Applied Acoustic Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 Review
Applied Acoustic Systems recently released Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest version of their flagship modeled electric piano collection. At BPB, we’ve covered many virtual electric pianos, including some lovely free options, such as Sonokinetic’s EMP Mark II for Kontakt Player. I’m fairly new to Lounge Lizard, but I approached it with some lofty expectations because [...]
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Tone2 has updated BiFilter to version 2.5, and it’s now freeware (Windows-only)
Developer Tone2 has updated its Windows-only plugin BiFilter to version 2.5, making it now freeware. BPB covered BiFilter way back in 2012, when Computer Music Magazine featured it as a giveaway for readers. Back then, if you didn’t pick up BiFilter through the giveaway, it would cost you around $39.99. Now, in version 2.5, BiFilter [...]
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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Universal Audio Apollo x8: Elite Audio Conversion & Realtime UAD Processing. The Universal Audio Apollo x8 is a rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, designed for music producers, project studios, and post-production facilities demanding the highest quality audio conversion, expansive DSP power, and versatile monitoring capabilities. Building on Universal Audio's 60-year legacy, the Apollo x8 delivers an unparalleled recording and mixing experience. Key Features: Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion: Experience pristine audio fidelity with Universal Audio's flagship 24-bit/192kHz converters, featuring an impressive 129 dB dynamic range and ultra-low THD+N. The Apollo x8's new Dual-Crystal clocking system ensures incredibly low jitter for pure, artifact-free recordings and rock-solid stereo imaging. Four Unison Mic Preamps: Track through authentic emulations of legendary analog preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, thanks to Universal Audio's exclusive Unison technology. Unison intelligently reconfigures the Apollo's preamp impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and component-level circuit behaviors to precisely match the modeled hardware. HEXA Core DSP Processing: Power your sessions with six UAD DSP chips, providing 50% more processing power than previous Apollos. This allows you to run more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real-time with near-zero latency, whether you're tracking with classic channel strips or mixing with high plug-in counts in your DAW. Comprehensive UAD Plug-In Library: Access Universal Audio's vast library of over 200 award-winning UAD plug-ins, including authentic emulations of iconic compressors, EQs, reverbs, and more. The Apollo x8 includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" bundle to get you started with legendary tones. Advanced Monitoring & Surround Sound: The Apollo x8 offers comprehensive monitoring features, including a built-in Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono controls. It also provides up to 7.1 surround sound support with bass management, making it ideal for immersive audio production for games, film, and television. Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks (optional add-on) ensures accurate playback in any room. Streamlined Workflow with UAD Console App: The UAD Console App acts as the digital hub, offering intuitive control over plug-in routing, low-latency cue mixing, and immersive monitoring controls. Features like Auto-Gain and Plug-In Scenes further optimize your workflow. Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity & Expandability: With two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apollo x8 offers blazing-fast connectivity and low latency (sub-2ms round trip at 96kHz). You can expand your studio by cascading up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for a massive 128 channels of premium I/O and shared DSP power. LUNA Recording System Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate the Apollo x8 with Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System (Mac only), a free, tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment that leverages Apollo's onboard DSP for an analog-style workflow with zero discernible latency. The Universal Audio Apollo x8 provides a powerful and flexible solution for modern studios, delivering authentic analog sound and a world of processing power right to your rack. Read More

Steinberg unveil SpectraLayers 12 Said to be more powerful, versatile and intuitive than ever, the new version comes packed with new features designed for a wide range of applications including music, post-production, restoration, sound design, mastering and audio forensics.

CB Electronics announce XP-Relay32 / 32X & 64 In response to user requests, CB Electronics will soon be releasing 32- and 64-channel versions of their relay-based digitally controlled patchbay.

JosephAli Luna - Uplifting Trance Fl Studio Template Vol.02The project is one of the most important projects for me. I made this project with sincere feelings It is one of the classic trance genres and there is no reason not to buy this project to maintain the market classic trance version. MIDI Channels – 4. Audio channels – 10. FX chains and mixing included. All the Synthesizer presets included. Zip size 16.4 MB. Required Software: FL Studio 20 or higher. Spire v1.0.X. Sylenth1 v3 or higher. ReFX Nexus. ValhallaVintageVerb. FabFilter Pro-C 2. FabFilter Saturn. Read More

Clearmountain’s 8060 plug-in from Apogee Apogee say that their latest Clearmountain-series plug-in “brings the harmonics, warmth and unparalleled sonic character of Bob’s personal console into the hands of producers, engineers, and musicians worldwide.”

Get the AIR Music Tech Channel Strip plugin for FREE this July
AIR Music Tech has released Channel Strip as a standalone plugin for the first time (previously available as part of a bundle), and it’s free throughout July 2025. If you want a streamlined, mixing-oriented channel strip with all the essentials in one place, this freebie is well worth grabbing. Previously bundled with other AIR products, [...]
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Vienna Symphonic Library releases Synchron Stage Reverb Lite for macOS and Windows
Vienna Symphonic Library is a developer known for creating exceptional orchestral libraries, whether single instruments like the Studio Bösendorfer Imperial or sections like Synchron Special Woodwinds. Their latest release is the Synchron Stage Reverb Lite for macOS and Windows. A fundamental element of VSL libraries’ success is the use of the Vienna Synchron Stage, one [...]
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Sampleson release Tactile Tactile combines a ‘spectral freezing’ technique with granular synthesis, and features an X-Y interface that allows users to blend between layers of audio and create continually evolving soundscapes. 

Pubbas releases Sheepadoodle Phaser, a FREE phaser plugin for Windows and macOS
Pubbas has released Sheepadoodle Phaser, a free phaser plugin for Windows and macOS. Sheepadoodle Phaser is available in VST3 and AU formats. It combines vintage-style phasing with a couple of clever modern twists like modulated distortion and filter adjustment. These additions make it a more versatile utility for sound design than I’d expect from a [...]
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💬🔥 Monthly Deals & Freebies Thread – July 2025
Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for July 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please follow [...]
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KIT Plugins release NOIZ One Vox NOIZ One Vox combines compression, de-essing, delay and reverb with some additional creative effects in an effort to provide users with an all-in-one vocal-processing solution. 

Qu-Bit announce the Bloom v2 The latest version of Qu-Bit's Bloom sequencer comes kitted out with a whole host of new features including per-step clock-sync’d ratchets, new random variation functions, additional channel outputs and more. 

SlapAsSound VoXoV vol.19Human vocal VST - VoXoV vol.19 has landed. And this time, CAT is at the controls. You'll find VoXoV vol.19 for free inside the VoXoV BNDL Chill. From our CAT to your speakers – enjoy, get inspired, and keep creating. Read More