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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

Plugin Boutique is offering the powerful Unfiltered Audio TRIAD plugin for only $10 (90% OFF) until May 30, and it’s an absolute no-brainer if you’re into creative sound design or advanced mixing workflows. TRIAD is a three-band version of one of my favorite Plugin Alliance plugins, Unfiltered Audio’s BYOME (Build Your Own Modular Effect). It [...] View post: Get Unfiltered Audio’s TRIAD Multi-Band FX Plugin for only $10 View the full article

Klaus Scheuermann has released PodcastPlugins, a free plugin bundle designed to simplify speech processing for podcasters on Windows, macOS, and Linux. As regular BPB readers might know, I’m always interested in plugins designed with a specific purpose in mind, or as I like to call them, specialty plugins. While all-purpose EQs, compressors, and limiters are [...] View post: Klaus Scheuermann releases FREE PodcastPlugins bundle for Speech Enhancement View the full article

The Cloney is a full-size clone of the original VCS 3 design, which was originally introduced in 1969.… Read More Building The Cloney, A Replica Of The Rare EMS VCS 3 SynthesizerView the full article

The Air lets you control instruments via both MIDI and CV simultaneously, with clear LED feedback. … Read More Skapa Sound Intros Air Proximity MIDI/CV ControllerView the full article

Universal Audio has announced that their PolyMAX synthesizer, a vintage-inspired virtual instrument for Mac & Windows, is now available as a free download.… Read More Universal Audio PolyMAX Synthesizer Now Available As A Free DownloadView the full article

People speak of the Big Three in Japan. These are the three main musical instrument manufacturers, Yamaha, Roland and Korg. They all have long and rich histories, especially when it comes to their synthesizers. Let’s look back at some of the Japanese synths that have changed the face of music. First up, we look into the history of Yamaha. Founder Torakusu Yamaha started Yamaha Corporation more than 130 years ago making reed organs. They soon added pianos to the sales ledger. After a brief detour into heavy machinery for the Pacific War, it’s now the world’s biggest manufacturer of musical instruments. This, of course, includes synthesizers... The post The History of Yamah…

IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 virtual guitar amp suite is just $29.99 at Plugin Boutique, a whopping 84% off its regular price and a no-brainer for guitarists. I’ve tried dozens upon dozens of virtual guitar amps over the years, and can confidently say that AmpliTube 5 is a must-have tool in any guitarist’s software rig at [...] View post: Get IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 for Only $29.99 View the full article

Caterpillar is a 64-bit stereo enhancement tool by Darkpalace Studio. It is available as AU, LV2, VST3, and CLAP and is completely free. You might already have a stereoizer and stereo-widener, so what’s the deal with Caterpillar? In short, the plugin applies bell-shaped peak filters with alternating gain to your audio channels. This results in [...] View post: Darkpalace Studio release Caterpillar, a FREE stereo enhancer View the full article

Universal Audio’s PolyMAX usually costs around $199, but for a limited time, you can download this outstanding synth plugin for free. You might be experiencing a feeling of déjà vu, and that’s because Plugin Boutique offered PolyMAX as a freebie in February last year. The difference between the two offers is that Plugin Boutique offered [...] View post: Universal Audio’s PolyMAX vintage-inspired synth plugin is FREE for a limited time View the full article

There are thousands of different options when it comes to choosing music production software. So how can you make the right choice? What software should you download? What’s best for your needs? Here’s the thing: If you want music production to be less frustrating and confusing, then you need to pick the right tools. In […] The post Music Production Software: The Definitive Guide (2025) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article