Kali Audio announce HP-1 Multi-Reference Headphones Kali Audio's latest release isn’t another speaker design, but rather a new pair of headphones that feature three switchable voicing options, noise cancelling, wireless call functionality and more.

23 DSP releases X/Y-FAT in open beta for macOS and Windows
Developer 23 DSP has released X/Y-FAT as an open beta for macOS and Windows. I first encountered 23 DSP in February of this year, when the Italian developer released four plugins in open beta. The featured plugins are PureComp, Respiro, De, and AAReverb. Check them out, if you haven’t already. A little later, in June [...]
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Brainworx release bx_pulsar delay plug-in The latest addition to the Brainworx line-up aims to offer a little more than your average delay plug-in, with its five distinct delay types complemented by an eight-step sequencer, a ducking compressor, diffusion networks and swing controls.

Pubbas releases free Vallhund Binaural Panner for Windows and macOS
Pubbas has released Vallhund, a free binaural panning plugin for Windows and macOS. We previously featured Pubbas’ Sheepadoodle Phaser, and to be honest, I’ve used it way more than expected since then. It earned a regular spot in my cinematic sound design toolkit, so I’m thrilled to see another creative effect drop from the same [...]
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Pubbas Vallhund Binaural PannerVallhund provides precise, independent control over the factors that shape human perception of audio directionality. By closely emulating how our ears naturally interpret spatial cues—subtle variations in volume, timing (latency), and frequency response (filtering) - Vallhund allows you to create immersive mixes that place sounds anywhere in a virtual soundscape. Key Controls Direction: Set the perceived location of your sound source. Virtually place it left, right, or anywhere in between. Latency: Adjusts the strength of the timing difference between the left and right channel, this is essentially a control for the Haas effect. But be careful with this since it can introduce phase issues for playback in mono. Volume: Fine-tune the loudness difference between the left and right channels to reinforce the perceived direction of your source. A subtle shift can add depth and realism, while an exaggerated setting can create a striking directional emphasis. Filter: Control how strongly the HRTF-based filtering is applied. This lets you refine the tonal character of your panned sound, from a neutral balance to a richly emphasized directional signature. YouTube.com/watch?v=pXNlWYah6dM Read More

RodeCasters gain CallMe function Rode have teamed up with Vortex Communications to bring remote, low-latency audio connectivity to users of their RodeCaster interfaces.

PreSonus unveil StudioLive III SE digital mixers Available in three sizes, the new StudioLive III SE mixers all benefit from Milan-certified audio networking, comprehensive remote access and control, ergonomic improvements and a whole host of enhancements to the line-up’s existing processors.

Chiqui-Audio South Pacific Vibes - Percussion KitThese libraries offer a great sound quality from a group of membranophone and idiophone instruments used in the Polynesian islands for creating rhythmic patterns or atmospheric ambience. It includes the sound of drums, log drums, shakers and other percussion instruments such as the tari parau, pa'u mango, fa'atete, pahu tupai, to'eres, pātē, tin cans, iharas, opaas, oro oros, ra'au sticks, ofe tupai, water splashes and body slaps. This library is also included in Chiqui-Audio - South Pacific Vibes and Chiqui-Audio - Polynesian Vibes bundles. Features: Two libraries for Kontakt: South Pacific Vibes - Percussion Kit which contains the samples of instruments whose purpose is the creation of rhythmic patterns and South Pacific Vibes - Percussion Kit 2 to include samples that also work for the creation of rhythmic patterns, SFX and nature sounds such as water splashes. Striking and intuitive design that includes effects and editing tools such as equalizer, compressor, saturation, reverb, delay, modulation effects, among others. 23 percussion instruments were recorded playing different styles and techniques to offer a wide variety of sounds. 20 factory Snapshots. Round robbins. Ten octaves. Ten royalty free MIDI rhythm loops. Over 1.06 GB uncompressed file size. South Pacific Vibes - Percussion Kit occupies 0.71 GB of RAM memory and South Pacific Vibes - Percussion Kit 2 80.41 MB. 3671 stereo samples / 48kHz, 24-bits. User manuals with cultural information of each instrument with useful tips to reach the maximum potential of the libraries. Compatibility with Kontakt Player in demo mode. System Requirements: Full Kontakt 6.3.1, Kontakt Player 6.3.1 or higher. Approx. 4 GB of free hard drive space. 8 GB of RAM or more is recommended. I am delighted with the quality of this library. Its an excellent source of inspiration. Jorge Costa - Music producer, mixing and recording engineer who has worked with artists such as Carl Verheyen, Engelbert Humperdinck, East of Eli, Korn, Melissa Etheridge, Wiz Khalifa, Dr. Dre, Bill Evans, Jerry Goodman, Stu Ham, Simon Phillips, Greg Bissonette, Richard Gibbs, Alex Wurman and Vidjay Beerepoot. Read More

Open Planet Software release Sessions 3.0 Open Planet Software have announced the launch of the latest version of their Mac-based plug-in host, along with the welcome news that the application can now be used on an iPad. 

Native Instruments release FREE Massive X Player virtual synthesizer
Native Instruments has released Massive X Player, a free, streamlined version of its flagship synthesizer, now available as part of the Komplete Start bundle for macOS and Windows. Massive X Player brings the power of Massive X’s sound engine to a broader audience, now available as a free virtual instrument. It features a simplified interface [...]
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LAST CALL: Get Sonnox Voca for Only $14.51 until July 31st (90% OFF)
Plugin Boutique is offering a massive 90% discount on Voca, the all-in-one vocal processing plugin from Sonnox, until July 31st. Originally priced at over $150, you can now grab it for just $14.50 in a fantastic deal for anyone working with vocals. Sonnox is well-known for high-end studio tools like Oxford EQ and Inflator, and [...]
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Soyuz announce the 023 MALFA Delux Soyuz have announced the upcoming launch of a limited-edition mic based on a modified example of their 023 Bomblet, along with a capsule option for their existing 023 Bomblet and 017 TUBE/FET.

Dystopian Waves Celium Granular Max for Live DeviceIntro price until August 31 — regular price: $30. Celium – A New Realm of Granular Sound. Celium is an advanced Max for Live granular instrument designed for deep sonic exploration, from lush cinematic textures to abstract experimental layers. It offers a highly flexible grain engine with precise control over every detail of your sound. At its core is a dual-buffer engine with Live and Freeze modes, each supporting two audio sources. You can blend between sources using crossfading, inter-grain transitions (where a single grain starts from Source 1 and ends in Source 2), and per-source grain probability. Create rich granular detail with up to 70 grains per second and grain durations up to 2 seconds. Shape each grain using per-grain effects, including: Four types of distortion (with probability control). Ring modulation. Panning. Randomized filtering. Pitch processing is equally detailed, with pitch shift and spread up to ±12 semitones, selectable spread direction, major/minor pitch quantization, and probabilistic pitch randomness. Further shape your grains with vibrato, bend, jitter, and stretch over grain life. Trigger grains using simple, random, or Euclidean rhythmic systems. Choose from multiple playback directions including forward, reverse, and palindrome modes. https://youtu.be/UEblN6Jw5A8 Key Features: Dual-Buffer Engine. Live & Freeze modes. Each mode supports 2 audio sources. Morph between sources with source crossfade. Per-grain source probability for randomized grain generating. Inter-grain crossfade: A single grain can begin in Source 1 and end in Source 2. Grain Control. Up to 70 grains per second. Grain duration up to 2 seconds. Multiple playback directions: Forward, Reverse, Palindrome. Grain envelope shaping with adjustable window curves. Visual grain display for intuitive feedback. Per-Grain Effects: Distortion with 4 unique algorithms (with probability control). Ring modulation (with probability control). Stereo panning. Per-grain filtering with randomization options. Pitch Modulation & Processing. Pitch shift and spread up to ±12 semitones. Selectable spread direction (up, down, both). Pitch quantization (major & natural/harmonic minor scales). Pitch randomness control with probability targeting. Per-grain: Pitch vibrato, pitch bend, Pitch jitter, and stretch across each grain's lifetime. Grain Triggering Systems. Simple triggering. Random triggering. Euclidean rhythm-based triggering for structured repetition and patterns. Interface & Workflow. Zoomable parameters for precise control. Organized sections for triggering, pitch, pitch modulation, effects, and routing. LFO and automation mapping for most parameters. https://youtu.be/dD4fDfT4s_w https://youtu.be/5OpKCKhT0J4 Read More

Pentacom releases ChordBloom, a free chord exploration plugin for Windows & macOS
Pentacom has released ChordBloom, a free plugin for macOS and Windows that makes chord exploration intuitive and fun for producers, songwriters, and live performers. There are plenty of MIDI plugins to help with chords, but I love that ChordBloom has a very straightforward approach to triggering chords. The lower octave of your MIDI keyboard (C2–B2) [...]
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Meltone soft synth from quietformat Meltone aims to combine the sought-after sound of classic analogue instruments with the expressive possibilities offered by MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression.