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This video tutorial looks at using the TDableton extension for TouchDesigner to launch videos in sync with an Ableton Live set.… Read More Triggering Videos In Ableton Live Using TouchDesignerView the full article

RibbonToNotes is a new open-source MIDI plugin that's designed to give keytar players new superpowers.… Read More New Open Source Plugin Gives Keytar Players New SuperpowersView the full article

Hold our horses? Not on your life! Here are the seven synths we can’t wait for – some already announced and some that we can just feel in our bones. Writing for Gearnews.com can be a lot of fun, but it does have its downsides. Being exposed to new gear all day, every day, has left me with a permanent case of GAS (that’s Gear Acquisition Syndrome to those of you who aren’t medical professionals). Despite the fact that I’m surrounded by synthesizers, I often find myself fantasizing longingly about the keyboards yet to come. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Today, let’s dream into action by writing down the seven synths we can’t wait for. These are instru…

Developer DamyFX has released HellsBass, a free rock/metal-inspired bass amp simulator for Windows. If you aren’t familiar with DamyFX’s work, the developer offers a handful of free VST3 plugins, including analog-inspired effects and a classic polysynth emulation. However, most of DamyFX’s work focuses on guitar-based products, such as amp simulations and profiles for platforms like [...] View post: DamyFX releases HellsBass, a FREE bass amp simulator for Windows View the full article

Softube offers its Tape Echoes delay plugin for just $29 at Plugin Boutique until June 15th. It’s a tempting offer if you’re chasing that gritty, lo-fi tape delay vibe. Tape Echoes isn’t a direct emulation of any one delay machine. Instead, it’s a “best-of” compilation, blending the Roland Space Echo’s three-head topology, the Echoplex’s delay [...] View post: Softube Tape Echoes is $29 at Plugin Boutique until June 15th View the full article

Synchro Arts offers the RePitch Elements streamlined pitch correction plugin for free when you start a trial of their subscription plan. RePitch Elements usually costs $69, so this is a solid opportunity if you need a new tool for vocal tuning (and if none of the free autotune plugins fit your workflow). All you need [...] View post: Get Synchro Arts RePitch Elements for FREE with Free Trial Subscription View the full article

"We designed Spectral Toolkit Oscillators to expand the sonic capabilities of your favorite gear," explains Product Developer Yaron Eshkar.… Read More Ocean Swift Intros Spectral Oscillator Toolkit For Synths, Granular & Modular SystemsView the full article

Xilentech has released XMLimiter V2, a free transparent peak limiter plugin for macOS and Windows. XMLimiter V2 is a clean and simple mastering tool developed by an industry professional who previously worked as an audio engineer for Netflix, Blizzard, and Ubisoft. It appears that he’s now transitioning into plugin development, and I’m excited to see [...] View post: Xilentech releases XMLimiter V2, a FREE transparent Limiter Plugin View the full article

Here's what's new in Moog Muse Firmware 1.4, a free update that delivers new features and performance improvements.… Read More Moog Muse Firmware 1.4 Delivers New Synthesis Options, Performance Improvements & MoreView the full article

Among the new features is Flashback Capture, which lets you save performances that you forgot to record; Enhanced Stem Splitter, which lets you 'unmix' recordings and create new mixes; and Undo History is now saved with your project.… Read More Apple Updates Logic Pro For iOS, Mac With New Features For Recording, ‘Unmixing’ & MoreView the full article

ModeAudio offers the exclusive free Spring ‘25 Selections sample pack for Bedroom Producers Blog, as well as the updated ModeAudio Label Sampler with more free sounds for newsletter subscribers. Some developers and sound design teams deliver quality with such consistency that we approach each new release with a certain level of expectation; ModeAudio is one [...] View post: ModeAudio offers BPB Exclusive FREE sample pack + updated Label Sampler View the full article

Emergence Audio has released Infinite Collection, a free cinematic instrument library for Kontakt Player featuring ten richly textured presets drawn from their Infinite Motion series. Free libraries for Kontakt Player used to be quite rare, but the situation has changed drastically (for the better) in recent years. We’re now getting at least one new free [...] View post: Emergence Audio releases Infinite Collection, a FREE cinematic Kontakt Player library View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Waves Audio introduces ILLUGEN, an AI-powered text-to-sound engine desktop app that enables you to turn your text prompts into entirely original custom-generated audio. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT ILLUGEN unlocks a new era of audio innovation, turning ideas into sound. It transforms your creative idea into one-of-a-kind one-shots, loops and special FX, ready for your musical creation. No presets, no recycled […] The post Text to Sounds? appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The series is growing, but is it in the right direction? When I reviewed Prime Bass, it was the first entry in Native Instruments’ Session Bassist series. I remember being quite impressed with the versatility and sound of that library, which was based on the Fender Precision Bass. The latest offering in the growing Session Bassist series is […] The post Native Instruments Session Bassist – Jam Bass: the Synth and Software Review appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Serum was an absolute game-changer in the world of sound design when it came out. And Serum 2, released in early 2025, pushed the envelope even further. However, finding Serum 2 presets can be tricky. And even though we encourage people to design their own sounds, sometimes you just want some good presets to get […] The post Serum 2 Presets: The Best FREE Packs in Any Genre (April 2025) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

KV331 Audio’s SynthMaster One, a powerful wavetable synthesizer, is currently available for just $9 on Plugin Boutique until June 9. And there’s a cherry on top—if you purchase it before the end of May, you’ll get Bitwig Studio 8-Track for free. This is an excellent opportunity to get one of the most user-friendly and feature-rich [...] View post: KV331 Audio SynthMaster One is just $9 + you get Bitwig Studio 8-Track for free View the full article

XRL Records has released MH Lifter, a freeware plugin designed to enhance mid and high frequencies in your mix. It’s currently available for Windows users in VST2 and VST3 formats, with an AU version for macOS reportedly in the works. MH Lifter is a follow-up to the developer’s earlier freebie, SVE—a vocal enhancer that added [...] View post: XRL Records releases MH Lifter mid/high enhancer plugin for Windows (Free) View the full article

Busy Circuits has introduced the MCO mk II, a versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synthesizers.… Read More Busy Circuits Intros MCO Compact Multi Synth Voice For Eurorack Modular SystemsView the full article

Destiny Plus has introduced the Programma 900 Harmonic Musical Computer 2.0, a boutique instrument that features 6 polytonal voices.… Read More Destiny Plus Intros Programma 900 2.0 Harmonic Musical ComputerView the full article

Developer Bram Bos has updated Skulptur, an interactive "Performance Filterbank", adding MIDI CC output.… Read More Skulptur Performance Filterbank Update Lets You Use It To Control Other MIDI Software, HardwareView the full article

Waves Audio today introduced Illugen, an AI-powered desktop app that synthesizes one-shot, loop and sfx samples based on your text prompts.… Read More Waves Audio Illugen Uses AI To Create Original Loops & Samples Based On Your Text PromptsView the full article

PeacockMedia has introduced MIDISID 4 Morpheus, a 6-voice MIDI synth based on the SID chip used in the Commodore 64.… Read More MIDISID 4 ‘Morpheus’ Synthesizer Features Dual SID Chips For 6-Voice PolyphonyView the full article

Samplab has introduced Resynthesizer, a new software synthesizer, for Mac & Windows, that they say combines the simplicity of sampling with the flexibility of synthesis.… Read More Samplab Resynthesizer Combines Simplicity Of Sampling With The Control Of A SynthesizerView the full article

Arturia today introduced the AstroLab 88 Avant-Garde Stage Keyboard, a flagship version of the instrument, featuring a full 88-key semi-weighted keyboard.… Read More Arturia Intros AstroLab 88 Avant-Garde Stage KeyboardView the full article

Plugin Boutique is currently offering the TCS-68 Cassette Tape Channel by Fuse Audio Labs for just $19.99 until May 31, 2025. The TCS-68 Cassette emulates a single channel from the Tascam Midistudio 688, a multitrack cassette recorder that shaped the sound of countless 1990s demo tapes. We already covered two lo-fi plugins lately (Codec v2.0 and [...] View post: Fuse Audio Labs TCS-68 Cassette Tape Channel is only $19.99 until May 31 View the full article

Lese has released Codec v2.0, a free lo-fi plugin for macOS and Windows that simulates lossy audio compression artifacts, updated with new features like Packet Disorder, Noise, and Crunch. If you’ve followed BPB for a while, you already know how much I loved the original Codec. It’s one of the few plugins that replicates the [...] View post: Lese releases Codec v2.0 FREE lo-fi plugin with new glitch features View the full article

Developer Consistent Interruption has released Tumult, a free noisemaker plugin for Windows and Linux. Adding noise externally (outside the instrument in use, and not as a side-effect of a particular FX chain) is something that many composers might underutilize. I know I’ve been guilty of making drastic changes at times rather than focusing on textural [...] View post: Consistent Interruption releases Tumult, a FREE noisemaker plugin for Windows and Linux View the full article

Analog Obsession has released EDComp, a free and beginner-friendly compressor plugin for Windows and macOS. EDComp is a streamlined compressor featuring a fixed-threshold design with a variable ratio that ranges from 1:1 to 10:1. I think this is a great option for new producers as well as experienced producers who want to speed up their [...] View post: Analog Obsession releases FREE EDComp compressor plugin for Windows and macOS View the full article

Analog Empire: Plucks and Keys is a brand-new instrument for MSoundFactory, and it’s free until June 8, 2025. Once the introductory offer ends, Analog Empire: Plucks and Keys will be available at a regular price of £58. Any version of MSoundFactory (Full, LE, Free) is required to run Analog Empire: Plucks and Keys, and current [...] View post: MeldaProduction releases Analog Empire: Plucks and Keys (FREE until June 8) View the full article

The Magnolia is one of the most interesting new synths introduced at Superbooth 2025.… Read More Frap Tools Magnolia Synthesizer InterviewView the full article