phasenpunkt Interferator M4LInterferator M4L is a quad-layer noise modulation engine for Max4Live (Ableton Live Suite 12+). Instead of a conventional LFO, Interferator builds a living two-dimensional interference field from four independent noise generators. Three probes sample this terrain simultaneously and map their output to any automatable parameter in Ableton Live. Features: Four independent noise layers with seven pattern types: Perlin, Simplex, Cell, Rigid, Voronoi, Cloud, Fluid. Three blending algorithms for different interference characteristics. Three independent probes with freely positionable X/Y coordinates. Per-probe Min%/Max% range control with inverted modulation support. Per-layer Density, Flow, T-Tilt, Duration, Offset, R-Entropy, and R-Tilt controls. Global smoothing for all probe outputs. Real-time visualization of the interference field and probe positions. Price: 15€ (intro price: 10€) Requires: Ableton Live Suite 12 or higher. https://phasenpunkt.de https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_frLK9TiRg Read More

cloph-dsp releases Freeze95, a FREE stochastic stutter and freeze plugin
Indie developer cloph-dsp has released Freeze95, a free zero-latency stutter and freeze effect with a Windows 95-era CRT interface. Freeze95 is a three-band glitch engine designed to add motion to static audio. The signal is split with a phase-coherent LR4 crossover, and each band is then independently glitched using randomized capture, reverse, slow-mo, and granular [...]
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Windows-G E-AutoFilter300A JSFX automatic filter plugin for REAPER that features: * Two Filter Slots (Filter 1 & 2): Each slot can be set independently to Off, a 12dB/oct high-pass filter, or a 12dB/oct low-pass filter. * Two Routing Modes: 1. Parallel: Both filter slots (Filter 1 & 2) are simultaneously fed with the same dry signal to be processed independently, and then their outputs are blended back together using summing with -3.0 dB gain compensation. 2. Serial: Both filter slots are processed in series (one after the other). So the output of Filter 1 becomes the input of Filter 2. * Lower Limit (Hz): Sets the lower frequency boundary of each filter's sweep from 10.0 Hz to 21.0 kHz. * Upper Limit (Hz): Sets the upper frequency boundary of each filter's sweep from 40.0 Hz to 21.0 kHz. * Position: Displays the current position of each LFO-driven filter within the defined lower and upper frequency limits as a visual reference. * Q (0.1 – 10): Sets the resonance of the high-pass and low-pass filters to shape how pronounced the cutoff frequency is. * LFO Shape: Choose from six LFO waveforms (Sine, Cubic S-curve, Triangle, Square, Ramp Down, and Ramp Up) per filter. * Phase (0–100%): Adjusts the starting position of the selected LFO waveform per filter. Setting the Phase slider to 50% (180°) on symmetrical waveforms (Sine, Cubic S-curve, Square, Triangle) gives you the inverse of these waveforms. For asymmetrical waveforms (Ramp Down, Ramp Up), when Ramp Down is selected and the Phase slider is set to 50% (180°), it produces an inverse sawtooth wave; and when Ramp Up is selected and the Phase slider is set to 50% (180°), it produces a sawtooth wave. * BPM Mode: Use host BPM or set a custom BPM from 1 to 960 per filter. * Rate: Provides 22 rate divisions, from 4/1 (slowest) to 1/32 (fastest), including dotted and triplet options per filter. The rates are arranged in order of speed: 4/1, 2/1 D, 4/1 T, 2/1, 1/1 D, 2/1 T, 1/1, 1/2 D, 1/1 T, 1/2, 1/4 D, 1/2 T, 1/4, 1/8 D, 1/4 T, 1/8, 1/16 D, 1/8 T, 1/16, 1/32 D, 1/16 T, and 1/32. * Depth (0–100%): Controls the intensity of each filter's frequency modulation across the defined lower and upper frequency limits. At 0%, no modulation occurs (the filter does not move); at 100%, the filter sweeps the full lower and upper frequency range. * Dry/Wet Mix (%): Blends the unprocessed dry signal with the filtered wet signal from 0% to 100%. * Output Gain (dB): Sets the final output level of the plugin from -35 dB to +35 dB to compensate for volume changes introduced by the automatic filtering. * Advanced Host Sync: Each LFO phase is synced to the DAW timeline, and the plugin automatically re-syncs on playback start, stop, or when jumping along the timeline. * GUI Filter Status Indicators: Show the active status of each filter slot and whether it is set to HPF or LPF. * GUI BPM Readout: Displays the current DAW tempo for each active filter. * GUI Pos Readout: Shows the real-time frequency position of each active filter in Hz as the LFO moves. * GUI Bypass Button: A dedicated bypass button for toggling the effect on or off without audio clicks. Available for automation as "Bypass (Smooth)" in the plugin's parameter list. * Zipper-Noise-Free Operation: Advanced interpolation ensures no zipper noise during slider automation or real-time adjustments. * Minimal CPU Usage. * 16 Factory Presets: The plugin comes with 16 factory presets that can be imported via the included RPL file. Instructions for importing the presets are provided in the "Installation & Preset Library Import" file included in the Gumroad plugin download. You can grab it for $10. All future updates are free, just make sure to use a valid email so I can send future updates to you. Listen to the audio demos below to hear what the plugin can do: Email Support: info.windowsg@gmail.com ================================================== Using This JSFX Plugin in Other DAWs: If you want to use this JSFX plugin in other DAWs, you can do so using the open-source YSFX plugin. YSFX is available in VST3, AU, and CLAP formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download your preferred version of YSFX from here (Click on "Assets" for the downloads to appear): https://github.com/JoepVanlier/ysfx/releases YSFX comes in two versions: * ysfx-s FX (for JSFX effects). * ysfx-s instrument (for JSFX instruments). 1. Open ysfx-s FX in your DAW, 2. Then click "Load", find your "E-AutoFilter300_Windows-G" file, and click "Open." The JSFX plugin will now run inside the YSFX host, working perfectly in any DAW that supports VST3, AU, or CLAP plugins. Read More

inMusic to acquire Native Instruments: industry powerhouses reach a definitive agreement.
inMusic to acquire Native Instruments: industry powerhouses reach a definitive agreement. For some, Native Instruments’ journey from industry frontrunners to preliminary insolvency felt as inexplicable as an M. Night Shyamalan plot twist. For others, in hindsight, the apparent downfall of Native Instruments came as no real surprise, much like an M. Night Shyamalan plot twist. [...]
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1010music release blackbox 2 1010music have announced blackbox 2, a new version of their compact standalone sampler designed for DAWless production, live performance and portable music creation.

Bastl Instruments showcase Kalimba Bastl Instruments have announced Kalimba, a new desktop instrument that combines physical modelling, FM synthesis, touch control and motion sensing in a compact standalone design inspired by the traditional kalimba.

InMusic just bought Native Instruments. So what now for Traktor?Native Instruments has been sold. InMusic Brands, the U.S. parent of Akai Professional, Denon DJ, Numark, Rane, M-Audio, Moog, and Engine DJ, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NI in full. That includes Traktor, Maschine, Komplete, Kontakt, Reaktor, and the broader iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx stack that NI absorbed over the last few […]
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hzitools HziLooperTrack Multi-Layer Looper Plugin (VST3/WIN): Dynamic Track Allocation: A scalable architecture supporting up to 8 independent stereo loop tracks for complex, layered compositions. Advanced Track Routing: Route any track to the master output or assign it to Bus A or B for Morphing. Mute/Solo Tracks and Route them to your DAWs Channels separately. Retro-Grab (Time Machine): A constant 60-second global history buffer that allows you to "capture the past". Instantly transform live input into a loop by grabbing 4 bars, 2 bars, 1 bar, or even 1/4 bar segments. Sync: BPM synchronization with multiple modes, including Free, Auto-Quantize, and Bar-relative sync, ensuring loops stay perfectly locked to your host DAW. Harmonizer: One-click musical harmonization engine that automatically pitches your active tracks to form cohesive chords, triads, 7ths, and granular clusters. Master Controls: Global parameters for Master Pitch with semi-tone quantization and a Global Stop featuring adjustable tape-style glide times. Performance MIDI Modes: Play your loops chromatically across a keyboard for melodic re-pitching, or use 'Trigger Mode' to fire off specific slices and tracks like a classic sampler. Spectral Morphing and Snapshot System: Frequency-Domain Morpher: Spectral processing engine that crossfades and intertwines the frequency content of Morph Bus A and Morph Bus B. Spectral Blur & Contrast: Smear the FFT frames for ghostly, frozen textures using the Blur control, or push the dynamic range of the spectrum using the Adaptive Contrast knob. A/B Snapshot Gliding: Seamlessly interpolate not just audio, but your entire UI, modulation matrix, and parameter states between two snapshots using the Snapshot Morph slider. Slicing & Sequencing: Slice Editor: Waveform overlay for precision slicing, manual transient addition and pattern manipulation. Grid & Auto-Transient Modes: Divide loops into rhythmic grids from 1/2 down to 1/64, or utilize marker-based slicing for organic, transient-driven deconstruction. Per-Step Automation (Sequencer): Every track features a dedicated sequencer to automate sonic characteristics per slice. Drill & Reverse Sequencing: Create rhythmic stutter repetitions within a single step, or independently reverse specific slices. Spatial Pan & Width Sequencing: Orchestrate dynamic stereo movement and width per slice. Slice Shifting & Decay: Dial in real-time phase-shifting of individual slices for "drunken" rhythms and sculpt the envelope of each slice with the Decay control. Per-Channel Signal Chain & FX: Ambient Strip (Flux & Aura): Add movement and pitch-drifting width using Flux and create ghostly, expanding reverb tails with the Aura shimmer engine. Multi-Mode Channel Distortion: Inject grit with three distinct flavors: warm Crunch, aggressive Wavefolding, and aliasing 8-Bitcrush. Dual-State Filter: Resonant filters per track that morph from surgical Low-Pass to High-Pass sweeps. Granular Stutter Engine: A 32-grain engine per track with deep control over rate, size, positional offset, and stereo spread. Global FX & Textures: Integrated Texture Engine: Layer your sound with 9 lo-fi models (including Vinyl Dust, Tape Hiss, Broken Motor, Abyss Drone, Rain, and Mechanical Grinding) with adjustable pitch and amount. Master Tube Saturation: Heat up the mix with tube modeling. Shimmer Reverb: A pitch-shifting feedback reverb specifically tuned for ethereal, glassy pads alongside standard Room, Hall, and Cathedral modes. Complex Master Delay: Four distinct delay models: Digital, Tape with pitch-slew, Ping-Pong, and Ghost. Workflow, Modulation & Performance. 8-Slot LFO Matrix: Modulation system with 8 LFOs featuring Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Random, and a Custom Draw Mode. Map them to nearly any parameter via a simple right-click overlay. Deep Randomization System: A highly configurable "RND ALL" engine. Choose exactly what gets randomized (Pitch, Filter, Pan, Stutter, Slices, Ambient, or Distortion) for controlled chaos. Snapshot Storage: Store up to 8 global snapshots containing sequencer data, parameter states, and modulation routings for instant recall. Sidechain Ducking: Built-in sidechain compressor with a yellow threshold visualizer to let your kick drum breathe through the loop. Preset & Asset Management: Preset saving that automatically creates sidecar folders for your exported audio assets. Drag & Drop Export: Instantly render your current mix and drag the rendered WAV file directly from the plugin into your DAW. Read More

Goodhertz releases LA-210, a FREE compressor/clipper/saturation plugin
Goodhertz has released LA-210, a free saturation plugin that combines an opto compressor, soft clipper, and cassette tape model in a single interface designed to look like a Southern California freeway map. I have to point this out right away. I’m a huge fan of Goodhertz plugins, both for the way they sound and for [...]
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SUPERBOOTH 2026: Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums The Bullfrog Drums is the latest collaboration between Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin, and delivers an educational instrument that's easy to use, but still packs in enough pro features to satisfy serious users.

Native Instruments to be acquired by inMusic Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams has announced that a definitive agreement has been signed for the company to be acquired by inMusic.

Nektar Panorama CS12: Reaper & Fender Studio Pro support In addition to its Logic Pro and Cubase/Nuendo support, Nektar's Panorama CS12 now boasts integration with Cockos Reaper and Fender Studio Pro / PreSonus Studio One.

Sender Spike releases DR.89, a FREE Roland TR-909 drum machine emulation for Windows
Developer Sender Spike has released DR.89, a free Roland TR-909 inspired drum machine plugin for Windows. If the name Sender Spike sounds familiar, that’s because we’ve covered a few of this developer’s plugins recently, including the SN Zero hybrid FM synthesizer, the qb (Kyubi) multimode distortion, and the filter.tank dual filter. SN Zero is one [...]
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Unusable Engineering Curves & MembranesCurves & Membranes is a one-oscillator mono synth built around Bézier wave shaping, orbital modulation, and a membrane-style filter model. The idea was not to make a synth that does everything, but to make a smaller instrument where the few core parts actually behave in interesting ways. It is monophonic on purpose. I did not want to lower oversampling or update rates, because I did not want to compromise the sound. I also did not feel any need to add more oscillators when the one that is there already does enough interesting things on its own. The smaller structure also makes the interface easier to grasp, and to me the limitation makes it more attractive, not less. The oscillator uses a repeating single-cycle Bézier waveform. You shape it by moving handles and midpoint rather than selecting from a fixed set of waveforms. From there, the synth runs two modulation concepts in parallel: an 8-slot wave preset bank with slew and clocked stepping, and independent orbital modulators for each point and handle. In the filter stage, 32 membrane lanes react to LP, BP, and HP actuator points in parallel, with damping, tension, width, emphasis, and keyboard tracking changing the response. A big part of the point is that the sound and the visuals reflect the same thing. The oscillator shape, the modulation movement, and the filter behavior are all part of the same core idea, so what you see on screen is not just decoration pasted on top. It works especially well for bass lines with movement, expressive mono leads, and long evolving drone material. You can keep it simple and musical, or push it much further with wave sequencing and orbital motion. Even with a lot of movement, the synth is designed to stay pitch-stable and playable. There are no preset system included. The thinking there is simple: if the interface is clear enough, you should be able to make your own sounds without starting from a giant preset browser. Randomization is also a big part of the workflow. The modulation systems are built to make exploration fast, not precious. Highlights: One-oscillator mono synth. Bézier single-cycle oscillator. None, Clip, and Fold wave distortion modes. 8-slot Wave Preset Bank with slew. Internal or host-clocked wave sequencing. Independent orbital modulators for each point and handle. 32-lane membrane filter with LP, BP, and HP actuators. Direct interface with no hidden panels or secondary pages. Videos Full walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgsCDjBzLlk Sounds / patch ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo4qDD3YghU Read More

Polyend Drums hybrid drum machine Polyend's latest release Drums features eight tracks designed for creating percussion using analogue voices, digital synthesis methods or sample-based instruments.