KV331 Audio offers the iPad version of SynthMaster 2 for FREE for until November 17
KV331 Audio is giving away its flagship synth app, SynthMaster 2 for iPad, for a limited time. The SynthMaster 2 app typically costs $19.99 on the Apple App Store, but you can download it for free until November 17, 2025. SynthMaster, in its various forms, is a synth that might still be somewhat underrated, and [...]
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Audio Damage AscentAscent is a sophisticated dual-reverb plugin that combines two powerful algorithms into one fluid interface: a lush, expansive hall reverb and an innovative pitch-shifting particle reverb that creates evolving, granular shimmer effects. Layer spacious, long-decay reverbs with dynamic pitch-shifted textures to craft everything from subtle ambient spaces to dramatic, otherworldly atmospheres. With intuitive controls, and built-in dynamic ducking that keeps your mix clean, Ascent delivers the acoustic character and creative possibilities of premium hardware reverbs in a streamlined, CPU-efficient plugin that works seamlessly across all major formats and platforms. Features: Dual reverb engine architecture combining a spacious hall reverb with an innovative granular pitch-shifting particle reverb. Particle engine features pitch transposition from -12 to +12 semitones with dual overlapping grains for artifact-free shimmer effects. Expanse control offers three room size modes (Small, Medium, Large) with carefully tuned delay networks for natural spatial imaging. Built-in dynamic ducking compressor keeps reverb tails from swamping your dry signal, maintaining mix clarity. Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems. Read More

EastWest Black Friday Sale EastWest’s annual Black Friday Sale has started early this year, and what’s more, it features some of the biggest discounts in the company's history. 

Dylan Mixer offers the Tape Filth Kontakt 8 Cassette Synth Library for FREE
Dylan Mixer has made the Tape Filth Kontakt 8 cassette synth library available for free download.  The freeware library requires the full version of Kontakt 8, and it is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.  You’ll also need to create a Pulse Downloader account to access the plugin, as we’ll outline below.  Dylan Mixer [...]
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Get Ujam UFX Reverb Version 2 for $5 in 89% Off Deal at Plugin Boutique
Right now, you can get Ujam UFX Reverb Version 2 for just $5, down from $49, in an 89% off deal at Plugin Boutique.  The deal, which is part of Plugin Boutique’s Black Friday sale, expires on December 7, 2025.  UFX Reverb is a macOS (Catalina 10.15+) and Windows (10+) release for VST2, VST3, AU [...]
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SOS FOR ARTISTS Black Friday Offer Our Black Friday offer is now live, with a discount of 30% currently available for the Pro plan, and everybody who signs up for a subscription or free seven-day trial will get a a free Safari Pedals

The Drox II glitch and stutter effect by Dystopian Waves is now available as a free plugin
Recently, I covered Drox II in another article, where I lamented the fact that it was a Max for Live device and thus an Ableton Live exclusive plugin. Well, I’ve got no more reasons to stay salty, because the plugin is now Windows compatible in VST format. Great news! Drox II is a glitch and [...]
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NatLife Sounds Trance Memories for Synapse Audio ProximaNatLife Sounds presents Trance Memories for Synapse Audio Proxima. It is a unique soundbank currently available on the market, featuring 70 high-quality presets designed specifically for Synapse Audio Proxima. This collection is ideal for producers of Melodic Trance, Progressive Trance, and Uplifting Trance, providing ready-to-use sounds that save time on sound design. Included in the pack: Leads, pads, and atmospheres for melodic and harmonic layering. Basses for solid low-end support. Effects and textures to enhance transitions and overall sound design. This is a third-party soundbank for Proxima, a niche product with very few alternatives available. All presets are fully compatible with Synapse Audio Proxima and ready for immediate use in your projects. Soundbank created by Gianfranco Carone aka GC. Read More

Pitch Innovations Sonic Atlas is a FREE instrument that takes you around the world
Pitch Innovations releases Sonic Atlas, a FREE sampled instrument that takes you around the world. We are used to Pitch Innovations being, well, innovative. The India-based developer is passionate about exploring new and creative ways to make beautiful music, and we’ve seen that with products like Groove Shaper and Fluid Chords 2. However, Sonic Atlas [...]
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SPL introduce the BiG [Studio] SPL’s latest release brings the circuitry employed in their BiG 500-series module to a 1U 19” rackmount unit, and takes advantage of the extra space by adding a new Tube Harmonics section. 

Kulshan Studios Crush Drum n Bass Soundset for Clavia Nord Lead 2 + 2X75 aggressive Drum n Bass presets, compatible with the Clavia Nord Lead 2 and 2X hardware synths. This soundbank is 100% DnB-oriented, which means no weird clangs, effects, drums, or bells. The patches in Crush were referenced against the latest tracks and employs all of the Nord's craziest mod and distortion offerings. So this soundset is designed to fully exploit the Nord Sound to its fullest potential. These patches are based on sounds by the likes of Pendulum, Andy C, Sub Focus, Spor, Modemellow, Pure Tone, Maduk, Spor, Maykors & Neekir, Messiah, Danny Byrd, Subrix, Motiv, Akasha, Johnny L, Netsky, and many many more. And to cap off the bank, some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds. Only 3rd party FX used in these sounds were Virus TI2 reverb and delay on leads, pads, and plucks. Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Jump Up Drum n Bass, Liquid Drum n Bass, and Atmospheric Drum n Bass genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference. All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link. Requirements: Clavia Nord Lead 2 or 2X synthesizer (and rack versions). Also compatible with DiscoDSP Discovery VSTi and The Usual Suspects Nodal Red 2X. Read More

Get an Ampeg Bass Amp and 2 Bass Pedals FREE for AmpliTube 5 CS in November
IK Multimedia has given low-end enthusiasts an early Christmas present in the form of four bass guitar giveaways for AmpliTube 5 CS users in November. AmpliTube 5 CS is IK’s free guitar and bass workstation, exclusive to 64-bit systems for macOS and Windows.  The November giveaway features the SVX-500 bass amp, matching 2×10 SVX-500 cab, [...]
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Sequential update Take 5 OS Available as a free download from the company’s website, the latest version of the Take 5's OS introduces a new Poly Chain function along with 10 new play modes for the built-in arpeggiator. 

Oberheim TEO-5 updated The latest software update for the TEO-5 sees it gain the same Poly Chain function and arpeggiator updates that have been introduced to the Sequential Take 5.

Kulshan Studios Smash Bass Soundset for Access Virus TI Series95 brutal Dubstep and lush Future Bass presets, compatible with the Access Virus TI hardware synth series. This soundbank is 100% Bass Music-oriented, which means no weird clangs, effects, drums, or bells. The patches in Smash are based on sounds from songs by Rusko, Droeloe, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Skrillex, Burial, Knife Party, Savant, Marshmello, RIOT, Jauz, Coki, Au5, Benga, and many many more. So this soundset is designed to fully exploit the Virus Sound to its fullest potential. And to cap off the bank, some patches were set to INIT, so you have room to write and store your own patches without overwriting any existing sounds. No 3rd party FX were used in these sounds. Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Post-Dubstep, Chillstep, Riddim Dubstep, Tearout Dubstep, and Future Bass genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, and Basses, for quick reference. All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link. Requirements: Access Virus TI, TI2, Snow, or Polar synthesizer. Also compatible with Adam Szabo Viper VSTi and the The Usual Suspects OsTIrus. Read More