Nomad Factory release Liquid Bundle III Nomad Factory have launched the latest version of Liquid Bundle, kitting the six included plug-ins out with some GUI upgrades and performance improvements.

Neural DSP unveil Mantra Leveraging the company’s expertise in modelling analogue equipment, Mantra promises to deliver the warmth and musicality associated with vintage hardware, but with the precision, control and liability offered by modern, digital alternatives.

Get Bloom Drum Machine Lite FREE when you complete Plugin Boutique’s Survey
Excite Audio is offering Bloom Drum Machine Lite for free when you complete a quick survey on Plugin Boutique. Bloom Drum Machine Lite is a stripped-down version of Excite Audio’s flagship drum instrument, designed to bring a combo of vintage drum sounds and modern grooves to your productions. The Lite edition usually retails for around [...]
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Momo Novation Circuit Rhythm EditorThe "Circuit Rhythm Editor" is a VST / Standalone - Controller for the Novation "Circuit Rhythm" sampler and drum machine. Editor Features: - It is perfect to integrate the Circuit Rhythm into your DAW. - You can control and mixing the Sessions, change and create new sounds "on the fly". - It provides a simple access to all important parameters. - The Plug-In allows you to set the hardware easily and automated the controller movement from the DAW, they can be stored in your Project. - With the X-Y-Pad any controller can be selected and controlled. - You have an overview of all 8 tracks. - The parameter can be changed on the "Circuit Rhythm Editor", and stored on Circuit Rhythm Hardware. Info and Download: https://circuit-midi-editor.jimdo.com Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7nw7i_XlmU Read More

Alan Parsons’ latest ASSR Workshop With tickets for the ASSR's latest in-person workshop sold out, the organisation are now offering streaming tickets that will allow those who aren’t able to attend the chance to experience the two-day event remotely. 

Native Instruments Hybrid KeysNative Instruments Hybrid Keys Hybrid Keys is a unique and innovative virtual instrument from Native Instruments, designed to push the boundaries of traditional keyboard sounds. Rather than simply providing faithful recreations of pianos and synthesizers, it blends sampled acoustic instruments, classic synthesizers, mallets, and other eclectic sound sources, then processes them with creative effects to forge entirely new sonic textures. This instrument is part of Native Instruments' "Play Series," known for delivering high-quality sounds with an intuitive, streamlined interface, making it accessible for both seasoned producers and those new to music production. The core concept behind Hybrid Keys lies in its ability to combine two distinct sound sources, A and B, which can be blended and manipulated to generate a vast array of expressive and unconventional sounds. Native Instruments achieved these unique sounds through innovative recording techniques, including re-amping, creative microphone placement in diverse spaces, and experimental vari-speed tape effects. This meticulous approach results in a collection of presets that range from ethereal pads and shimmering leads to gritty basses and percussive plucks, all imbued with a distinctive character. The instrument's intuitive macro controls allow for quick and effective sound sculpting, enabling users to dial in effects like dirt, reverb, lo-fi tape warble, and noise with ease, transforming the initial sound into something entirely new. Beyond its rich sound palette, Hybrid Keys offers robust sound design capabilities. Users can delve into the Sound Editor to fine-tune individual sound sources, adjusting parameters such as tuning, filters, panning, and envelopes. The Effects Editor provides a customizable chain of effects, allowing for easy swapping and reordering of processing modules to further shape the tone. For dynamic and evolving textures, the integrated 16-step sequencer enables the creation of melodic phrases and offers six additional lanes for modulating assignable macros. This level of control, combined with the initial blend of unique sound sources, ensures that Hybrid Keys is not just a preset player but a versatile tool for sonic exploration and creative expression. Features: Hybrid Sound Blending: Combines sampled pianos, synthesizers, mallets, and other unique sound sources. Intuitive Interface: Designed for quick sound tweaking with a focus on playability. Dual Sound Layers (A/B): Blend two distinct sound sources to create complex textures. Six Assignable Macro Knobs: Quickly adjust key parameters for instant sonic transformation. Sound Editor: Access detailed controls for tuning, filters, panning, and envelopes for each sound layer. Effects Editor: Customize effect chains with various processing modules, including dirt, reverb, tape warble, and noise. 16-Step Sequencer: Create melodic sequences and modulate up to six macros for dynamic sound design. Macro Editor: Assign and manage macro controls, set parameter ranges, and customize mappings. Settings Page: Adjust key ranges, velocity curves, glide, note priority, and bend range. Extensive Preset Library: Over 100 carefully designed presets across categories like Acoustics, Electrics, Harpsichords, Mallets, Organs, and Synthy. Part of the Play Series: Offers high-quality sound in an easy-to-use package, ideal for quick inspiration. Read More

HeadRush introduce the VX5 The latest arrival to the HeadRush range is aimed purely at vocalists, and offers a compact and cost-effective way to incorporate industry-standard pitch-correction into a live performance.

Get Illume by Moonwave FX FREE via Pluginomat (Limited Time Only)
Pluginomat is currently offering Illume by Moonwave FX as a free download for a limited time. The plugin usually costs $34.96, so it’s an excellent opportunity to snag it as a freebie if you enjoy quick and easy tools for brightening your mix. Illume is a one-knob signal enhancer in the style of Waves’ OneKnob [...]
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Acustica release Mahogany filter plug-in Mahogany sets its sights on one of Moog’s classic filter designs, and relies on a combination of Acustica's Hyper engine and the new modulation architecture introduced in their Marea instrument series. 

MIDI Innovation Awards 2025: Vote Now! With the final list of entrants now confirmed, The MIDI Association are inviting the public to cast their votes in this year’s MIDI Innovation Awards.

SOUNDRAW launches “Beat the Future” contest with $2,500 in prizes and free access
SOUNDRAW has launched Beat the Future, a global beatmaking contest with a $2,500 prize pool and a free trial for its AI-powered music creation platform. The Tokyo-based developer describes SOUNDRAW as an ethical, artist-first AI music generator, built entirely on original, in-house content. There’s no scraped data. With this contest, they’re inviting beatmakers, vocalists, and [...]
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Get the Lifeline Lite Bundle FREE at Plugin Boutique (Limited Time Offer)
Excite Audio has recently released the Lifeline Lite Bundle, which includes a pair of creative multi-effect plugins: Lifeline Console Lite and Lifeline Expanse Lite. You can get the bundle for free for a limited time at Plugin Boutique. We recently featured the Lifeline Format Multiband Bitcrusher, which is also free on Plugin Boutique (when you register a [...]
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Boris FX acquire Sequoia, Samplitude & Music Studio Visual effects specialists Boris FX have announced that they have acquired Magix Sequoia, Samplitude & Music Studio.

Ryu Yabana releases Taped Drum Kits, a FREE analog drum sample pack
Ryu Yabana has released Taped Drum Kits, a free collection of analog drum samples processed through cassette tape. It’s been a while since we’ve covered a simple WAV drum pack on BPB, but this one grabbed my attention right away. I’m a massive fan of retro drums and cassette tape saturation, so any combination of [...]
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Lese HikariHikari Stochastic Reverberator Hikari is an ocean-themed random reverb. Emulating uncommon digital reverbs from the 1990s and early 2000s, Hikari aims to create something unconventional. Adding in Hikari's navigation & anomaly system, where moving to different positions makes the reverb behave differently according to the topology of the ground below, Hikari is made for sound exploration. Highlights Navigate the Ocean Floor Central in Hikari's interface is the "navigator", which lets you move around in two dimensional space. The contours of the terrain beneath the navigator are sampled and used to subtly alter various settings in the reverb algorithms. The two dimensions of the current navigation position can be used to modulate various parameters, using the same workflow that is available in Glow. The navigator can also enter "autopilot" mode, where the movement is automated & adjusted by various controls. Picking up an Anomaly... The navigator also points to multiple positions of interest, called anomalies. When you get close to the anomaly positions, the sound will change. Anomalies are randomly generated in-between plugin states, so the positions of them, and what they do is largely random. There are additional audio processes that only occur during anomaly states. Illusion & Fathoms Along with a reverberator, Hikari also features multiple additional processors to add ambience & create texture on top of what is already being processed. Illusion is a short, granularized reverse-audio effect that reads from an audio buffer. It essentially makes your sound come back again, but very disjointed. The fathoms control adjusts the "depth" of the signal (that's why it's measured in fathoms). It does multistage filtering, subtle decorrelation, and light noise adjustments. More Features Anomaly system, allowing for unpredictable processing in special states. Feedback Delay network modelling reverberation. Input tone controller (filtering, de-correlation, noise processing). High-quality diffusion network & damping system. Super cool visualizer / controller system. Vectorized, resizable interface. YouTube.com/watch?v=rq42hRbEuV8 YouTube.com/watch?v=fklpRmB395A YouTube.com/watch?v=mBJhxF9dQrE Read More