SoundBetter Sidechain Effect SoundBetter releases Sidechain Effect - A Sidechain Multi-Effect plugin Sidechain Effect enables you to trigger a variety of effects with a sidechain input. Think Billie Eilish's Xanny where the bass rattles the vocals, but with 13 different hand-picked effects you can mix and match to taste. -Fast-pan vocals when the bass plays. -Trigger delay and reverb throws. -Distort and bandpass with every drum hit. -Phase, filter & chop the your pads to the beat. The possibilities are endless. Rethink Sidechaining. RIP Static Effects. Out Now. Limited time Intro price $29. (Reg. $59). Features: 13 high-quality, hand-picked sidechain effects. Mix, match and re-order effects. Shape each effect and mix to taste. Input sensitivity, and global attack & release times. Sync release time – great for pumping or other time-based effects. Shape the attack and release envelope. Reverb Gating and Ducking for creative sound design. Unique 'Multiply' effect, modulating a track's volume with the sidechain input. Add or silence effects on sidechain trigger. Compatibility: macOS: 10.13 or newer. Usually works on 10.12 but not officially supported DAWs: All major DAWs that support 64-bit VST3, AAX, or AU Native support for Apple Silicon chips Windows: 8.1 or newer Usually works on Windows 7 but not officially supported DAWS: All major DAWs that support 64-bit VST3 or AAX ** Note that the DAW must support sidechain inputs. For example GarageBand does not support sidechain inputs, and therefore the plugin will not work properly in GarageBand. More info and audio demos here: https://shop.soundbetter.com/sidechain-effect/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r23Uv0oqklo Read More

Polyverse releases Filterverse 1.2 with five new filter modules
Polyverse has released Filterverse 1.2, a free (for existing customers) update to its experimental multi-filter plugin for macOS and Windows. The new version adds five creative filter modules, boosts CPU performance, and introduces several workflow enhancements. Filterverse was already one of the most interesting filter plugins out there (we covered the original release last year), [...]
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Meet Chordcat: a compact sequencer for writing progressions on the goAlphaTheta’s newest piece of production gear has arrived: an affordable and portable groovebox, tagged with quite the catchy name to fit its style. The Chordcat is a battery-powered sequencer with 8 channels that lets you sketch out chord progressions and basic arrangements without a laptop – and it’s earmarked at $299. It’s appealing to any artists […]
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Tracktion release Waveform 13.5 The latest version of Tracktion’s DAW software has arrived, delivering some significant enhancements to clip launching, track automation and overall performance. 

Andi Vax TAL-DRUM - All Kits Bundle IVAndi Vax presents "TAL-DRUM - All Kits Bundle IV" The bundle contains 9 Mix-Ready Kits for TAL Software TAL-DRUM, One Shot samples (250+ samples), as well as MIDI and audio previews for each kit. All kits are also available as LOOPS. VIDEO DEMO : Chaka Kit (Inspired by Chaka Khan «Ain't Nobody»). Linn Kit (Classical Kit on Steroids for Modern Production). NIN Kit (Inspired by Nine Inch Nails «Down In It»). NIN 808 Kit (Distorted 808 kit Inspired by Nine Inch Nails). Prince Kit (Inspired by Prince «Kiss» and «Queen I've got to break free»). Roxette Kit (Inspired by Roxette «The Look»). Starship Kit (Inspired by Starship «Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now»). Thriller Kit (Inspired by Michael Jackson «Thriller»). TopGun Kit (Inspired by Berlin «Take My Breath Away»). BONUS: 40+ Rare Percussion samples. 28 Rare Snare samples. 11 Rare Kick samples. Presets for Bass, Arp and Synths (TAL U-No, OP-X Pro 3, The Legend HZ). Presets for Relab LX480 v4 for Super Wide effect and Non Linear effect. 51 LOOPS. IN THE MIX DEMO NAKED DRUMS DEMO Requirements: TAL-Drum 2.8.2 or higher. Read More

Stam Audio reveal 600 Series plans Stam Audio have just announced that they are in the process of designing a new modular format that aims to overcome some of the limitations of the 500 Series. 

Sony to launch ECM-778 shotgun mic Aimed at those working in TV and film, the latest addition to the company’s line-up promises to deliver high-quality audio recordings as well as benefitting from boom- and camera-mounting options. 

Blue Cat Audio Miaow WahOriginally available only as a built-in plug-in inside the Axiom guitar software, Miaow Wah is capable of a wide range of filtering and modulation effects in addition to traditional Wah pedals simulations. The plug-in includes a wide variety of predefined Wah models inspired by legendary pedals, which can be controlled manually with an expression pedal, or can be triggered automatically with a built-in envelope follower (auto Wah) or an LFO that can be synced to your DAW. The plug-ins makes it easy to create your own Wah pedals or filtering effects from factory presets with the built-in Tone Maps browser or the Wah editor. Miaow Wah Plug-In Main Features: Augmented Wah pedal simulator. Use one of the 29 predefined classic Wah models or build your own. Control the filter with an expression pedal, the signal envelope (auto) or an LFO. Built-in Wah editor to create custom filters. Capable of flangy tones, univibes, phasing effects, filtered tremolos and more. Find new tones easily with the Tone Maps explorer. Sync the LFO with the host application. Includes more than 200 presets with many types of effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpaMho_JMyU&list=PLbLfuefKkpR3F_k8SQAJ2jbfZhblVawfZ Read More

Arturia introduce the MicroBrute UFO The latest Arturia instrument to arrive sporting a fresh lick of paint is the MicroBrute UFO, a refreshed version of the company’s ever-popular compact analogue monosynth. 

FKFX Audio releases FREE Obvious Filter 2 Lite Morphing Filter Plugin
FKFX Audio has released Obvious Filter 2 Lite (OF2 Lite), a free filter plugin for macOS and Windows. OF2 Lite is the streamlined version of Obvious Filter 2, the follow-up to the original Obvious Filter, which we previously covered in 2021. Despite being a freebie, OF2 Lite packs in a surprising amount of functionality and creative power. At [...]
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Flechtwerk is a FREE retro-inspired synth plugin by Ternär Music Technology
Ternär Music Technology has released Flechtwerk, a free synthesizer plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST3 and CLAP formats. Flechtwerk is based on the Mutable Instruments Plaits module and its latest 1.2 firmware. I haven’t used the Eurorack module, but it appears that Ternär Music Technology has managed to cram all of its functionality [...]
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The Crow Hill Company relaunch Vaults The Crow Hill Company have announced that their series of free sample libraries and virtual instruments has returned to their website. 

AudioUi Audio Kit-figma-03Audio kit-Figma-03 Background PNG 588*504 px. ANIMATION. - Big Knob Animation 129 Frames 180*180 px - Small Knob Animation 129 Frames 86*86 px - Button Animation 2 Frames 56*24 px - Black Keyboard Button Animation 2 Frames 20*89 px - White Keyboard Button Animation 2 Frames 39*145 px - Strip File for all. win/mac support with easy installation ***You can buy each PNG file separately***. Read More

Synchron Solo Violin 2 from VSL Synchron Solo Violin 2 captures the unique tonal character and musical identity of the second violin, played by the Vienna Synchron Orchestra’s concertmaster Damir Oraščanin.

Lunacy Audio releases FREE Haze and Filter plugins for creative sound design
Lunacy Audio has released Haze and Filter, two free audio effect plugins for macOS and Windows. I’m familiar with Lunacy Audio’s work based on their premium plugins like Cube Mini and BEAM 2.0. Both are among my go-to tools for cinematic sound design, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that they’ve released a pair [...]
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