GrabTracks ARA Sampler for macOS and Windows is FREE for a limited time
GrabTracks is a fairly new ARA sampler plugin for macOS and Windows that offers a tactile, intuitive way to manipulate audio in your DAW. The plugin usually costs $29, but you can download it for free using the promo code “GRABTRACKSPROMO100.” The promotion could end at any time, so grab it while it’s free. ARA [...]
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Baby Audio update Tekno Just months on from its initial release, Baby Audio’s software drum synth has been treated to its first major update.

ZAK Sound releases Echowaves, a FREE stereo delay plugin
Developer ZAK Sound has released Echowaves, a free stereo delay for macOS, Windows, and Linux. One of the things I like most about ZAK Sound is that we never quite know what’s coming next. The developer has provided us with a diverse collection of freebies over the last few years, including Orange Dreams 2 Lite, [...]
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Sender Spike releases SN Zero, a FREE hybrid synthesizer plugin for Windows
Developer Sender Spike has released SN Zero, a free FM/vector hybrid synthesizer plugin for Windows. SN Zero is a four-operator FM synthesizer that blends classic FM synthesis with vector-style crossfading. The resulting combo is a hybrid instrument that feels familiar (if you’ve used FM synths before) but ever so slightly off the beaten path thanks [...]
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DAD reveal Junior controller The Junior features a set of customisable tactile controls that provide seamless, real-time operation of pre-configured Control | Pack settings, and promises to make the interfaces more flexible and easier to use than ever before.

A1 Studio Productions Studio One Pro Next Level PresetsOver 60 custom Studio One Pro VST presets ready to track and mix with. A free production pack of A1 Studio's take on tools from your included content for beginners and advanced users, sure to include something for everyone. Including the A1 session template, track presets and .soundx files for three Impact XT velocity drum kits. Six Ampire XT amp sims along with bass, organs, Rhoads and patches for Presence XT, Mai Tai and Mojito. Multi instruments + FX chains with Open Air, Room Reverb & Fat Channel presets, all to help take your routing, tracking, instruments and mixing to the next level. Versions 6 and onward. Read More

DAWJunkie releases Craze, a FREE crunchy phaser effect
Developer DAWJunkie has released Craze, a free crunchy phaser effect for macOS and Windows. The start of a new year is often when we hope and plan for change. But when it comes to DAWJunkie, I just want more of the same, and, as expected, the increasingly popular developer has delivered. DAWJunkie’s latest release is [...]
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DPA to introduce the 4099 Core+ The latest version of DPA's popular instrument mic features 10dB of additional dynamic range compared to its predecessor, and also benefits from a higher clipping point. 

Convex Audio update Atrium The first major update for Convex Audio's reverb plug-in delivers an array of new features along with support for macOS systems. 

A1 Studio Productions Fender Studio A1 Presets PackPick on these hand crafted sounds for the free Fender Studio DAW. Dialed in vintage and modern guitar, bass amp and pedal tones from different guitars and pickups to deliver excellent results with all the latest included content. Get the A1 Session Starter with arranger tracks, delay & reverb sends, mixer settings and presets to help quickly record the pro sounds you want. A complete artist pack of 7 bass rigs, 12 guitar setups and 6 other usable mix settings by A1 Studio Productions. Sponsored by no one. Created on Windows, compatible with Mac, Android and Apple, Version 1.1. Read More

Peterson launch the StroboVUE The latest addition to the Peterson range boasts the same accuracy as the company’s existing strobe tuners, but with a compact footprint and convenient always-on display that make it ideal for pedalboards. 

Audeze announce the Maxwell 2 The successor to Audeze's debut gaming headset promises to deliver even better audio performance along with some handy new features. 

Tilr releases QDelay, a FREE feature-packed dual-delay plugin
Tilr, one of the most productive and impressive free plugin developers in 2025, is making a strong start to the new year with the release of QDelay, a free feature-packed dual-delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. We’re only just into 2026, and Tilr is back with another free plugin that looks set to overdeliver [...]
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Autodafe Autodafe BitcrusherThe plugin features precise, musically tuned bit depth and sample rate reduction, designed to deliver everything from subtle digital grit to aggressive lo-fi textures, with a focused interface optimized for real-time control and musical results. Key features: Bit depth reduction with smooth, usable ranges. Sample rate reduction for classic digital aliasing effects. Dry/Wet mix for parallel processing. Lightweight DSP and modern interface. Formats: VST3 (Windows, macOS, Linux). Audio Unit (macOS). Standalone (macOS, Windows, Linux). Read More

MeldaProduction release Electric Keys - Tines Electric Keys - Tines has been designed to provide users with a definitive collection of classic sounds, and promises to deliver the bell-like tones and gritty bark that defined a generation of R&B, funk and classic rock tracks.