FKFX Audio releases FREE Obvious Filter 2 Lite Morphing Filter Plugin
FKFX Audio has released Obvious Filter 2 Lite (OF2 Lite), a free filter plugin for macOS and Windows. OF2 Lite is the streamlined version of Obvious Filter 2, the follow-up to the original Obvious Filter, which we previously covered in 2021. Despite being a freebie, OF2 Lite packs in a surprising amount of functionality and creative power. At [...]
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Flechtwerk is a FREE retro-inspired synth plugin by Ternär Music Technology
Ternär Music Technology has released Flechtwerk, a free synthesizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST3 and CLAP formats. Flechtwerk is based on the Mutable Instruments Plaits module and its latest 1.2 firmware. I haven’t used the Eurorack module, but it appears that Ternär Music Technology has managed to cram all of its functionality [...]
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The Crow Hill Company relaunch Vaults The Crow Hill Company have announced that their series of free sample libraries and virtual instruments has returned to their website. 

AudioUi Audio Kit-figma-03Audio kit-Figma-03 Background PNG 588*504 px. ANIMATION. - Big Knob Animation 129 Frames 180*180 px - Small Knob Animation 129 Frames 86*86 px - Button Animation 2 Frames 56*24 px - Black Keyboard Button Animation 2 Frames 20*89 px - White Keyboard Button Animation 2 Frames 39*145 px - Strip File for all. win/mac support with easy installation ***You can buy each PNG file separately***. Read More

Synchron Solo Violin 2 from VSL Synchron Solo Violin 2 captures the unique tonal character and musical identity of the second violin, played by the Vienna Synchron Orchestra’s concertmaster Damir Oraščanin.

Lunacy Audio releases FREE Haze and Filter plugins for creative sound design
Lunacy Audio has released Haze and Filter, two free audio effect plugins for macOS and Windows. I’m familiar with Lunacy Audio’s work based on their premium plugins like Cube Mini and BEAM 2.0. Both are among my go-to tools for cinematic sound design, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they’ve released a pair [...]
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Get the Lifeline Format Multiband Bitcrusher for FREE at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is currently offering a freebie for new users: you can get Lifeline Format by Excite Audio completely free when you sign up for a new Plugin Boutique account. Lifeline Format is a versatile bitcrusher that typically costs $20, so this is a nice opportunity to add a gritty sound design tool to your [...]
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Song Athletics launch Alt Perc Fuego Song Athletics have collaborated with classically-trained percussionist turned producer, composer and ethnomusicologist Magnus Mehta to create a collection of Cuban-inspired drum sounds.

Polyverse release Filterverse 1.2 Along with five completely new filter types, the latest iteration of Filterverse benefits from a number of performance improvements and workflow enhancements. 

Polarity Audio MixFlow - VocalVocal Mixing. Analog Feel. Modern Flow. MixFlow // Vocal is a powerful vocal processor plugin by Polarity Audio, designed to help producers, engineers, and vocalists achieve polished, radio-ready vocals — fast. Combining the warmth of analog emulation with an intuitive, modern interface, MixFlow brings together everything you need in a single streamlined vocal chain. Whether you're mixing pop, R&B, gospel, rock, or voiceovers, MixFlow makes your vocal stand out — loud, clear, and emotionally rich. Key Features Analog Emulation Preamp: Choose from four distinct analog characters — Tube, Tape, Alloy, and Vinyl — to shape your vocal tone with authentic saturation. The built-in Clarity knob brings out detail and presence instantly. Multi-Mode Compressor: Versatile compression modes for everything from transparent control to aggressive punch, designed specifically for vocals. Maag-Inspired Equalizer: A musical EQ based on the classic Maag design, including the famous "air band" to bring sparkle and warmth to your vocals. Shine Enhancer: A dedicated tone shaper to make your vocals shine and cut through the mix effortlessly. Doubler: Add stereo width and thickness with a smooth, natural-sounding doubling effect. Ducking Delay: A smart vocal delay with automatic ducking — delay tucks under the lead vocal and rises in the gaps, keeping your mix clean and dynamic. Analog Space with Shimmer: An atmospheric reverb unit with analog-style reflections and a shimmer tail — perfect for emotional, ambient, and gospel-style vocals. De-Esser: Precise yet natural sibilance control to tame harsh "S" sounds without dulling the vocal tone. Transparent Limiter: A smooth final limiter that holds your vocals steady without crushing the life out of them. Demo Videos https://youtu.be/idNR3KnxE_A Demo Sounds https://soundcloud.com/polarity-audio/mixflow-vocal-after?in=polarity-audio/sets/mixflow-vocal Read More

Gorilla DSP Old Vintage FuzzOld Vintage Fuzz is a guitar effects plugin designed to emulate the tone and behavior of analog germanium fuzz pedals. It is intended to be placed before amp simulations in the signal chain, responding naturally to input levels—such as volume knob roll-off—just like a physical fuzz unit. Read More

Fors introduce Pivot FM soft synth The result of years of research and development and inspired by the company’s love of FM synthesis, the latest addition to the Fors range promises to deliver just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity. 

Sequential unveil the Take 5 Desktop Module Sequential have announced the launch of a new desktop instrument that makes the sounds and capabilities of their popular Take 5 synth available in a more compact and accessible form factor. 

Oberheim announce the TEO-5 Desktop Module The latest addition to the Oberheim line-up packs all of the sounds and features of their TEO-5 polysynth into a desktop-based enclosure that’s less than half the size.

FrozenPlain releases Floe (Beta), a FREE and open-source sample player for macOS and Windows
From developer FrozenPlain comes Floe (Beta), a free and open-source sample player for macOS and Windows. FrozenPlain is a developer we first covered over a decade ago with their Victorian Music Box library for Native Instruments Kontakt. Since then, FrozenPlain has developed its proprietary sample-based instrument players: Mirage and Floe. The journey begins with Mirage, [...]
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