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    • What is MIDI?
      MIDI is a communications protocol for connecting audio devices. It’s also one of the most widely used music-making tools and the core of every production software setup. Today, we’ll answer what MIDI is and how to use it, as well as break down MIDI terms, devices, and setups. Learning more about MIDI will help you [...]
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      Learn to use the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) protocol in your music production setup.

      • Waves Audio Will Release A New FREE Plugin On Black Friday
        Waves Audio has announced they will offer a new plugin for FREE on Black Friday, November 24th. Only 10,000 free licenses will be available, and users can sign up now to reserve their licenses. Receiving a free plugin from Waves on Black Friday has become a tradition in the music production space, much like getting [...]
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        Waves Audio has announced they will offer a new plugin for FREE on Black Friday, November 24th. Only 10,000 free licenses will be available, and users can sign up now to reserve their licenses. Receiving a free plugin from Waves on Black Friday has become a tradition in the music production space, much like gettingRead More

        • Cacophony Is An Open-Source MIDI Sequencer By Subaltern Games
          Subaltern Games has released an open-source MIDI sequencer called Cacophony, and it’s free if you want to compile the program for yourself. The developer wanted its strength to be its minimalist and ergonomic design, which is why the software looks like an old video game and has a strong tracker influence. It’s minimalist because it [...]
          View post: Cacophony Is An Open-Source MIDI Sequencer By Subaltern Games

          Subaltern Games has released an open-source MIDI sequencer called Cacophony, and it’s free if you want to compile the program for yourself. The developer wanted its strength to be its minimalist and ergonomic design, which is why the software looks like an old video game and has a strong tracker influence. It’s minimalist because itRead More

          • Exoverb Micro By Dear Reality Is FREE For A Limited Time
            Dear Reality offers the Exoverb Micro (€25 value) realistic reverb plugin as a free download to its email subscribers (including new signups) for a limited time. Exoverb Micro is a compact reverb plugin that emulates realistic spaces in your DAW. Because of this, the plugin is more suitable for use as a reverb for mixing [...]
            View post: Exoverb Micro By Dear Reality Is FREE For A Limited Time

            Dear Reality offers the Exoverb Micro (€25 value) realistic reverb plugin as a free download to its email subscribers (including new signups) for a limited time. Exoverb Micro is a compact reverb plugin that emulates realistic spaces in your DAW. Because of this, the plugin is more suitable for use as a reverb for mixingRead More

            • Charlatan3 FREE Virtual Analog Synth Is In Public Beta!
              BlauKraut Engineering has announced the beta version of Charlatan 3.0, a freeware softsynth classic and one of the best released over the years available for Windows and Linux users. It has been redesigned from the ground up to better meet the needs of today’s productions. The original Charlatan is still one of our favorite free [...]
              View post: Charlatan3 FREE Virtual Analog Synth Is In Public Beta!

              BlauKraut Engineering has announced the beta version of Charlatan 3.0, a freeware softsynth classic and one of the best released over the years available for Windows and Linux users. It has been redesigned from the ground up to better meet the needs of today’s productions. The original Charlatan is still one of our favorite freeRead More

              • Analog Obsession Releases FREE Rare Bundle Of EQ Plugins
                Analog Obsession’s Rare Bundle vintage EQ plugins are available for FREE download. Analog Obsession is undoubtedly one of the most trusted names in audio freeware. The ever-popular developer made all Analog Obsession plugins available for free a few years ago and released a few notable freebies in 2023, including UREQ and KolinMB. KolinMB is the [...]
                View post: Analog Obsession Releases FREE Rare Bundle Of EQ Plugins

                Analog Obsession’s Rare Bundle vintage EQ plugins are available for FREE download. Analog Obsession is undoubtedly one of the most trusted names in audio freeware. The ever-popular developer made all Analog Obsession plugins available for free a few years ago and released a few notable freebies in 2023, including UREQ and KolinMB. KolinMB is theRead More

                • Sonicware update SmplTrek firmware The latest SmplTrek firmware introduces new features such as a Performance mode and loop playback support, as well as numerous improvements and bug fixes.

                  The latest SmplTrek firmware introduces new features such as a Performance mode and loop playback support, as well as numerous improvements and bug fixes.

                  • Ardour 8.0 Released, What’s New?
                    Free and open-source digital audio workstation Ardour is updated to version 8.0, including several new features and improvements. Fans of the free and open-source digital audio workstation Ardour have plenty to celebrate this week! October 8th marks the release of Ardour 8, and the new version brings a bevy of interesting and useful features to [...]
                    View post: Ardour 8.0 Released, What’s New?

                    Free and open-source digital audio workstation Ardour is updated to version 8.0, including several new features and improvements. Fans of the free and open-source digital audio workstation Ardour have plenty to celebrate this week! October 8th marks the release of Ardour 8, and the new version brings a bevy of interesting and useful features toRead More

                    • Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor Is FREE Until October 31st!
                      Universal Audio offersthe Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor as a FREE download until October 31st! It’s been a rare period for Universal Audio plugins! First, we had the big flash sale at Plugin Boutique, and now UAD is going one better, with the only thing better than a big sale is giving stuff for FREE! Universal [...]
                      View post: Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor Is FREE Until October 31st!

                      Universal Audio offersthe Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor as a FREE download until October 31st! It’s been a rare period for Universal Audio plugins! First, we had the big flash sale at Plugin Boutique, and now UAD is going one better, with the only thing better than a big sale is giving stuff for FREE! UniversalRead More

                      • How To Achieve Tonal Balance In Mixing And Mastering
                        Getting the right tonal balance is one of the hardest aspects of mixing a piece of music. Tonal Balance in Mixing Balance: the holy grail of life, the secret of not falling over, and the key to great chocolate brownies! In our daily lives, balance is everything. Likewise, a good tonal balance makes an awesome [...]
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                        Learn about tonal balance and how to achieve a well-balanced mix across the frequency spectrum, regardless of the genre.

                        • Inner Pitch Is A FREE Pitch Shifter By Auburn Sounds (Enter To Win Full Version)
                          Auburn Sounds released Inner Pitch, a pitch shifter plugin for Windows and macOS, available as a Free Edition (with limited features) and Full Edition. Enter our giveaway to win the Full Edition (three FREE copies available). Let’s take a look at the Free Edition first. Inner Pitch Free Edition Inner Pitch is a pitch-shifting delay [...]
                          View post: Inner Pitch Is A FREE Pitch Shifter By Auburn Sounds (Enter To Win Full Version)

                          Auburn Sounds released Inner Pitch, a pitch shifter plugin for Windows and macOS, available as a Free Edition (with limited features) and Full Edition. Enter our giveaway to win the Full Edition (three FREE copies available). Let’s take a look at the Free Edition first. Inner Pitch Free Edition Inner Pitch is a pitch-shifting delayRead More

                          • Monster Toys Is A FREE Toy Instrument Plugin By MonsterDAW
                            MonsterDAW releases Monster Toys, a FREE toy instrument plugin for macOS and Windows. MonsterDAW is the brand behind previous releases like Monster Synth, Monster Strings, and generally, all things monster-related around here. Agus Hardiman is the mastermind behind MonsterDAW, and it’s fair to say that his latest development is his most serious work to date. [...]
                            View post: Monster Toys Is A FREE Toy Instrument Plugin By MonsterDAW

                            MonsterDAW releases Monster Toys, a FREE toy instrument plugin for macOS and Windows. MonsterDAW is the brand behind previous releases like Monster Synth, Monster Strings, and generally, all things monster-related around here. Agus Hardiman is the mastermind behind MonsterDAW, and it’s fair to say that his latest development is his most serious work to date.Read More

                            • Electric Keys Is A FREE Rhodes Piano For Kontakt Player
                              Fracture Sounds release Electric Keys, a FREE Rhodes Mk1 library for Kontakt Player. Electric Keys is the first release by Fracture Sounds from the Blueprint series, a collection of free sample libraries for Kontakt Player. It is one of the better free libraries for Kontakt we’ve seen in recent times. It’s always great to see [...]
                              View post: Electric Keys Is A FREE Rhodes Piano For Kontakt Player

                              Fracture Sounds release Electric Keys, a FREE Rhodes Mk1 library for Kontakt Player. Electric Keys is the first release by Fracture Sounds from the Blueprint series, a collection of free sample libraries for Kontakt Player. It is one of the better free libraries for Kontakt we’ve seen in recent times. It’s always great to seeRead More

                              • Waves MetaFilter Is FREE Until September 30th!
                                Waves Audio and Black Octopus Sound Offer the MetaFilter ($149 list price, $29 sale price) plugin as a FREE download until September 30, 2023. Waves MetaFilter was offered for free in another limited-time deal in March this year, courtesy of ProducerGrind. This time, Waves Audio teamed up with Black Octopus Sound to provide the plugin [...]
                                View post: Waves MetaFilter Is FREE Until September 30th!

                                Waves Audio and Black Octopus Sound Offer the MetaFilter ($149 list price, $29 sale price) plugin as a FREE download until September 30, 2023. Waves MetaFilter was offered for free in another limited-time deal in March this year, courtesy of ProducerGrind. This time, Waves Audio teamed up with Black Octopus Sound to provide the pluginRead More

                                • FMC - Film Music Contest 2023 This years Film Music Contest is now underway, with composers of film, television and video game music invited to register submit their original compositions.

                                  This years Film Music Contest is now underway, with composers of film, television and video game music invited to register submit their original compositions.