Goodhertz VCME (Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition)VCME (Vulf Compressor Mastering Edition) is a compressor developed by Goodhertz as an extension of the original Vulf Compressor. While it maintains the core vari-mu behavior and character of the original algorithm, VCME is designed for applications that require finer control & more transparent processing, such as mastering or mix bus processing. Key Features Classic Compression Controls: Ratio, threshold, makeup gain, etc. — VCME retains the vari-mu characteristics of Vulf Compressor but in a way that is easier to dial in if you're used to a classic compressor control-set. Release "Style" Control: choose your own release character: opto, FET, or anywhere in between. Soft Clip: A very special analog soft clipping / saturation section follows the compression stage. Use it to prevent digital overs, add subtle clipping, or apply all-out fuzz and saturation. It has four different modes, each with their own vibe. Chino: Hifi, classic tube sound, notes of Hendrix. Rødovre: Round, tube-y, smooth. Detroit: Grungy, warm, notes of Jamerson. Melbourn: Punchy, British, transformer saturation. Standalone VCME Soft Clip plugin is a free add-on to VCME. Extensive Sidechain & Linking: Spectral sidechain tilt to precisely control how the compressor reacts to the frequency spectrum, often eliminating the need for a de-esser or multiband compressor. Extensive Stereo / Surround Linking. Support for M/S & surround modes. Transparent Frequency Response: No matter the settings, the original Vulf Compressor imparts a certain color on everything. Here in VCME, we've ensured the frequency spectrum remains completely untouched — perfect for mastering. Read More

Moog MoogerFooger MF-103S is FREE with any purchase
Plugin Boutique has added the Moog MoogerFooger MF-103S 12-Stage Phaser as a new free-with-purchase option this week, making it the standout pick in their current giveaway lineup. While several returning freebies from Black Friday are still on the list, the MF-103S is the fresh addition, and easily the most exciting one if you’re into classic [...]
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Loopmasters and Loopcloud returns to founder Matt Pelling
Loopmasters has been re-acquired by its original founder, Matt Pelling, marking a rare moment in today’s music tech world where a beloved company returns to independent ownership. Loopmasters and its Loopcloud platform were sold to Beatport in 2020. Since then, Matt stepped away to focus on new projects, including his role at Rhodes Music Group. [...]
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Warehouse Techno Sounds is FREE today as Ghosthack launches 2025 Advent Calendar
Ghosthack offers the Warehouse Techno Sounds 2026 sample pack as a free download today as the first gift in the company’s annual Advent Calendar. This year’s Advent Calendar from Ghosthack launched with a solid starter kit for techno producers. You’re getting over 450 royalty-free sounds, covering pounding bass loops, punchy drums, FX, synth loops, textures, [...]
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Universal Audio introduce Paradise Guitar Studio Universal Audio's latest release provides recording guitarists with a wealth amp, cabinet and effects modelling capabilities in one self-contained plug-in.

2B Played Music offers SlimVerb and Delayed Classic for FREE
2B Played Music is offering SlimVerb and Delayed Classic plugins as FREE downloads with the code HOLIDAY25 until December 15, 2025. Both plugins have been free in the past, so if you missed those earlier chances, now’s a good time to add them to your toolbox at no cost. SlimVerb was covered as a freebie [...]
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Neural DSP update CorOS & NanOS Neural DSP’s renowned Quad Cortex and Nano Cortex amp and effects modelling platforms have both just been treated to major updates that introduce some powerful new features.

Cotorro Audio RIPUL-1 Analog SaturatorRIPUL ("ripple"): Responsive, Inverted, Partial, Unsymmetrical, & Lumped. The RIPUL-1 analog saturator is a stand-alone distortion tool that offers tons of analog character as well as a soft-knee limiter. Transform and enhance your drum mixes, vocals, and bass tracks with this fiery addition to your mixing arsenal. You can also create sheer sonic mayhem with this tool. RIPUL-1 features: Tube-like saturation (input gain) between 0 dB and 20 dB. Output gain between -24 dB and 6 dB. A choice of either stereo or dual mono output useful for often centered vocals or bass. A soft-knee limiter with a configurable threshold between -12 dB and 0 dB. Leave this setting close to 0 dB for a more "breathing" sound. An analog section that provides various effects based on old hardware, such as hysteresis (subtle input-output lag), electrical noise, and capacitor smearing. This section also functions as a pronounced low-pass filter at higher settings. 4x oversampling. Stereo output metering. Input file formats: wav, mp3, aif. Output is to WAV only. Signal path: Input Signal Optional Mono Conversion (dual mono) Analog FX Upsampling Saturation High-pass filter Downsampling Output gain Soft-knee Limiter Clipping Protector. Notes: If your input (stereo) audio file has transients that hit one channel harder than the other, the saturation and analog emulation may magnify those differences in that channel. It is recommended you do not process mp3 files at all with this tool due to their lossy nature. This is the standalone version. A VST3 implementation of RIPUL-1 will be a separate product. Release history: November 2025. First release (ver 1.0). Read More

Full Bucket Music releases FB-02, a free emulation of the Yamaha FB-01 module
Full Bucket Music has released FB-02, a free FM software instrument for Windows and macOS that recreates the sound engine of Yamaha’s 1986 FB-01 module. If you follow Full Bucket Music, you’ll know the developer is best known for meticulous Korg emulations (Fury-68 being a recent example). So seeing a Yamaha clone from them is [...]
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Excite Audio Evolve Elastic Lite is FREE until December 1st
Plugin Boutique and Music Radar offer the Evolve Elastic Lite plugin by Excite Audio for free until December 1st. The sample-based synth plugin runs on macOS and Windows. Evolve Elastic Lite is the trimmed-down version of Excite Audio’s new futuristic sound-mangling instrument, and despite being the “Lite” edition, it’s a pretty deep sound design tool. [...]
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Full Bucket Music FB-02FB-02 is a software instrument for Microsoft Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and Apple macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU/AAX) simulating the classic Yamaha FB-01 module from 1986. It is written in native C++ code for high performance even on "lighter" systems. Main features are: Simulation of the original FM sound generation unit. Original factory ROM and additional sounds. User interface can be used to edit the sound of the original FB-01. Program Browser. SysEx import and export. Resizable user interface (not "N" version.). Supports MTS-ESP by ODDSound dynamic micro-tuning. MIDI Learn – all parameters can be controlled by MIDI CC. Plug-in supports Windows and macOS (32-bit and 64-bit). Special credits go to: Wolfgang Paulke for his FB-01 and Beta testing. Kraftraum for Beta testing and sound design. Llama Music for sounds and hints. MAZES for sounds. Vincent from dbwbp.com. Watch the Demo Video. Read More

PSI Audio launch first extended main monitor system PSI Audio new monitoring system combines the recently released A326 D-REX with the already powerful A226-MAIN, creating a seven-driver system that’s capable of delivering SPLs of up to 132dB.

alchemicAV FloojiFlooji is a demo product for a new system of tuning! The full name is Fluid Just Intonation. This plugin gives you the flexibility of Equal Temperament but utilizes the more consonant sounding Just Intonation Scale! Let's break down the features: Sound Source: By default, the plugin uses a sine wave to generate sound. Additionally, you can load your own soundfonts from here, greatly increasing the sonic potential of this new scale generation method. Sequence Settings: Choose the Loop Length and Loop Mode. Loop Length allows you to choose between 4, 8, 12 and 16 measure loops for extended composition options. You can choose between Set Mode and Shift Mode. Set Mode: This will generate the Just Intonation Scale for the first measure, then each additional measure will generate a new Just Intonation Scale for each selected root. Each additional measure root will be generated using the initial measure's Just Intonation Scale. For example, if the first measure is a C, then the next are D, F and G, the D, F and G will generate Just Intonation scales based on the first Just Intonation scale, C. This does not allow harmonic drift between measures and locks the generated scales to a common root. Shift Mode: This will generate the Just Intonation Scale for the first measure, then each additional measure will generate a new Just Intonation Scale for each selected root based on the previous root. For example, if the first measure is C and the next measure is D, the D will be generated based on the initial root of C. The next measure, F, will generate a Just Intonation scale based on the previous measure D. This allows for harmonic drift as each new measure starts with a different root and is not locked into a single Just Intonation scale. Current Status: Shows information of the current measure while playing the song. Measure Roots: Select the sequence of measure roots that the Just Intonation scales will be generated from. Current Tuning: This area shows the chromatic view of C5 through B5 in the current Just Intonation scale. It will highlight the measure root as it is being played and display the frequency and cents difference from Equal Temperament. Note: it does not show the current notes being played, only from C5 to B5 to get an idea how the frequencies for each scale are lining up compared to Equal Temperament. Read More

Manchester Music City publish grassroots venue report Manchester Music City have published a landmark report that aims to help strengthen the city’s grassroots music venues.

Audio Assault adds three FREE amp models to Amp Locker for Black Friday
Audio Assault offers three new amp models for Amp Locker for free this Black Friday. Amp Locker is Audio Assault’s free amp-sim platform where you start with a small set of amps, cabs, and effects, and then expand the collection with additional gear. It’s a similar concept to AmpliTube CS. The idea is that you [...]
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