KIT Plugins partner with Norman Petty Studios KIT Plugins have announced a new partnership that will see them preserve the sound of New Mexico’s iconic Norman Petty Studios. 

FiiO announce SP5 monitors The latest addition to the FiiO range is described as a “bold new chapter in desktop and nearfield listening precision”.

Mastering The Mix EQ AcademyEQ Academy is an ear-training tool for music producers. Play through 100 interactive levels that sharpen your EQ instincts — from gain and frequency to Q and mid/side. This is hands-on practice, not just another plugin or passive tutorial. You're actively training your ears in real time. Track your improvement with real-time stats and global rankings. Compete in Battles to test your skills against other producers. Unlock the Challenge Builder to target your weak spots, and import your favorite tracks to train with the music you love. EQ Academy is 100% free — just subscribe to the Mastering The Mix mailing list to get access. Read More

HOFA release System Ducker plug-in System Ducker is capable of hosting third-party plug-ins, and can be used to keep the likes of delay and reverb from overwhelming dry signals in a mix, as well as offering a simple way for podcasters and content creators to lower background audio automatically when their voice channels are live. 

zazz Transient EnhancerVST plugin for enhancing transient sounds. The plugin captures the initial portion of a transient (with detection controlled via the Trigger section), time-stretches the snippet (with adjustable pitch), and layers it with the original transient. The plugin introduces 250 ms of latency. Read More

Emphaseas x Pretender Release MASSIMIZER, a Free Sidechain Ringmod and Compressor Plugin
Emphaseas and Pretender have released MASSIMIZER, a free sidechain ringmod and compressor effect plugin available on a pay-what-you-want basis via Gumroad. You can download it for free by entering zero at checkout, or choose to support the developers with a donation. MASSIMIZER is a dynamics processor that combines compression and ring modulation. Both effects can [...]
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RME update macOS USB3 interfaces RME have announced the launch of significant updates to its macOS USB 3 interface line-up that ensure optimal performance and seamless compatibility with Apple Silicon devices.

patchpool Crossroads for FilterverseCrossroads for Filterverse comprises 120 tagged patches which transform the incoming audio signal into ambient, rhythmic, cinematic and experimental textures usable for numerous areas of application. Deeply exploring the multi-effect and synthesis capabilities of this plug-in, many presets use tempo-synced modulators creating groovy and organic rhythmic textures, often the envelope follower is engaged to supply dynamic interaction with the audio signal, audio rate modulation via Filterverse's inbuilt oscillator provides highly interesting and futuristic sounds, physically modeled string arpeggios, vast spaces, pitch-shifted delays, time-warped glitch and stutter effects, granular textures, mellow choruses and smooth filter sweeps add to the versatile complexity of this expansion. All presets make extensive use of the available modulators and have one or more Macros assigned for direct interaction and DAW automation. The patches are programmed 100% wet for the purpose of inserting Filterverse on a bus, that way several audio sources can be processed by the same instance of the plug-in; using a pre-fader send is recommended so that the output and send levels can be set and automated independently. You can view/download the PDF for this expansion with installation instructions, technical notes, the licence agreement and a detailed patchlist including demo links here. Specs: 120 tagged patches programmed 100% wet. Delivery: download. Price: € 34 EUR. Product page. All demos below make use of effect sounds created only with patches from Crossroads, no further post-processing was applied apart from a limiter on the master outputs. Audio demos. Youtube playlist Read More

Malcolm Toft launch the Ultima console Available in four sizes, the Ultima has been designed with DAW connectivity in mind, with each version offering a matching number of inputs and direct outputs.

Karanyi Sounds Lofi Keys is FREE for BPB readers (10,000 licenses available)
Karanyi Sounds is offering Lofi Keys, a lo-fi-inspired virtual instrument, completely free for BPB readers. This is an exclusive deal limited to 10,000 licenses. Bedroom Producers Blog readers get the full version of Lofi Keys v1, usually priced at $59.65, with all the latest updates included (before the v2 update). It’s also worth noting that [...]
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Sonatura Audio MIDIGatorWhen trying to gate an audio signal, it's often easier to use an external trigger, also called a sidechain. MIDIGator allows you to use any MIDI signal to control an audio gate. To make the setup fast and easy, every note on every channel is listened to for the sidechain trigger, along with the sustain pedal on every channel. Upon opening MIDIGator, the gate is completely closed, and will not open until a MIDI note is played, or the sustain pedal is pushed down. Upon sensing either of those events, the gate opens fully. But that's not all! The depth of the gate effect is adjustable, from 100% (normal) to 0%. This allows you to have a portion of the original audio signal coming through all the time, only "pusling" when the gate opens. The Attack and Release controls can also give you a smoother response, easing the audio in and out. And finally, a Dynamics controls rounds out the panel, allowing the gate to respond to the incoming note's velocity to figure out how much to open the gate. (The sustain pedal always acts like a maximum-velocity note.). When multiple notes are held, the velocity of the first note played controls the dynamics, and the gate remains open at that setting until ALL notes are released. A simple plugin, performing a simple task, with some additional control when needed. And for a limited time, it's FREE. Read More

API at GearFest UK API have announced that they will be exhibiting their renowned 1608 console at GearFest UK, as well as showing off a range of their outboard gear.

Acon Digital release Verberate Immersive 2.3 Acon Digital have just announced the launch of a powerful update for their acclaimed spatial and immersive audio reverb plug-in. 

Chaos Tones releases Deviant Drums FREE Edition for Kontakt Player
Chaos Tones has released Deviant Drums FREE Edition, a free acoustic drum instrument for Kontakt Player. I already have more than twenty acoustic drum libraries in my collection, but every time a new freebie pops up, I just have to grab it. I’ve always dreamed of learning to play a real drum kit (apart from [...]
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Humble Bundle launches Opus FX bundle starting at €2.56
Humble Bundle has launched Opus FX: Superior Plugins & Orchestral Elegance, a brand-new collection of music production tools starting at just €2.56. The Opus FX: Superior Plugins & Orchestral Elegance bundle includes a variety of mixing and sound design plugins, along with several orchestral sound packs, with contributions from W.A. Production, MeldaProduction, United Plugins, and [...]
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