Sequential Fourm The Sequential Fourm draws its sonic character from two of Sequential's most revered instruments: the legendary Prophet-5 and the classic Pro-One mono synth. It's built with a focus on a hands-on, knob-per-function workflow that harks back to the golden age of analog synthesis. The synth features a 100% analog signal path, from its two oscillators (with selectable sawtooth, pulse, and triangle waveforms on OSC B) to the classic Prophet-style 4-pole resonant low-pass filter with bass compensation. An analog VCA completes the voice architecture, providing the warmth and punch that is the signature of the Sequential sound. A standout feature of the Sequential Fourm is its newly developed "Tactive" slim-key keybed, which includes polyphonic aftertouch. This expressive control allows for nuanced performance gestures, enabling musicians to modulate multiple notes independently after they are pressed, unlocking a new level of creative expression. The synth also features a Pro-One-inspired modulation matrix on the top panel, putting deep sound design at the user's fingertips without the need for menu diving. Users can easily route modulation sources like the filter envelope, OSC B, and LFO to various destinations with the push of a button and color-coded indicators for quick visual feedback. The Fourm includes a multimode arpeggiator with a step sequencer mode, a feedback circuit for adding a gritty, driven sound, and a unison mode for stacking up to four voices for a thicker, more powerful sound. With 128 world-class presets and a robust, all-steel chassis, the Sequential Fourm is positioned as an accessible yet high-quality analog synthesizer for a new generation of musicians. Features: Polyphony: 4-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer. Oscillators: Two authentic analog oscillators per voice with simultaneously selectable waveforms (sawtooth and pulse on OSC A, sawtooth, pulse, and triangle on OSC B). Filters: Classic 4-pole resonant low-pass filter with bass compensation. Modulation: Pro-One-inspired top-panel modulation matrix with dedicated buttons and color-coded indicators for intuitive routing. Envelopes: Two ADSR envelopes. LFO: One syncable multi-wave LFO. Arpeggiator/Sequencer: Multimode arpeggiator with a 64-step polyphonic sequencer. Keyboard: 37-note slim-key "Tactive" keybed with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch. Unison: Unison mode for stacking up to four voices. Additional Features: Analog VCA, white noise generator, feedback circuit, and 128 user presets. https://youtu.be/vMyuN-vp_nI Read More

Windows-G releases E-PeakClipper500, a FREE clipper JSFX plugin
Windows-G has released E-PeakClipper500, a free JSFX clipper plugin for REAPER, but also compatible with other DAWs via the free YSFX wrapper. While we usually focus on software that’s DAW-agnostic, I think this one’s worth your attention even if you’re not a REAPER user, mainly because you can run it in other DAWs using the [...]
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Sequential unveil the Fourm The Fourm is a compact four-voice instrument that features a 100% analogue signal path, and pairs the new custom-designed Tactive keybed with an intuitive knob-per-function top-panel layout. 

Slate Digital release standalone VMR plug-ins Slate Digital have announced that they will be making the modules from their Virtual Mix Rack software available as individual standalone plug-ins, which are to be released under the collective title of Virtual Modules.

Occult Audio releases Obscura, a FREE virtual instrument for dark drones
Occult Audio has released Obscura, a free virtual instrument for macOS and Windows designed for creating dark, evolving soundscapes. Obscura is a fun sample-based plugin built around a minimal interface and ten atmospheric drones. This marks Occult Audio’s first plugin that doesn’t require Kontakt or Kontakt Player, so there are basically no limitations to running [...]
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Sick Noise Instruments NoizeBreaker Is FREE For A Limited Time
Sick Noise Instruments has released NoizeBreaker, a sci-fi-inspired SFX library for Kontakt (full version required), and it’s available for FREE for a limited time via Pluginomat. NoizeBreaker is packed with over 200 futuristic sound effects designed for trailers, video games, and various electronic music genres (although mainly Datsik-style dubstep comes to mind for sounds like [...]
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Surge Synth Team OB-Xf: a continuation of the FREE and open-source OB-Xd synth project
Surge Synth Team OB-Xf is a continuation of the free and open-source OB-Xd synth project. If you’re not familiar with the original open-source OB-Xd synth plugin by 2DaT, the name should give away the inspiration behind the project. The inspiration, of course, was one of the most sought-after vintage synthesizers, the Oberheim OB-X (1979). discoDSP [...]
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Soundtrack Loops GlowaveSoundtrack Loops intros Glowave Loops & MIDI. Soundtrack Loops present Glowave, a construction kit for making Synthwave and Retrowave music. You get folders full of beats, bass lines, and synth parts that fall together naturally in streams of punchy, cleanly mixed music that can you can produce with easy control over chord changes and peak moments. Drum one shots and MIDI files expand the collection's potential, and the included RX2 files bring an additional level of flexibility to your production platform. In addition to its great sound, this collection is distinguished by its high capacity for generating interesting and meaningful instrumentation and arrangement variations relative to its compact size and price point, and this is no accident. Good sample libraries are about more than just great sounds. Glowave is a prime example of the kind of solid library design that the folks at Soundtrack Loops have been chasing for decades. Explore what can be achieved when Soundtrack Loops helps you in your own 80s inspired nocturnal music production escapades, wherever you are in the world. You get 205 loops, 146 one-shots, and 59 MIDI files in total. Formats include (48kHz 24-bit): ACIDized wav. Apple-looped aiff. MIDI .mid. RX2 Recycle. Neon Wave is available to download from the Soundtrack loops website. Read More

New Turbo Max drums from Alesis Aimed at aspiring drummers of all ages, the latest addition to Alesis’ extensive product range has been designed to offer a fun entry point into drumming while still delivering some serious pro-level features.

Karno add UA 1176 to SEPIA Platform Karno have announced that Universal Audio have joined as a SEPIA platform partner, bringing the iconic UA1176 compressor into its digitally controlled analogue system.

DAWJunkie offers the Padness Jr lush pad synth for FREE in a limited-time offer
Despite being a relatively new developer, DAWJunkie has hit the ground running, and we’re covering them for the second time this month. This time, they have released Padness Jr, a free lush pad synth for macOS and Windows. Earlier in September, we looked at the limited-time offer providing a collection of five one-knob effects plugins [...]
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Daniel Gergely releases free version of Spirals pitch-shifting delay plugin
Daniel Gergely has updated Spirals, his creative pitch-shifting delay plugin, introducing a new free version alongside an improved preset browser and a host of performance upgrades. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because we covered the free beta of Spirals back in 2022. The concept was promising even then, but it’s come a long way [...]
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23DSP releases FREE 23MS-ED Mid/Side Encoder/Decoder plugin (open beta)
23MS-ED is a free stereo tool that allows you to process the mid and side channels independently. The plugin is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows, and you can download it directly from the developer’s Gumroad profile after entering a value of €0 or greater. Apple users will encounter the familiar [...]
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KAGE Music launch free KG Series plug-in suite KAGE Music have introduced the KG Series, a collection of free, analogue-inspired audio plug-ins aimed at lowering barriers for music creators.

Revealed Recordings Revealed Diva Keys Vol. 2Revealed Diva Keys Vol. 2 is a collection of 80 presets to bring your melodies to life with rich expression. From lush analog keys and soulful organs to punchy house chords and futuristic rave stabs, each preset captures the warmth and richness Diva is known for while pushing into fresh, modern territory. Additionally, every preset contains modwheel control assignments for intuitive modulation options. With Diva Keys Vol. 2, you gain a versatile suite of source sounds to elevate your productions across House, Dance Pop, Techno, Progressive, Synthwave, and Trance. Reveal Yourself. Revealed Diva Keys Vol. 2 - Details KEY [80]. 80 presets Core synthesizer patch mapping and programming All presets assigned intuitive modwheel parameters. Preset format(s): .h2p Note: Presets Require Full Retail Version of u-he's Diva 1.5 or later Approx. 7.66MB Compressed .zip download. Read More