Sound Props Guitar Series Direct SG is FREE for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals
Audio Plugin Deals is offering the Guitar Series Direct SG by Sound Props for free for a limited time. This Kontakt-powered guitar library normally costs $115, so it is worth a look if you need a playable electric guitar instrument and already own the full version of Kontakt. Guitar Series Direct SG is based on [...]
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Klang.io launch Transcription Studio Transcription Studio can run as a DAW plug-in or standalone application, and promises to make it easier than ever for professional and hobbyist musicians alike to document and communicate even the most complex of musical ideas.

Revealed Recordings Revealed Percussion Vol. 3Revealed Percussion Vol. 3 is a collection of 500 percussive one shots built to push rhythm further in modern productions. The pack is built from a range of real world recordings and shaped into clean, usable one shots with depth, detail, and distinct character. The palette draws from live percussion, field recordings, and drum machine sources. Whether you are sketching new patterns or adding detail and momentum to a track, Revealed Percussion Vol. 3 gives you a versatile suite of source sounds to inspire original, dynamic rhythm. Reveal Yourself. Revealed Percussion Vol. 3 - Details REV-PERC3 [500 samples]. 500 samples All samples symmetrically in phase Sample Format: 48kHz / 24-bit Stereo PCM .wav files Approx. 72.3MB compressed .zip download. Read More

The Triad multi-algorithm distortion plugin by Carbon Fiber is FREE for a limited time
The Triad is a three-way distortion plugin from developer Carbon Fiber, billed as “the triangle of destruction” due to its triangular X/Y pad at its core. It is now free for a limited time! It’s a multi-algorithm distortion and saturation processor offering a tactile way to blend various types of distortion, and it’s free until April [...]
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BOOM Library release Seasons of Earth: European Autumn The latest release from BOOM Library comes packed with production-ready exterior ambiences that capture the distinct acoustic character of autumn. 

RCSSound Nova Essential Trance Soundset Vol 3. for Novation Mininova / UltranovaThe third big soundset with 118 new awesome presets for trance, edm and other electronic music genres! Listen the first short demo, containing few patches of the total 118. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/user-495684465/nova-essential-trance-soundset-vol-3-first-demo (The drums you hear in the first demo are NOT parts of the soundset.The drums are only providing the musical context for the synth sounds. The soundset by the way contains percussive sounds(from patch no. 097 to 117) like kicks and drum sequences. Complete patch list: 0 DRM_PsySEQ -- This will blow your mind! :) 1 ARP_gouryella 2 LD_Classsix 3 LD_ElNino 4 LD_Toca me? 5 LD_SummerSun 6 LD_coast2coast 7 LD_lethal 8 LD_7th 9 LD_TwoMoons 10 LD_electrostatic 11 LD_MakeMyDream 12 LD_Shrt&Pnhcy 13 LD_ButterflySaw 14 LD_Gates 15 LD_porta 16 LD_Zupastring 17 LD_ravesynth 18 LD_HappyRave 19 LD_Hoovah 20 LD_90svibe 21 LD_FutureRave 22 LD_Ottagen 23 LD_PlckSmooth 24 LD_Popping 25 LD_Spirit 26 LD_1999 27 LD_2000 28 LD_train 29 LD_Sharp 30 LD_Cosmic 31 LD_FancyTrancy1 32 LD_FancyTrancy2 33 LD_FancyTrancy3 34 LD_techglider 35 LD_EvilDist 36 LD_303again 37 LD_SoGood 38 LD_Nordic 39 BS_Evergreen 40 BS_Psynth 41 BS_Waaarp 42 BS_Slap! 43 BS_Organ 44 BS_Wooomp 45 BS_massiva 46 BS_Cake 47 BS_Boog 48 BS_Hands Up! 49 BS_DiscreteGlide 50 BS_woody 51 BS_Flanger 52 BS_SUB 53 BS_PureSub 54 BS_BoxySub 55 BS_DontBeShy 56 BS_Juicy 57 BS_Juicy2 58 BS_Colorful 59 BS_NailGun 60 BS_SimplyAwsm 61 BS_Rave2 62 BS_Easy 63 BS_Lazy 64 BS_TooLately 65 BS_TrncBss 66 BS_floor 67 BS_pwmish 68 BS_textured 69 FLR_midbasslow 70 FLR_midbassLow2 71 FLR_midbass-dly 72 PD_everlake 73 PD_ForestEvening 74 PD_Multiverse 75 PD_Mega_gated 76 PD_NovaSaw 77 PD_NoMoreJP8000 78 PD_Dream 79 PD_sweep 80 PD_Vintage 81 PD_Vintage2 82 ARP_Glider 83 GAT_303like1 84 ARP_303like2 85 ARP_303like3 86 ARP_filler 87 ARP_filler2 88 ARP_bouncy 89 ARP_BassArp1 90 ARP_BassArp2 91 ARP_TranceBass2 92 ARP_BS_ShrtDLY 93 KEY_Organ 94 FX SPacejet 95 FX Hit1 96 FX Hit2 97 Kick01-G4 98 Kick02-A4 99 Kick03-D5 100 Kick04-E4 101 Kick05 102 Kick06 103 Kick07 104 Kick08 105 Kick09 106 Kick10 107 Kick11 108 EuroDanceKick 109 PsyKick 110 HeavyKick 111 GabberKick-A4 112 8O8Soft 113 8O8hard-E4 114 DRM_909SoftSEQ 115 DRM_KickSEQ 116 DRM_hihat 117 DRM_clap. Read More

TiagoLr just released Sirial, a FREE rhythmic serial delay plugin
Sirial is a rhythmic serial delay inspired by “tap mode” by the SoundToys EchoBoy. The plugin works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The developer has already brought us several amazing freeware plugins inspired by paid software, such as FILT-R, which somewhat recreates the Cableguys FilterShaper plugin. Sirial has 16 serial delay lines that allow you to [...]
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VSL update Synchron Woodwinds & Strings Synchron Woodwinds, Synchron Strings Pro and Synchron Duality Strings (Colors) have just gained some new capabilities, and the updates come alongside a new limited-time promotion across VSL's woodwind libraries. 

Warmth.dev Pale Horse Transparent OverdrivePale Horse - Transparent Overdrive Plugin Add transparent, Klon-style overdrive to your music. What It Does Pale Horse models the famous Klon Centaur circuit. Clean signal blends with overdrive in a faithful reproduction of the physical stompbox. It produces a warm, full sound that's instantly recognizable. Features Gain, Treble, Output, and Mix knobs. Realistic simulation of the legendary effect based on our original electronics research. Clean low end preserved at all drive settings. VST3 + CLAP + AU formats. macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon), Windows, Linux. Stacks with other Warmth plugins Pale Horse pairs well with other plugins in our lineup: Run it into Reel Deal for tape-saturated drive tones. Add Tape Wobble for wobbly lo-fi character. Try it before Prism to shape the harmonics with multiband color. From Warmth - warmth.dev Read More

Why discoDSP Donated $1,000 to The Usual Suspects — And Got It Back
The Retromulator controversy and the unwritten rules of open-source audio Earlier this week, discoDSP donated $1,000 to The Usual Suspects, the team behind some of the best free synth emulations out there. The Usual Suspects sent the money back. If you’ve been following the Retromulator situation on KVR, GearSpace, or in BPB comments, you probably [...]
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Eduardo Tarilonte’s Ancient ERA Persia from Best Service The latest release from Best Service brings together a selection of string, wind and percussion instruments that promise to take users “into the sound worlds of past civilizations”.

MPG announce new Impact Award The MPG (Music Producers Guild) have announced the launch of a brand-new honour that will recognise music projects that deliver meaningful social and cultural impact through the craft and collaboration of music production.

InnerMono releases a collection of FREE FX racks for Ableton Live
InnerMono has released a collection of almost 30 free racks for Ableton Live. Like a hardware FX rack or a software rack that hosts multiple effects in a single plugin, Ableton Live racks provide a streamlined workflow for manipulating multiple effects from a single device (rack). From what I understand, Ableton Live has various rack [...]
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Samples From Mars Lo-Fi Drum Machines From MarsA Curated Collection of 20 Rare and Overlooked Vintage Drum Machines. If you've ever heard a drum machine on a record and couldn't quite place it, Lo-Fi Drum Machines is for you. Built from the everyday gear that powered countless studios, bedrooms, and early productions, these nostalgic machines were the affordable, accessible alternatives to out-of-reach classics like the 808. At first glance they may seem unremarkable - but their limitations are exactly what give them a gritty, hard-hitting character that pricier machines simply can't replicate. These drum machines aren't about pristine fidelity or polite tones - they're full of unmistakable character, with sounds that still feel fresh and less familiar today: https://soundcloud.com/samplesfrommars/lo-fi-drum-machines-from-mars Built to Work, Not to Impress Most of the drum machines in this collection were designed as affordable, practical tools - not studio centerpieces. They weren't meant to be legendary. They were meant to get the job done. But over time, those design limitations became their greatest strengths and we've found ourselves craving the sound of these early digital converters, noisy circuitry, limited memory, and straightforward yet hard-to-place sound sets. The drums lock into a groove easily. They sit in a mix without fighting for attention. They just work (unless they are broken, which is often the case!). For this pack, we grabbed well-known classics like the Roland R-8, DDD-1, Casio RZ-1, and Yamaha RX-11, but also less celebrated boxes like the Mattel Synsonics, Korg KPR-77 and Kawai GB-2 Session Trainer. Some of these machines were super common in home studios (I owned a few - did you?), some appeared briefly in professional setups, and some were never taken seriously at all. Yet all of them left fingerprints on records - sometimes obvious, sometimes impossible to identify, but instantly recognizable once you really hear them, influencing countless early Chicago House, Techno, New Wave, Italo and Hip Hop records. A Focused Sound That Cuts Through Any Mix The drums in this pack are direct, punchy, and full of usable character. Kicks tend to be compressed, focused and present rather than oversized, making them easy to place in a mix. Snares range from tight and snappy to dry and textured, with just enough edge to stay interesting. Hi-hats and cymbals often carry a noticeable grit or movement that adds life without clutter. Alongside the core drum hits, you'll also find supporting percussion and digital textures shaped by the era these machines lived in, including early digital reverbs, flangers, delays, and onboard effects that were baked into the sound of many of these boxes. These effects aren't polished or pristine; they're simple, musical, and full of character, adding space, motion, and depth in a way that feels immediate and familiar. Sampled with Restraint Every sound in Lo-Fi Drum Machines From Mars was recorded directly from the hardware with the goal of preservation, not enhancement. No compression, no EQ, no added saturation - just careful gain staging and faithful capture. The character you hear comes from the machines themselves. Each hit was trimmed, level-matched, and organized so it drops straight into your sampler or DAW without friction. The result is a library that feels immediate and musical from the first load, while still leaving plenty of room for your own processing and interpretation. A Different Kind of Classic If you're ready to step beyond the usual drum icons, this pack offers 750 one-shots from twenty trusted machines that followed a different path, and quietly became classics of their own. Whether you're making house, techno, hip-hop, synthpop, indie, or anything that benefits from rhythm with personality rather than polish. Content: (750) 24-bit WAV Lo-Fi Drum Machines Samples. (20) 16x hit drum kits for instant jamming. Classic lo-fi machines like the RZ-1, DDD-5, RX-11, DR-550, and MR-16. Gritty Bass Drums, crunchy Snares, cutting Hats and classic eighties Toms. Bongos, Congas, Guiros, Cuicas, Surdos, Claves, Snaps and more. Sampled through an API 1608 console and Apogee Symphony. 100% Hardware processing. 240 MB Unzipped. About Formatting: Ableton includes (1) master drum rack containing all samples, and (20) pre-made kits racks. Kontakt, Logic, Reason, SFZ include: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments. FL Studio includes: (11) Individual Hits and (20) Kits instruments. Maschine, Battery include: (20) pre-made kits. MPC1000 and MPC2500 include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs. MPC Live and MPC X include: (20) pre-made kits on 5 programs. Read More

Mix Rescue: Ian Shepherd Video To accompany his words in SOS April 2026's Mix Rescue, Ian Shepherd has created a video where he demonstrates the difference between new and original masters of the same album.