Free Behringer Synth Editor Digital Sunset Studios have been busy working on an interesting project: a free software tool that provides computer-based editing for a range of Behringer’s synths.

GetYourGrooveOn GYGODynamicsGYGO Dynamics is a two-sided leveler. Instead of one compressor threshold, it works both directions at once: it tames loud peaks down and lifts quiet passages up, toward a target window you can see and drag directly on a live map of your signal. We built it around one idea: loud and quiet problems aren't the same problem, so they shouldn't share one knob. Peaks get pulled down quickly and released smoothly; quiet passages get lifted more gently, using a slower, perceptual sense of level so the lift feels natural instead of pumping. Both sides are visible at once on the Dynamic Map — the loud ceiling as a red line, the quiet floor as a blue line — and you can drag either line right on the waveform to reshape the window in real time, or use the Tame Loud and Lift Quiet knobs to do the same thing numerically. Use it on a vocal that swings from a whisper to a shout and needs both ends brought into a controllable window without three plugins stacked to do it. Use it on a bus or a full mix as a gentle, program-dependent leveler that keeps quiet sections present and loud sections in check without obvious compression pumping. Use it on podcast or dialogue tracks where consistent perceived loudness matters more than a specific compression curve. And use the live map itself as a diagnostic — watching the white input trace against the red output trace shows exactly where and how much gain is being applied, moment to moment. Feature list: A live Dynamic Map showing input (white) against processed output (red), with two draggable threshold lines — the loud ceiling and the quiet floor — that you can grab directly on the waveform or control with the Tame Loud and Lift Quiet knobs (the two are the same parameter, so either always reflects the other); Speed and Stability controls that shape how quickly and how smoothly the leveler follows changing material; an overall Mix knob to dial the total strength of both upward and downward leveling; an Output trim applied after leveling; and real-time input/output level meters plus a live gain readout and transport clock on the map itself. Formats: AU for Logic Pro. Platform: macOS. Trial: 14-day full-function trial via GYGO Portal. Read More

Rhodes to launch the MK8/80AE Limited to a run of just 80 instruments, the Rhodes MK8/80AE will feature a gloss-varnished black oak case, chrome detailing and a transparent hood, with each unit handcrafted in the UK by Rhodes Master Builders.

Spitfire Audio SerendipitySpitfire Audio Serendipity is a sound library and multi-instrument step-sequencing tool designed to introduce controlled randomness and aleatoric variation into music composition. Devised by composer Joshua Meltzer as an expanded Pianobook Creation, the library focuses on unconventional orchestration by allowing users to cross-pollinate organic acoustic sound sources. The core architecture permits spontaneous cycling or complete random assignment of different acoustic instruments on every individual key strike or step trigger, allowing for unique hybrid textures that break conventional arrangement workflows. The engine includes 40 distinct instruments recorded in a home studio environment using Telefunken Copperhead, AKG 414, and Shure SM57 microphones. These sources range from traditional acoustic elements like autoharp, kalimba, music box, and pedal steel guitar to sound-designed assets including tape warbles, EBow layers, and granular pads. The integrated step-sequencing grid allows deep rhythmic and timbral customization, balancing structured sequences with adjustable degrees of parameter randomness to generate evolving melodic patterns and cinematic soundscapes. Presets are organized into two primary categories: Grid presets, which utilize the multi-instrument step-sequencer engine, and Pad presets, which focus on sustained, granular, and warped tape textures. Users can control the amount of algorithmic randomness applied to the playback, choosing between structured multi-instrument layers or entirely unpredictable instrument combinations across the pitch layout. Key Features 40 Organic Acoustic Instruments: Includes autoharp, kalimba, music box, pedal steel guitar, and custom sound design layers. Aleatoric Engine: Allows random instrument assignment per key strike, with scalable parameters to control the degree of randomness. Step-Sequencing Grid: Integrated multi-instrument sequencing matrix for hybrid patch design and rhythmic evolution. Dual-Category Preset System: Categorized into Grid patches for rhythmic layouts and Pad patches for granular, atmospheric textures. Triple Microphone Configuration: Clean capture of acoustic sources using distinct microphone models (Telefunken Copperhead, AKG 414, Shure SM57). NKS Compatibility: Native Kontrol Standard implementation for deep integration with Native Instruments hardware controllers. Compatible with free Native Instruments Kontakt Player or Kontakt Full (version 6.7.0 or higher). Delivery Format: Download via Spitfire Audio App (Approx. 4.77 GB installation size; 5 GB storage space required). YouTube/AqlVjyaR7JA Read More

London Symphony Orchestra upgrade LSO St Luke’s LSO St Luke’s have recently launched brand new recording facilities as part of a multi-million-pound investment in the their creative and technical infrastructure.

Get Safari Audio Sun Bear Bus Compressor for $4.99 (96% OFF)
Safari Audio’s Sun Bear Bus Compressor is on sale at Plugin Boutique for $4.99, down from $129. The 96% discount runs until July 31, and Plugin Boutique is also including a choice of free gifts with the purchase. At the time of writing, the available gifts are Cloudmax Breeze Black Edition by Karanyi Sounds, AXXESS [...]
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iZotope leaves the Native Instruments family after being acquired by Boris FX
iZotope has been acquired by Boris FX. It’s fair to say 2026 has been an eventful year so far for Native Instruments and all involved with the audio industry powerhouse, including iZotope. Recent months have been a time of uncertainty for staff and customers alike, with the future of multiple well-established brands hanging in the [...]
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Low End Candy releases The Clap, a FREE crowd-clap plugin for macOS
Low End Candy has released The Clap, a free crowd-clap synthesizer for macOS. The interesting part here is that The Clap does not use samples. It synthesizes handclaps from scratch by modeling everything from the skin smack to the body of cupped palms, and a adding bit of snap for more impact. I often use [...]
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Golden DSP releases Shatter Clip, a FREE visual clipper plugin
Golden DSP has released Shatter Clip, a free clipper plugin for macOS and Windows. If there is one type of plugin I have seen dozens and dozens of over the past several years, it has to be the clipper. There are countless free clippers out there, and I doubt that most producers need another one [...]
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VSL reveal Synchron Brass (muted) The latest addition to VSL’s ever-expanding sample library collection introduces three new Single Pack instruments to the Synchron Brass series, along with a new bundle that brings together all of their muted brass offerings. 

FRCTL Audio releases DLAY Lite, a FREE multi-tap delay plugin
FRCTL Audio has released DLAY Lite, a free multi-tap delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. DLAY Lite is a simple delay with two main controls and 12 presets. You can pick a preset, adjust Mix and Wash, and you are basically done. The Wash knob is the main character control. It turns tighter, clearer [...]
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Audio Brewers ab Recorder"ab Recorder" is not just another mobile recorder - it's a complete immersive audio and video capture system. Designed for Ambisonics recording on iOS, "ab Recorder" transforms your iPhone into a powerful field recorder capable of capturing professional-quality spatial audio wherever inspiration strikes. At its core, "ab Recorder" records lossless 1st-Order Ambisonics directly from your device, capturing up to 32-bit float at 48 kHz. Whether you're collecting ambiences, documenting locations, or creating immersive content, every recording preserves the full spatial soundfield for maximum flexibility in post-production. But audio is only part of the story. "ab Recorder" can simultaneously record Ambisonics audio and stunning 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. You can even capture both the front and rear cameras at the same time in dual 4K video, ensuring you never lose the visual context of your recordings. The app intelligently aligns the Ambisonic soundfield with your chosen camera and device orientation. Whether you're filming with the front camera, rear camera, in portrait, or landscape mode, the recorded soundfield always matches the visual perspective of your shot. Using your iPhone's built-in zoom controls, you can freely adjust your framing while continuing to capture the complete Ambisonic soundfield. For even greater flexibility, dual-camera recording lets you document both sides of a scene simultaneously, creating a complete audiovisual record of your environment. For creators working in the field, "ab Recorder" can also embed GPS coordinates directly into both audio and video files, allowing you to identify exactly where every recording was made. Do you find yourself discovering the perfect recording location when you least expect it? "ab Recorder" turns the device already in your pocket into a professional Ambisonics recorder, eliminating the need to carry dedicated recording equipment everywhere you go. The resulting recordings can be used directly with the Audio Brewers ecosystem and other professional Ambisonics workflows, making them ready for Stereo, Binaural, Surround, Dolby Atmos, and custom speaker layouts. In essence, "ab Recorder" is about freedom, flexibility, and never missing a recording opportunity. Professional immersive audio capture is no longer limited to the gear in your backpack - it is already in your pocket. Read More

MKS Mixing releases DelayU-42, a FREE vintage-style digital delay plugin
MKS Mixing has released DelayU-42, a free vintage-inspired delay plugin for macOS and Windows. DelayU-42 recreates the sound of classic 80s rack delays, focusing on grit, saturation, limiter behavior, and dark echoes. Although MKS Mixing does not name the original unit directly, I’m guessing it’s the PCM42, but it could also be the Korg SDD-3000 [...]
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GearExpo UK 2026 Over 150 manufacturers took part in GearExpo UK, demonstrating everything from mics, synths and interfaces through to large-format consoles and high-end monitoring systems.

Plasmatic releases COGG, a FREE industrial destruction FX plugin for macOS and Windows
COGG is a free industrial destruction FX plugin for macOS and Windows released by the developer Plasmatic. Plasmatic says COGG turns any sound into something industrial, and that’s a pretty fair description. When we think of industrial sounds, they aren’t pretty sounds; they are unapologetically metallic, gritty, screeching, scraping, clunky, and none of that sounds [...]
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