OMNi (alpha v0.1), a FREE Rust-based DAW with native AI sample generation
From developer Tomasz Głuc comes the alpha version OMNi, a free Rust-based DAW. While our favourite plugins may change over time, it’s not uncommon to stick with the same DAW for the entirety of our musical lives. After a brief spell with Cubase, I made an early jump to Logic Pro, and other than making [...]
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Lo-bit record Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26xModeled Gated Reverb Plugin Combining Analog Plate Reverb & VCA Dynamics. 『Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26x』 Released. Product Overview. 『Plate core 12AU7 VCA core 26x』 is a gated reverb processor that combines a high-density plate core modeled after the reverberation structure of the legendary EMT 140 analog plate reverb with 12AU7 tube saturation and VCA Core dynamics (Gate / Compressor). From classic snare gated reverb processing to tight reverb decay control, its intuitive interface allows you to effortlessly craft rich, high-quality audio textures. Key Features. 1. 【High-Density Plate Core Based on EMT 140 Modeling】. Faithfully recreates the dense, smooth plate reverberation characteristic of the industry-standard EMT 140 plate reverb. 2. 【VCA Core Dynamic Gate & Compressor】. Equipped with a VCA-spec dynamics circuit acting directly on the wet reverb tail. ・Features a fast-responding gate with switchable Hard/Soft modes, providing a versatile decay range from tight cutoffs to natural fade-outs. ・Combining it with the VCA compressor evens out the reverb sustain right up to the gate closure, delivering a distinct, punchy gated effect. 3. 【12AU7 Pure 2nd Harmonic Drive (200% Scale)】. Modeled after 12AU7 tube circuitry, it adds pure 2nd-order (even) harmonics without any harsh odd-order harmonics. By targeting key frequency zones (120 Hz / 250 Hz / 2 kHz), it adds warmth and body without causing drastic volume spikes. 4. 【Multi-Impulse Equal-Power M/S Width Engine】. Utilizes a multi-impulse diffuser matrix alongside an M/S synthesis circuit. Even when expanding the Width up to 200%, it maintains the solid phantom center core (Mid component) while adding natural stereo width to the sides. 5. 【Post-Reverb 16kHz Air EQ】. Features a 16,000 Hz (16 kHz) ultra-high shelf EQ placed at the output stage of the wet signal path. It adds silky high-end air exclusively to the reverb tail while keeping the original dry signal untouched. Controls. 【Tube Saturation & EQ】. ・Valve Drive [0.0 ~ 36.0 dB] : Adjusts the amount of 2nd-order even harmonics generated by the 12AU7 tube modeling, adding warmth and body. ・Valve On/Off : Enables or bypasses the tube saturation circuit. ・HPF [20 ~ 500 Hz] : Adjusts the low-cut frequency for the reverb send signal, preventing low-end muddiness. ・Air EQ [Off / 3dB / 6dB] : Boosts frequencies above 16 kHz on the wet reverb tail to add natural airy brilliance. 【Reverb】. ・Decay Time [0.5 ~ 10.0 s] : Sets the decay time (RT60) of the plate reverb. ・Damp [1,000 ~ 20,000 Hz] : Adjusts the high-frequency damping cutoff of the reverb tail. ・Width [0 ~ 200 %] : Adjusts stereo width. Retains the center core image even at maximum 200% width. 【VCA Dynamics (Gate & Compressor)】. ・Gate On/Off : Enables or bypasses the gate circuit. Turning it OFF allows the plugin to function as a standalone plate reverb. ・Comp On/Off : Enables or bypasses the VCA compressor dedicated to the wet reverb tail. ・Gate Hard/Soft : Switches between "Hard" mode for sharp, instant cutoffs and "Soft" mode for smooth, natural decay. ・Sidechain Source [Int / Ext] : Toggles the gate/comp detection signal source between internal wet reverb (Int) and external sidechain input track (Ext). ・Gate Threshold [-60.0 ~ 0.0 dB] : Sets the threshold level for gate opening and closing. ・Gate Hold/Release [10 ~ 500 ms] : Adjusts the gate release speed. Shorter values create a tight, punchy gated reverb. ・Comp Threshold [-40.0 ~ 0.0 dB] / Comp Ratio [1.0:1 ~ 20.0:1] : Sets the operating threshold and compression ratio for the VCA compressor. 【Master Output】. ・Gain [-24.0 ~ +12.0 dB] : Adjusts the master output level. ・Dry/Wet [0 ~ 100 %] : Controls the balance between the dry original signal and the wet processed signal (reverb + gate/comp). Read More

Shadaloo Audio DSP releases APD Compressor vocal compressor for FREE
Shadaloo Audio DSP has released APD Compressor, a free/pay-what-you-want vocal compressor plugin for macOS and Windows. We recently covered several plugins from Fabio “Shadaloo” Caterino, including the free H tone and loudness enhancer, the Wide spatial enhancement plugin, and the excellent Vinland Drive tape emulator. APD Compressor continues the developer’s pay-what-you-want approach. You can enter [...]
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ZL Audio releases ZL Spectrum Equalizer, a FREE dynamic spectrum EQ
ZL Audio has released ZL Spectrum Equalizer, a free and open-source dynamic spectrum equalizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. I already expected something like this coming from ZL Audio at some point. The developer is behind the excellent ZL Equalizer 2 and ZL Compressor, both of which received some fantastic feedback from the BPB [...]
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Acustica introduce Dangerous Music BAX EQ Plugin Following on from the launch of the 500-series version of their BAX EQ unit, Dangerous Music have now teamed up with modelling experts Acustica Audio to create an officially licensed plug-in.

Get Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for $99 at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is offering the Native Instruments Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle for $99 until August 16th. Reaktor Synthesizer Bundle normally lists for $1,109, so this is a pretty heavy discount if you want a lot of Reaktor-based instruments in one purchase. Native Instruments has had a complicated year, as James recently covered in our articles, including [...]
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Remi Blaze Tunix RawTunix Raw is a one-knob pitch corrector for macOS. A single TUNE knob takes a vocal from natural, transparent correction to a hard robotic snap, addressing quick pitch fixing and the hard-tuned vocal effect without setup. Key features: A single knob spanning natural correction through to a hard robotic snap. No key or scale to set: it snaps to the nearest note automatically, so it works on any vocal in any key. Level-matched output, so turning the knob never changes your gain staging. Formant-locked, so the voice never chipmunks, and consonants stay crisp. Low-latency corrector you can monitor through, reported to your DAW for clean bypass. Formats: AU, VST3, and Standalone. Universal Binary (Apple Silicon and Intel), code-signed and notarized by Apple. Read More

Auburn Sounds releases Psypan 2 Free, a stereo multi-effect plugin
Auburn Sounds has released Psypan 2 Free Edition, a free stereo multi-effect plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. We have covered several Auburn Sounds plugins on BPB over the years, including Panagement, Lens, and Inner Pitch. Psypan 2 follows the same Free/Full model, with a very usable free version and a paid upgrade for the [...]
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Nakst’s Altitude hybrid synthesis workstation is now freeware
Nakst has made Altitude, an advanced hybrid synthesis workstation for Windows, macOS, and Linux, available as freeware. We have covered several nakst instruments on BPB over the years, including Apricot, Regency, ExtraBold, and the now-free Integrate. Altitude was previously one of the developer’s paid instruments, so this is a nice, and somewhat unexpected, addition to [...]
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Harmonic Piano from The Crow Hill Company Harmonic Piano captures the sound of a pair of two grand pianos played without lids, and with a finger lightly placed around a quarter of the way down each string!

Smart Audio Plugins Session InspectorSession Inspector reads a DAW project and shows you what is inside it without opening the DAW. Drag a Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools or Reaper project onto the page and you get the session back in about a second. It is read-only, and nothing is uploaded: the project is parsed in your browser and never leaves your machine. What it reports: tempo, time signature, key, sample rate, track count and frame rate; every plugin and instrument used in the session, third-party ones marked as such, with details on each; and the full audio pool with file count and total running time. Each audio file lists channel count, sample rate, bit depth and duration, with a waveform you can click to play from a point or drag to scrub. Ableton sessions are also checked for sample rate mismatches. Drag the whole project folder to get the audio pool; the project file on its own still reads version, tempo, tracks and plugins. Runs in Safari on macOS. Light and dark themes, multiple languages. Free. Read More

PSPaudioware release PSP BBDelay PSP BBDelay aims to capture not only the unmistakable sound of classic analogue Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) hardware, but also the musical unpredictability that made the devices so inspiring.

Ample Sound releases Ample Guitar M Lite 4, a FREE acoustic guitar plugin
Ample Sound has released Ample Guitar M Lite 4, a free acoustic guitar virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. Free acoustic guitar plugins are hard to find, and Ample Sound’s free Martin D-41 instrument has been one of the best options out there since the early 2010s. We covered Ample Guitar M Lite II back [...]
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Pocket Strings by The Crow Hill Company is now FREE
When it comes to free orchestral libraries, we are spoiled for choice. The latest on offer is the free Pocket Strings by The Crow Hill Company. If, like me, you remember when collections like HALion String Edition Volume 1, which weighed in at a whopping 5GB (roughly), represented a significant step up from any native [...]
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Get Bloom Synth Analogue Lite for $3 at Plugin Boutique
Plugin Boutique is offering Excite Audio’s Bloom Synth Analogue Lite for $3 with the coupon code l9ueiios. The plugin normally costs $29 and is currently on sale for $19 until August 31, but the code brings it down to $3 at checkout. I don’t know how long the coupon will work, so hurry if you [...]
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