Embertone offers E.L.V.E.S. festive choir instrument for Kontakt FREE for a limited time
Embertone has released E.L.V.E.S., a free virtual choir instrument for Kontakt, available for a limited time during the holiday season. E.L.V.E.S. stands for “Embertone Lyrical Voice Elevation System, although the name very much serves the purpose of being an acronym for elves. This is a playful holiday sample library designed to sound like a tiny [...]
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ROYAL 2 virtual bassist plugin by UJAM is only $9 at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is currently offering the ROYAL 2 virtual bass guitar plugin by UJAM for just $9, down from the regular $119 price tag. That’s a massive 92% discount, available until January 4th (and you also get a free gift with your purchase). ROYAL 2 is part of UJAM’s Virtual Bassist series. It shares the [...]
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UJAM release Virtual Pianist Grit Virtual Pianist Grit is the second electric piano to join the Virtual Pianist line-up, and is said to offer a distinctly more rugged and expressive voice that its predecessor, Vibe.

Wavesfactory Trackspacer is Now Just $29 in 50% Off Plugin Boutique Deal
Plugin Boutique is currently offering Wavesfactory Trackspacer for just $29, down from $59 in a 50% off deal. The holiday promo for the dynamic EQ and sidechain compressor plugin will expire on December 31, 2025.  Trackspacer is a 64-bit only release for macOS (VST, AU, AAX) and Windows (VST, AAX). Wavesfactory describes Trackspacer as similar [...]
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OCTO8R The Earth ShakerThis free preset pack for Pulsar Audio's Poseidon EQ gives you instant access to its wild, musical character — from vintage warmth to modern punch and clarity. Presets showcase the unique interactive bands, rich saturation colors, and M/S power that shaped classic hits, so you can achieve pro-grade tone in seconds. Unlock the legendary sound of a mythic console. What's Inside Your Toolkit: • Warmth in Mids: Presets that use Poseidon's unique interactive bands and gentle saturation to add musical body and vintage sheen. Just like the classic console. • Crazy / Boosting Bass: Expert settings that utilize the extended low-frequency range and output transformer modes to add massive sub weight, punchy definition, or saturated grit to kicks and basslines. • LoFi Style: Creative presets that leverage the analog saturation colors and asymmetrical EQ curves to instantly degrade, vibe-out, and add retro character to any source. • Mix & Tone Shapers: Foundational presets designed for full mixes or buses. Sometimes presets use Poseidon's Mid/Side power to add width, its Auto-Gain for consistent level and its musical curves for final polish. Perfect for producers who want to: Solve specific mix problems instantly, experiment creatively with a "wild" analog EQ, and learn how a legendary tool can transform their sound. Installation: • Open plugin Poseidon in your DAW • In teh end of the drop-down Presets Menu choose "Open Presets Directoty" • Copy the folder "OCTO8R - The Earth Shaker" into this root • Enjoy. Read More

Tsuga Audio releases Envosound, a FREE retro-gaming-inspired synth
Tsuga Audio created Envosound, a free retro-gaming-inspired synth for macOS and Windows with ambient and experimental music producers in mind. The free synth combines the nostalgic sound of 80s gaming hardware with modern features and effects. Envosound isn’t the only retro-gaming-inspired synth we’ve covered recently; check out the free Junior-Lite 4-bit wavetable synth by Fors. [...]
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Excite Audio Bloom Bass Groove Lite is FREE on Plugin Boutique during the holidays
Excite Audio has made Bloom Bass Groove Lite free for a limited time on Plugin Boutique as part of its holiday promotion (ends on January 11). You can get Bloom Bass Groove Lite using the coupon code PB-XMAS-25, which drops the Lite version’s usual price ($29) to zero for the duration of the deal . [...]
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PSI Audio introduce Custom Pro line PSI Audio's large main monitor systems will now be available exclusively through approved, specialised retail partners, helping to ensure optimal integration of the systems into customers’ listening environments.

Karanyi Minipol virtual analog synthesizer is FREE during the holidays
Karanyi Sounds announced that Minipol, a virtual analog synthesizer for macOS and Windows, is available for a limited time during the holiday season. You can grab your free copy by visiting the promo page on Karanyi Sounds’ website and entering your name and email address. Once you do that, Minipol lands in your inbox, no [...]
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GLT Audio announce the PM-80 GLT Audio are currently in the process of developing the PM-80 (or Poor Man’s CS-80!), a dedicated MIDI controller that aims to replicate the experience of playing and programming the real thing.

Kushview PulseDial DTMF SynthesizerPulseDial - Authentic DTMF Synthesizer. Transform classic telephone keypad tones into a playable musical instrument with modern features. PulseDial is a professional-grade DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) synthesizer plugin designed for musicians, sound designers, and telecommunications professionals. Key Features: Authentic DTMF Synthesis: Precisely generated dual-tone frequencies with ±1.5% precision, meeting ITU-T Q.23 compliance standards. Interactive Keypad: 4×4 telephone-style keypad for mouse/touch operation with visual feedback. MIDI Compatibility: Full MIDI note and controller support with 16 consecutive notes mapping to keypad keys. Multiple Tone Modes: Hold, OneShot, and ITU-T Spec compliance modes for different playback behaviors. Advanced Arpeggiator: 8 pattern slots with up to 16 steps each, featuring multiple play modes (Forward, Reverse, PingPong, Random). Phone Line Simulation: 6th-order bandpass filter emulating authentic telephone line frequency response (300Hz to 3400Hz). Creative Effects: Noise, saturation, quantization, and stereo width controls for sound design possibilities. Multiple Plugin Formats: Available as VST3, AU, AUv3, CLAP, LV2, and standalone applications for maximum compatibility. Sound Design Capabilities: The arpeggiator transforms PulseDial into a pattern sequencer, perfect for creating rhythmic sequences, "phone number melodies," and generative compositions. Layer multiple keys simultaneously for complex harmonic content, or use the Lo-Fi preset with arpeggiator for glitchy sequences. The stereo width control adds spaciousness to your productions, while saturation and quantization create vintage digital aesthetics. Telecommunications Accuracy: Perfect for sound designers creating retro communication sounds, vintage tech simulations, or authentic DTMF signaling. The Spec mode enforces ITU-T Q.23 timing requirements with minimum 40ms tone duration and 40ms gap between tones, ensuring compatibility with telephone systems. MIDI Integration: Full MIDI support includes omni input mode (all channels accepted) with note mapping from C4 (key "1") across 16 consecutive notes, CC1 for temporary gain boost, CC71 for phone filter mix, and CC74 for saturation amount. Arpeggiator output can be routed to specific MIDI channels (1-16). Program Change 0-3 instantly recalls factory presets during performance. Technical Specifications: DTMF Frequency Accuracy: ±1.5% (ITU-T Q.23 compliant). Polyphony: 12 simultaneous voices. Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz (and others). Parameter Range: Output Gain (0.0-2.0), Attack (0.5-100ms), Release (1-1000ms), Tone Duration (40-1000ms). Effects: Noise (0-0.1), Saturation (0-1.0), Bit Depth (8-16), Stereo Width (0-200%). Arpeggiator: 8 pattern slots, 16 steps per pattern, 60-240 BPM tempo range. System Requirements: MacOS 10.13+, Windows 10+, or Linux. Intel or Apple Silicon / Intel or AMD 64-bit processor. Compatible DAW supporting VST3, AU, AUv3, CLAP, or LV2 plugins. 1GB free disk space. Presets: Clean: Pure DTMF tones, no coloration (perfect for precise signaling). Phone Line: Authentic telephone line emulation with subtle noise and light saturation. Lo-Fi: Heavy phone filtering, increased noise, and high saturation for creative textures. Wide: Full bandwidth with spacious stereo presentation. Read More

Real Grooves Audio Addictive Drums Complete Master CollectionComplete collection of Real Grooves Addictive Drums presets. Nine crafted ERA DRUMS presets plus 61 additional kits from the Buddha Rats collection. Includes: ERA DRUMS: The Golden Age 1960s (5 presets). ERA DRUMS: Rock & Soul 1970s (6 presets). ERA DRUMS: Studio Classics (5 presets). Love Shout Music Weekly Blog Presets (32 presets). Heavy Metal Presets (24 presets). Fab 5 Presets (5 presets). 77 total Addictive Drums presets spanning 1960s British invasion through modern studio sounds, plus classic rock, heavy metal, and vintage-inspired kits. ERA DRUMS presets based on documented sessions, and equipment specifications. Audio Demos: Listen on SoundCloud Installation: AD1: Load presets directly. AD2: Drag-and-drop, then resave. Preset Compatibility: Addictive Drums 1 & 2 Requirements: XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2. Individual products normally $74.97. Bundle saves $24.97. 100% royalty-free. Redistribution prohibited. 2025 Drew Gold Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Read More

Fors releases Junior-Lite, a FREE 4-bit wavetable synth plugin
Fors releases Junior-Lite, a freeware 4-bit wavetable synth plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Fors Junior-Lite is the little brother of Junior (£29), and, like its big brother, it simulates the sound of the Nintendo Game Boy. While Junior-Lite doesn’t emulate the Game Boy sound with absolute accuracy (we have GB DrumBox for that), it [...]
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Avid unveil Pro Tools 2025.12 Pro Tools 2025.12 is now available, and delivers new immersive mixing support with the introduction of UHD World Association’s (UWA) Audio Vivid, enhanced SoundFlow functionality with built-in Bounce Factory Lite and new Inner Circle rewards from a selection of Avid’s plug-in and content partners.

Fors JuniorJunior is a 4-bit wavetable synthesizer based on the soundchip of our favorite vintage handheld video game console, bringing the raw tones of the original into present day. Not only is Junior the perfect lo-bit playground but also a completely unapologetic synthesizer with a unique palette that holds a very special place in many of our hearts. Perhaps it can find its way into yours too. Not even 8 Based on the limitations and characteristics of the Nintendo Game Boy soundchip, Junior emits raw and harmonically rich 4-bit values that will cut through anything. From 0 to 15, there is nothing more and nothing less. Wave + noise The tone generator in Junior plays back a custom wave buffer of 32 4-bit values which gets transformed by different sound shaping controls. Paired with a 7-bit LFSR noise generator, they form the perfect lo-bit palette. Table trickery Junior has four flexible modulators inspired by modulation sequencers often used in trackers (LSDj, Defmon, M8 ..) called Tables. The 16-step modulation table in Junior can be configured as an LFO, envelope, arpeggiator, MIDI input mapper and more. Dreamland While Junior simulates the Game Boy sound, it's not a strict emulation by design. It expands upon the original capabilities with a modern feature-set and control while staying true to the original. The balance between accuracy and fun is just right. https://youtu.be/BcYZKgz33n8 Read More