Apple to introduce Apple Creator Studio The bundle will include Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage, and will also include some new intelligent features and premium content for Keynote, Pages, Numbers and eventually Freeform for iPhone.

FX-Mechanics releases TeAr, a FREE text-based arpeggiator for Windows and Linux
TeAr from FX-Mechanics is a free, advanced polyrhythmic and polyphonic arpeggiator featuring a text-based language system. The plugin is available in VST/VST3 formats for Windows and Linux. TeAr boasts four independent arpeggiator engines, each with dedicated pattern editors, and controls for subdivision and MIDI output channel. You can also turn engines on/off independently. Four engines [...]
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HoRNet offers FilterSolo FREE for 48 Hours with coupon code
HoRNet Plugins has made FilterSolo, a multi-mode filter plugin with analog-style saturation and extensive modulation features, available for FREE for the next 48 hours with the coupon code FILTERFREE26. FilterSolo combines multi-mode filtering with modulation, a bit of saturation, and simple hands-on controls. It features four filter types (low pass, high pass, band pass, and [...]
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Best Service Dark Era 2Dark ERA 2 is a sample library for the Best Service Engine Player, created by sound designer Eduardo Tarilonte. Serving as a significant expansion to the previous ERA title, this collection focuses on a sonic palette inspired by ancient, pre-classical musical forms. The library is designed to evoke a world of ritual and collective expression, utilizing archaic instruments, raw vocal performances, and physical rhythms to generate organic, historical textures suitable for period pieces and fantasy scores. Geared towards cinematic production and sound design, the instrument collection features driving drums, distinctive strings, and winds, alongside a versatile vocal section. Beyond traditional instrumentation, Dark ERA 2 includes rhythmic pads, drones, and percussive atmospheres suited for underscoring and transitions. All content is tempo-synced and fully integrated into the Engine Player, allowing for performance-focused layering and precise mixing control within the interface. Key Features Expanded Content: Includes approximately 100 additional sounds compared to the previous version. Rhythmic Focus: Performance-driven drums, percussion, and vocals designed for rhythmic interplay. Vocal Instruments: Range from subtle textures to distinct phrases. Sound Design: Dynamic layers for creating transitions, tension, and atmosphere. Integration: Full Engine Player integration supporting tempo sync and flexible layer mixing. https://youtu.be/C9DwKi-6K1I Read More

Black Lion Audio announce the PBR XLR 16F DSub Black Lion Audio's latest patchbay offers a convenient way to connect up to 16 microphones (or other XLR-equipped sources) to consoles, preamps, interfaces or outboard gear.

Universal Audio releases UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, FREE for a limited time
Universal Audio has released the UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection, a native plugin bundle for macOS and Windows, available as a free download for a limited time. The UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection includes software versions of the UA 610-A and 610-B tube preamp and EQ channel strips. Both of these [...]
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Waves Curves Resolve: more info on the latest freebie from Waves
Waves recently announced Curves Resolve, a new freebie to kick off 2026, and we have some more information to share. Besides breaking out of their typical Black Friday free plugin schedule, Waves stayed true to form for the most part. After announcing the freebie, the developer provided a sign-up page and minimal information. Now, we [...]
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Seay Interactive Materia PrimaMateria Prima — Sound Design Engine & Library for Kontakt Materia Prima is an expressive, multi-layered sound design engine and Kontakt library built to ignite creative inspiration and sonic exploration. Designed for composers, sound designers, and producers, it blends sound design features with a rich library of ready-to-play presets — from cinematic pads to evolving pulses, dirt-ready basses, lush keys, organic textures, and much more. At its core, Materia Prima combines three independent sound layers per voice with extensive modulation (Pulse Engine), filters, and a flexible effects suite — giving you complete control over every aspect of your sound. With its intuitive drag-and-drop sample support, you can sculpt custom sounds in minutes, or use the included waveforms to build entirely new patches. Key Features: Multi-Layer Engine: Three dynamic sound layers with independent envelopes, tuning, and routing options. Inspiring Presets: Over 230 presets & multis spanning bass, pads, synths, pulses, leads, organic elements, percussion, FX, plucks, and keys. Includes many multi-sampled (velocity and round-robin) instruments. Robust Effects Suite: 16 simultaneous processors including distortion, modulation, delay, convolution reverb (with 700+ IRs), compression, EQ, and more. Pulse Engine: Tempo-synced LFOs and sequencers for rhythmic modulation and expressive motion. BYOS Edition: Bring Your Own Samples — drag your own samples into one of the three layers. Features automatic root note detection and looping support. Performance Controls: MIDI CC mapping, user-configurable aftertouch, and pitch-bend support for expressive playability. Who Is It For: Materia Prima thrives in soundtrack, ambient, cinematic, electronic, and hybrid production workflows — ideal for composers and producers who want deep sound design capabilities and inspirational libraries in one integrated engine. System Requirements: Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (6.7.1+) — not compatible with the free Kontakt Player beyond 15-minute demo mode. Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp1Pbh5HguY Preset Demos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1hQrEu_q34 Create Your Own Preset Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuuxHTZN1bs Read More

Linux Audio Conference 2026 The Linux Audio Conference, or LAC, is an international conference dedicated to free/open-source software for music, audio and other media where GNU/Linux features as the main creation platform.

Phantom Sounds releases Orbit, a FREE spatial reverb plugin
Phantom Sounds has released Orbit, a free reverb plugin in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. We aren’t exactly short of reverb options, so when a new plugin comes along, it’s nice if it has a bit of a twist, like the fantastic SOL by S1gns Of L1fe. Phantom Sound’s Orbit has [...]
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PATCH se from Flock Audio The PATCH se will offer 48 channels (24 inputs and 24 outputs) of relay-based routing, and will be priced at an impressive $999.

Rockheyday releases SlowWave, a free slow + reverb standalone app for Windows
Rockheyday has released SlowWave, a free, standalone Windows app that instantly applies slowed-down playback and lush reverb to any audio file. At 40 (someone recently called me unc and I had to Google it), I’m definitely not in the target age group for this kind of effect. But even so, I instantly figured out what [...]
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Revealed Recordings Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 is a collection of 64 festival powered presets and MIDI, designed to deliver maximum energy and impact into your drops. Organized into 3 main categories: Acid (4), Leads (50), and Synths (10), this pack equips you with the freshest Big Room Techno sounds on the market. From blistering acid to explosive drop leads and gritty stabs & screeches, these presets are built to hit hard and cut through the mix with clarity and force. Among every preset having modwheel assignments, each preset is assigned all eight macro controls, providing quick modulation options to customize and evolve your riffs. With Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2, you'll have an arsenal of source sounds to create tracks built for the mainstage. Reveal Yourself. Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 - Details 3 Main Preset Categories: ACID (4) LEAD (50) SYNTH (10). Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 (MIDI) - Details MIDI (64). 64 presets, 64 MIDI Core synthesizer patch mapping and programming All presets assigned intuitive modwheel parameters All presets assigned all eight macro controls for easy tweaking and multiple sound variations. Preset format(s): .SerumPack (Full Bank) Note: Presets Require Full Retail Version of Xfer Record's Serum 2 version v2.0.22 or later Approx. 7.98MB compressed .zip download. Read More

e-instruments launch Velvet Guitars The latest addition to the e-instruments range introduces a new virtual guitar instrument that been designed to explore a range of warm, emotive and atmospheric guitar sounds. 

UT Vintage87 from United Studio Technologies The UT Vintage87 is said to deliver the same vintage tone as its U87-inspired sibling, but comes with a fixed cardioid pattern and at a more affordable cost.