NoiseWorks Audio’s DynAssist gains Pro Tools ARA integration The latest update for DynAssist provides ARA support for Pro Tools, offering tighter integration and allowing users to apply intelligent dynamics processing without the need for real-time playback.

ToneLib releases TL BaxEQ, a FREE classic Baxandall EQ Plugin
ToneLib is back with another freebie after updating popular plugins TL NoiseReducer and TL TubeWarmth late in 2024. The developer’s latest freebie is TL BaxEQ, which pays homage to the late Peter J Baxandall. Peter J. Baxandall developed the Baxandall EQ over seven decades ago, and although successful, he never quite received the credit he [...]
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MPG Awards 2025: The Winners The MPG have released a full list of this year’s MPG Awards winners following a sold-out ceremony at The Troxy in London, UK. 

VG Trumpet VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone VIYouTube/V56DGf1ZEho Virtual Instrument, VST, AU plugins, standalone application. Made by a musician, for musicians—designed to inspire and enhance your music: Five of the most common types of saxophone style sounds: Subtone, Warm, Smooth, Bright and Lead. It works with Windows and Mac as a standalone and will run as a plugin in all major DAWs (Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio etc.) as VST/VST3/AU. Compatible with breath controllers (AirMotion, TEControl, MRTAudio), wind controllers (AKAI EWI4000s, EWI5000, Solo, Roland Aerophone AE-10, AE-20, Pro AE-30, Yamaha WX, Yamaha YDS, Berglund NuEVI, NuRad, EMEO, Robkoo R1, Clarii mini, etc.), and MIDI keyboard controllers. More than 410 unique samples. Recorded sample quality: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz. Custom designed, unique GUI. Aftertouch, Mod Wheel, and Keyswitches are the key features to morph and perform sounds while playing. Articulations: Falls, Squeezes, Soft attack, Accented attack, Bend. Expressive effects: Expression, Attack, Vibrato, Growl, Wah. Reverb, delay and stereo control to fit the instrument in every mix. Designed for electronic wind instrument performers, sound designers, and music producers. VG Jazz Tenor Saxophone Virtual Instrument Quick Start Guide (PDF). YouTube/qChu0Mm1SCo YouTube/r10qf-3NUd8 YouTube/SL5_cOum7qc YouTube/lnH9yqF_DZw YouTube/Afu8E3wnQtc Read More

Arturia V Collection 11 released The latest version of Arturia’s powerful all-in-one virtual instrument collection is now available, bringing a total of seven new additions to the table.

Bitwig Connect 4/12 now available The Bitwig Connect 4/12 marks the company’s first foray into hardware, and offers an all-in-one solution that combines audio, MIDI and CV I/O with monitoring and DAW control functions.

Filtrr is a FREE Ladder Filter and Saturation Plugin by BlepFX
BlepFX has released Filtrr, a versatile ladder filter and saturation plugin for free. We have written about the cool offerings by developer BlepFX here before, like the impressive companding distortion Destruqtor and lo-fi degrader plugin Crunchrr. BlepFX is known for making tools that are both aesthetically pleasing and easy to work with, and most importantly, [...]
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Flock Audio update Patch App DX The most recent update for the application that pairs with Flock Audio’s series of digitally controlled patchbays has just arrived, delivering a range of long-awaited features that promise to further streamline the range’s functionality

Orpheus Effects releases new FREE room reverb plugin RoomLite
Orpheus Effects, a seemingly new audio developer, has recently released a new room reverb plugin, RoomLite. Best of all, it is free. As the name RoomLite suggests, this plugin is suited for room reverb sounds, specifically “high-quality and realistic emulations of small to medium-sized spaces.” It uses the room algorithm found in its parent plugin, [...]
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Neumann launch RIME headphone software Neumann have announced the release of a new plug-in that allows users of their NDH headphones to monitor immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos.

Get a MajorDecibel Plugin of Your Choice for Free
You can currently snap up almost any MajorDecibel plugin for free by using the coupon code ‘FREEPLUGIN’. The code works with any of MajorDecibel’s plugins, except Mastering Studio Rx. That means you can score one of the following plugins for free: Dynamics ($19), Equalizer ($19), Spatializer ($19), Limiter ($19), and the most exciting of all, [...]
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Sample Logic GrainScaperWHAT IS GRAINSCAPER? ELEVATE YOUR SOUND WITH NEXT-GEN GRANULAR SYNTHESIS. Unlock the power of sound with GrainScaper – a cutting-edge tool designed to elevate your music productions. Harness the magic of granular synthesis, breaking audio into tiny "grains" to create entirely new textures, evolving soundscapes, and complex sonic worlds. With precise control over pitch, timing, density, and more, you can craft shimmering atmospheres, rhythmic patterns, and otherworldly effects like never before. Perfect for electronic music, soundscapes, film scores, and experimental genres, our plug-in empowers you to push the limits of sound design and redefine what's possible in your productions. GrainScaper at a Glance: 240 Granular Presets. 4 independent grain modules with dedicated cloud mixing. Drag & Drop modulators. XY spatial controller. Built in Master effects. Realtime virtual instrument or audio processing. Randomizer for quick inspiration. Overview Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4GTrTXqVdo Read More

Yraki releases LayerLab Device for Ableton Mariano Sibilia, or Yraki, has announced the release of a new Max for Live Device that’s capable of creating new one-shot sounds from a collection of loaded samples. 

Toontrack Music Beat Revamper EZmix Pack Beat Revamper EZmix Pack is an expansion for EZmix 3 focusing on creative sound design and experimental mixing for drums. This release marks the ninth expansion created uniquely for the new EZmix 3 format launched in Q4 2024. If you're looking for ideas for whenever you stumble on a drum part or beat in need of a new suit, this collection of presets for EZmix 3 is what to reach for. Featuring anything from the basic and mildly saturated to the completely mind-bendingly warped and experimental, it has settings that can be applied in virtually any context, genre or style. Be it for acoustic drums that may be lacking grit, flavor or vibe or for any stock- or static-sounding electronic beat in need of more organic mojo, dive into this pack and revel in presets that include overdriven amps, LFOs, feedback, pitch shifters and practically any other effect you can think of. As always with EZmix 3 and any collection of presets, don't let any instrument indicator dictate what you ultimately apply a setting to – experiment, stack, mix and match and let your ears guide you to where you want to go. This is a preset pack all about the beats and for making sure you don't miss a single one. Be it when mixing, painting with sound or composing – make an impact. Feature Spotlight: An expansion for EZmix 3. Presets designed primarily for drums but applicable on any audio source. Featuring complex chains of amps and effects involving reverbs, delays, distortion, LFOs and more. Ideal for elaborate sound design and experimental mixing. Read More

Venus Theory releases forms:piano, a FREE emotive piano library for Decent Sampler
Developer Venus Theory has released forms:piano, a free emotive piano library for the Decent Sampler. Decent Sampler is a treasure trove of sometimes weird and usually wonderful free libraries (there are paid libraries, too, but plenty of freebies to keep you busy). If you haven’t tried Decent Sampler yet, check it out; it’s free to [...]
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