Music Production Forum

Waves Audio has announced an upgrade to its Online Mastering service that they say delivers "enhanced clarity, tighter low end, pristine highs, and optimized loudness for digital platforms".… Read More Waves Audio Upgrades Online Mastering Service, Adds Electronic Music Mastering StyleView the full article

Ever feel like managing all your creative tools is a bit of a juggling act? We’ve got something that makes it a breeze: Native Access. Think of it as your personal assistant for all things Native Instruments and NKS-ready software. This free app is your go-to spot for downloading, installing, activating, updating, and registering everything in one super convenient place. Plus, it’s got a new search feature that helps you quickly find exactly what you’re looking for. Our goal with Native Access is to simplify your software management so you can spend less time organizing and more time doing what you love – making music! Ready to dive in? This guide will show you everything…

Developer Ash Taylor has released SFLT, a free SoundFont player plugin for Windows available in both FL Studio native format and as a VST3/CLAP plugin. I’ll be honest… I haven’t used SoundFonts seriously in over a decade. Back in the day, I relied on a handful of .sf2 files for piano, bass, and drums. But [...] View post: Ash Taylor releases SFLT, a FREE SoundFont player plugin for Windows View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for August 2025! 😊 IMPORTANT: Please do not share license keys here. We now have a separate community section for that. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with [...] View post: 🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Plugin Exchange Thread for August 2025! Got a spare single-use license you’re not using? Share it here! 😊 ✅ ALLOWED:• Single-use license codes (if permitted by the developer’s TOS). 🚫 NOT ALLOWED:• Pirated software;• Codes that aren’t allowed to be shared per TOS;• Multi-use coupon codes (use the deals & freebies thread);• [...] View post: 🤝 Plugin Exchange Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community General Production Thread for August 2025! 😊 This is the place to discuss production techniques, tips, tricks, and issues with other BPB commnuity members. Feel free to ask any question related to music production. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share questions and [...] View post: 🎹 General Production Thread – August 2025 View the full article

Evolve Alloy is designed for making metallic timbres, using a core of metallic sound sources and synthesis… Read More Excite Audio Intros Evolve Alloy, A Virtual Instrument Designed For Making Metallic TimbresView the full article

Developer 23 DSP has released X/Y-FAT as an open beta for macOS and Windows. I first encountered 23 DSP in February of this year, when the Italian developer released four plugins in open beta. The featured plugins are PureComp, Respiro, De, and AAReverb. Check them out, if you haven’t already. A little later, in June [...] View post: 23 DSP releases X/Y-FAT in open beta for macOS and Windows View the full article

Here's how you can play Youtube videos as a MIDI-controlled sampler.… Read More How To Play Youtube Videos As A MIDI-Controlled SamplerView the full article

Maya by Monomono features Juno-inspired oscillators, a resonant VCF, and a lush built-in chorus. … Read More New Max For Live Synth, Maya by MonomonoView the full article

Like the original, HALOS is a modal resonator & physical modeling synthesizer in Eurorack format.… Read More Behringer Intros HALOS, A Mutable Instruments Rings CloneView the full article

Pubbas has released Vallhund, a free binaural panning plugin for Windows and macOS. We previously featured Pubbas’ Sheepadoodle Phaser, and to be honest, I’ve used it way more than expected since then. It earned a regular spot in my cinematic sound design toolkit, so I’m thrilled to see another creative effect drop from the same [...] View post: Pubbas releases free Vallhund Binaural Panner for Windows and macOS View the full article

Sifu Audio has introduced Mix Dojo, a new app for Mac & Windows that they say offers an easy way to see and hear how your mix stacks-up against your favorite reference tracks.… Read More Sifu Audio Intros Mix Dojo Reference Mixing ToolView the full article

Amidst the many new releases in the plugin sector, three particularly exciting offers stand out, covering a wide range of sonic needs. Pigments 6 from Arturia opens up new creative spaces for modern sound design. RC-20 Retro Color from XLN Audio focuses on the charm of analog sound aesthetics. Those looking to add the finishing touches to their mastering will find two specialized tools for the highest level of sonic precision in the SSL x Harrison Mastering Bundle. This bundle is also on sale for a limited time... The post Arturia, XLN Audio, SSL x Harrison: 3 Ultimate Software Deals! appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Native Instruments has released Massive X Player, a free, streamlined version of its flagship synthesizer, now available as part of the Komplete Start bundle for macOS and Windows. Massive X Player brings the power of Massive X’s sound engine to a broader audience, now available as a free virtual instrument. It features a simplified interface [...] View post: Native Instruments release FREE Massive X Player virtual synthesizer View the full article

Echo Sound Works offers ESW Kalimba, a free sample-based virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. This one isn’t exactly new. It was released a couple of years ago, but I noticed we haven’t featured it in the news back then. So, here’s an article for those BPB readers who still haven’t downloaded this excellent free [...] View post: Echo Sound Works releases FREE ESW Kalimba plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

Plugin Boutique is offering a massive 90% discount on Voca, the all-in-one vocal processing plugin from Sonnox, until July 31st. Originally priced at over $150, you can now grab it for just $14.50 in a fantastic deal for anyone working with vocals. Sonnox is well-known for high-end studio tools like Oxford EQ and Inflator, and [...] View post: LAST CALL: Get Sonnox Voca for Only $14.51 until July 31st (90% OFF) View the full article

Consistent Interruption has released Pult EQ, a free Pultec-style tube EQ plugin for Windows and Linux. Pult EQ is open-source, lightweight, and perfect for adding vibe and color to your mixes. The only drawback is that it isn’t available on macOS, and I haven’t seen any info about a potential Mac version on the developer’s [...] View post: Consistent Interruption releases Pult EQ, a free Pultec-style EQ plugin for Windows & Linux View the full article

Most musicians know the Akai MPC as a beat-making powerhouse, but according to original creator Roger Linn, it may also be “the ultimate looper” – even if it wasn’t exactly meant to be one. In a new video, the legendary electronic instrument pioneer and designer behind the MPC60 walks through how he uses the Akai MPC for live looping… The post “Looping is merely the ultimate extension of overdubbing”: Top insights from the creator of the Akai MPC appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

In this video, composer and electronic instrument design pioneer Roger Linn demonstrates how he uses the AKAI MPC as 'the ultimate looper'.… Read More Roger Linn Demonstrates How To Use The AKAI MPC As ‘The Ultimate Looper’View the full article

No 'blah blah blah', just demos of 14 patches that show the sonic range of the miniKORG 700Sm. … Read More Shut Up & Play: Sounds Of The Korg miniKORG 700Sm SynthesizerView the full article

AURA Plugins has introduced Waldorf Blofeld Editor & Librarian, a third-party editor for the Waldorf Blofeld. … Read More AURA Plugins Intros Waldorf Blofeld Editor & LibrarianView the full article

Slippery Slope is a single-oscillator, mono acid-line synth voice for Ableton Live and Push 3 Standalone.… Read More New Acid Baseline Synth, Slippery Slope, For Ableton Live & Push StandaloneView the full article

Testere is a 7-oscillator supersaw synth, with per-voice control over detune, phase, waveshape (flavor), stereo pan, and a sine wave sub oscillator.… Read More New iOS Synth, Testere, Features 7-Oscillator SupersawView the full article

Pentacom has released ChordBloom, a free plugin for macOS and Windows that makes chord exploration intuitive and fun for producers, songwriters, and live performers. There are plenty of MIDI plugins to help with chords, but I love that ChordBloom has a very straightforward approach to triggering chords. The lower octave of your MIDI keyboard (C2–B2) [...] View post: Pentacom releases ChordBloom, a free chord exploration plugin for Windows & macOS View the full article

Synthesist Jonathan Block shared this ambient improvisation featuring the classic sound of the Mellotron.… Read More Ambient Mellotron ImprovisationView the full article

Arturia has released AstroLab firmware 1.5, an update that they say "brings deeper creative control and smoother integration to your performance rig."… Read More Arturia AstroLab 1.5 – Here’s What’s NewView the full article

In his latest video, Alex Ball takes a look at the story of the Novation Bass Station synthesizer.… Read More Monoculture – The Story Of The Novation Bass StationView the full article

sonicLAB has announced that Oceanic, a software bundle that they say “captures the essence of the ocean’s waves and transforms them into a symphony of additive sound synthesis," is now available for iPad. … Read More Free sonicLAB Oceanic Combines Additive Synthesis & The Mathematics Of Ocean WavesView the full article

VZtec Overdrive is a plugin that emulates a hardware pedal made by the same brand. The pedal is a hybrid of several classic circuits, equipped with additional controls for gain and tone shaping. If this is within your area of interest, why not get its digital sibling for free? The plugin works with macOS, Windows, [...] View post: Get VZtec Overdrive stompbox plugin for FREE View the full article