Phantom Sounds releases Orbit, a FREE spatial reverb plugin
Phantom Sounds has released Orbit, a free reverb plugin in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. We aren’t exactly short of reverb options, so when a new plugin comes along, it’s nice if it has a bit of a twist, like the fantastic SOL by S1gns Of L1fe. Phantom Sound’s Orbit has [...]
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PATCH se from Flock Audio The PATCH se will offer 48 channels (24 inputs and 24 outputs) of relay-based routing, and will be priced at an impressive $999.

Rockheyday releases SlowWave, a free slow + reverb standalone app for Windows
Rockheyday has released SlowWave, a free, standalone Windows app that instantly applies slowed-down playback and lush reverb to any audio file. At 40 (someone recently called me unc and I had to Google it), I’m definitely not in the target age group for this kind of effect. But even so, I instantly figured out what [...]
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Revealed Recordings Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 is a collection of 64 festival powered presets and MIDI, designed to deliver maximum energy and impact into your drops. Organized into 3 main categories: Acid (4), Leads (50), and Synths (10), this pack equips you with the freshest Big Room Techno sounds on the market. From blistering acid to explosive drop leads and gritty stabs & screeches, these presets are built to hit hard and cut through the mix with clarity and force. Among every preset having modwheel assignments, each preset is assigned all eight macro controls, providing quick modulation options to customize and evolve your riffs. With Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2, you'll have an arsenal of source sounds to create tracks built for the mainstage. Reveal Yourself. Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 - Details 3 Main Preset Categories: ACID (4) LEAD (50) SYNTH (10). Revealed Serum 2 Big Room Techno Drops Vol. 2 (MIDI) - Details MIDI (64). 64 presets, 64 MIDI Core synthesizer patch mapping and programming All presets assigned intuitive modwheel parameters All presets assigned all eight macro controls for easy tweaking and multiple sound variations. Preset format(s): .SerumPack (Full Bank) Note: Presets Require Full Retail Version of Xfer Record's Serum 2 version v2.0.22 or later Approx. 7.98MB compressed .zip download. Read More

e-instruments launch Velvet Guitars The latest addition to the e-instruments range introduces a new virtual guitar instrument that been designed to explore a range of warm, emotive and atmospheric guitar sounds. 

UT Vintage87 from United Studio Technologies The UT Vintage87 is said to deliver the same vintage tone as its U87-inspired sibling, but comes with a fixed cardioid pattern and at a more affordable cost. 

SSL reveal autoSeries plug-ins SSL's latest software release introduces a new bundle of EQ and compression plug-ins that combine the company’s modelling expertise with sonible’s AI-assisted anaylsis tools. 

Nice Stomps AmpBrowserAmpBrowser brings thousands of free amplifier profiles directly into your DAW through an intuitive search-and-load interface. Powered by Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) technology and connected to the Tone3000 community library, you can instantly access classic and modern amps by simply searching by brand, model, or amp type. Choose between Full Rig (FR) profiles—where the speaker cabinet is baked into the capture—or DI amp profiles, which let you use your own IR loader and cabinet impulses for complete tonal control. Each amp profile is captured using machine learning for authentic feel and response, and with built-in controls for Gain, EQ, Level, Gate, and Presence/Bright, you can dial in professional tones quickly without managing files or scrolling through endless preset folders. A free Tone3000 account is required for the plugin to function as intended. Please read the manual for setup and usage instructions. No more downloading individual profiles or digging through preset banks — just search, load, and play. Read More

Waves has announced Curves Resolve, a FREE plugin to kick off 2026
Once again, Waves has announced that it will be giving away a free plugin to kick off 2026 – Curves Resolve. Over the last couple of years, Waves has given us freebies like Magma StressBox and IDX Intelligent Dynamics. The thing both plugins have in common is that they were Black Friday freebies, which is [...]
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GIK Acoustics introduce Q11D diffusors The Q11D range is based on the design of the existing Q7D, but employs an 11-root well sequence that shifts its effective bandwidth higher into the midrange. 

Solid State Logic (SSL) autoSeries BundleThe autoSeries Bundle contains autoBUS, autoDYN and autoEQ. SSL autoSeries: Dial in your sound with Profile and Style. Profile tells the AI assistance what source it's working with: kick, snare, vocal, or more, optimising processing for that signal type. Unlike a preset with fixed parameters, a profile adapts intelligently to your input. Style shapes the character of the processing: Neutral, Warm, or Bright, while the Intensity control lets you push processing from subtle to 200% for bold results. Together, Profile and Style give you flexible, editable starting points. Let sonible's AI analyse your audio and deliver real-time recommendations, so you can move fast, stay creative, and achieve musical results with the authentic SSL 4000E sound. Read More

GrabTracks ARA Sampler for macOS and Windows is FREE for a limited time
GrabTracks is a fairly new ARA sampler plugin for macOS and Windows that offers a tactile, intuitive way to manipulate audio in your DAW. The plugin usually costs $29, but you can download it for free using the promo code “GRABTRACKSPROMO100.” The promotion could end at any time, so grab it while it’s free. ARA [...]
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Baby Audio update Tekno Just months on from its initial release, Baby Audio’s software drum synth has been treated to its first major update.

ZAK Sound releases Echowaves, a FREE stereo delay plugin
Developer ZAK Sound has released Echowaves, a free stereo delay for macOS, Windows, and Linux. One of the things I like most about ZAK Sound is that we never quite know what’s coming next. The developer has provided us with a diverse collection of freebies over the last few years, including Orange Dreams 2 Lite, [...]
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Sender Spike releases SN Zero, a FREE hybrid synthesizer plugin for Windows
Developer Sender Spike has released SN Zero, a free FM/vector hybrid synthesizer plugin for Windows. SN Zero is a four-operator FM synthesizer that blends classic FM synthesis with vector-style crossfading. The resulting combo is a hybrid instrument that feels familiar (if you’ve used FM synths before) but ever so slightly off the beaten path thanks [...]
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