Karanyi Sounds Cloudmax Breeze Black Edition is FREE this Black Friday
Karanyi Sounds has followed in the footsteps of developers like Waves and Air Music Tech by announcing a new plugin for this year’s Black Friday – the Cloudmax Breeze Black Edition. Like those other developers, Karanyi Sounds will drop the new plugin on Black Friday (November 28, 2025). After Black Friday, the plugin will move [...]
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Electro-Harmonix Pico Atomic Cluster Pico Atomic Cluster | Spectral Decomposer The Electro-Harmonix Pico Atomic Cluster Spectral Decomposer is a powerful and highly specialized digital effects pedal that provides musicians and sound designers with an innovative tool for deep sonic transformation. Housed in the compact, pedalboard-friendly Pico chassis, this device employs a unique algorithm to deconstruct an instrument's tone to an atomic level, deliberately reducing the frequency resolution of the incoming signal. Unlike conventional modulation or time-based effects, the Atomic Cluster generates a series of resonant oscillations directly related to the input source, interpolating the sound into a variety of compelling musical and whimsical textures. The result is a diverse range of effects, spanning from rhythmic, lo-fi glitch and structured auto-arpeggio patterns to expansive, ambient synth pads. The core of the pedal's functionality is managed through two key controls: ATOMS and SPEED. The ATOMS knob governs the quantity of simultaneous resonant oscillations that are produced, essentially controlling the spectral density and "pixelation" of the effect. By reducing the ATOMS setting, the pedal moves from a full spectrum close to the original instrument sound toward a more reduced, glitched, and rhythmically fragmented output. The SPEED knob adjusts the refresh rate of the underlying oscillation algorithm, determining the temporal character of the decomposition. Slower speeds can create a stepped, rhythmic step-filter sound, while faster settings allow for more volatile, chaotic, and randomized effects. For musicians who require exact rhythmic integration, the SPEED parameter can be quickly set via tap-tempo, making it an effective tool for both studio and live performance applications. Adding further flexibility to the sonic sculpting is the MODE button, which allows the user to select the transition envelope shape between the resonant oscillations. The SHARP mode provides an instant, immediate transition that is ideal for generating distinct, percussive, and rhythmic results. Conversely, the SMOOTH mode utilizes a gradual, faded envelope, resulting in a more lush, ambient, and seamlessly transitioned effect, particularly suitable for creating deep, sustained atmospheric washes. Comprehensive control is maintained through the VOL knob for output leveling and the BLEND knob, which offers a full sweep from 100% dry to 100% wet, enabling precise mixing of the effect with the original instrument tone. The Pico Atomic Cluster is a testament to Electro-Harmonix's commitment to pushing creative boundaries, offering guitarists and synth players a miniature machine capable of vast sound design. Features Spectral Decomposition Engine: Utilizes a unique digital algorithm to reduce the frequency resolution of the input signal, transforming it into resonant oscillations. Dual-Mode Operation: Features a MODE button to toggle between SHARP (instant) and SMOOTH (faded/ambient) oscillation transition envelopes. ATOMS Control: Sets the number of simultaneous resonant oscillations, ranging from full-spectrum to highly pixelated and glitchy sounds. SPEED Control with Tap-Tempo: Adjusts the rate at which the algorithm refreshes oscillations, controlling the rhythm and timing of the effect. This rate can be set via a dedicated tap-tempo function. Sonic Versatility: Capable of producing rhythmic lo-fi glitch, auto-arpeggio effects, and ambient, synth-like pads. Blend Control: A dedicated BLEND knob allows for precise mixing of the wet effect and the dry instrument signal. Buffered Bypass: Maintains signal integrity when the effect is bypassed. Pico Chassis: Housed in a compact, miniaturized enclosure designed to save pedalboard space. Power: Ships with a 9.6VDC-200mA power adapter included. https://youtu.be/gOnA-Bh0NO4?si=sCys7hvXLZQVsWLX Read More

HEDDphone D1 from HEDD Audio HEDD Audio’s new HEDDphone D1 employ dynamic drivers rather than the AMT design featured in the HEDDphone TWO, but still manage to claim another world’s first thanks to the use of Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD) technology.

Expressive E announce the Osmose 61 The newly released Osmose 61 delivers a larger 61-key version of Expressive E's renowned MPE synth/controller, and comes alongside the announcement ofthe company moving production to a new dedicated factory in Poland. 

Universal Audio update UAFX pedals Universal Audio have built up quite the selection of guitar pedals since their UAFX line-up was launched in 2021, and thanks to a free update, the whole family has just gained a range of new features.

Soundtheory's Black Friday Sale This year’s Black Friday sees Soundtheory offer the biggest discounts to date on their popular Gullfoss intelligent equaliser and Kraftur loudness enhancer plug-ins.

Kulshan Studios City Techno Soundset for Moog Sub Phatty59 driving Techno presets, compatible with the Moog Sub Phatty and Subsequent 25 analog hardware synth. This soundbank is 100% Techno-oriented, which means no weird clangs, bleeps, effects, drums, shrieks, or cheesy 70s funk leads. The patches in City come straight out of songs by big name artists of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s. So this soundset is designed to fully exploit the fat Moog sound to its max. Patches in City are based on sounds from songs by the likes of Argy & Goom Gum, Anyma, Chris Avantgarde, Stephan Bodzin, Tale Of Us, KAS:ST, CamelPhat, ARTBAT, DJ Andy De Gage, Innealla, Boris Brejcha, Luigi Tozzi, Dycide, Tender H, Aura Fresh, Franky Wah, Circuit Breaker, Emmanuel Top, MRAK, Reestar, Ekstendia, Slownoise, and many many more. Only FX used on these sounds outside the onboard FX was Virus TI2 reverb and delay on the plucks, leads, and acid sounds. Sounds in this preset pack are suitable for the Melodic Techno, Deep Techno, Dub Techno, and Minimal Techno genres, and are organized by category into Leads, Plucks, Pads, Acid sounds, and Basses, for quick reference. All patches are royalty-free and delivered instantly via email as a 24-hour download link. Requirements: Moog Sub Phatty, or Subsequent 25 synthesizer. Read More

KV331 Audio offers the iPad version of SynthMaster 2 for FREE for until November 17
KV331 Audio is giving away its flagship synth app, SynthMaster 2 for iPad, for a limited time. The SynthMaster 2 app typically costs $19.99 on the Apple App Store, but you can download it for free until November 17, 2025. SynthMaster, in its various forms, is a synth that might still be somewhat underrated, and [...]
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Audio Damage AscentAscent is a sophisticated dual-reverb plugin that combines two powerful algorithms into one fluid interface: a lush, expansive hall reverb and an innovative pitch-shifting particle reverb that creates evolving, granular shimmer effects. Layer spacious, long-decay reverbs with dynamic pitch-shifted textures to craft everything from subtle ambient spaces to dramatic, otherworldly atmospheres. With intuitive controls, and built-in dynamic ducking that keeps your mix clean, Ascent delivers the acoustic character and creative possibilities of premium hardware reverbs in a streamlined, CPU-efficient plugin that works seamlessly across all major formats and platforms. Features: Dual reverb engine architecture combining a spacious hall reverb with an innovative granular pitch-shifting particle reverb. Particle engine features pitch transposition from -12 to +12 semitones with dual overlapping grains for artifact-free shimmer effects. Expanse control offers three room size modes (Small, Medium, Large) with carefully tuned delay networks for natural spatial imaging. Built-in dynamic ducking compressor keeps reverb tails from swamping your dry signal, maintaining mix clarity. Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems. Read More

EastWest Black Friday Sale EastWest’s annual Black Friday Sale has started early this year, and what’s more, it features some of the biggest discounts in the company's history. 

Dylan Mixer offers the Tape Filth Kontakt 8 Cassette Synth Library for FREE
Dylan Mixer has made the Tape Filth Kontakt 8 cassette synth library available for free download.  The freeware library requires the full version of Kontakt 8, and it is not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.  You’ll also need to create a Pulse Downloader account to access the plugin, as we’ll outline below.  Dylan Mixer [...]
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Get Ujam UFX Reverb Version 2 for $5 in 89% Off Deal at Plugin Boutique
Right now, you can get Ujam UFX Reverb Version 2 for just $5, down from $49, in an 89% off deal at Plugin Boutique.  The deal, which is part of Plugin Boutique’s Black Friday sale, expires on December 7, 2025.  UFX Reverb is a macOS (Catalina 10.15+) and Windows (10+) release for VST2, VST3, AU [...]
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SOS FOR ARTISTS Black Friday Offer Our Black Friday offer is now live, with a discount of 30% currently available for the Pro plan, and everybody who signs up for a subscription or free seven-day trial will get a a free Safari Pedals

The Drox II glitch and stutter effect by Dystopian Waves is now available as a free plugin
Recently, I covered Drox II in another article, where I lamented the fact that it was a Max for Live device and thus an Ableton Live exclusive plugin. Well, I’ve got no more reasons to stay salty, because the plugin is now Windows compatible in VST format. Great news! Drox II is a glitch and [...]
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NatLife Sounds Trance Memories for Synapse Audio ProximaNatLife Sounds presents Trance Memories for Synapse Audio Proxima. It is a unique soundbank currently available on the market, featuring 70 high-quality presets designed specifically for Synapse Audio Proxima. This collection is ideal for producers of Melodic Trance, Progressive Trance, and Uplifting Trance, providing ready-to-use sounds that save time on sound design. Included in the pack: Leads, pads, and atmospheres for melodic and harmonic layering. Basses for solid low-end support. Effects and textures to enhance transitions and overall sound design. This is a third-party soundbank for Proxima, a niche product with very few alternatives available. All presets are fully compatible with Synapse Audio Proxima and ready for immediate use in your projects. Soundbank created by Gianfranco Carone aka GC. Read More