SoniX Audio releases DRUMFLX, a FREE drum machine plugin
SoniX Audio has released DRUMFLX, a free drum machine plugin for macOS and Windows. DRUMFLX is a sample-based instrument built by producer KXVI, whose credits include work with Future, SZA, 21 Savage, and Lil Tjay. It is aimed mainly at hip-hop, trap, R&B, drill, and related styles, although the included processing lets you tweak the [...]
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Kreuzberg Audio reveal Oberton Kreuzberg Audio latest release is a multiband saturator that boasts enough range to tackle everything from subtle mix enhancements to more extreme punishment of individual sources. 

THETA Audio Research C A T H O D EFree for 14 Days. Run anything through a signal chain that's falling apart on purpose. CATHODE is seven stages of analog-to-digital rot, worn tape, drifting transport, a panicking receiver, RF interference, phosphor burn, converter damage, with a full modulation-and-transient toolkit bolted to the end so you can make the decay move. Subtle enough to age a vocal, violent enough to liquefy a drum loop. Drag and drop modules around to change the signal path. Read More

Neumann launch the KK 104 A & KK 105 A Building on the success of the acclaimed KK 204 and KK 205, the new A-Series capsules combine Neumann’s proven condenser technology with an updated design, reduced handling noise and seamless compatibility with the latest Sennheiser wireless ecosystems.

RiverFlux Audio releases BITLAYER, a FREE multiband bitcrusher
RiverFlux Audio has released BITLAYER, a free multiband bitcrusher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This is a surprisingly cool bitcrusher, but the first thing I noticed was the interface. The pixel-art knobs and chunky lettering give it a fun Game Boy vibe, but the frequency display also makes this fairly deep processor easier to understand. [...]
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LW6 wireless headphones from Lewitt Audio Lewitt’s have just introduced their first pair of headphones which, despite being aimed primarily at studio duties, offer wireless operation.

TMPLT Sounds offers two FREE electronic drum sample packs
TMPLT Sounds is offering two free name-your-price drum sample packs through Gumroad, including 75 kick drums generated with its xKick 999 plugin. The developer recently introduced xKick 999 and Erika Kick Drum Synth, two pretty interesting virtual instruments that caught my eye because they’re inspired by some of my favorite analog drum hardware. However, neither [...]
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bartFXAudio bartCollisionBoxbartCollisionBox is a free collision-based rhythmic audio effect for Windows. It is inspired by the movement of an object bouncing between surfaces, turning incoming audio into a sequence of impacts and reflections inside a virtual collision space. Each collision can have its own Distance, Pitch, Tone, Volume and Stutter settings. Distance determines the timing between successive collisions, allowing regular patterns, irregular rhythms and evolving sequences to be created. Global controls shape the behaviour and character of the effect, including Box, Box Resonance, filter controls, Attack, Decay, Glide, Threshold and Stutter Rate. From fluid stutters and bouncing echoes to irregular rhythmic patterns, mechanical sequences and experimental sound manipulation. Format: VST3, Windows 64-bit Price: Free. Free to use. Donations are welcome, but never required. The concept, functionality, workflow, parameter design, testing, sound evaluation and creative direction were developed by bartFXAudio. The plugin was built with JUCE 8. The C++ / JUCE software implementation was created with the assistance of AI, used to generate and develop code according to the design, requirements, testing and feedback provided by bartFXAudio. Read More

Apple Mac Studio With M5 Max: First Impressions SOS contributer Mark Wherry has been taking one of the latest Mac Studio models for a test drive — here's a look at how it stands up to some common audio tasks. 

Get NOS Audio Little Lush Halls reverb FREE for a limited time
NOS Audio’s Little Lush Halls reverb plugin is free at JRR Shop with coupon code subscribersonly. The plugin normally costs $29, although JRR currently lists it for $20 before the coupon. Add it to your cart, enter subscribersonly in the Discount Codes box, and the total drops to $0.00. I verified that the code works. [...]
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Distance Simulator by 194dB Audio is FREE for a limited time
Developer 194dB Audio has made its Distance Simulator plugin for macOS and Windows free for a limited time. Distance Simulator is an easy-to-use plugin that does exactly what the name suggests; it simulates distance. More specifically, it recreates the tonal balance of a faraway sound more realistically than simply turning the volume down. Distance Simulator [...]
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SoundGhost release Orbit SoundGhost’s latest plug-in takes an interesting approach to auto-panning, dividing incoming signals into three frequency bands that each come equipped with their own set of modulation tools. 

Vita Mirae Vita Mirae | Vital Banks: VHS Delirium10 Vital* presets created from scratch with Vita Mirae's sonic identity + 2 bonus presets. WATCH THE DEMO: https://youtu.be/RuDbI0NqOjM?si=BBZH4TJmpuVZTQxK Presets: KY Arcade Prisoners. KY CRT is F- Back. KY Electrified Dreams. KY Invaders of the Space. KY Michael Has Been Here. KY Mirae's Resonance. KY Synthetic Piano. KY Tape Mold. KY The Future is in Your Back. KY VHS Delirium. KY Synthetic Piano 2 (Bonus). PD VHS Delirium (Bonus). *vital plugin not included. Created by Vita Mirae. Read More

Hakuna Audio releases FREE Hakunizer one-knob enhancer plugin
Hakuna Audio has released Hakunizer, a free one-knob enhancer plugin for macOS and Windows. The workflow immediately reminded me of Image-Line’s old Soundgoodizer. Just like in FL Studio’s old multiband sound enhancer, you choose one of four programs labeled A, B, C, and D, then turn a single large knob until the result sounds good. [...]
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ModeAudio Quiet Piano Ambient Loops: Cinematic upright piano samples
ModeAudio has released the Quiet Piano Ambient Loops, a collection of 833MB worth of royalty-free music loops and MIDI.  The piano is arguably the most versatile instrument; a single performance can be percussive, rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic all at once, with as much polyphony as your fingers can manage. But despite having all that potential [...]
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