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Trypticon by Sick Noise Instruments is a hi-tech and psytrance library for Kontakt (requires a full version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or newer), and is now free at The Sound Ape for a limited time. The library usually costs $47, but The Sound Ape offers Trypticon for free throughout June (the offer ends on June 30, 2025). [...] View post: The Trypticon psytrance Kontakt library is FREE for a limited time View the full article

You’ve heard the term. You’ve probably danced to it. Maybe you’ve even said, “I want to make EDM”… then paused and thought, wait… what is EDM? Is it House? Dubstep? Techno? Just anything with a drop? The truth is, EDM means different things depending on who you ask. For some, it’s an umbrella term that […] The post What is EDM? Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2025 Update) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - The Synth and Software Interview by Mark Jenkins Rick Wakeman must be one of the busiest men in rock music, seemingly always on tour playing different themes and anniversaries. As we speak he’s in the UK playing a series of Christmas trio concerts, but before long he’ll be in the USA, reviving his 9-piece band […] The post Rick Wakeman’s Endless Tour appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Polyend today announced the Tracker Mini 10th Anniversary Edition, in celebration of the company's 10th anniversary.… Read More Polyend Announces Tracker Mini 10th Anniversary EditionView the full article

The Wave Warden released Odin 2 in early 2020, and it quickly became a favorite of many soft-synth enthusiasts. Now, in version 2.4.0, Odin 2 looks better than ever. I know that appearance will never take priority over sound, but Odin 2 still sounds incredible, so a refreshed interface is all good news. One of [...] View post: The Wave Warden’s FREE and open-source synth, Odin 2, gets a UI overhaul View the full article

Vstalarm.com currently offers Ripple, an LFO effect plugin by Moonwave FX, for free. The plugin works with both macOS and Windows. Please note that Ripple does not work with Pro Tools. So, what is Ripple? It’s a one-knob LFO tool meant to create pulsating and dynamic volume effects in your project. Why would you want [...] View post: Get Ripple by Moonwave FX for FREE in limited time offer View the full article

Beat and Erica Synths have teamed up to create NOCTURNA, a collection of 66 free impulse responses crafted from their Echolocator and Nightverb hardware units. This is a cool set of unusual reverb impulses, especially if you’re interested in exploring convolution reverb beyond the basic bread and butter sounds. If you’ve ever used reverb impulse [...] View post: Beat and Erica Synths release FREE NOCTURNA Reverb Impulse Responses View the full article

Like Fender and Gibson, Roland and Yamaha or Steinway and Bechstein, Rhodes and Wurlitzer are synonymous with their speciality products, in this case, electric pianos. The Rhodes Wurli is their take on their so-called rival’s product. The re-emergence of Rhodes Music is a very welcome one, and their Mark 8 hardware instrument is an impeccable and worthy addition to their legacy. But such quality and workmanship comes at a price. A rather hefty, but unquestionable one... The post Rhodes Wurli – 2 Great Electric Piano Names Collide appeared first on gearnews.com. View the full article

Audio Plugin Deals offers the Vintage Machines drum sample pack as a free bonus with any paid purchase throughout June. Valued at $29, Vintage Machines delivers over 3 GB of drum sounds sampled from eight legendary machines, including the Roland TR-808, LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, and more. You’ll get 11,000+ one-shot WAV samples, all meticulously recorded [...] View post: Get 3 GB of Vintage Drum Samples for FREE with any purchase View the full article

You can now get Wave Alchemy’s Pulse PCM60 Reverb (normally $61) for free with any paid Plugin Boutique purchase until June 30, 2025. The monthly freebie allows you to buy Wave Alchemy’s emulation of the Lexicon PCM60 digital reverb hardware unit, which debuted in 1984. Wave Alchemy already has a pedigree with reverb plugins – [...] View post: Wave Alchemy Pulse PCM60 Reverb is FREE with any purchase in June View the full article

For a limited time, the Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor plugin by Universal Audio is available at Plugin Boutique for $49, an 84% reduction from the list price of $299. This represents a $250 savings on the Distressor plugin. The promo is a limited-time offer, ending on June 30. The EL8 Distressor Compressor emulation is [...] View post: Get the UAD Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor for just $49 View the full article

Here's a look at the pioneering Yamaha VL1, a flagship synth from the '90s that's based on physical modeling.… Read More Physical Modeling Synthesis With The Yamaha VL1View the full article

From @synthandsoftware - Synthetic Sound Labs released its new 1 MU width 1015 Lowpass Gate module. PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT The SSL 1015 Lowpass Gate is a modern “Vactrol” VCA / VCF module inspired by Don Buchla’s original 292C. Depending on the selected mode, a lowpass gate can act as a VCA, 2-pole lowpass filter, or VCA/VCF combination which is […] The post New Model 1015 Lowpass Gate Module in MU Format. appeared first on Synth and Software. View the full article

Plugin Boutique is currently offering the IK Multimedia Total VI MAX bundle for just $49.99, slashing a massive 87% off the regular $350 price tag until June 15. IK Multimedia Total VI MAX is a gigantic collection of virtual instruments that spans almost every category you can think of—acoustic, electronic, and orchestral. It’s the perfect [...] View post: IK Multimedia Total VI MAX Bundle is only $49 until June 15 View the full article

23DSP has released their tape emulation plugin called 23Tape, available in VST3 and AU plugin formats for Windows and macOS. 23Tape is a tape simulator designed for anything between gentle tape saturation, adding lo-fi character, and flat-out audio destruction. The plugin has controls for tape characteristics (tape material, speed), noise (hiss, hiss frequency, and “crinkle”), [...] View post: 23DSP releases 23Tape, a FREE analog tape emulation plugin View the full article

StereoMixer is a handy stereo re-panner plugin by 4drX for macOS and Windows. It is available to download for free now. We’ve seen a few interesting stereo-imaging/widening plugins, like Wider 2.0 by Polyverse and Darkpalace Studio’s Caterpillar. StereoMixer isn’t a sound design tool like Caterpillar, but it does exactly what it’s intended to do as [...] View post: 4drX releases StereoMixer, a FREE stereo re-panner plugin for macOS and Windows View the full article

Finishing tracks is one of the most common hurdles we face as producers and songwriters. We’re all familiar with the dreaded folder of uncompleted projects and eight-bar loops. This can happen for many reasons: a lack of inspiration, technical challenges, or simply not knowing how to complete a project. The process of finishing tracks can be daunting. But there are methods that you can use to streamline your workflow and overcome these obstacles. In this article, we’ll look at strategies to assist you in completing your tracks and getting them heard. Ready to unlock your track’s full potential? Try NI 360 free and implement these tips to finish your track today... The pos…

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for June 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 follow [...] View post: 💬🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread View the full article

Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for June 2025! 😊 This month’s topic is: Tips on finishing your projects. Most of us struggle (or have struggled at some point) with finishing our songs and music projects in general. Let’s share tips to help other BPB readers solve this issue. Thank you! Last month’s topic was [...] View post: 💬 🎹 Monthly Production Thread: Tips On Finishing Songs View the full article

Eurorack synth maker AJH Synths shared this extended Berlin School style synth jam, a studio recording of their performance from Superbooth 2025.… Read More Live Analog Berlin School Eurorack Synth JamView the full article

Moby has relaunched mobygratis, his site for sharing music free instrumental music for creators, adding 500+ tracks with stems. … Read More Moby Relaunches Free Music Site, mobygratis, Adding 500+ Tracks With StemsView the full article

Like its larger sibling, the Komplex, the Monoplex provides CV control over nearly every sequencer parameter, so you can create evolving patterns using modulation.… Read More KOMA Monoplex Sequencer Now AvailableView the full article

The Trump administration's trade war against the world has taken another twist, with two US courts declaring Trump's tariff taxes illegal in the last two days.… Read More Trump Tariffs Declared Illegal – But Don’t Expect To Get Your Money BackView the full article

Sync Vx delivers vocals that feel tight, polished, and professional – with control and a more convenient workflow. Waves Audio has released the Sync Vx plug-in, a tool that allows music makers to match the time and pitch of multiple vocal tracks, resulting in tighter vocal arrangements. Sync Vx provides control over vocal alignment, enabling [...] The post Sync’d Up: Waves Audio Releases Sync Vx appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Daft Punk have used a wide variety of vocal effects in their songs. … Read More The Vocal Effects Of Daft PunkView the full article

This video tutorial looks at using the TDableton extension for TouchDesigner to launch videos in sync with an Ableton Live set.… Read More Triggering Videos In Ableton Live Using TouchDesignerView the full article

RibbonToNotes is a new open-source MIDI plugin that's designed to give keytar players new superpowers.… Read More New Open Source Plugin Gives Keytar Players New SuperpowersView the full article

Hold our horses? Not on your life! Here are the seven synths we can’t wait for – some already announced and some that we can just feel in our bones. Writing for Gearnews.com can be a lot of fun, but it does have its downsides. Being exposed to new gear all day, every day, has left me with a permanent case of GAS (that’s Gear Acquisition Syndrome to those of you who aren’t medical professionals). Despite the fact that I’m surrounded by synthesizers, I often find myself fantasizing longingly about the keyboards yet to come. You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. Today, let’s dream into action by writing down the seven synths we can’t wait for. These are instru…

Developer DamyFX has released HellsBass, a free rock/metal-inspired bass amp simulator for Windows. If you aren’t familiar with DamyFX’s work, the developer offers a handful of free VST3 plugins, including analog-inspired effects and a classic polysynth emulation. However, most of DamyFX’s work focuses on guitar-based products, such as amp simulations and profiles for platforms like [...] View post: DamyFX releases HellsBass, a FREE bass amp simulator for Windows View the full article