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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

Loopy Pro is like "musical Lego". You can add loops, one-shots, and buttons to the canvas along with customized sliders, dials, XY pads, clip slicers, encoders, grids, and more.… Read More Loopy Pro 2.0 Adds MIDI Clips, Polyphonic Clip Playback & MoreView the full article

Developer Iftah Gabbai has released Sting 2, an expressive, improvisational acid line performance system.… Read More Sting 2 Acid Line Performance System Now Available For Name Your Own PriceView the full article

Forever 89 have released a major update to Visco, their sample-modeling drum machine for Mac & Windows, that adds synth capabilities.… Read More Visco Drum Machine Now Also A SynthesizerView the full article

Sonatura has released MIDIGator, a MIDI-controlled audio gate plugin for macOS and Windows, which is currently available for free (regularly priced at $10). MIDIGator is a simple but practical MIDI plugin that lets you control audio gating using any MIDI note or sustain pedal input. It works across all MIDI channels and responds immediately to [...] View post: Sonatura Offers MIDIGator MIDI Gate Plugin FREE for a Limited Time View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Sonatura Audio has meticulously analyzed a collection of vintage guitar amps – Noir Tones is the first in a set of three plugins dedicated to preserving their sound. PRESS ANNOUCEMENT This plugin from Sinatra Audio is based on three amps from the early days of electrified jazz guitar, and has been made in conjunction with […] The post New Amp Simulations For The Jazz Community appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Sines delivers big inspiration at a small price, offering a curated set of genre-specific sounds without compromise – 44 patches and 7 Multis delivers smooth R&B and Trap Soul tones that stretch into chill, lo-fi, hip hop, and beyond. PRESS ANOUNCEMENT Sines by ILIO and LifeStyleDidIt is built for producers seeking refined, emotionally resonant sounds […] The post New Mini Pack for Spectrasonics Omnisphere appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The Crow Hill Company introduces Pocket Strings as string library plug-in produced without compromise. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The newly-created Pocket Strings is styled as a string library plug-in that opens the doors to collaboration between anyone anywhere, creatively combining live cinematic orchestral recordings with some rarefied vintage synth classics made to measure for added body, depth, […] The post Pocket Strings New String Library Plug-in With Added ‘Synthy Spice’ appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Waves Audio has announced a V16 update to COSMOS Sample Finder, its AI-powered sample manager.… Read More Waves Audio Announces V16 Update To COSMOS AI-powered Sample FinderView the full article

X Audio Systems has introduced XTRIKE, a stereo polyphonic, multitimbral wavetable synthesizer.… Read More XTRIKE Impact-Driven Wavetable Synthesizer First LookView the full article

Emphaseas and Pretender have released MASSIMIZER, a free sidechain ringmod and compressor effect plugin available on a pay-what-you-want basis via Gumroad. You can download it for free by entering zero at checkout, or choose to support the developers with a donation. MASSIMIZER is a dynamics processor that combines compression and ring modulation. Both effects can [...] View post: Emphaseas x Pretender Release MASSIMIZER, a Free Sidechain Ringmod and Compressor Plugin View the full article

Audio Hertz VHS Home Video Flavor Box is a plugin that's designed to recreate the the sonic fingerprint of VHS playback.… Read More VHS Home Video Flavor Box For Mac & WindowsView the full article

Schlappi Engineering let us know that they've introduced a new Euro module, Boundary Layer, that they describe as "a powerhouse of modulation, audio mayhem, and obscure modular tricks."… Read More Schlappi Engineering Announces Boundary Layer Eurorack ModuleView the full article

WMD has announced that they are returning the Metron 16-channel trigger & gate sequencer to production.… Read More WMD Metron 16-Channel Trigger Sequencer ReturnsView the full article

Polyverse Music has released Filterverse 1.2, a free update that introduces five new filter modules, performance improvements, and enhanced workflow features.… Read More Polyverse Filterverse Update Adds 5 New Filter ModulesView the full article

Vochlea has introduced Dubnote, a new iOS app that's designed to be 'sonic sketchbook' for musicians.… Read More Vochlea Intros Dubnote, An AI-Powered Recording App For MusiciansView the full article

Karanyi Sounds is offering Lofi Keys, a lo-fi-inspired virtual instrument, completely free for BPB readers. This is an exclusive deal limited to 10,000 licenses. Bedroom Producers Blog readers get the full version of Lofi Keys v1, usually priced at $59.65, with all the latest updates included (before the v2 update). It’s also worth noting that [...] View post: Karanyi Sounds Lofi Keys is FREE for BPB readers (10,000 licenses available) View the full article

Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig have announced that Roto-Control's deep integration with Bitwig Studio is now available, with the release of Firmware 2.0.… Read More Roto-Control Integration With Bitwig Studio Now AvailableView the full article

The Modular Commune is Asia’s largest trade show and performance event for modular synths and other electronic music instruments.… Read More Modular Commune Festival Beijing 25 Coming November 13-16View the full article

OF2 introduces advanced tools for morphing, modulation, and distortion that they say are designed to deliver radical, hands-on sound control.… Read More FXFX Audio Releases Obvious Filter 2 Effect PluginView the full article

Here's an in-depth review of the new Dreadbox Artemis, a 6-voice analog synthesizer in desktop module format.… Read More Dreadbox Artemis Synthesizer Hands-On ReviewView the full article

Myth Rhythm is a versatile cell-based instrument featuring 16 individual cells, each capable of holding one of over 4,800 included samples or a user-loaded sample.… Read More Ocean Swift Intros Myth Rhythm NKS Percussion & Avant-Garde FX Cell EngineView the full article

The QUATT - Multenuverter is a buffered multiple, attenuator and inverter all in one.… Read More New QUATT Multenuverter Is A Buffered Multiple, Attenuator & Inverter, All In One ModuleView the full article

Reader Karol Pokojowczyk (aka Caught In Joy) is hosting a 4-hour premier today at 12PM EST, featuring music for the synth, Berlin School and electronica community. … Read More 4-Hour Synth & Guitar Ambient PerformanceView the full article

Chaos Tones has released Deviant Drums FREE Edition, a free acoustic drum instrument for Kontakt Player. I already have more than twenty acoustic drum libraries in my collection, but every time a new freebie pops up, I just have to grab it. I’ve always dreamed of learning to play a real drum kit (apart from [...] View post: Chaos Tones releases Deviant Drums FREE Edition for Kontakt Player View the full article