Stone Voices releases Retro Radio, a FREE AM radio simulator plugin

Retro Radio from Stone Voices is a free plugin for macOS and Windows that emulates the sound of vintage AM radios. The sound of AM radio is generally characterised by low fidelity and numerous flaws. But, if there’s one thing that we all share as music makers, it’s that we strive for imperfection! Joking aside,…

Venus Theory releases forms:tongues, a FREE tongue drum library for Decent Sampler

Developer Venus Theory has released forms:tongues, a free tongue drum library for Decent Sampler. Venus Theory has given us so many awesome Decent Sampler freebies, like forms:piano and auras:lichen. This latest release is forms:tongues, a free library based on the tongue drum. The sound of the tongue drum is easily described as tranquil and hypnotic,…

Shadaloo Audio DSP releases Wide, a FREE spatial enhancement plugin

Wide is a free spatial enhancement tool for macOS and Windows, and the second plugin we’ve featured from Shadaloo Audio DSP over the last month or so. If you missed the first one, go back and check out H, a free tone and loudness enhancer. If you’ve already tried H, you’ll know that it’s straightforward…

Vongon Releases Rosetones – Resonant String Synthesizer

Vongon has released Rosetones, a polyphonic synthesizer that listens to your musical input and routes them through sympathetic resonators… The post Vongon Releases Rosetones – Resonant String Synthesizer appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. Read the full story

XILS Lab The Eighty Review

Does XILS-Lab The Eighty represent the best available software path to the CS-80’s musical universe? The post XILS Lab The Eighty Review appeared first on FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic. Read the full story

Authentic Soundware release Space Age Colors for Kontakt

Authentic Soundware has released Space Age Colors, a sample library for the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt offering a collection of vintage studio woodwinds and muted brass. The instruments for this volume were chosen based on their complementary nature and ability to combine in a quintessential swingin’ style. Space Age Colors will expand your…

Electronic Music Industry Reaches $15.1 Billion As Global Growth Accelerates

New IMS Business Report highlights rising revenues, expanding audiences and continued genre resilience in 2025. The global electronic music industry generated $15.1 billion in 2025, according to the latest IMS Electronic Music Business Report, reflecting a 7% year-on-year increase and a slight acceleration compared to 2024. The report, produced by MIDiA Research and presented at IMS Ibiza, outlines…

Black Salt Audio releases Instinct EQ (VST3, AU & AAX)

Black Salt Audio has announced the release of Instinct EQ, a new EQ plugin that aims to put your ears back in charge, giving the user a musical way to shape their sound without thinking about frequencies or decibels. Instead of chasing what “looks right,” you’ll make faster, bolder decisions based on what the song…