CapySynth is now FREE forever after 5,000+ BPB reader downloads
CapybaraSoftware has made CapySynth permanently free after the response to last week’s BPB coverage. We first covered CapySynth last Saturday when it was free for 24 hours. The developer later emailed to say the support from BPB readers was overwhelmingly positive, with over 5,000 downloads, and that it changed his mind about the pricing. So, [...]
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Studio 427 Audio RustEQ le bleuPassive program EQ in the Pultec tradition — extended ranges, plus a full analog-style colour section. The classic passive "program" EQ earned its place in studios for how it sounds. RustEQ le bleu keeps that character — and adds wider ranges, a full colour section, and modulation no hardware can offer. --------------- >>> WATCH VIDEO >> LEARN MORE

WiseTracker is a FREE tracker plugin and standalone app for Windows
BPB reader Wiseman has released WiseTracker, a free public beta tracker that runs as both a Windows standalone app and a VST3 instrument plugin called WiseTrax. This one has an interesting backstory. Wiseman is not a developer in the traditional sense, but he has used trackers for decades and wanted something that felt like FastTracker [...]
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UJAM release Retrocraft Retrocraft brings vintage character, analogue-style saturation and lo-fi effects together into a single, intuitive plug-in.

The Last Time All 7 BTS Members Were Onstage Together — And What They Said Would Never Happen AgainIn October 2022, BTS performed together as seven members for what fans believed was the last time. Over 50,000 attended in Busan. Tens of millions watched online. Most of them were in tears.

New Music Critique of MOMARZContact: momarz1842@gmail.comWeb: instagram.com/momarz99Seeking: Review, Label, Film/TVStyle: Electronic

The term “electronic music” can mean almost anything nowadays. Most producers, certainly in pop and hip-hop but elsewhere too, incorporate electronic elements. According to his online bio, MOMARZ “centers his music on piano-rooted melodies, hypnotic percussion sequences, and instrumentals.” That makes for a sound which comfortably blends a warm, nostalgic electronic sound, with something still quite futuristic. “Signals” could score a moody scene in an indie movie effectively, while “Party Moves” is reminiscent of club anthems from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. All of which is a good thing.The post New Music Critique of MOMARZ first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

A Custom Zigbee Touch Keypad[Dominic Buchstaller] wanted a neat, tidy entryway keypad that actually looked good. Prime goals were something slim, wireless, and with no visible screws. Dependency on the cloud was also a no-go. With few ready-to-go options available on the market, he set about whipping up his own.
The heart of the build is an ESP32-C6 microcontroller devboard. This device has the benefit of including Zigbee communication functionality baked right into the chip. It’s hooked up to an MPR121 capacitive touch controller, which allows different segments of the touchpad PCB to act as capacitive buttons for numerical entry. The number labels are directly printed on the PCB solder mask, so there’s no overlay or other label required on top. Power is courtesy of a 1300 mAh lithium-polymer cell which gives a useful lifespan of six months between recharges. A simple 3D-printed case holds everything together and completes the clean and simple look. [Dominic] notes that it’s possible to also use the device via Matter or Thread without a lot of changes, as the ESP32-C6 can easily handle those protocols, too.
If you’re looking for a cheap, handsome keypad for your Home Assistant setup or similar, you might find this useful. We’ve explored DIY keypad entry systems before, too. If you’ve come up with some other creative way to get into your house, car, or bank vault, be sure to notify us via the tipsline.

Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companiesCarlos San Basilio said that “there will be no exceptions ​or extensions” to the MiCA deadline requiring crypto exchanges offering services to EU-based users to be licensed.

Novak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General AtlanticGeneral Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.

All the Machines FALSE MEMORYFALSE MEMORY is a real-time audio disintegration effect. It decays and destroys audio through two parallel paths controlled by a single Analog/Digital slider. Analog side: tape wobble, reel-to-reel saturation, VHS tracking errors. Digital side: lo-fi aliasing, circuit-bent glitches, data-mosh block artifacts. Key features: - Drift: destabilizes pitch and timing. - Damage: controls destruction intensity. - Fog: smears the frequency spectrum (3 modes: Tonal, Inharmonic, Evolving). - Ghosts: past audio bleeds through the current signal (Echoes, Imprints, Granular). - Evolve: auto-deepens the destruction over 1 to 64 minutes with no manual input. - Randomize: rerolls all parameters. Available on iOS ($3.99, AUv3 + Standalone) and Mac + Windows (EUR 19, VST3/AU/CLAP). Read More

Sony Music Publishing wins Publisher of the Year at 2026 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul AwardsSMP songwriters were recognized across 27 of ASCAP's top-performing R&B, hip-hop and gospel songs of the past year.
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Fine Classics Saturator is FREE again for a limited time
Fine Classics Plugins is offering Fine Classics Saturator as a free download again for a limited time. We featured Fine Classics Saturator on BPB last year when it was also available for free, so this is a nice second chance for anyone who missed it. To claim the plugin this time, enter your name and [...]
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Softube unveil the Console 1 Compact Softube have just announced the launch of a new surface that packs the power of their hugely popular Console 1 Channel MkIII system into a smaller footprint. 

Deezer’s new Remix Lab feature is AI-free and “compensates artists accordingly”Deezer is rolling out a new remix feature directly within its platform, allowing fans to put their own spin on popular tracks while generating revenue for artists and rightsholders.
The feature, called Remix Lab, is available in France only at this initial stage. There are plans to make the tool more widely available in the near future, but right now, users can access Remix Lab directly in the app through the Deezer Club.

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The feature will run as part of remix contests, which can be found directly in the Deezer Club or on the artist’s page within the app. Created remixes can be streamed immediately, added to playlists and shared with the community, exclusively on Deezer.
Contest winners for this early phase will be featured in a dedicated Deezer playlist bringing together all winning remixes, and will each receive two tickets to a Deezer Purple Door event taking place in September, as well as a piece of merchandise from the artist whose song they remixed.
Deezer has positioned itself as a champion for better payouts for artists. It says that artists involved in the remix feature have given “explicit agreement”, and that the streams generated are fully attributed to the original work: “Every listen counts, and artists are compensated accordingly, in line with the rights owed to them. An approach fully consistent with Deezer’s commitment to fair and transparent remuneration,” it says.
Deezer claims to be the first music streaming platform to offer a remix feature, with full rights compliance and in agreement with the artists. However, other platforms do offer a similar tool, like Spotify’s recently launched remix tool made in partnership with Universal Music Group.
Spotify’s remix feature also compensates participating artists, but uses generative AI tech for the creation of the remixes. Deezer’s tool does not appear to implement any AI, but rather provides fans with tools for adding effects and transformations themselves.
Pierre Trochu, Head of Product at Deezer, says, “This feature focuses on simplicity and accessibility and in just a few clicks, users can reimagine and rediscover a track they already know and love, by applying either simple effects such as increasing the speed or adding reverb, or more elaborate transformations such as changes to musical genre and style.”
Alexis Lanternier, CEO of Deezer, adds: “This remix tool perfectly embodies our vision of offering a product that enriches the listening experience for fans, by allowing them to participate in the creative process and create a deeper connection with their favourite music, directly in the Deezer app. True to our DNA, these features are made possible with full participation of the artists, fully respecting rights, and maximising earnings for each track.”
Learn more about Remix Lab via the Deezer Newsroom.
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MusicTech is giving away over £1,200 of gear. Here’s how to win a complete studio packageLooking to upgrade your studio setup, but not ready to drop £100s on brand new gear? We’re running a free prize draw that just might help you out.
We’re giving one winner a total of six pieces of brilliant studio gear, including some which have earned stellar scores in our reviews, to help flesh out your studio and make your production workflow super smooth.
The bundle includes an audio interface for tracking instruments and connecting to necessary audio equipment, two condenser mics, a bass synthesiser, a MIDI controller keyboard and a pair of headphones to complete the rig.
The giveaway will see one lucky winner get all of the gear below:

Universal Audio Volt 876
AKG C114 and C151
Donner B-1 Synth
Novation Launchkey 25
AIAIAI TMA-2 Headphones

The Universal Audio Volt 876 recently received an 8/10 in our review, where we said, “the Volt 876 is an excellent centrepiece for your recording setup. With sufficient physical channels for small to medium-sized studios, it can add more via its dual optical channels, sync via word clock and connect your MIDI gear.”
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AKG’s C114 mic was awarded our 10/10 excellence award earlier this year. It forms part of a shiny, new C-Series from AKG consisting of three microphones, including the C151 small-diaphragm condenser design, which we’re also throwing in. We noted the C114 offers “articulate sound with plenty of presence”. You can’t go wrong.
Marking a first for Donner, the B-1 is a 303-style bassline synth with a sequencer, and was the first ever analogue synth to join its lineup. It features a single oscillator, and you can choose from two waveforms (sawtooth or square), and you can also introduce pitch modification, like the original Roland TB-303.
For controlling your virtual instruments and MIDI gear is the  Launchkey 25. This controller is designed for Ableton Live, but can also fully integrate with Logic and Reason. It has 25 velocity-sensitive keys, as its name suggests, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for expressive performances. Its five-pin MIDI output is compatible with any MIDI device.
And, finally, to listen to all of the sweet tunes you’re about to make, you’ll need a pair of headphones. We’re bundling in a trusty pair of AIAIAI TMA-2s, a brand of headphones used by the likes of MF DOOM and Kaytranada.
How to enter
Please note that this free prize draw is open to UK residents only, aged 18 and over. Entry opens on 26 June 2026 and closes at 23:59 on 3 July 2026. One winner will be drawn at random from all entries and notified by email within 5 days, so keep an eye on your inbox. Read our full terms and conditions at NMEnetworks.com.
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