The free Soundpaint sample engine gets a significant update. It now features User Sample Import, making it possible to create third-party sample libraries. The Soundpaint plugin comes from the creators of 8DIO, a brand with an extensive history of deep-sampling incredible instruments. I know they have some world-class libraries, but I didn’t realize that 8DIO…
ToneLib releases two new free VST plugins for guitarists, TubeWarmth and BassDrive. ToneLib’s latest freebies are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. TubeWarmth is a simple plugin that adds tube-style character to the often too clinical digital sound. Sometimes, it’s easy to be too heavy-handed with overdrive; even if it sounds great, it can become…
Red Rock Sound announces the release of two free plugins: EQ302, a free graphic equalizer, and SA60, a spectrum analyzer. These plugins are modeled after classic, rack-mounted units and offer high-quality analog effects to help you with your mixing needs. The SA60, specifically, is modeled after the legendary Klark-Teknik DN60 real-time spectrum analyzer. The DN60…
Acustica Audio releases Silver FREE Volume 1, a free version of their latest spring reverb emulation. Silver is a collection of three players that Acustica Audio created to accurately emulate reverbs from physical spaces and hardware. The collection consists of Silver, Silver Mini, and Silver Lite. Acustica Audio just added another edition – the freely…
In this article, we show you how we used Lunacy Cube to make the musical parts in a techno tune. The market for plugins has grown exponentially over the last ten years. Developers are always looking for ways to find an edge. Award-winning Lunacy Audio, best known for CUBE, landed on a formula that has…
In this tutorial, we’re working with Newfangled Audio’s lovely Generate plugin to process a techno bassline. Newfangled Audio’s Generate manages to squeeze most of its functionality into one window, and features some quite familiar-sounding modules such as LFOs, Envelopes and Effects. As ever don’t forget to click on any image to enlarge. As such…
One of the most revered mastering hardware EQs has been emulated by Pulsar Audio and is out today. Pulsar Audio has released Pulsar Massive. The plugin emulates the legendary Manley Massive Passive EQ a four-band, dual-channel, valve passive EQ designed to provide an organic and extremely musical sound even with high settings. It also features…
Orchestral Tools have announced the release of Berlin Con Sordino Strings. Part of the Berlin series of sampled instruments, the library features the gentle, rounded sound of muted—con… Read More Read the full story
