Full Bucket Music releases Paralogy, a FREE Crumar Trilogy plugin
Full Bucket Music has released Paralogy, a free paraphonic synth plugin inspired by the Crumar Trilogy. 2026 is off to a very good start in the free plugin world. After plugin giveaways from Universal Audio, Waves Audio, and Canvas Audio, one of my favorite indie developers, Full Bucket Music, has released another free instrument. Paralogy [...]
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Electro-Harmonix launch the Effects Interface The latest release from pedal veterans Electro-Harmonix places a 2-in/2-out audio interface inside a stompbox chassis, and makes it possible to run route DAW audio through hardware pedals — or integrate DAW plug-ins into a pedalboard setup.

Vessel Audio Sigma Engine VSTSigma Engine by Vessel Audio. The Ultimate Hybrid Workstation for Modern Producers. Elevate your sound with Sigma Engine, a powerhouse VST instrument engineered specifically for the next generation of Hip-Hop, Rap, and Trap. Developed by Vessel Audio, Sigma Engine bridges the gap between legendary hardware history and futuristic sound design—all while keeping your workflow fluid and fast. The Multi-Sample Advantage. Sigma Engine delivers unparalleled authenticity. Each of the 100 presets has been meticulously crafted using high-definition multi-samples. By capturing the original hardware at multiple pitches and velocities, we've ensured that every note—from the deepest 808 to the highest lead—retains the rich harmonics and character of the source machines. The Sonic DNA. Experience a curated collection of sounds inspired by the titans of synthesis: The 90s Era: Clean, "glassy" digital textures reminiscent of the legendary Korg Triton. The 80s Era: Thick, lush analog warmth modeled after the Jupiter 8 and Oberheim. Modern Synthesis: Cutting-edge, aggressive tones built for today's Billboard charts. Total Sound Sculpting. Take full control over your textures with professional modulation and shaping tools: Dynamic LFO: Fine-tune Rate and Depth to add movement or rhythmic "wobble" effects. Envelope Control: Use Attack and Release knobs to transition from sharp, aggressive plucks to atmospheric, evolving swells. Precision Filtering: Sculpt your frequency spectrum with built-in High Pass and Low Pass filters to create room for your mix or add lo-fi grit. Built-In FX Suite. Polish your sound without reaching for external plugins: Chorus & Delay: Add width, movement, and rhythmic depth. Reverb: From tight rooms to massive, ethereal spaces. Distortion: Add heat, saturation, and "sauce" to your 808s and leads. Light on Resources, Heavy on Sound. Stop freezing tracks and bouncing to audio. Sigma Engine is optimized for Low CPU Usage, allowing you to load multiple instances across your project without taxing your system. It's built for stability, ensuring your creativity never hits a technical wall. The Full Toolkit for Modern Hits. Low End: Earth-shaking 808s, gritty Synth Basslines, and organic Acoustic Basses. Atmosphere: Lush Pads and cinematic Strings. Melodics: Piercing Leads, soulful Keys, and crisp Plucks. Stop searching for the right sound and start creating it. Unlock the power of Sigma Engine today. Read More

Pro Tools, Sibelius & Venue updates from Avid Avid will be showcasing the latest enhancements to Pro Tools, Sibelius and Venue families at NAMM 2026, as well as hosting a series of talks and demonstrations at their booth.

Yamaha launch MGX Mixers, URX Interfaces & CC1 Controller Yamaha are geared up for an eventful NAMM Show, with not one but three new product launches planned for their pro-audio line-up.

Nord unveil the Electro 7 Combining Nord's latest piano technology with the Organ and Rotary Speaker features from the Nord Organ 3, the Electro 7 promises to deliver exceptional versatility in a lightweight footprint.

A1 Studio Productions Musical Saws, Grinders & Blades Sample PackSaws, drills and grinders. Aren't they music to your ears as well? Get creative with these cutting and grinding blades of all types. Unique experimental and special effect sound beds including percussive strikes from circular blades that produce chimey, bell and triangle like qualities. Processed sounds excellent for gritty ambient, drone and SFX textures. From high pitched, shimmering blade hits to low noisy rumbles, sounds like no other. Great for easy royalty free music and video production. Drop these into your mix or favorite sampler instrument and grind away. 17 percussive blade hits. 13 Chainsaw Madness. 11 Circular Saw Swirls. 16 Twisted Grinders & Drills. 15 Skill Saw Surgery. 4 Hedge Trimmings. 20 Saw Blade Ensembles (time and pitch warped). Expect bass enhanced saws, re amped chainsaws, swirling diamond blades and the unexpected. A total 312 MB with 96 one shots of 16-bit 44.1k WAV files sorted by type. Most have a fade in or fade out ranging from a few to 40 seconds or more. These lack a clear tonal center, key, or scale, making them ideal for creating experimental, atmospheric and interesting soundscapes. Ready to use samples you can further time stretch, pitch, chop, slice and loop into your own original cuts. Unusual sounds you could slip into any genre. Listen to the demo of just some of the raw sample files. No effects needed. Read More

Humble Bundle offers Make Music, Change Lives bundle starting at $1
Humble Bundle delivers some of the best deals you’ll find anywhere, and not just because the prices are low. Make Music, Change Lives is their latest bargain offer. We’ve had bargains like IK Multimedia’s SampleTank 4 Max V2 for $30, and Miroslav Philharmonik 2 CE for $1. But the best thing about grabbing a bargain, [...]
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IK Multimedia showcases ReSing (FREE) and a new expansion pack
At NAMM 2026, IK Multimedia showcased its free vocal processing plugin ReSing, alongside a new expansion pack  If I’m honest, when I first heard about ReSing, I had fairly mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’m a big fan of IK Multimedia; I think they get it right more often than not, and last year’s [...]
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Dreamtonics add choirs to Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro Rather than bringing new solo voices to the table, the latest expansions for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro introduce a trio of modelled choirs.

Linux Audio Conference as #Opensource #musictech this year

FabFilter unveil Pro-C 3 Pro-C 3 introduces six all-new compression algorithms, a new Character panel dedicated to analogue-style saturation, improvements to its side-chain EQ facilities, Dolby Atmos support and more.

Black Octopus Sound Ethereal Vocal Samples by RoniitBlack Octopus Sound and Roniit have released Ethereal Vocal Samples - a collection of vocal samples - ideal for a wide range of electronic musical styles. What's inside: 100% Royalty Free. 24-bit high quality wavs. Cleared for: Spotify, Youtube, Soundcloud, Record Label Releases. 0.71 Total GB Unzipped. 239 Total Sounds. 62 Vocal FX One Shots. 51 Vocal Hook Loops. 29 Vocal Adlib Loops. 25 Vocal Spoken Word One Shot. 22 Vocal Harmony Loops. 10 Vocal FX Loops. 9 Vocal Stack Loops. 8 Vocal Adlib One Shots. 8 Vocal Chant One Shots. 6 FX Foley One Shots. 4 Vocal Choir Loops. 3 Vocal Phrase One Shots. 2 Vocal Atmosphere Loops. Read More

NoiseWorks Audio release NoiseAssist VoiceAssist combines six intelligent voice-focused processes into a single ARA-capable plug-in, and promises to a faster, more integrated approach to vocal and dialogue editing.

DsgDnB offers multiple FREE plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux
DsgDnB, a musician and developer with several interesting projects on the go, is currently offering multiple free plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Current projects include PresetShare (a synth preset-sharing platform and music community) and producing drum & bass music under the name DSG and as part of various collectives. You can find more information [...]
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