APU Software releases APU Loudness Meter, a freeware loudness metering plugin for Windows and macOS. Metering is crucial for mixing and audio engineering work. Loudness meters might not be the most exciting devices, but their utility cannot be understated. If you’re searching for a new loudness meter or just something else to serve as an…

Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics released GranularEncoder, a free and open-source ambisonic granular effect plugin for Windows and macOS. GranularEncoder is a granular effect that encodes a mono or stereo audio input into the Ambisonic domain. The plugin offers two different grain distribution modes: 2D and 3D. As with any other granular effect, GranularEncoder…

When an artist struggled to cover their transport costs to their gig, what message did that send to the wider community? In part 2 of a two-part series, Maeve de Bordóns Álvarez, assesses what is changing in the clubs to make lineups more sustainable. And what is “underground” anyway? Read part 1 on Attack. Capitalising…

Polyverse Music has announced the release of Wider 2, an updated version of the stereo widening plugin. The new version includes a low end bypass function, allowing users to… Read More Read the full story

Plughugger has announced the release of Fallen World, a dark and dystopian soundset for Arturia Pigments focusing heavy on cinematic sounds. The goal of this soundset was to… Read More Read the full story

Focusrite offers the Midnight Plugin Suite and Scarlett Plugin Suite bundles for free download on its website. The plugins are now discontinued and considered legacy software. Focusrite plugins have been around for quite some time. They were originally available exclusively for Focusrite hardware owners. However, the company has discontinued its legacy plugins and now offers…

Witch Pig releases Guillotine, a freeware multi-effect in VST3 plugin format for compatible DAWs on Windows. Unusual effects are sometimes just what you need to kickstart your creativity. Sure, the mainstays like your modulation, delays, reverb, and so on still have their place, but something weird can get the juices flowing. If you’re looking for…

Plugin Boutique offers the EXOVERB Micro ($25 value) reverb plugin by Dear Reality as a FREE add-on with any purchase in April 2023. Plugin Boutique regularly offers freebies to anyone purchasing from their website. Until the 1st of May, you can get a copy of the excellent EXOVERB Micro, produced by the German developer Dear…