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Synthesist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith shared the video for Urges, from her upcoming album Gush.… Read More Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith – Urges (Music Video)View the full article

e-instruments lab has introduced Pure Strings - an iOS app designed to turn your iPhone or iPad into an expressive string instrument.… Read More Pure Strings For IOS Combines High-Quality Sound With Tactile ControlView the full article

Rhodes Music has introduced Rhodes Wurli, a new virtual instrument based on the classic Wurlitzer 200A electric piano, for both MacOS & Windows. … Read More Rhodes Wurli Recreates Classic Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano SoundView the full article

Madonna has announced her long-rumored Veronica Electronica album - an album of remixes of her album Ray Of Light - will finally see the light of day. … Read More Madonna’s Lost Ray Of Light Remix Album, Veronica Electronica, To See Light Of DayView the full article

The new version features the same dual digital engines, analog filters, modulation and sequencing power, but adds a vocoder and gooseneck mic.… Read More Arturia Intros MiniFreak Vocoder Edition & Free Firmware UpdateView the full article

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy embraces the memes and remixes that fans have created, and hopes that composers Nicholas Brittell and Brandon Roberts can release stems for the track. … Read More Star Wars Gets Its First Banger In ‘Niamos!’, From The Andor SoundtrackView the full article

iPadOS 26 promises to take iPad music-making to a new level, with a multi-tasking focused windowing system and major enhancements to working with files, audio, and video. … Read More Apple iPadOS 26 Promises Updated Multitasking Features, A Menu Bar, Audio Recording Enhancements & MoreView the full article

Soule DSP releases an early version of the free experimental, semi-modular, waveguide synth, Resonarium, for macOS and Windows. First and foremost, Resonarium is still in development (version 0.0.10), and this is the time for constructive feedback. In addition to the typical bugs and crashes that we might expect from any early-stage software, the developer reminds [...] View post: Soule DSP releases an early version of the Resonarium free experimental waveguide synth View the full article

Stone Voices now offers the Ambient Reverb 7 plugin as a free download for Windows and macOS, previously priced at $52.28. This isn’t the developer’s first foray into freeware reverbs. DReverb 2.0 is another excellent reverb from Stone Voices, widely regarded as one of the best algorithmic reverbs you can get without spending a cent. [...] View post: Stone Voices Ambient Reverb 7 plugin is now FREE View the full article

NoirSonance has released free “Lite” versions of its three new compressor plugins: D-Comp Lite, B-Comp Lite, and S-Comp Lite. We’re also giving away five free copies of the complete NoirSonance Compressor Bundle to five lucky BPB readers! Each of the three new NoirSonance compressor plugins offers a different type of compression in an easy-to-use form [...] View post: NoirSonance Releases Three FREE Compressor Plugins + a BPB Giveaway! View the full article

Imaginando has launched the “We Turn 11” sale to mark its 11th anniversary, offering up to 70% off its full product range through June 13. The sale includes everything from individual plugins to expansive bundles, with a unique twist: you can stack a 30% discount on your first purchase, making the deals even sweeter. This [...] View post: Imaginando Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Massive Discounts up to 70% View the full article

This meditative video demonstrates how to make album cover art using a paper cutout collage technique.… Read More How To Make DIY Album Cover Art With Paper Cutout CollageView the full article

Sweetwater is giving away Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select for free, a production suite typically priced at $99. The offer is exclusive to users based in the United States. Komplete 15 Select is available in three variations—Electronic, Beats, and Band Editions. Each edition includes 13 plug-ins tailored to a specific genre, covering everything from thumping [...] View post: Sweetwater offers $99 Native Instruments Komplete 15 Select Bundle for FREE (US only) View the full article

Readers have alerted us to two synth makers, Teenage Engineering & Music Thing Modular, that are now running 'name your own price' sales on hardware.… Read More ‘Pick Your Own Price’ Hardware Sales – Cool Deal, Joke Or Annoying Gimmick?View the full article

The Electronic Music Education and Preservation Project (EMEAPP) and the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation are celebrating the centennial birthday of visionary synthesizer pioneer Alan R. Pearlman, at the gala opening of the ARP@100 exhibition. The celebration showcases the groundbreaking work of Pearlman and his legendary ARP Synthesizers. … Read More Celebrating Alan R Pearlman Centennial Birthday With ‘ARP@100’ June 7View the full article

Looking for a synthesizer to fill out your group’s on-stage sound? These are the best synths for indie bands. Cymbals may eat guitars, to paraphrase Lou Reed, but guitars definitely eat synthesizers. That’s why the synth you choose for your indie band is so important. If all you need are some smooshy strings to fill out the sound, anything will do. But if you, as the keyboardist, want to be heard over the high-gain din of guitars, you’re going to need something with a little more power and character. With that in mind, I’ve chosen seven of the best synths for indie bands currently on the market today. You’re sure to be heard loud and clear with one of these in your rig...…

SaschArt has released multiDelay Free, a freeware stereo delay plugin for Windows and macOS. SaschArt is a very active indie plugin developer who has been quietly building a solid collection of free VST plugins for years. While his releases often fly under the radar, we’ve featured many of them on BPB—and for good reason. If [...] View post: SaschArt releases multiDelay, a free creative delay plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

IK Multimedia kicked off June with another AmpliTube 5 CS monthly freebie, this time giving away the Dr. Z Z Wreck Head and Cab, as well as the ProCo Rat and Fulltone OCD stompboxes. All of the above freebies are emulations of classic guitar gear releases for the free AmpliTube 5 CS guitar and bass [...] View post: IK Multimedia offers FREE Brad Paisley’s Amp and Two Classic Dirtboxes View the full article

Plugin Boutique has been on a roll with great deals this month and has just added another to the list, offering 85% off Universal Audio’s Galaxy Tape Echo. During this limited-time offer, which ends on June 30th, you can grab Universal Audio’s Galaxy Tape Echo for just £29 (usually £199). That’s a massive discount of [...] View post: Get 85% off Universal Audio Galaxy Tape Echo at Plugin Boutique View the full article

OBSIDIAN from InnerMost47 is a free and open-source AI-powered jam partner for macOS and Windows (VST3 plugin). If you’ve read any of my posts on artificial intelligence, you’ll know I approach it with caution. I don’t think AI is inherently bad, and I know we aren’t at the stage of being replaced by robot musicians. [...] View post: InnerMost47 releases OBSIDIAN Neural Sound Engine, a FREE AI-powered jam partner View the full article

Artist Media Studio just released their CPT-100 Mastering Compressor for free. Before we dive into the details, please note that this plugin is only compatible with VST2 plugin hosts on Windows. If you use macOS or Linux, feel free to raise your fists and shout at the clouds. If you need a free mastering compressor, [...] View post: Artist Media Studio releases FREE CPT-100 Mastering Compressor for Windows View the full article

Samplicity has launched its biggest sale yet with the PRO-MIX promotion, offering 50% off all premium reverb plugins until June 21. The deal also includes the Berlin Studio reverb plugin, a high-end convolution reverb that emulates the renowned Teldex Studio in Berlin. My first contact with Samplicity products was in the early 2010s when I [...] View post: Samplicity launches PRO-MIX PROMOTION with 50% OFF Premium Reverbs View the full article

Producer Timbaland has launched his own AI entertainment company and has unveiled its first artist, TaTa. The company, called Stage Zero, has been co-founded with film/TV producer Rocky Mudaliar and entrepreneur Zayd Portillo. Their first “signee” TaTa is powered by Suno, and forms part of a new genre that Timbo has coined as “A-Pop”. However, he says that she is not just an avatar... The post “I’m not just producing tracks anymore… I’m producing stars from scratch”: Timbaland unveils AI entertainment company – and its first Suno-powered artist appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

W. A. Production has released DJFX, a free multi-effect plugin for macOS and Windows, available at no cost until June 20th, 2025. DJFX is a fun and creative plugin designed to deliver instant DJ-style effects. It’s the result of a collaboration between W. A. Production and Bvker. I always say how much I love simple [...] View post: W. A. Production DJFX Multi-Effect Plugin is FREE for a Limited Time View the full article

TTS Arena is sort of like the old 'Hot or Not' site, but for vocal synthesis. … Read More TTS Arena Site Is Like ‘Hot Or Not’ For Voice SynthesisView the full article

The Behringer Skies joins the company's previous Mutable clones, including Brains (Plaits), Surges (Ripples), Swords (Blades), Chaos (Marbles), Waves (Tides), and Steps (Stages).… Read More Behringer Skies Offers A Budget Clone Of The Mutable Instruments CloudsView the full article

A unique instrument that combines chords, samples and effects into a single tool, Playbox is the perfect antidote to beatmaker’s block. Compatible with both Kontakt and the free Kontakt Player, Playbox includes over 320 presets that utilise 200 chord sets and 900 samples. This makes it easy to come up with inspirational musical ideas in a flash. If you’re interested in fully exploring the creative potential of Playbox, you can load up to 450 of your own samples, use 15 FX to process them, and randomize parameters to create unexpected combinations of sounds. In this guide to using Playbox in your own music productions, we’ll look at how rhythmic patterns, melodic patterns,…

Melodyne has long been the industry standard for pitch correction, and it’s a great tool to have in your arsenal if you can get a good deal. You can save over 70% on Melodyne 5 Essential at Plugin Boutique. Plugin Boutique is offering Melodyne 5 Essential for £22, rather than the regular price of £63, a [...] View post: Save over 70% on Melodyne 5 Essential at Plugin Boutique View the full article

HyperspaceCore originates from JMG Sound’s flagship reverb plugin, Hyperspace, and serves as a successor to the discontinued Hyperspace CM (Computer Magazine Edition). Hyperspace has been around for years now, but a free version will be welcome news to anyone put off by the hefty price tag. Hyperspace developed a reputation as a reverb plugin that [...] View post: JMG Sound releases HyperspaceCore, a FREE version of their flagship reverb plugin View the full article

BFD3.5 is currently available for just $39 on Audio Deluxe, which is a whopping 80% off its regular price of $160. But it gets even better. Yes, $39 for BFD3.5 is already a great deal, but you can use the coupon code SUMMER10 at checkout to shave off another 10%, bringing the final price down [...] View post: Get BFD3.5 Acoustic Drum Plugin for only $35.10 + Free Zynaptiq Orange Vocoder Nano View the full article