Hyperfocus DSP releases Niner, a FREE open-source 909-style kick drum synth
Hyperfocus DSP has released Niner, a free open-source kick drum synth with a parallel 909-style clap voice for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It’s been a while since I last covered a free drum synth specifically focused on kicks. I recently wrote about Sender Spike’s DR.89, which goes for the full 909 kit experience. Niner is [...]
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Nugen Audio update DialogCheck Set to debut at the 2026 Media Production & Technology Show, DialogCheck 1.1 adds a selection of new features and functions that make it quicker and easier to use, as well as extending its immersive audio support. 

Pür Recording & Residence Pür Recording & Residence have announced their official opening, introducing a new world-class residential recording complex on Cunda Island along Türkiye’s North Aegean coast.

Sonic Republic Pluginize!Pluginize! is a native macOS application that scans, catalogs, and organizes installed audio plugins across AU, VST, VST3, AAX, CLAP, Universal Audio (UAD DSP and UAD Spark), and Waves. Pluginize! is the first plugin manager that handles individual Waves bundles and individual UAD plug-ins as separate items, rather than only operating at the vendor-folder level. Producers can. enable or disable a single Waves bundle (e.g., a specific compressor) or a specific UAD plug-in without going through Waves Central or UAD Connect, and without uninstalling anything. A whitelist. and auto-restore system protect user organization across vendor updates, which historically reset everything to "all enabled". Other features: - Cross-format grouping — AU, VST, VST3 and AAX versions of the same plugin are treated as one entity, switchable together with a single click. - Plugin Sets — saved active-library configurations (e.g., "Mixing", "Mastering", "Sound Design") switchable in one click. - 40+ auto-detected subcategories (Synth, Drum Machine, Reverb, Saturator, Vocal Tuner, etc.). - Storage breakdown with charts, broken down by vendor, format, and processing type. - Plugin Catalog Pro — visual catalog with editable icons and previews. - Setup Assistant — first-run guided configuration with vendor folder detection. - Menu bar integration. - Email-based activation, no serial keys. - Non-destructive by design — plugin files are moved between Active and Unused folders, never deleted. Platform: macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Universal Binary (Apple Silicon + Intel). Apple Developer ID signed and notarized, Hardened Runtime. Pluginize! is a standalone application — not a plugin. Read More

Get 30% off u-he Repro at Plugin Boutique for a limited time
You can now get 30% off the u-he Repro at Plugin Boutique for a limited time. Repro (includes Repro 1 and Repro 5) combines the sound of two legendary synths by Sequential: the Pro-One and the Prophet 5. Plugin Boutique’s 30% discount means you can buy Repro for $104 (usually $149) until the offer ends [...]
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Cavitation Fractures is a new FREE fluid-dynamics distortion plugin for macOS
Unusable Engineering has released Cavitation Fractures, a free distortion plugin for macOS inspired by fluid dynamics. I love distortions in general, and I especially enjoy trying new ones that don’t follow the standard overdrive/clipping playbook. Cavitation Fractures is one of those. It’s different but not weird in a way that you don’t know how to [...]
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Reason 14 now available With the launch of the latest version, Reason has been treated to a visual design overhaul, gained some powerful new sequencing capabilities, kitted out with new built-in effects and more. 

Get 92% off the Solid State Logic Fusion Bundle at Plugin Boutique (limited-time offer)
You can now get 92% off the Solid State Logic Fusion Bundle at Plugin Boutique in a limited-time offer. The Solid State Logic Fusion Bundle delivers the core elements of the SSL Fusion analogue 2U rack processor. SSL Fusion Bundle includes five distinct plugins, each taken from a section of the hardware unit. Fusion HF [...]
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Black Lion Audio introduce the Auteur 8DAT Black Lion Audio’s latest delivers an eight-channel preamp and master clock unit that can be used to expand any interface with spare ADAT I/O.

Transfigured Orchestra Vol 3: Cinema Brass from Sonora Cinematic The third instalment in Sonora Cinematic's Transfigured Orchestra series delivers a versatile collection of brass sounds that range from “quiet, intimate tones to bold, majestic textures”.

Revealed Recordings Revealed Serum 2 Melodic Leads Vol. 1Revealed Serum 2 Melodic Leads Vol. 1 is a collection of 50 presets and MIDI, built for producers seeking the highest standard in melodic lead design. Inside, you'll discover a variety of expressive sounds, from lush soaring tones to warm, evolving textures that stand out in the mix with depth, polished clarity, and emotion. You'll also find 50 original MIDI files crafted to bring each lead to life, giving you powerful starting points for your own hooks, themes, and anthems. 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 Melodic Leads Vol. 1, you'll have a suite of source sounds for anthemic themes across Melodic Techno, Trance, and beyond. Reveal Yourself. Revealed Serum 2 Melodic Leads Vol. 1 - Details 1 Main Preset Category: LEAD (50). Revealed Serum 2 Melodic Leads Vol. 1 (MIDI) - Details MIDI (50). 50 presets, 50 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 v2.1.2 or later Approx. 7.85MB compressed .zip download. Read More

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GARUC Audio releases Prism Sat, a FREE analog saturation plugin
GARUC Audio has released Prism Sat, a free analog-style saturation plugin for macOS and Windows. The prism on the interface immediately reminded me of Pink Floyd, though I’m not sure if it’s an intentional reference. Either way, it gets bonus points from me, even though I’m more of a The Wall fan than a Dark [...]
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Overload Audio releases MOODYSIX, a FREE modded Korg Polysix emulation
Overload Audio has made MOODYSIX free, a six-voice analog-style synth modeled on the 1981 Korg Polysix. MOODYSIX was originally a $6 release (a dollar per voice, as developer Andy Morrison put it), but he just informed me that the price has been dropped to free on Gumroad. It’s a pay-what-you-want listing, so enter $0 at [...]
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Devious Pocket: a €249 open-source DVS that ditches the laptopDevious Pocket is a €249 standalone DVS from Amsterdam that turns any turntable into a digital vinyl rig. No laptop, no library software, no setup.
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