zazz EarlyReflections1The EarlyReflections1 plugin is a free and open-source VST effect designed to simulate the early reflections component of reverb. Early reflections are the initial sound reflections that reach the listener's ears shortly after the direct sound, providing crucial spatial cues about the size and nature of the environment. S. Key Features: Focused Spatial Simulation: Emulates early reflections to add depth and realism without the extended tail of full reverb. Lightweight and Efficient: Ideal for enhancing dry recordings or adding subtle ambience without overwhelming the mix. Open-Source Accessibility: Available under the GPL license, allowing for customization and integration into various digital audio workstations. This plugin is particularly useful for producers and sound engineers seeking to create a sense of space and dimension in their mixes without the complexity of full reverb processing. For more information visit the EarlyReflections1 GitHub repository. Read More

LANG Electronics announce the P.LANE Type 436 & SILVERR 47 LANG Electronics have announced the launch of two new products that offer a modern take on some classic valve-based gear designs.

Native Instruments and iZotope Launch Summer Sales with Major Discounts
Native Instruments and iZotope have officially launched their annual Summer of Sound and Summer Sale events, offering some of the year’s best deals on virtual instruments, effects, and production tools. Both sales run from May 22 through June 30 and feature significant discounts on flagship product lines, bundles, and hardware/software combos. Native Instruments’ Summer of [...]
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iZotope Tonal Balance Control 2 is FREE at Plugin Boutique until May 26th
Plugin Boutique is offering Tonal Balance Control 2 by iZotope as a free download for a limited time. This deal runs until May 26th, so be quick if you want to pick up one of iZotope’s flagship metering tools at no cost. Tonal Balance Control 2 is a visual analysis plugin that helps you maintain [...]
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AIR Music Tech Multiband Filterbank is FREE Again for a Limited Time
AIR Music Technology offers the Multiband Filterbank as a free plugin once again, this time available for a limited time as part of the Force Plugin Giveaway. AIR Multiband Filterbank was originally launched in November 2024 (you can read BPB’s news article here). It is a powerful multiband filter plugin for desktop DAWs and MPC/Force [...]
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Universal Audio releases A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer for Apollo and UAD hardware
Universal Audio has released the A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, a new UAD-exclusive plugin for Apollo interfaces and UAD hardware that brings vintage vocal processing magic into modern mixes. If you’ve ever wondered how classic rock vocals from artists like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Journey managed to leap out of the mix with clarity and presence, [...]
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PSPaudioware introduce PSP DRC plug-in PSP DRC promises to provide users with an essential tool for modern music production, and boasts some advanced processing capabilities that are seldom found in contemporary hardware or software.

Fracture Sounds release FREE Electric Strings for Kontakt Player
Developer Fracture Sounds has released Blueprint: Electric Strings, their latest free vintage string synth for Kontakt Player. In my last post, I incorrectly stated that the excellent cinematic library, Arrival, was compatible with the free Kontakt Player, and it’s not (I convinced myself that Pianobook libraries were always compatible). If any of you have read [...]
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Inspira & Endura plug-ins from MQA Labs MQA Labs' new plug-ins aim to provide music creators with unprecedented control over the critical details in their recordings by introducing previously unavailable methods for managing impulse response, noise-shaping and dither.

Solid State Logic (SSL) SSL 80'S BundleDial it back to the '80s with these essential 1980s-inspired plug-ins from Solid State Logic - available as a bundle for a limited time only for just $49.99 (usually $519.97). Fusion Vintage Drive The Fusion Vintage Drive plug-in is a digital emulation of the Vintage Drive processor from SSL's critically acclaimed Fusion hardware. It has been designed to produce gentle harmonic saturation and soft compression reminiscent of driving vintage hardware into the analogue sweet spot, to all-out authentic analogue distortion. LMC+ The LMC+ Plug-in brings a significantly enhanced version of the classic SSL Listen Mic Compressor as originally found in the centre section of the legendary SL 4000E console to your DAW, with a range of new creative tools for artists, producers and engineers. X-Delay X-Delay has been inspired by legendary hardware processors from the 80's era of big delays, huge vocals and blazing guitar tracks. It is perfect for cavernous FX, up-front doubling and vast stereo soundscapes. And all with that SSL sound that can slap-you-back to the '80s or take you straight to 2080. Read More

SSL & Spitfire Audio announce official controller mappings SSL have teamed up with Spitfire Audio to create official SSL controller mappings for the renowned sample library maker’s Originals Intimate Strings.

Steve Levine: 50 Years in the Music Industry In an evening in conversation with broadcaster, writer, performer and pop music superfan Katie Puckrik at the Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room facility, Steve dishes the dirt beneath the gold dust and discusses the big hits, bad behaviour and behind-the-velvet-rope studio moments throughout his career.

Strange Audio DSP releases FREE maniFold Σ experimental microlooper
Strange Audio DSP released maniFold Σ, an interesting micro looper and delay unit that can create anything from rhythmical textures to ethereal washed-out sonic landscapes. It employs eight independent playheads with a 5-second audio buffer with randomized position, length, panning, and an optional octave function. You can also lock the buffer to create a looping [...]
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Fender Fender StudioFender Studio is a comprehensive and intuitive music creation application designed to empower musicians of all skill levels, from aspiring beginners to seasoned professionals. Developed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, this versatile tool provides a seamless platform for capturing musical inspiration wherever and whenever it strikes. With its user-friendly interface, Fender Studio simplifies the recording process, making it accessible to anyone looking to record, jam, or create. Users can easily connect their guitar or bass via a Fender Link I/O or other compatible audio interface, choose from a selection of pre-loaded Jam Tracks, and immediately begin playing or recording their ideas. At the core of Fender Studio lies an extensive library of authentic Fender tones, featuring a diverse array of guitar and bass presets. These presets are complemented by intuitive tone-shaping tools, allowing users to sculpt their ideal sound with precision and ease. Beyond just recording, Fender Studio offers robust editing and mixing capabilities, including essential effects like Compression, EQ, Reverb, and Delay. Additionally, creative vocal effects such as De-Tuner, Transformer, and Vocoder are available, expanding the scope of what can be achieved within the application. A key advantage of Fender Studio is its broad compatibility, offering full support across iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, making it a truly universal solution for music creation – all completely free of charge. The application is designed to inspire creativity, featuring professionally-recorded, remixable Jam Tracks that span various genres from pop ballads to heavy metal. These tracks are not just backing loops; they are interactive multitracks that users can transpose, mute, solo, speed up, or slow down, with new songs continually added to keep inspiration flowing. Upon initial download, Fender Studio provides a foundational set of tools, including models of the '65 Twin Reverb guitar amp and Rumble 800 v.3 bass amp, along with five essential FX pedals. Registering Fender Studio for free with a Fender Connect account unlocks even more creative potential, adding eight more tracks, six additional amp models (including the '59 Bassman and Super-Sonic), and six more effects, significantly expanding the user's sonic palette. Features: One-Tap Recording: Facilitates quick and easy recording without complex setup procedures, allowing immediate capture of musical ideas. Authentic Fender Tones: Access a wide variety of genuine Fender guitar and bass presets, along with intuitive tone-shaping tools for precise sound customization. Remixable Jam Tracks: Play along to professionally-recorded multitracks across diverse genres. Users can transpose, mute, solo, speed up, or slow down tracks, with new content regularly added. Comprehensive Editing & Mixing: Tools for refining tracks, including Compression, EQ, Reverb, and Delay. Creative Vocal Effects: Incorporate unique vocal processing with effects such as De-Tuner, Vocoder, Ring Modulator, and Transformer. Integrated Tuner: A built-in tuner ensures instruments are perfectly in tune for recording and practice. Expandable Track Count: Start with 8 tracks, with an additional 8 tracks unlocked upon free registration with a Fender Connect account. Included Amp Models (Initial Download): '65 Twin Reverb guitar amp model. Rumble 800 v.3 bass amp model. Included FX Pedals (Initial Download): Overdrive. Sine Chorus. Mono Delay. Small Room Reverb. Modern Bass OD. Additional Amp Models (Upon Free Registration): '59 Bassman. Bassbreaker 15 Medium Gain. Super-Sonic. Redhead. Tube Preamp. Mustang Series Guitar Amplifier (general model). Rumble Series Bass Amplifier (general model). Additional FX Pedals (Upon Free Registration): VariFuzz. Vintage Tremolo. Stereo Tape Delay. Small Hall Reverb. Triangle Flanger. Simple Comp. Session View: Arranger Track for structuring songs. Global Transpose for key changes. Global key and time signature settings. Ruler format options (bars / seconds). Arrangement Overview for navigation. Customizable track names, inputs, icons, and colors. Add / Remove / Duplicate Track functionality. Pinch zoom for detailed view. Drag and drop events within the arrangement. Recording and Playback: Input monitoring for real-time sound preview. Metronome for rhythmic guidance. Loop functionality for repetitive practice or recording. Automatic detection of audio interfaces. Time stretching and Pitch shifting for flexible audio manipulation. Event Editor: Split and Trim events. Fade-in / out controls. Adjust Gain and Normalize audio. Speedup and Transpose audio events. Set File Tempo for imported audio. Mixer Functions: Mute and Solo individual tracks. Pan controls for stereo imaging. FX Sends for routing audio to effects. Document Management: List, view by date, search, and delete documents. Open system browser for file management. Quickstart Jam and Record buttons. Import audio files into sessions. Export sessions in DAWproject format or as an audio mixdown. Cross-Platform Availability: Seamlessly operates on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux devices. Multi-Language Support: Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. YouTube/a9FE2Wr-YRg Read More

Fender launch Fender Studio Available for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux, Fender Studio allows users to record their guitars, vocals or other sources with just a single tap, and comes packed with authentic amp and effects emulations.