Analog Obsession releases THEDI, a FREE colored DI box plugin
Analog Obsession has released THEDI, a free coloration plugin inspired by a famous colored DI box. The developer describes THEDI as a “colored DI box in the box” that tightens the low end, enhances the mids, and adds sparkle to the high end. Analog Obsession doesn’t name the exact hardware unit, but my guess is [...]
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The Bass Particle is a FREE bass saturation plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Jesus Oyola has released The Bass Particle, a free bass saturation and sub-resonator plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. This is a cool little plugin for saturating and thickening bass frequencies. To some extent, it reminds me of our own free BPB Bassaturator plugin, although the control setup is very different. The Bass Particle is [...]
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Am I Audio launch I Am Choir Created in collaboration with Tokyo-based music technology experts Neurotone, Inc., I Am Choir is capable of turning a single vocal track into a full choral arrangement while preserving the original words and melody of the original part.

Windows-G E-Gain100 (VST3)A Windows-only VST3 gain plugin. Features: * Gain (-100 dB to +45 dB): Zipper-noise-free gain control. * Dry/Wet (0% to 100%, hidden but automatable): Great for fade-in/fade-out automation. Automating the gain control itself can result in quick transitions; instead, you can set your desired gain (e.g., -30dB or +30dB) and then automate the Dry/Wet from 0% to 100% or from 100% to 0% for a gradual fade effect. Available for automation as "Dry/Wet" in the plugin's parameter list. * Mute: When the gain slider is set to -100 dB, the output is completely muted. This can be useful for creative effects. * GUI Bypass Button: A smooth bypass button for toggling the gain effect on or off without audio clicks or pops. Available for automation as "Bypass (Smooth)" in the plugin's parameter list. * Support for Retina/high-DPI screens. Right click anywhere on the plugin's GUI and choose from the "UI Zoom" options to increase the size of the plugin interface. * Double-click the gain slider to reset it to its default value. Hold Ctrl while clicking and dragging for fine slider increments. You can grab it for FREE. Email Support: info.windowsg@gmail.com Read More

Sound Particles update Beat Panner Sound Particles have just added a new Metadata Automation function to their their recently launched Beat Panner plug-in, making it possible to copy the ‘movement’ generated by the plug-in and apply it to object-based tracks in immersive sessions. 

The Usual Suspects JADE: a FREE Roland JD-990 simulator (alpha)
JADE from The Usual Suspects is a Roland JD-990 simulator currently in alpha, and it’s available for free. You can download this alpha version from the developers’ Discord channel in AU, VST2, VST3, LV2, and CLAP formats for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Once an official release is announced, you’ll be able to download it directly [...]
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Native Instruments FM8 drops to its lowest-ever $10 price at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is offering Native Instruments FM8 for $10 until August 16th. This is the lowest price I have ever seen for FM8. We have covered some great Native Instruments deals on BPB before, including FM8 at $24.50 last year, but I don’t remember seeing it drop below $10. If you have been waiting to [...]
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Peak Tamer from Nicky Howard Peak Tamer is a new standalone application that automatically applies gain automation to keep rogue peaks under control in an effort to avoid distortion, pumping or other unwanted artefacts from being introduced by dynamic processors during mastering.

OMNi (alpha v0.1), a FREE Rust-based DAW with native AI sample generation
From developer Tomasz Głuc comes the alpha version OMNi, a free Rust-based DAW. While our favourite plugins may change over time, it’s not uncommon to stick with the same DAW for the entirety of our musical lives. After a brief spell with Cubase, I made an early jump to Logic Pro, and other than making [...]
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Lo-bit record Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26xModeled Gated Reverb Plugin Combining Analog Plate Reverb & VCA Dynamics. 『Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26x』 Released. Product Overview. 『Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26x』 is a gated reverb processor that combines a high-density plate core modeled after the reverberation structure of the legendary EMT 140 analog plate reverb with 12AU7 tube saturation and VCA Core dynamics (Gate / Compressor). From classic snare gated reverb processing to tight reverb decay control, its intuitive interface allows you to effortlessly craft rich, high-quality audio textures. Key Features. 1. 【High-Density Plate Core Based on EMT 140 Modeling】. Faithfully recreates the dense, smooth plate reverberation characteristic of the industry-standard EMT 140 plate reverb. 2. 【VCA Core Dynamic Gate & Compressor】. Equipped with a VCA-spec dynamics circuit acting directly on the wet reverb tail. ・Features a fast-responding gate with switchable Hard/Soft modes, providing a versatile decay range from tight cutoffs to natural fade-outs. ・Combining it with the VCA compressor evens out the reverb sustain right up to the gate closure, delivering a distinct, punchy gated effect. 3. 【12AU7 Pure 2nd Harmonic Drive (200% Scale)】. Modeled after 12AU7 tube circuitry, it adds pure 2nd-order (even) harmonics without any harsh odd-order harmonics. By targeting key frequency zones (120 Hz / 250 Hz / 2 kHz), it adds warmth and body without causing drastic volume spikes. 4. 【Multi-Impulse Equal-Power M/S Width Engine】. Utilizes a multi-impulse diffuser matrix alongside an M/S synthesis circuit. Even when expanding the Width up to 200%, it maintains the solid phantom center core (Mid component) while adding natural stereo width to the sides. 5. 【Post-Reverb 16kHz Air EQ】. Features a 16,000 Hz (16 kHz) ultra-high shelf EQ placed at the output stage of the wet signal path. It adds silky high-end air exclusively to the reverb tail while keeping the original dry signal untouched. Controls. 【Tube Saturation & EQ】. ・Valve Drive [0.0 ~ 36.0 dB] : Adjusts the amount of 2nd-order even harmonics generated by the 12AU7 tube modeling, adding warmth and body. ・Valve On/Off : Enables or bypasses the tube saturation circuit. ・HPF [20 ~ 500 Hz] : Adjusts the low-cut frequency for the reverb send signal, preventing low-end muddiness. ・Air EQ [Off / 3dB / 6dB] : Boosts frequencies above 16 kHz on the wet reverb tail to add natural airy brilliance. 【Reverb】. ・Decay Time [0.5 ~ 10.0 s] : Sets the decay time (RT60) of the plate reverb. ・Damp [1,000 ~ 20,000 Hz] : Adjusts the high-frequency damping cutoff of the reverb tail. ・Width [0 ~ 200 %] : Adjusts stereo width. Retains the center core image even at maximum 200% width. 【VCA Dynamics (Gate & Compressor)】. ・Gate On/Off : Enables or bypasses the gate circuit. Turning it OFF allows the plugin to function as a standalone plate reverb. ・Comp On/Off : Enables or bypasses the VCA compressor dedicated to the wet reverb tail. ・Gate Hard/Soft : Switches between "Hard" mode for sharp, instant cutoffs and "Soft" mode for smooth, natural decay. ・Sidechain Source [Int / Ext] : Toggles the gate/comp detection signal source between internal wet reverb (Int) and external sidechain input track (Ext). ・Gate Threshold [-60.0 ~ 0.0 dB] : Sets the threshold level for gate opening and closing. ・Gate Hold/Release [10 ~ 500 ms] : Adjusts the gate release speed. Shorter values create a tight, punchy gated reverb. ・Comp Threshold [-40.0 ~ 0.0 dB] / Comp Ratio [1.0:1 ~ 20.0:1] : Sets the operating threshold and compression ratio for the VCA compressor. 【Master Output】. ・Gain [-24.0 ~ +12.0 dB] : Adjusts the master output level. ・Dry/Wet [0 ~ 100 %] : Controls the balance between the dry original signal and the wet processed signal (reverb + gate/comp). Read More

Shadaloo Audio DSP releases APD Compressor vocal compressor for FREE
Shadaloo Audio DSP has released APD Compressor, a free/pay-what-you-want vocal compressor plugin for macOS and Windows. We recently covered several plugins from Fabio “Shadaloo” Caterino, including the free H tone and loudness enhancer, the Wide spatial enhancement plugin, and the excellent Vinland Drive tape emulator. APD Compressor continues the developer’s pay-what-you-want approach. You can enter [...]
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ZL Audio releases ZL Spectrum Equalizer, a FREE dynamic spectrum EQ
ZL Audio has released ZL Spectrum Equalizer, a free and open-source dynamic spectrum equalizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. I already expected something like this coming from ZL Audio at some point. The developer is behind the excellent ZL Equalizer 2 and ZL Compressor, both of which received some fantastic feedback from the BPB [...]
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Acustica introduce Dangerous Music BAX EQ Plugin Following on from the launch of the 500-series version of their BAX EQ unit, Dangerous Music have now teamed up with modelling experts Acustica Audio to create an officially licensed plug-in.

Get Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for $99 at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is offering the Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for $99 until August 16th. Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle normally lists for $1,109, so this is a pretty heavy discount if you want a lot of Reaktor-based instruments in one purchase. Native Instruments has had a complicated year, as James recently covered in our articles, including [...]
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Remi Blaze Tunix RawTunix Raw is a one-knob pitch corrector for macOS. A single TUNE knob takes a vocal from natural, transparent correction to a hard robotic snap, addressing quick pitch fixing and the hard-tuned vocal effect without setup. Key features: A single knob spanning natural correction through to a hard robotic snap. No key or scale to set: it snaps to the nearest note automatically, so it works on any vocal in any key. Level-matched output, so turning the knob never changes your gain staging. Formant-locked, so the voice never chipmunks, and consonants stay crisp. Low-latency corrector you can monitor through, reported to your DAW for clean bypass. Formats: AU, VST3, and Standalone. Universal Binary (Apple Silicon and Intel), code-signed and notarized by Apple. Read More