article

The Lucky Harp delivers the sound of a 26-string diatonic Celtic harp (in the key of C major) and requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (5.3 and higher). The library’s usual cost is $30, but it’s currently reduced to $10 for a limited time (the offer ends on Monday, July 21, 2025). However, [...] View post: The Lucky Harp Kontakt library by Bad Cat Samples is FREE with a promo code View the full article