DAWJunkie releases DT-600 Mini, a FREE Casio MT-600 emulation plugin
DAWJunkie, the developer behind Padness 2 Jr, LeadOff Jr, and various other quirky but awesome freebies, is back with another freebie – the DT-600 Mini. DT-600 Mini is based on the 1980s Casio MT-600 keyboard. The Casiotone MT-600 is one of those keyboards many musicians had as a kid, without realizing the sounds are actually [...]
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quietformat TOYKEYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLNlPyp6n5Y TOYKEY is a virtual instrument built from a vintage 1980s toy keyboard from producer KION's studio. It keeps the raw charm, playful tone, and distinctive character of the original instrument while expanding it into something much more flexible for real-world music production. Four voices, layered freely At the center of TOYKEY are four core voice layers: Organ, String, Clarinet, and Piano. Each layer includes independent volume and pan control, making it easy to blend tones freely and build sounds with much more depth than the original hardware could ever produce on its own. Small origin. Much bigger range. OYKEY keeps the charm of a small vintage toy keyboard, but it is not limited to simple playback. With filters, envelopes, modulation, built-in effects, unison, mono, and portamento, it can move into much deeper sound design territory while still holding onto the raw and playful character that makes the source so special. Pitch MPE Support TOYKEY supports Pitch MPE, allowing pitch to be controlled independently for each note. Even within a single chord, one note can vibrate, another can bend, and others can move with glide-like motion on their own. Used with an MPE-compatible controller or environment such as Ableton Live, it opens up a much more expressive and alive style of performance. Requirements macOS 10.13 or later / Windows 10 or later (64-bit only). VST3 / AU compatible DAW. Minimum 4GB RAM (8GB recommended). Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel) support. Read More

Waves update Sync Vx Waves have recently released an update that extends their vocal-alignment plug-in’s capabilities to all DAWs — even those without ARA support.

Xilentch XMVari - Mastering Vari-Mu Tube CompressorThe newest member joining the XM series family had actually been in development for quite some time. Along the road ahead, we wanted to add a tube behavior that could respond dynamically to the signal of course, in a way that fits the XM design philosophy. What makes it special is that it does not emulate any particular model. XMVari belongs to its own unique design philosophy. It carries the same level of precision that was shown while building the flagship XMLimiter. But this time more colorful. "My friend, sending huge love and appreciation to the honorable Jordan Faulknor. He handles all of our graphic work, and as always, everything on the visual side belongs to him video/visual promotion, plugin interfaces, and more... I should once again express how grateful I am from here." Launch Trailer: YouTube/ZjXNLaBG_Jo. Read More

Blackmagic Design introduce Fairlight Live Fairlight Live is a new software mixer that’s aimed at broadcast and high-end live audio duties, and offers built-in support for a wide range of immersive audio formats. 

Cloudy Samples Filtre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ6ar8kYcLo Free Filter Engine & Modulation Plugin Breathe movement and life into your sounds with Filtre by Cloudy Samples, a versatile sound-shaping tool designed for modern producers. Combining a pristine 16-mode Contour Filter with a deeply customizable LFO Modulation engine, Filtre allows you to sculpt, animate, and transform any audio source - from subtle analog-style sweeps to complex, rhythmic gating and panning effects: Contour Filter: Whether you need surgical EQ adjustments or aggressive synth-style filtering, this section delivers 16 distinct Filter Modes. Choose from a wide variety of filter types to find the perfect character for your track. Including classic emulations like the Moog, as well as Biquad, High Shelf, Low Shelf, Ring Mod, Peak, SVP Notch, and many more. LFO Modulation Engine: Turn static sounds into evolving textures. Filtre features three independent LFOs dedicated to modulating Filter Frequency, Volume, and Balance. Select from standard shapes (Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Random, Step) or design your own movement (CST) with customizable waveform windows. Fully Resizable Interface: Scale the beautiful, hardware-inspired GUI to fit any screen size or resolution, ensuring a comfortable workflow in any studio setup. Custom Preset System: Save, organize, and recall your favorite filter and modulation routings instantly with the built-in preset manager. Features: Filtre VST3/AU 64-bit FX Plugin. Customizable Contour Filter Panel. 3 LFO Modulation Processors. Works with every DAW. Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X Support. Read More

MPG Awards 2026: Winners announced Following another sold-out MPG Awards ceremony at The Troxy in London, the MPG have released a full list of this year’s winners. 

fedDSP releases fedZEP guitar amp plugin with two original amps, three pedals, and a full FX rack
fedDSP has released fedZEP, a new guitar amp plugin built around two original amp designs, three preamp pedals, a dual-cab section, and a full FX rack. fedDSP is a small team from Sheffield, UK, led by producer and engineer Federico Telesca. Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered their first three plugin releases: the MORSO [...]
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Nuvo Flight mic kit from AEA The latest arrival to the AEA line-up brings together three contrasting models from their Nuvo range, delivering a versatile miking kit aimed at both studio and live use. 

NatLife Sounds Pirin V1 for Behringer DeepMind 12D/12/6/XPirin V1 for Behringer DeepMind 12D/12/6/X by NatLife – is a new collection of mix sounds between Melodic Techno, Trance & Ambient. This is the complex ARP programs(inspired by Martin Roth, Ben Böhmer & Anjunadeep style) together with deep atmosphere in PAD sounds(inspired by Trilucid & Colorise style), Synth, Modular, SFX, Plucks and punching modulated Bass (inspired by Stephan Bodzin & Ben Böhmer styled). You will not find anything similar to this collection. The Soundbank contains 50 Behringer Deepmind 12D/12/6/X presets, which are: 10 Sequenced ARP's. 3 Bass. 5 Modular sounds. 18 Pad patches. 8 FX. 2 Synth. 3 SEQ. 1 Pluck. I developed these sounds in a place completely remote from civilization, high in the mountains, around wild forests, fields, rivers and lakes, where nature itself told me how a synthesizer should sound. My main goal was to make an exceptional atmosphere in one library, where I worked hard on every sound for days to make it sound exactly how it should. https://youtu.be/4dphi8_rDic?si=evRfjlaTLJGClnHA Read More

Nugen Audio update Halo Vision Halo Vision has just received a significant update that introduces some powerful new features designed to provide audio professionals with even greater accuracy, clarity and control. 

Phantom Sounds releases Intermod, a FREE spectral modulation effect
Intermod is a new audio plugin from Phantom Sounds, the developer behind Orbit (spatial reverb) and 56K (digital decay). We covered Orbit earlier this year, and if you missed it the first time around, it’s worth checking out. Intermod offers something a little different; it’s a self-intermodulation effect that multiplies the strongest components in your [...]
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Fiedler Audio release Armada Fiedler Audio have just released a powerful new plug-in wrapper that brings full VST3 processing to Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats.

Sonicworld Telsie TSonicWorld Telsie T is a 3-band equalizer plug-in based on the famous W695 discrete class A equalizer from the 1970s. The W695 is known for its wonderfully silky highs and tight bass. Telsie T delivers this sound, along with some very useful upgrades compared to its analog counterpart that make it a very powerful equalizer plugin. Like the original hardware, Telsie T features a low-shelf filter at 60 Hz and a high-peak filter at 10 kHz. Its midband section operates as a presence filter with six selectable center frequencies, offering users precise tonal shaping capabilities. Building on this classic foundation, Telsie T introduces a suite of modern enhancements that significantly expand its sonic flexibility: The low band offers additional peak filter frequencies at 40, 60, 100, 160, and 220 Hz, each with selectable Q-factors (Wide, Medium, Narrow), enabling far more detailed tone shaping than the original fixed shelf. The high-frequency section retains the signature 10 kHz peak filter while adding a 15 kHz high-shelf alternative, both with up to ±15 dB gain in precise 3 dB increments. To improve tonal balance, Telsie T includes crossover controls between the low/mid and mid/high bands, allowing users to refine how frequency curves interact and extend midrange linearity. A dedicated Linear Phase mode offers a more phase-consistent alternative for critical applications. Each band also features a harmonics section with "Drive" and "Out" controls, enabling users to add subtle saturation or harmonic richness. Additional tools include continuously variable low-cut (high-pass) and high-cut (low-pass) filters with a musical -12 dB/octave slope, as well as a master gain control for precise level compensation. A comprehensive parameter bar provides clear visual feedback of all key settings, including harmonic levels, filter states, crossover points, and output gain. Read More

UAD Explore Free from Universal Audio Universal Audio’s latest bundle brings together a selection of their renowned plug-ins and virtual instruments, and is being offered free of charge!