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LFOstore has introduced Ambika - a new sound library for the Yamaha DX7, featuring "ambient and analog-like tones".… Read More New Sounds For Old Synths: 32 New Yamaha DX7 PatchesView the full article

When you’re producing electronic dance music, few elements are as important as the kick and the bass. Nailing the kick can mean the difference between a track that gets ignored and one that shakes the dance floor. In this guide, you’ll discover how to select, tune, and process the perfect kick drum so your low-end hits hard and sits beautifully in the mix. The post The Secret to the Perfect Kick Drum in Electronic Dance Music appeared first on EDM Tips. View the full article

When it comes to mixing electronic music, the kick and bass relationship is absolutely pivotal. These elements not only provide groove but form the very foundation your track is built upon—just like the solid base of a skyscraper. Yet, for many producers, achieving that punchy, tight, and professional low end remains elusive. If you find your mixes still “falling flat” compared to your favorite artists, you might be making one (or more!) of the four common mistakes, so today, we’ll break down these levels of kick and bass wizardry, helping you turn your low end from messy to massive. The post 4 FATAL Mistakes Ruining Your Low End Mix RIGHT NOW appeared first on EDM Tips. …

Occult Audio has released Obscura, a free virtual instrument for macOS and Windows designed for creating dark, evolving soundscapes. Obscura is a fun sample-based plugin built around a minimal interface and ten atmospheric drones. This marks Occult Audio’s first plugin that doesn’t require Kontakt or Kontakt Player, so there are basically no limitations to running [...] View post: Occult Audio releases Obscura, a FREE virtual instrument for dark drones View the full article

Sick Noise Instruments has released NoizeBreaker, a sci-fi-inspired SFX library for Kontakt (full version required), and it’s available for FREE for a limited time via Pluginomat. NoizeBreaker is packed with over 200 futuristic sound effects designed for trailers, video games, and various electronic music genres (although mainly Datsik-style dubstep comes to mind for sounds like [...] View post: Sick Noise Instruments NoizeBreaker Is FREE For A Limited Time View the full article

Apogee Electronics has released Clearmountain Dance, a $29 delay plugin for macOS and Windows that recreates the chaotic stereo delay Bob Clearmountain accidentally stumbled upon during the mixing of David Bowie’s Let’s Dance. Clearmountain Dance is the latest entry in the Clearmountain plugin series, offering an inspiring delay effect packed into a conveniently compact form [...] View post: Apogee releases Clearmountain Dance, a $29 delay plugin inspired by David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” View the full article

Surge Synth Team OB-Xf is a continuation of the free and open-source OB-Xd synth project. If you’re not familiar with the original open-source OB-Xd synth plugin by 2DaT, the name should give away the inspiration behind the project. The inspiration, of course, was one of the most sought-after vintage synthesizers, the Oberheim OB-X (1979). discoDSP [...] View post: Surge Synth Team OB-Xf: a continuation of the FREE and open-source OB-Xd synth project View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Designed for ambient, minimal, and textural music, GLOOM provides subtle rhythmic foundations that emphasize space and atmosphere over impact. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Built into the updated Beatmaker 3 platform, GLOOM offers producers organic sounds such as clicks, pulses, and evolving tones that blend seamlessly into mixes, shaping rhythm as texture. GLOOM extends the Beatmaker palette with […] The post UJAM Launches Beatmaker GLOOM appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Ever have a creative itch to scratch while traveling, or just looking to geek out affordably after work? We’ve selected some of the best pocket synths that are not only light and compact, but also won’t hurt your pocket too much either. In recent years, products like the Teenage Engineering OP-1, the Korg Volca series, and the Roland Boutique series have changed the way we think about portable instruments… The post The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Overloud introduces Gem Fuse – bringing together six analog-style processors in a single plugin. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Designed for the mix bus and mastering, Fuse provides the tonal color, weight, and cohesion that define great analog hardware. At its heart is Overloud’s Harmonic Matching Technology, which precisely captures the frequency-dependent harmonics and “memory effect” of transformer-based […] The post Six Analog Processors in One Plugin appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Ultra Pads for Ultra Analog is a collection of 100 pads crafted by resident sound designer Christian Laffitte. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT From serene ambiences to immersive textures, each pad has been meticulously sculpted to evoke calm, introspection, and emotional nuance. Drawing inspiration from pioneering ambient and electronic artists, this sound pack delivers a wide range of […] The post Ultra Pads—Brand New Sound Pack for Ultra Analog appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Infinite Samples have built their reputation on crafting instruments that sound volatile, alive, and deeply cinematic. With Pangea and The Abyss, the team pushed analog synths and single-sample engines into new frontiers, giving composers tools that thrive on instability and motion. Their work has already found its way into blockbuster trailers like Dune: Part Two, but the bigger story is how these instruments turn imperfection into identity. In this interview, the Infinite Samples team opens up about the dystopian and cinematic sound design at the core of Pangea, why The Abyss breaks the rules of traditional sampling, and how motion-driven effects engines bring cinematic…

The 777 has been used by The Chemical Brothers, The Crystal Method, KMFDM, Nine Inch Nails, Richie Hawtin, Aphex Twin, BT, Nortec Collective and many others. … Read More Future Retro 777 Synthesizer Returns After 2 DecadesView the full article

Terrain Synth is the first commercially-available, full-featured hardware polyphonic multi-timbral synthesizer based on terrain synthesis.… Read More Conductive Labs Terrain Synth Now Available To Pre-OrderView the full article

Despite being a relatively new developer, DAWJunkie has hit the ground running, and we’re covering them for the second time this month. This time, they have released Padness Jr, a free lush pad synth for macOS and Windows. Earlier in September, we looked at the limited-time offer providing a collection of five one-knob effects plugins [...] View post: DAWJunkie offers the Padness Jr lush pad synth for FREE in a limited-time offer View the full article

You’ve probably noticed it: some tracks mastered at -10 LUFS sound smoother than others mastered at -12 LUFS. On paper, the louder one should feel more aggressive — but in practice, it often doesn’t. The difference comes down to crest factor, spectral balance, and ear-sensitive frequency ranges. View the full article

UnitedPlugins is offering a massive 87% discount on FireCharger, an intelligent spectral enhancer plugin developed by FireSonic, and this deal is available exclusively here at Bedroom Producers Blog until October 1st. FireCharger is designed to add energy and character to dull-sounding tracks. It combines intelligent spectral dynamics, analog-style tape saturation, and a high-frequency exciter to [...] View post: BPB DEAL: 87% OFF UnitedPlugins FireCharger until October 1st View the full article

Daniel Gergely has updated Spirals, his creative pitch-shifting delay plugin, introducing a new free version alongside an improved preset browser and a host of performance upgrades. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because we covered the free beta of Spirals back in 2022. The concept was promising even then, but it’s come a long way [...] View post: Daniel Gergely releases free version of Spirals pitch-shifting delay plugin View the full article

The ALT features five analog voices, a stereo filter inspired by the Korg MS-20, patch-matrix editing, 4 modulation sources and more.… Read More Cyma Forma ALT Unboxing, Overview, & First ImpressionsView the full article

23MS-ED is a free stereo tool that allows you to process the mid and side channels independently. The plugin is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows, and you can download it directly from the developer’s Gumroad profile after entering a value of €0 or greater. Apple users will encounter the familiar [...] View post: 23DSP releases FREE 23MS-ED Mid/Side Encoder/Decoder plugin (open beta) View the full article

The Aerophone Brisa combines the design and key layout of a traditional flute with Roland's SuperNATURAL Winds sound engine.… Read More Roland Intros Aerophone Brisa Flute-Style Digital Wind InstrumentView the full article

Artists in DSP has released version 1.1 of MYON, a unique recursive reverb plugin for macOS and Windows. To celebrate the update, the plugin is available for free until September 22. Just use the code MYONBPB at checkout. To clarify, you’ll be asked to enter any amount on the product page before proceeding to checkout. [...] View post: Artists in DSP MYON 1.1 Reverb Plugin is FREE for BPB readers until September 22 View the full article

Alonso Sound has released the Revealed Free Tryout Archive, a massive free sound pack compiled from over 400 commercial sound design releases on the Revealed Recordings label. The Revealed Free Tryout Archive includes an astonishing 3,459 sounds, split into 2,278 samples, 1,074 synth presets, and 107 MIDI files. It covers all the major soft synths [...] View post: Alonso Sound offers over 3.5 GB of FREE sounds and 30% OFF Sale View the full article

Dezert Audio has released Freq-2 ($200), a vintage synth-inspired sample instrument for Kontakt and Kontakt Player. Subscribe to Dezert Audio’s newsletter to get $50 off. Freq-2 is a sample-based instrument with some of the most inspiring synth presets I’ve heard recently, all captured in high detail and packed into a neat Kontakt interface. The plugin [...] View post: Dezert Audio releases Freq-2, a premium Kontakt instrument built from a rare analog synth collection View the full article

Mario Nieto just released a bunch of legacy Max for Live devices for free! While the devices are free, you still need Ableton and Max for Live, which are both paid software. This suite is comprised of legacy devices, so there are no updates or support, and there might be some bugs here and there. [...] View post: Get Mario Nieto’s Max for Live Legacy Pack for FREE View the full article

French producer Boris Way has carved out a niche for himself in the melodic tech house scene by embracing contrast. His latest single Uber On Call, which is out now via Ultra Records, is a low-end-heavy dancefloor record driven by a sleek groove and a weightless top line. It marks a shift toward a punchier, more refined sound that still allows for emotional expression. That evolution didn’t happen by accident. Boris credits Transient Master as a key part of how he shapes his kicks, claps, and percussion. Used on individual channels and buses alike, the plugin helps him walk the line between clarity and fullness without having to squash the mix. In this interview, we talke…

Revel in the gorgeous sound of pure unadulterated electricity with these traditional-style analog synths. Hybrid synths are all the rage these days. While I’m the first to admit that something special can happen when you combine analog with digital, sometimes you want to go back to the basics and enjoy the pure sound of musical electricity. It’s how this whole synthesizer thing started, after all, and there are plenty of manufacturers keeping the torch for traditional-style analog synths alight... The post 7 of the Best Traditional-Style Analog Synths: Back to Basics appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Last month, a Reddit user spotted Teenage Engineering posters teasing the release of some mysterious EP-40 and EP-2350 models this Autumn. However, we might be one step closer to knowing what the models might be, thanks to YouTuber Koji Seto and a since-deleted post by Japanese instrument retailer Rock oN Company. Rock oN Company’s X post showcased multiple photos of what is assumed to be Teenage Engineering’s new gear. If the photos are real, the company is set to release a battery-powered mixer, presumably the EP-40, as well as a new EP-2350 Riddim Supertone sampler... The post Teenage Engineering leak suggests a new two-channel mixer and reggae-inspired sampler are on …

sonicLAB has introduced Fundamental 4, a major update to its sound synthesis application based on early electronic music tools.… Read More sonicLAB Fundamental 4 Combines Old-School Synthesis Tools With AI Patching CapabilitiesView the full article

Behringer has reintroduced the BM-15M Resonance Filter, a knockoff of the Moog MF-105 MuRF pedal.… Read More Berhringer Brings Back Moog MuRF Knockoff With New NameView the full article