Music Production Forum

Sketchpad is a free Kontakt instrument by Authentic Soundware aimed to ensure we never waste a great idea again by recording our performances in standalone mode (it requires Kontakt Full 6.7 upwards and a free Pulse downloader account). Unfortunately, inspiration isn’t something we can conjure on demand, and as creators, we have to strike while [...] View post: Authentic Soundware releases Sketchpad, a FREE MIDI recorder for Kontakt View the full article

Developer Westwood Instruments has released Drifting Winds, the second issue from their free Roots series. Roots is a series of free libraries for Kontakt intended to simplify the creative process. Too many options, whether instruments, effects, or controls, can often slow or even halt creative minds, and it’s a problem that Westwood Instruments is keen [...] View post: Westwood Instruments releases FREE Drifting Winds for Kontakt Player View the full article

Ripple Phaser is the latest release from Minimal Audio, a developer that seems to go from strength to strength (albeit with one recent bump in the road). Ripple Phaser is available at the introductory price of $29 (usually $49) for a limited time or as part of the All Access subscribe-to-own plan. In typical Minimal [...] View post: Minimal Audio releases Ripple Phaser with special introductory pricing available for a limited time View the full article

MPC 3 features include the Linear Arranger, a new Mixer, disk streaming, direct-to-pad sampling and more.… Read More Akai Intros MPC 3, ‘The Next Evolution In MPC Workflow’View the full article

Developers have released Minimogue VA 3.0, a major update to the free Minimoog emulation for Windows.… Read More Free Minimoog Emulation, Minimogue VA, Gets Major UpdateView the full article

Developer Audialab has released Deep Sampler 2, a free AI-powered music production tool. Audialab is passionate about the future of AI in music production and is on a mission to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and aspiring artists. The driving force behind the developer’s charge to bring AI technology to the masses is the [...] View post: Audialab releases Deep Sampler 2, a FREE AI-powered music production tool View the full article

You can now save up to 50% during the Arturia Summer Sale at PluginBoutique, which lasts until August 13th! Summer sales continue, and here on BPB, we’ve been covering great deals and freebies lately. And today is no exception. We’re excited to share the Arturia Summer Sale with you. All Arturia instruments and sound libraries [...] View post: All Arturia Instruments And Effects Are 50% OFF View the full article

Vox Samples has released Aurora, a free air enhancer plugin that easily adds pristine high-end to your mix! When it comes to recorded audio, Air has an almost mythical quality. I’ve lost count of how many EQs, saturators, and so forth will get you that magical sheen on a vocal line. I appreciate that Vox [...] View post: Vox Samples Releases FREE Aurora Air Enchancer Plugin View the full article

KOMA Elektronik has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of the Chromaplane, a unique new polyphonic electromagnetic instrument.… Read More KOMA Elektronik Launches Chromaphone Crowdfunding CampaignView the full article

You can sculpt 4 tracks with basic DJ features like loopers, eq filters, panoramic, reverse, scratch, warp/stretch/pitch features, and 3 additional effects.… Read More New Interactive Album Based On Reaktor EnsemblesView the full article

WMD let us know that - after seven years - the Geiger Pro Waveshaping Distortion Station is back in production.… Read More WMD Geiger Pro Back In Production, Limited Edition Also UnveiledView the full article

The BTMX is described as 'a hands-on logic module for controlling and manipulating gates and rhythms in real time."… Read More Schlappi Engineering BTMX Logic Module Now AvailableView the full article

The event will include synth expo and trade show, workshops, 'novice village', over 60 performances and more.… Read More Modular Commune Festival Returns to Beijing November 8 – 10View the full article

Are you getting the most from your DAW workflow? We’re looking at some of the best budget MIDI controllers for different studio setups. A MIDI controller keyboard is one sure way to bring the human touch into DAW-based music production. Apart from the immediacy of being able to record MIDI parts live, you can also control various DAW and plug-in parameters... The post 5 Budget MIDI Controllers for Music Production appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Decadence Trailer Toms is a cinematic drum library crafted by the renowned sound designer Karel Psota and released by AVA Music Group. The library is currently available for €86 (excl. tax), and we have three FREE copies available for three lucky BPB readers. This fully NKS-compatible Decadence Trailer Toms library works with the free Kontakt [...] View post: AVA Music Group announces Decadence Trailer Toms by Karel Psota (Intro Sale + FREE Copies Inside) View the full article

Currently, if you buy Cinetools’ Cinematic Dimension Bundle on Loopmasters, you will receive a free copy of the Lunacy Cube Mini plugin (macOS and Windows). The deal is available on the Loopmasters site, which is distributing the Cinematic Dimension Bundle for the developer Cinetools. The Cinematic Dimension Bundle features six packs from Cinetools, which all [...] View post: Cinetools’ Cinematic Dimension Bundle includes free Lunacy Cube Mini plugin View the full article

Helmut Keller Audio recently released its free TWD DLX Fender Tweed Deluxe amp sim plugin. The German indie developer has produced the plugin as a Mac, Windows, and Linux release. Helmut Keller Audio used the 5E3 circuit from a Fender Tweed Deluxe amplifier as the basis for the amp model. The developer explained that the [...] View post: Helmut Keller Audio releases free TWD DLX Fender Tweed Deluxe amp sim plugin View the full article

Bedroom Producers Blog is pleased to announce that our readers can get a free copy of Beat Magazine issue 216, plus the included software freebies, which are the Cherry Audio PS-20 synth ($29) and Overloud Gem Mod modulation plugin ($99). The bundled software is available while stock lasts (approx. 1,500 free licenses for PS-20 and [...] View post: BPB Exclusive: Get FREE Beat Magazine with Cherry Audio PS-20 and Overloud Gem Mod (Limited Stock) View the full article

Sinevibes has introduced their first three effect plugins for the KORG NTS-1 mkII and NTS-3. … Read More Sinevibes Intros First Plugins For KORG NTS-1 mkII, NTS-3View the full article

The Pa5X ORIENTAL comes with an extensive collection of sounds taken from the worlds of Arabic, Turkish and Persian music.… Read More New Korg Pa5X Professional Arranger Keyboard Features Middle-Eastern Sounds & RhythmsView the full article

Korg has introduced a major update to Korg Collection, its suite of virtual instruments for Mac & Windows.… Read More Korg Collection 5 Adds Three New Virtual InstrumentsView the full article

TONEX Metal Gems Collection from IK Multimedia is now free for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals. Tonex is IK Multimedia’s flagship machine-modeling guitar tone creator. IK Multimedia’s Tone Eco-System recreates the sounds of the most sought-after amps, cabs, and pedals. There are a few versions of TONEX, but if you don’t own one [...] View post: TONEX Metal Gems Collection is FREE for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals View the full article

Karanyi Sounds offers the Lofi Lite virtual instrument as a FREE download for a limited time. This isn’t the first time that Lofi Lite has been offered for free, but the deal is now available again for those who missed it. If you already own Lofi Lite, you can skip this article because the plugin [...] View post: Karanyi Sounds Lofi Lite Virtual Instrument is FREE (again) for a limited time View the full article

Plugin Boutique has a new deal on the UAD Vintage Studio Bundle for $59, a 94% discount, lasting until August 11! UAD plugins have become fairly affordable lately, especially with bundles. We have covered a number of them on BPB previously. Also, many of their plugins no longer require UAD hardware which opens the door [...] View post: UAD Vintage Studio Bundle Is $59 (94% OFF) On Plugin Boutique View the full article

Spitfire Audio releases LABS+, a new subscription-based collection of sound packs. The company has also updated the popular LABS plugin, which is still free but requires an internet connection. If I’m honest, the news of a subscription-based version of LABS wasn’t exactly music to my ears. Spitfire Audio LABS is one of the best resources [...] View post: Spitfire Audio releases LABS+ subscription service, new plugin, FREE sounds View the full article

The new album from A Place To Bury Strangers, Synthesizer, is now available to pre-order, with a unique option - you can build a DIY synth from the record cover.… Read More New Album From A Place To Bury Strangers, ‘Synthesizer’, Features Cover That You Can Turn Into A SynthView the full article

Synthesizer industrial design genius Axel Hartmann talks about the design process, finding inspiration and who he wishes he could design for. Hint: they’re Scandinavian… Let’s try an exercise. Close your eyes and think of your favorite synthesizer released in the last 30 years. Now check this list of instruments that Axel Hartmann designed. There’s a very good chance that Axel worked on the industrial design – the look and feel – of your number one instrument... The post Axel Hartmann: An Interview with the Legendary Synth Designer appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine.… Read More Donner Essential D1 Drum Machine ReviewView the full article

The Chromaplane, a polyphonic analog synthesizer, is designed around ten tunable electromagnetic fields that are emitted from its aluminum surface.… Read More Koma Elektronik Chromaplane Electromagnetic Musical Instrument Kickstarter Project Launches July 23rdView the full article

Muse Group has announced upgrades to Muse Hub and Audacity, making it easier for users to preview and use new sounds, loops and FX plug-ins.… Read More Audacity 3.6 AddsView the full article