Shadaloo Audio DSP releases H, a FREE tone and loudness enhancer plugin
Shadaloo Audio DSP has released H, a free tone and loudness enhancer plugin for macOS and Windows. H was built by Fabio “Shadaloo” Caterino, an Italian multi-platinum certified mix and mastering engineer. He originally designed the plugin for his own mixes and then decided to release it publicly as a pay-what-you-want download. First of all, [...]
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Win a FREE copy of maniFold Omega FULL by Strange Audio
Strange Audio is giving away two free copies of maniFold Omega FULL (worth €29 each) to BPB readers. We featured the free maniFold Σ experimental microlooper from the same developer last year, and it was included in our popular roundup of unusual free plugins released in 2025. maniFold Omega is a hybrid real-time effect processor [...]
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SampleTekk Singularis vintage piano plugin is FREE for two weeks ($49 value)
Audio Plugin Deals is offering the Singularis piano by SampleTekk for free for the next two weeks. The plugin normally costs $49. Singularis is a virtual piano instrument designed to recreate the sound of recordings from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Back then, studios worked with a few microphones, limited tape tracks, and most [...]
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New Music Critique: Kendra ChanaeContact: kendrachanaemusic@aaron-freiwalWeb: kendrachanaemusic.comSeeking: A&R, labelStyle: R&B/Indie Pop

Kendra Chanae possesses a technical toolkit that most vocalists would envy, yet her original material often feels like a Ferrari stuck in a school zone. Her range is undeniable, but it’s currently wrapped in a layer of restraint that dampens the emotional impact. Ironically, her cover of “Feeling Good” serves as a roadmap for what she’s truly capable of—a soaring, passionate display of power. The missing ingredient isn’t talent; it’s the willingness to let her own songs explode with that same uninhibited fire. Technique and transcendence aren’t always the same thing.The post New Music Critique: Kendra Chanae first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Harrison launch LiveTrax 3 Harrison’s live recording and virtual soundcheck software has just reached its third major version, which among other improvements, delivers direct integration with DiGiCo consoles.

Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPOWall Street giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are extending a 12-month, unsecured loan to the Japanese conglomerate.

California governor signs order banning prediction market insider tradingThe executive order is the latest in a wave of legal actions in the US seeking to curb government insider trading on prediction markets.

Shadaloo Audio DSP HH is a tone and loudness enhancer designed for mixing and mastering. I'm a multi-platinum certified mix and mastering engineer based in Italy, and I originally built this tool for my own sessions before deciding to release it. The goal is to increase density, harmonics and perceived loudness while keeping the signal controlled, stable and musical. The processor is built around a straightforward workflow: push the signal into saturation, shape the character, then bring it back using parallel blending. Main features: - Push control for input drive and saturation - Output control designed to work together with Push for gain staging - 5 Color modes: Smooth, Soft, Edge, Grit, Crush - Blend control for stable parallel processing - Peak and RMS modes for accurate level comparison - Oversampling up to 4x. H works well on buses, groups and full mixes, as well as on individual tracks when needed. Formats: - AU / VST3 macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel, signed & notarized) - VST3 Windows (64-bit). Available as free / pay-what-you-want. Read More

Laser Welding Helps YouTuber Get Ahead with Aluminum SheetLaser Welding is apparently the new hotness, in part because these sci-fi rayguns masquerading as tools are really cool. They cut! They weld! They Julienne Fry! Well, maybe not that last one. In any case, perhaps feeling the need to cancel out that coolness as quickly as he possibly could, YouTuber [Wesley Treat] decided to make a giant version of his own head.
[Wesely] had previously been 3D scanned as part of the maker scans project, which you can find over on Printables. Those of you who really hate YouTubers, take note: finally you have something  to take your frustrations out on. [Wesely] takes that model into Blender to decimate and decapitate– fans of the band Tyr may wonder if the model questioned his sword–before feeding that head through an online papercraft tool called PaperMaker to generate cut files for his CNC. There are also a lot of welding montages interspersed there as he practices with the new tool. [Wesely] did first try out his new raygun on steel in a previous video, but even knowing that, he makes the learning curve on these lasers look quite scalable.
While we’re not likely to follow in [Wesely]’s footsteps and create our own low-poly Zardoz– Zardozes? Zardii?– using a papercraft toolchain and CNC equipment with sheet aluminum is absolutely a great idea worth stealing. It’s very similar to what another hacker did with PCBs— though that project was perhaps more reasonable in scale and ego.
We are no strangers to papercrafts that use actual paper here, either, having featured everything from model retrocomputers to fully-mobile strandbeasts. 

WET VST releases WetReverb and WetDelay, two FREE open-source 80s-style effect plugins
Ronald Klarenbeek has released WetReverb and WetDelay, two free and open-source VST3 plugins with an 80s rack unit aesthetic. Both are part of the WET VST project, which is a growing line of plugins built directly on the Steinberg VST3 SDK without JUCE or any third-party framework. In a recent email conversation, Ronald told me [...]
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Sonarworks release SoundID Tools app Available for iOS and Android devices, SoundID Tools promises to deliver improved spatial accuracy when monitoring immersive mixes on headphones, and has been officially approved by Dolby themselves.

W.A. Production offers FREE plugin bundle + exclusive BPB deal on BeatQuake
W.A. Production is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a site-wide 60% discount, a free bundle of 12 products, and an exclusive discount for BPB readers on the BeatQuake plugin. Let’s start with the exclusive deal. BeatQuake is a multi-FX plugin designed by award-winning sound engineer Emrah Celik, who mixes over 300 productions per year. It’s [...]
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Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein are taking the soundtrack on tourFor nearly a decade, Stranger Things transported viewers back in time. Set in the ‘80s, the series was defined by its throwback fashion and nostalgic cultural references – but it was the distinctive, synth-heavy sound of Hawkins that truly grounded Stranger Things in a by-gone era of supernatural mystery and wonder.
Composed by S U R V I V E’s Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, the eerie synthwave soundtrack is instantly recognisable, with the title theme even bagging an Emmy back in 2017. Now, fans will be able to immerse in the sound of the series as the duo embark on a tour across Europe performing music from across the series’ 5 seasons.

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While Stranger Things : The First Shadow offers a theatrical addition to the series, Dixon and Stein’s tour will focus entirely on the rich, ‘80s-drenched soundtrack. Taking place across Prague, Brussels, Berlin, Belfast, Birmingham, London and Fiastra, the shows will serve as a “definitive” sonic retrospective of Stranger Things.
The duo will be kickstarting things in Prague on 25 April, leading up to a final performance on 26 June in Fiastra.

From the humble beginnings of series one, all the way up to the grand finale of 2025’s fifth and final season, the shows will bring the soundtracks to life with an equally as immersive light show, thanks to the help of renowned visual artist MFO (Marcel Weber).
Each show will be an atmospheric experience, drenched in fog and “striking” designs of light, with “dreamy glows” and contrastingly “violent, haunted movements” set to sink fans into a rich, mystical world of synths.
For those keen to experience more of the duo’s sound, we’d also encourage you to check out their work in S U R V I V E. The electronic project is equally as mystifying as the duo’s work on Stranger Things – and Dixon and Stein are reportedly working on a follow up to S U R V I V E’s 2018 record, RR7400: LA041717. So that’s certainly something to look forward to.
Tickets for Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein performing the music of Stranger Things are on sale now.

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The Bumpboxx BB-777 is a modern twist on a classic boombox from the ’80sBumpboxx has unveiled its new BB-777 boombox, inspired by the classic and legendary GF-777.
The BB-777 harks back to the beefy boomboxes of the ’80s with dual cassette decks and tactile physical knobs – as well as a three-way, six-driver configuration – but adds modern features like Bluetooth compatibility alongside CD and old-school cassette playback.
Elsewhere, the unit boasts a pair of 6.25-inch super woofers and 270w of power, with independent gain control, coaxial drivers, horn tweeters, and internally chambered housing with bass ports.

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Whether you’re keen to stream digitally via Bluetooth, listen to old cassette tapes, or stream stream multi-band radio, the BB-777 does it all. And you can even record direct to USB. Or, if you fancy tracking some vocals, there are also a pair of mic inputs.
The BB-777 is also designed to be a fully wireless experience, equipped with a 97.6Wh battery capable that can handle up to 15 hours of playback. It’s also fitted with a fan-cooling system to keep your amplifier from overheating.

The Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo has even given it a massive seal of approval in a Kickstarter promotional clip. And it’s clear that plenty of people are keen to indulge in the BB-777’s nostalgic edge, with the Kickstarter campaign raising over £2.4 million and counting.
To secure a BB-777 boombox, there is still time to reserve one at the introductory price of $649. Once the product is officially launched and shipping, the price will raise to $1,049.
There’s also an option to get a special fiery red, cool silver and all-black ‘Founder’s Edition’ models for $749, with only 777 of each colour available.
The BB-777 boombox is available to order now, with shipments starting in June. For more information, head to Kickstarter.

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