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BlepFX has released Filtrr, a versatile ladder filter and saturation plugin for free. We have written about the cool offerings by developer BlepFX here before, like the impressive companding distortion Destruqtor and lo-fi degrader plugin Crunchrr. BlepFX is known for making tools that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to work with, and most importantly, [...] View post: Filtrr is a FREE Ladder Filter and Saturation Plugin by BlepFX View the full article

Bitwig's first hardware product is out now: Bitwig Connect 4/12. More than an audio interface, Bitwig Connect 4/12 is a class-compliant, 4?in/12?out CV and MIDI-enabled audio interface with monitor- and DAW-control functionalities and a unique Bitwig Mode. As a bridge between software and external gear, Bitwig Connect is the perfect device to mark our debut into hardware. … Read More Bitwig’s First Hardware Product, Connect 4/12, Is Now AvailableView the full article

Many times, the missing piece in a preset or patch is the right type or amount of movement. Modulation is what makes a sound feel alive, shifting dynamically in response to tempo, drum grooves, and other elements in a track. FRANCO BA is a producer who fully understands this and takes full advantage of Massive X’s modulation capabilities to create patches that feel organic and constantly evolving. By using LFOs, step sequencers, tempo-based modulation, and unsynced movement, he maximizes the expressive potential of every sound. His approach to modulation is what sets his productions apart, making each patch feel unique and deeply integrated into the track and can be heard…

Bitwig Studio entered the DAW scene in 2014 and, since then, has gained countless new fans, thanks to combining some killer features of other DAWs with innovative features that are all its own (and that are now being copied by those same competing DAWs). It’s a big success story that the company is aiming to replicate with the launch of its very first hardware product, Bitwig Connect 4/12... The post Bitwig Connect 4/12: Excellent for Bitwig users, still pretty good for everyone else appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Orpheus Effects, a seemingly new audio developer, has recently released a new room reverb plugin, RoomLite. Best of all, it is free. As the name RoomLite suggests, this plugin is suited for room reverb sounds, specifically “high-quality and realistic emulations of small to medium-sized spaces.” It uses the room algorithm found in its parent plugin, [...] View post: Orpheus Effects releases new FREE room reverb plugin RoomLite View the full article

The day has come. 11 years after the release of Xfer’s Serum, Serum 2 is finally here. Upon its release in 2014, Serum was an absolute game-changer in the sound design world. And now Serum 2 has pushed the envelope even further. So what’s new? What can you do in Serum 2 that you couldn’t […] The post Serum 2 Tutorial: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners (2025) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

You can currently snap up almost any MajorDecibel plugin for free by using the coupon code ‘FREEPLUGIN’. The code works with any of MajorDecibel’s plugins, except Mastering Studio Rx. That means you can score one of the following plugins for free: Dynamics ($19), Equalizer ($19), Spatializer ($19), Limiter ($19), and the most exciting of all, [...] View post: Get a MajorDecibel Plugin of Your Choice for Free View the full article

Yellowjacket expands on the original by offering 16-voice polyphony, new synthesis options and an advanced arpeggiator with probability and humanize controls.… Read More Cherry Audio Yellowjacket Emulates Vintage EDP Wasp SynthesizerView the full article

The Minimoog isn't 'magically better', but it is a beautiful instrument, and there are real reasons why it's still the archetype of a synth, even after 50 years.… Read More The Moog Minimoog Model D Is ‘The Archetype For A Reason’View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - HitVerb offers the authentic ambiance of The Hit Factory’s legendary rooms, where countless platinum records were born. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Experience the sonic magic of some of the most iconic recording studios in history with HitVerb, the revolutionary convolution reverb plug-in developed in partnership with Troy Germano, CEO of The Hit Factory Studios. Now, producers and […] The post HitVerb – The Legendary Sound of The Hit Factory Studios appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Eplex7 DSP releases Hitech Snare Lab – plug-in instrument for Windows and macOS. Eplex7 Hitech Snare Lab is a modern VST / AU plug-in instrument with 225 multi-octave / multi-sampled banks/instruments that include snares, breaks, snareclaps, resonant snares, and complex. The instrument is intended primarily for the music production of genres such as: hitech, psycore, tech trance, psytrance, […] The post New Hitech Snare Lab Plug-in Instrument appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - SPITFIRE SWARMS combines the ethereal textures of HARP SWARM, the percussive choir of MARIMBA SWARM, and the beauty of MANDOLIN SWARM. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT SPITFIRE SWARMS act as a symphony of textures by bringing together the ethereal elements of HARP SWARM, the percussive choir of MARIMBA SWARM, and the chaotic beauty of MANDOLIN SWARM — think […] The post Spitfire Swarms – A Symphony Of Textures appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Key88 Toprack premium studio desk designed for discerning composers, musicians, and producers. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The two top racks from which KEY88 TOPRACK takes its name (in part) can be mounted either at an angle, offering 2U of rack space, or flat, offering 3U of rack space, independently of each other to allow for flexible positioning of outboard equipment […] The post UNTERLASS Studiomöbel Introduces Key88 Toprack appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Fuse Audio Labs introduces the Ocelot Upmixer plugin to transform mono sources into natural-sounding stereo signals. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Effectively enhancing recordings by creating a balanced and dynamic stereo image, OCELOT Upmixer distributes the mono signal across the stereo field and frequency spectrum while preserving full mono compatibility. As a result, it provides a stereo effect […] The post New Ocelot Upmixer Plugin appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Developer Venus Theory has released forms:piano, a free emotive piano library for the Decent Sampler. Decent Sampler is a treasure trove of sometimes weird and usually wonderful free libraries (there are paid libraries, too, but plenty of freebies to keep you busy). If you haven’t tried Decent Sampler yet, check it out; it’s free to [...] View post: Venus Theory releases forms:piano, a FREE emotive piano library for Decent Sampler View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Knobula makes Monumatic available as an eight-voice polysynth and monosynth implemented into a 12HP Eurorack module. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Creatively building upon the Poly Cinematic module that kickstarted Knobula’s successful entry into the Eurorack market, Monumatic readily refines the concept of a hands-on compact polysynth by extending CV functionality, adding more oscillator modes, and more filter […] The post New Monumatic Polysynth Module appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - UJAM expands its Virtual Guitarist series with the release of CINEDREAM. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Built for cinematic and atmospheric textures, CINEDREAM merges realistic electric guitar performances with advanced sound-design tools, allowing producers, composers, and sound designers to effortlessly create anything from subtle guitar phrases to expansive, abstract soundscapes. CINEDREAM blends the realism and playability of UJAM’s Virtual Guitarist series […] The post UJAM Introduces CINEDREAM appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Florian Mrugella just released Hammer and Meißel, a free polyphonic modal filter with keytracking and MIDI support. Have you ever made a make-shift resonator from white noise by imposing band pass filters or very narrow EQ nodes on the sound? That might serve as a very simplified example of where Hammer & Meißel starts. I [...] View post: Florian Mrugalla released Hammer and Meißel, a FREE polyphonic Modal filter effect View the full article

The newly released Stereo Tool from Mensla combines a customizable vectorscope and stereo shaper in a single free plugin. Mensla (Angelo Fazari) is the developer behind previous freebies, including FMD (FM distortion) and MS-3 (waveshaper synth). Stereo Tool is available in AU and VST formats for macOS, Windows, and Linux. I’m on macOS Sonoma 14.5, [...] View post: Mensla releases Stereo Tool, a FREE two-in-one stereo effect plugin View the full article

Yesterday, developer Dart Spark released Plateau 2, a free plate reverb plugin with dual verb tanks. The plugin is available for macOS (VST3, AU) and Windows (VST3). Plateau 2’s two reverb instances (tanks) can interact via sends to create highly customizable and spacious verbs. The tanks both have their own sets of controls, and each [...] View post: Dart Spark Plateau 2 is a New FREE Dual Tank Plate Reverb Plugin View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for April 21-27, 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please [...] View post: 💬 🔥 Weekly Deals & Freebies Thread View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for April 21-27, 2025! 😊 This week’s topic is: Your favorite EQ plugin. Let’s share our favorite equalizer and hopefully help other BPB readers find software that flew under their radar. Thank you! Last week’s topic were your favorite digital audio workstations. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This [...] View post: 💬 🎹 Weekly Production Thread: Your Favorite EQ Plugin View the full article

Erica Synths has introduced FM Drum, the latest in their line of DIY synth module kits, created in collaboration with Moritz Klein.… Read More Erica Synths Intros FM Drum DIY Eurorack ModuleView the full article

Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of new US tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians' plans for buying gear for the foreseeable future.… Read More Drum Machine Price Before Tariffs: $399, After Tariffs: $977View the full article

Recently, Diego Ortega released Vocal Rider, a free plugin made to help you achieve consistent vocal levels via automation while avoiding coloration caused by compression. The plugin is available in both 64-bit and 32-bit versions for macOS and Windows, in VST3 and standalone formats. Ortega has made Vocal Rider available via a ‘name a fair [...] View post: Diego Ortega releases FREE Vocal Rider Plugin for Automated Vocal Levelling View the full article

Waves Audio has launched the Free Plugin Pack, bundling nine free plugins and virtual instruments into one convenient download. Waves Audio Free Plugin Pack is available for Windows and macOS users. While most of the included plugins were available for free on previous occasions, this is the first time they’ve been packaged together. And even [...] View post: Waves Audio releases Free Plugin Pack for Windows and macOS View the full article

Developer Iftah has introduced Pyra, a 12-voice expressive string modeling Max 4 Live synthesizer. … Read More Pyra Physical Modeling MPE Synthesizer Now Available As A Pay-What-You-Want DownloadView the full article

AI definitely raises concerns about copyright and the sheer volume of AI-generated tracks. But, like this article says, it also offers amazing creative possibilities and could democratise music production. It's all about how we use it responsibly. What do you all think? Is AI a threat or a tool?" https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/is-ai-bad-for-music-or-is-it-just-another-step-in-the-auto-tune-timeline I watched Rick Beato's video about AI music 10 months ago, the realism of the AI vocals was already mind-blowing, and it's mad to think how much closer they'll get to sounding completely human...

Fors has introduced Sala, a free reverb effect that they say can turn even the smallest of sounds into a wash of shimmering textures.… Read More Free ‘Ceremonial Reverb’ For Linux, Mac & WindowsView the full article

The Tubbutec Controller Series is a new line of MIDI controllers that’s designed to complement the company’s expansion mods, by offering hands-on control of the additional features. Tubbutec offers a variety of hardware mods for vintage synths from Moog, Roland and others. The controllers feature: Up to 25 faders or 12 pots Up to 8… Read More Tubbutec Controller Series Offers Hands-On Control Of Vintage Synths With ModsView the full article