Arturia update AstroLab firmware Arturia have just released a firmware update that brings a whole host of new content, improvements and enhancements to both versions of the AstroLab.

🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – July 2025
Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for July 2025! 😊 IMPORTANT: Please do not share license keys here. We now have a separate community section for that. Thank you! Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with [...]
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Stagecraft Software offers ReContour waveshaping compressor plugin for FREE (1,000 licenses remaining)
Software has offered the ReContour waveshaping compressor plugin as a free download while supplies last. At the time of writing, there are still over 1,000 free licenses available. ReContour usually sells for $49.99, but you can claim a license for free by visiting the promo page and submitting your email address. Stagecraft will send you [...]
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Nektar unveil Impact LX mk3 MIDI keyboards Boasting re-engineered keybeds and a wealth of DAW and software instrument integration, the latest versions of the Impact LX promise to offer an expressive playing experience while providing plenty of hands-on control. 

The Crow Hill Company releases Bridge Guitar, the latest addition to the FREE vaults series
The Crow Hill Company released Solo Bodhrán and Acid Synth earlier this year, before rebranding for Season Two. Bridge Guitar is the first release since the rebrand. Bridge Guitar focuses on a particular sound that started in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, around 2010: the rubber bridge sound. The rubber bridge innovation is credited to Reuben [...]
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Arturia launch Software Season sale Arturia have just launched their Software Season sale, with some generous discounts being applied across their range of software instruments and effects for the next three weeks. 

Get Honeycomb Bass OD by Canvas Audio FREE for a limited time
Canvas Audio is currently offering a sitewide sale on plugins and sample packs. Amid all discounts, you can also pick up their new Honeycomb Bass OD free of charge. The list price is $49, so if you want to buzz up your low end without lowering your net worth, this is the time. You can [...]
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Boss announce the RT-2 Rotary Ensemble Boss' latest pedal promises to accurately recreate the much-loved sound of a rotary cabinet, as well as adding a modern twist thanks to multiple operation modes.

Native Instruments Glaze 2Glaze 2 - Next-gen vocal instrument Pop and hip hop vocal instrument featuring special chord presets for gleaming textures and pads. Unlock instant, complex harmonies with over 30 custom chord sets and background vocals mapped to keys. 150 presets with an extensive range of sound sources and custom Kontakt effects macros. Part of the Play Series: Hard-hitting presets and real-time control in an intuitive interface. Chord progressions at the touch of a key The follow up to one of our most-loved instruments, Glaze 2 brings vocal heat straight to your studio with bigger, bolder stacked chords, pads, and leads. With even more voices and the slick sounds of the talkbox, it'll be your new go-to vocal instrument for everything from polished pop to edgy hip hop. Laying down vocal harmonies is a piece of cake, giving your beats extra flair to set them apart. Get ready to play, twist, and tweak your way to unique vocal vibes that hit just right. Glaze 2 was crafted in collaboration with Curtis 'Sauce' Wilson and Rochad Holiday – engineers behind the sounds of Ne-Yo, Ariana Grande, Will Smith, and Dr Dre. About the Play Series When inspiration strikes, just play. The Play Series instruments put outstanding sound quality in an easy-to-use package. Each has a distinctive sound and character, offering a comprehensive selection of carefully designed presets and focused controls for modifying them. Whether you're new to production or a seasoned pro, the Play Series can inspire your tracks. Read More

Native Instruments Kinetic MetalKinetic Metal Kinetic Metal is a unique and inspiring Kontakt instrument by Native Instruments, designed to create ethereal soundscapes, evolving textures, and delicate tonal percussion from unconventional metallic sources. Developed in collaboration with renowned sound designer Jeremiah Savage, this instrument takes the essence of various non-traditional metal objects and transforms them into a versatile palette for cinematic scoring, ambient music, and experimental sound design. At its core, Kinetic Metal blends creatively sampled metallic sounds—ranging from cauldrons and broken clocks to kettles and swords—with artificial waveforms. Each patch within the instrument is a multi-layered combination of four distinct sampled sounds and four artificial waveforms, offering a rich sonic foundation. The instrument's intuitive interface, featuring two large "Forge" and "FX" wheels, allows for dynamic and expressive manipulation of these sounds. The Forge wheel morphs between the different "personalities" of a patch, providing continuous sonic evolution, while the FX wheel controls a custom set of effects tailored to blend seamlessly as the wheel is turned. This design encourages hands-on exploration and provides a wide range of sonic possibilities. Beyond manual control, Kinetic Metal incorporates an "Auto-motion" feature, allowing producers to set one or both of the main wheels in motion automatically. This creates evolving sound beds and textures, freeing the user to focus on performance while the sound morphs independently. The instrument is a powerful tool for sound designers and producers seeking to add unique, atmospheric, and percussive elements to their compositions, providing a distinctive sonic signature that is both organic and otherworldly. Features: Unconventional Metallic Sources: Features creatively sampled sounds from diverse metal objects such as cauldrons, broken clocks, kettles, and swords. Hybrid Sound Design: Combines four distinct sampled metallic sounds with four artificial waveforms within each patch for rich, multi-layered textures. Forge Wheel: Morphs continuously between four different "personalities" or sonic combinations within each patch. FX Wheel: Controls a custom set of effects designed to blend and evolve with the sound as the wheel is turned. Eight Sliders: Allows for manual adjustment of the level of each sample and waveform in the mix for fine-tuning. Auto-Motion Feature: Enables automatic, continuous movement of the Forge and/or FX wheels for evolving soundscapes. Over 200 Multi-Layered Patches: Provides a wide array of ready-to-use sounds for various musical applications. Intuitive Interface: Designed for easy manipulation and expressive performance. https://youtu.be/uw8Xumali4w?si=9gH8OjyavCB57b6A Read More

Sonuscore release The Orchestra Complete 4 Said to be the most powerful and composer-focused version to date, the latest iteration of The Orchestra Complete delivers everything that users loved about previous versions while introducing more in-depth tweaking and smarter built-in tools. 

Ghost Note Audio releases FREE Spectrum Thief EQ-matching plugin
Ghost Note Audio has released Spectrum Thief, a free EQ-matching plugin for Windows and macOS. If the name Ghost Note Audio sounds unfamiliar, don’t start doubting your knowledge of current VST plugin developers. This is the first time I’m checking out their plugins, too. However, it was interesting to see that they are now hosting [...]
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GearFest UK 2025: Get your tickets! If you’ve not already booked your ticket for this year’s GearFest UK, now’s the time!

Freqport update the FO1 & FT1 Freqport have announced the release of a software update that kits their FO1 and FT1 units out with some new features and tackles some known issues. 

Hollywood Audio Design Premium Everything Bundle 12Premium Complete Bundle 12 FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY OFFER ENDS 08/31/2025 PREMIUM Kontakt VERSIONS *Require Kontakt 6.8 or higher* [they will not work in the FREE Kontakt Player]. ***INCLUDES ALL FULL WAV/APPLE/REX2/MIDI libraries***. OVER 33 GB TOTAL CONTENT. https://youtu.be/gNTeSZpJvtk https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/ Our Product Libraries along with our Grammy Award nominated team have been part of some of the biggest and most successful Hollywood productions such as the Call of Duty video game franchise, film trailers such as Jason Bourne, Elysium, After Earth, the 33, The Shallows and much more. Premium Complete Bundle 12 Includes: DARK CITY 1. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/dark-city DARK CITY 2. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/dark-city-2 METHANE. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/methane OCTANE. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/octane CINEMATIC CONSTRUCTION KITS. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/cinematic-construction-kits EERIE CINEMA. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/eerie-cinema DRUMS FOR THE big SCREEN. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/drums-for-the-big-screen NITRO HEAVY ROCK GUITAR. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/nitro-rock-guitar SLAM. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/slam BIG ROCK DRUMS 1. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/big-rock-drums-1 BIG ROCK DRUMS 2. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/big-rock-drums-2 PLATINUM ROCK DRUMS. https://www.hollywoodaudiodesign.com/platinum-rock-drums * Key Features WITHIN EACH PREMIUM Kontakt VERSION: PREMIUM USER INTERFACE. ADVANCED FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE EFFECTS: EQ'S, DELAY, DRIVE/DISTORTION, "CRUNCH CONTROL", LO PASS FILTERS, REVERB, LIMITER, COMPRESSION AND SATURATION: MASTER FX SUITE. ADVANCED AUTOMATION VIA MIDI CC CONTROL. BUILT IN TUTORIAL/INFO/HELP PAGES FOR QUICK AND EASY ACCESS. https://soundcloud.com/hollywood-audio-design/sets/product-demos ________________________________________. ________________________________________. Read More