Summer sale at Plugin Boutique: Save up to 74% on Korg synths, Excite Audio’s full suite, and UJAM effect toolsPlugin Boutique’s summer sale is in full swing, and if you’re in the market for classic synth emulations, creative effects, or complete production bundles, there’s a lot to be excited about. From faithful Korg revivals to experimental multi-effects from Excite Audio and UJAM, prices are slashed across the board, with deals ending as soon as 15 July 2025.

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Among the hottest deals, several of Korg’s most beloved soft synths, including the M1, Wavestation, Polysix, and MS-20, are each going for just $49.99, 50% off their usual price.
These virtual instruments are revered for their iconic sounds, heard across everything from ‘90s house to modern synth pop. The M1, in particular, is a digital reissue of Korg’s game-changing 1988 workstation. The plugin features over 2,700 presets, replicating the original’s signature PCM waveforms and lush effects.
If you’re after a more comprehensive collection, Korg Collection 5 – which bundles 17 instruments spanning the company’s entire synth lineage – is now $199, down from $399. From the analogue grit of the MS-20 to the futuristic polish of the Triton and beyond, it’s a deep and flexible package that covers nearly every corner of electronic music’s history.
Speaking of the Triton, the Triton/Triton Extreme is also individually discounted at $149, a solid 40% off. Meanwhile, the Korg Gadget 3 for Mac (which scored an 8/10 in our review of it), the brand’s creative DAW-groovebox hybrid tool featuring over 40 virtual instruments, is half off at $149.
The Korg sale runs until 15 July, so if you’ve been eyeing any of these, now’s the time.
There’s more than just synths on offer too. UJAM’s range of effects and production tools is also getting the summer treatment, with discounts running until 3 August. One highlight is the Finisher RETRO multi-effect, now priced at $19 instead of $29. Designed to instantly evoke the reverb-heavy, analogue charm of classic records, the plugin offers everything from analogue flangers to tape hiss and beyond.
UJAM’s UFX Bundle, which includes UFX Delay, Reverb, and Filter, is also on sale for $29 (U.P. $49). And for those wanting the full suite of UJAM’s creative FX engines, the Finisher Bundle is also marked down to $69 from $99, bringing multiple sonic styles under one roof.
Finally, prices of Excite Audio’s Complete Collection have also been slashed from now till 31 July. Normally priced at $518, the full 18-plugin suite is currently priced at $259 or 50% off. The bundle includes tools like Lifeline Console, the acclaimed all-in-one channel strip praised for its mix-ready warmth, KSHMR Chain, a time-saving plugin for syncing FX chains across multiple tracks, and the award-winning Vision 4X, an advanced visual analyser built with feedback from electronic music veterans like NOISIA.
Head to Plugin Boutique to check out the full list of offers.
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KIT Plugins release NOIZ One Vox NOIZ One Vox combines compression, de-essing, delay and reverb with some additional creative effects in an effort to provide users with an all-in-one vocal-processing solution. 

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Apple Music adds a Musicians hub, Replay, Apple Radio specialsTo mark its 10th anniversary Apple Music adds a musicians hub and new features to mark its 10th anniversary. The creative campus and studio will open this summer in Los Angeles.
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Live Music News Roundup: NIVA, new Maine Ticket Law, ScalpersThis latest live music news roundup includes 2025's NIVA conference news, a tough new law in Maine, scalper financing and more.
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Qu-Bit announce the Bloom v2 The latest version of Qu-Bit's Bloom sequencer comes kitted out with a whole host of new features including per-step clock-sync’d ratchets, new random variation functions, additional channel outputs and more. 

SlapAsSound VoXoV vol.19Human vocal VST - VoXoV vol.19 has landed. And this time, CAT is at the controls. You'll find VoXoV vol.19 for free inside the VoXoV BNDL Chill. From our CAT to your speakers – enjoy, get inspired, and keep creating. Read More

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Windows 95 on PlayStation 2 Works as Well as You ExpectedWhen you hear “PS2” and “Windows 95,” you probably think someone forgot a slash and are talking about peripherals, but no — this hack is very much about the Sony PlayStation 2, the best-selling game console of all time. [MeraByte] walks us through the possibly ridiculous task of installing Windows 95 on the last hardware anyone at Microsoft would ever endorse in a video you can watch below.
Obviously, the MIPS-based Emotion Engine at the heart of the PS2 is not going to be able to handle x86 instructions Win95 is expecting, but that’s all solved by the magic of emulation. [MeraByte] is running a version of Bochs, an x86 emulator that has been built for PS/2 after trying and failing to install Windows (both 3.1 and 95) to an experimental DOSBox build.
As expected, it is not a smooth journey for [MeraByte], but the flailing about and troubleshooting make for entertaining viewing. Once loaded, it works surprisingly well, in that anything works at all. Unfortunately, neither the mouse nor Ultimate Doom 95 worked. We suppose that ultimately means that this hack fails since even Doom can run Doom. The mouse thing is also important, probably.
If you have a PlayStation 2, maybe skip Windows 95 and try running GoLang.  If you do have DOOM running on the PlayStation 2, send us a tip. There was never an official release for PS2, but after 26 years, someone must have done it by now.

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zazz Manual FlangerThis plugin features a time-based delay line without any LFO modulation. Instead of a traditional time knob, a Frequency control sets the delay time by defining the frequency of the first notch (dip) in the resulting comb filter. This approach allows for intuitive shaping of the comb filtering effect through frequency targeting. Please note: At higher frequency settings, the position of the first dip may become slightly inaccurate relative to the value set on the Frequency knob, due to internal resolution limitations. Read More

Roland introduce the Mood Pan Inspired by acoustic handpans, the latest arrival to the Roland range produces a wide range of tranquil tones, and features a simple design that requires no previous musical skills. 

New Music Critique: MOTOContact: mpdrpic@gmail.comWeb: instagram.com/motomusiclandSeeking: Radio, Film/TVStyle: Americana RockMOTO brings gritty, raspy vocals that nod to classic rock ‘n’ roll; however, on the breakneck “Immortal,” it’s more growling than singing—energetic, sure, but lacking nuance. “The Jist” slows things down for a more narrative feel, but the production and vocals don’t quite carry the weight, leaving the track feeling a bit flat. They clearly aim for that raw, old-school feel, but without the chops, it’s difficult to really make it pop. With sharper focus and stronger delivery, they could own that vintage energy—but for now, they’re still carving out their place, with glimmers of promise that haven’t yet cut through the retro noise.The post New Music Critique: MOTO first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.