Music Production Forum

Five years into running Human By Default, Bedouin are marking the milestone with a release that reflects the same patience and purpose they’ve built the label on. Their new single, “Heavy On My Mind,” features London-based producer Robin M and the unmistakable voice of Morcheeba’s SKYE, a track that began as a summer 2024 session and grew naturally into something intimate and affecting. It’s out now as they close off their Saga residency at Club Chinois, one of three residencies they’ve held this summer alongside Scorpios Mykonos and Casa Amour. In the middle of all this touring, the duo’s creative workflow stays anchored by Maschine. It has been central to the label’s ea…

As far as mixing and mastering plugins go, FabFilter makes some of the best in the business. I was first introduced to FabFilter’s Pro-Q and Pro-C EQ and compressor plugins during my uni days nearly 10 years ago, and after subsequently discovering the rest of the brand’s catalogue, I’ve been using them ever since. So when I discovered that our friends at Plugin Boutique are currently offering almost 25% off a range of FabFilter plugins, well, I felt obliged to let you know... The post I use FabFilter plugins every single day and can’t recommend them enough – get these essentials right now at 25% off appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Today we’re showing you three products for producing techno and shake the walls of the club. This setup is the perfect foundation for further expansion. It’s a definitely a perfect match! Today’s topic for our new series, Perfect Match, is producing techno. As always, we’re focusing on three products that we believe offer added value and work well together. As always, these suggestions are meant as recommendations, and we also list a few alternatives. There are many opinions and concepts when it comes to techno production, just as there is a whole universe of different styles and variations... The post Producing Techno with Minimal Gear: These 3 Products are a Perfect Mat…

The Behringer UB-Xa Mini brings the sound of the flagship UB-Xa polysynth to the compact and affordable Mini series. Three oscillators, filter, sequencer—what more could you want? Just two days after the CZ-1 Mini, Behringer has unveiled the UB-Xa Mini, another member of the compact Mini family that was first announced quite a while ago. While the CZ-1 Mini was unashamedly digital, you can immediately tell from the name and the stylish pinstripe design that the UB-Xa Mini is all about analog Oberheim sound... The post Behringer UB-Xa Mini: Oberheim to Go appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Here's an in-depth look at the new Erica Synths + Hexinverter HexDrums analog drum machine. … Read More Erica Synths HexDrums Analog Drum Machine Hands-On ReviewView the full article

The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition features custom keycaps in Bitwig colors and comes with a Bitwig Studio Producer license or a 12-Month Upgrade Plan (for existing Bitwig users).… Read More Bitwig & Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Bitwig Edition Now AvailableView the full article

Erica Synths has introduced HexDrums, a new analog drum machine - created in collaboration with Hexinverter.… Read More Erica Synths + Hexinverter Intro HexDrums Analog Drum MachineView the full article

Rhythm and movement are essential when it comes to creating compelling narratives. These are delivered handily by the brand new Odes Kontakt instrument – another inspiring partnership between Native Instruments and Evolution Series. Complementing the multi-dimensional textures of Fables and the evolving tones of Lores, Odes uses the series’ familiar interface to bring layered, cinematic rhythm to the fore. With Odes, you can create tempo-synced loops that bring your scores to life with a unique combination of regional folk music and synthesized elements, making it an essential addition to this collection of film, TV, and game scoring tools. In this tutorial, we’ll show yo…

UVI’s stunningly capable software synth becomes Falcon 2026, gets a big chunk of updates and is still a free update to existing owners! 24 hours after Spectrasonics announced a significant update to their “Swiss Army Knife” synth, Omnisphere, UVI have released Falcon 2026, the latest iteration of their “one synth to rule them all”! And it comes with some really cool additions... The post UVI Falcon 2026 – Flagship Synth Receives Major Update appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Behringer introduces portable 3-voice hybrid phase distortion synthesizer with analog low-pass filter, 16-step sequencer and arpeggiator. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Behringer CZ-1 Mini 27 touch-sensitive keys for expressive play 16-step sequencer and 3-pattern arpeggiator Studio-grade chorus and rich analog filtering Full MIDI + USB-C power for easy setup anywhere The post New Portable 3-Voice Hybrid Phase Distortion Synthesizer appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

If you’ve been around BPB for a while, you’ve likely heard the impact of some of Ewan Bristow’s weird and wonderful creations. His latest release is UZU, a frequency domain filter, inspired by Harmor’s Phaser. Ewan is a Bristol-based (UK) developer who has given us freebies like EB-CatNip (frequency-shifting delay – Plugdata), EB-Diøne (sampler – [...] View post: Ewan Bristow releases UZU frequency domain filter, will be FREE if 10k followers reached on X View the full article

Developer Witch Pig releases Apocalypsis, a free multi-FX-mangling plugin for macOS and Windows. If multi-FX-mangling sounds a bit out there, my other consideration was calling it a free doomsday device, because this plugin is absolute chaos. We’ve covered quite a few Witch Pig plugins now, like Black Mirror Reverb, Angel Dust, and Starscraper. If those [...] View post: Witch Pig releases Apocalypsis, a FREE multi-FX-mangling plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

2B Played Music is once again giving away one of its popular one-knob plugins. This time, QFX Wax is free until October 24, 2025, using the coupon code WAX25. If you’ve been following BPB for a while, you probably already have a handful of 2B Played freebies in your plugin folder. The developer regularly runs [...] View post: 2B Played Music offers QFX Wax for FREE until October 24 View the full article

Behringer has unveiled the CZ-1 Mini, offering up its take on the classic Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion synthesiser. The unit was first alluded to two years ago, and true to Behringer form, serves up an affordable alternative to the Casio CZ-1, which first hit the market in 1986... The post The CZ-1 Mini is Behringer’s take on Casio’s classic phase distortion synth, the CZ-1 appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

GullDSP has released Circulate, a free and open-source phase smearing plugin for Windows that delivers a unique take on all-pass filtering. Circulate works by using banks of all-pass filters to delay and scatter the phase of your audio around a center frequency. The result is a phase smearing effect that sounds hollow and slightly reverberant. [...] View post: GullDSP releases Circulate, a FREE phase smearing plugin for Windows View the full article

As a music producer, you can never have too many samples at your disposal. And thanks to a new collaboration between Macks Faulkron’s Rex Studio, BandLab and MusicTech, we’re pleased to bring you a new professionally recorded sample pack totally free... The post This free sample pack from Rex Studio offers 42 loops and 59 one shots run through a vintage Tascam 388 tape machine appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Spectrasonics today introduced Omnisphere 3, a major upgrade to their flagship software synthesizer Omnisphere that's packed with new synthesis capabilities, new effects, Adaptive Global Controls for instant patch customization, curated libraries, MPE support, a massive sound library with thousands of new sounds and more.… Read More Spectrasonics Omnisphere 3 Is One Of The Most Impressive Synthesizers We’ve Ever SeenView the full article

The undisputed king of software synths just got a massive update. Can Omnisphere 3 still cut it all these years on? I have a confession to make. In all my years of making music, I have never used nor played with Spectrasonics Omnisphere. Despite almost everyone else on the planet having done so, and having been told countless times how good it is, I just haven’t been drawn to it. Maybe this is because I own a shedload of other plugins, or maybe the unwavering price of Omnisphere has sometimes put me off. I can’t tell you, honestly. However, I cannot deny how impressive it seems, and now, it has just received a huge, nay, massive update. Is this where my resolve breaks? Le…

Stagecraft Software is giving away 3,000 free copies of Parity EQ, a powerful equalizer plugin typically priced at $75, exclusively to Bedroom Producers Blog readers. Parity EQ isn’t your average EQ. It’s designed for movement, modulation, and creative filtering. Rather than simply cutting or boosting frequencies, it can react dynamically to your music. This allows [...] View post: Get Stagecraft Software Parity EQ for FREE on BPB (3,000 Keys Available) View the full article

Saint Mike DSP has released Ceiling Fan, a FREE (limited-time offer) clipper/limiter plugin for macOS and Windows. I believe the Ceiling Fan from Saint Mike DSP was released a couple of weeks ago, but I missed it on release, and I thought I’d share the news for anyone else who hasn’t checked it out yet. [...] View post: Saint Mike DSP releases Ceiling Fan clipper/limiter plugin and it’s FREE for a limited time View the full article

Developer Higher Plane has released SpaceWalk, a free ambient chord progression generator for macOS and Windows. Chord progression generators often divide opinion, and the debate generally creates two camps: those who think you must fill every bar with complexity to ensure your music is as esoteric as possible, and those who consider music theory to [...] View post: Higher Plane releases SpaceWalk, a FREE ambient chord progression generator View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering 81% off the legendary Oxford Inflator plugin by Sonnox, bringing the price down to just $29 until October 21st. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a significant discount on Oxford Inflator, but if you missed it previously, here’s your chance. And it’s always cool to see that a popular plugin [...] View post: Get 81% OFF the legendary Sonnox Oxford Inflator until October 21st View the full article

Yamaha’s new MODX M series of synthesizer workstations arrives with a host of new features and upgrades, including the powerful virtual-analog AN-X engine from the MONTAGE M! The previous model, the MODX+, already offered many sounds and features from the top-of-the-line MONTAGE series at a lower price, making it one of the most popular mid-range synth workstations for studio productions and live performances. What was missing until now, however, was the AN-X engine, which, alongside sample-based AWM2 synthesis and FM-X, makes the flagship MONTAGE M one of the most powerful and versatile synth workstations available today... The post Yamaha MODX M: The Mid-Range Synth Wor…

Ocean Swift releases Sample Tester, a FREE sampling tool for Native Instruments Kontakt Player. Ocean Swift’s Sample Tester might be the most aptly-named release we’ve ever come across for Kontakt Player. Although it’s an incredibly easy-to-use tool, there’s more to Sample Tester than sample playback, of course. It provides a fast and straightforward way to [...] View post: Ocean Swift Sample Tester is a new FREE sampling tool for Kontakt Player View the full article

We’ve covered several of DAWJunkie’s releases here at BPB before, and now they’re back with a new freebie for a limited time: Slurpy Jr. Stereo Phase Synth for macOS and Windows in VST and AU formats. First off, I’ll go out on a limb and say that the name “Slurpy Jr.” might be a tad [...] View post: Slurpy Jr. Stereo Phase Synth by DAWJunkie is FREE for a LIMITED time View the full article

Yamaha has introduced MODX M, a new line of mid-range synthesizers that's designed to bring the Montage M's professional-grade features to a wider audience.… Read More Yamaha Unveils MODX M SynthesizerView the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Drawing on rhythms from afrobeats to amapiano, KAYA provides lively drum patterns, textures, and grooves that capture the movement and energy of West African–influenced music. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Powered by the Beatmaker 3 platform, KAYA offers a versatile palette of curated kits, mix-ready presets, and instantly playable patterns to build from. Whether shaping smooth, laid-back rhythms […] The post UJAM Launches KAYA: Vibrant Afrofusion Grooves for Modern Productions appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Esu’s Trifecta and the Triple FX engine unlock new ways to shape sound and manage the creative process. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT As a stereo multi-effects Eurorack module, Esu’s Trifecta is designed to be the ultimate tool for manipulating, shaping, and transforming sound, duly delivering creative possibilities for musicians, live performers, and sound designers alike — whether used as an all-round sound manipulator, end-of-chain […] The post Ali Modular Enters Eurorack marketplace with Esu’s Trifect appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Bjooks Launches New PATCH & TWEAK Podcast Episode Featuring Prog-Rock Legend Rick Wakeman PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT Hosted by JoE Silva, the podcast explores Wakeman’s storied career, his deep connection to the Minimoog, and memories of working alongside Bob Moog himself. The newest episode features none other than true icon: Rick Wakeman—keyboard virtuoso, prog-rock pioneer, and longtime […] The post Podcast Episode Featuring Prog-Rock Legend Rick Wakeman appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Redesigned with real pitch and mod wheels, enhanced keybed technology, and 1,000+ premium sounds, the MPK Mini IV sets a new benchmark for portable music production. Akai Professional has officially introduced the MPK Mini IV, the latest evolution of its world-renowned compact MIDI keyboard controller. Building on more than a decade of innovation, the new [...] The post Akai Professional MPK Mini IV: The Ultimate Compact Controller for Modern Music Creators appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article