SampleScience has released Cozy Piano, a free virtual instrument based on a multi-sampled upright piano recording. Cozy Piano was recorded on March 17, 2025 in Thuir, France, using a Remeau upright piano captured in a living-room environment with natural room ambience. The recording chain consisted of a Tascam FR-AV2 recorder and a pair of Rode…
Native Instruments Releases Scene: Bloodplant for Kontakt
Native Instruments has announced the release of Scene: Bloodplant, a new cinematic instrument designed for creating dystopian and industrial soundscapes. Part of the company’s “Scene” series, the library is compatible with the free Kontakt Player and the full version of Kontakt. Targeted at media composers and sound designers, Bloodplant focuses on gritty, sci-fi textures suitable…
DAWJunkie releases LeadOff Jr, a FREE wavetable synth for macOS and Windows
We all know the drill by now with DAWJunkie: we get a nice freebie, with the option to upgrade to a fully-featured big brother for just $1. Their latest freebie is LeadOff Jr, a free wavetable synth for macOS and Windows. We’ve had Lil Miss Doubler, Lil Bottom Jr, and more recently, Craze. This time…
Beyerdynamic releases Headphone Lab, a FREE plugin bringing the studio to your DT headphones
Developer Beyerdynamic presented us with Headphone Lab, a free plugin that brings the studio to your DT headphones. We all know the pitfalls of mixing in headphones and untreated spaces, but, as bedroom producers, most of us are used to making the best of imperfect situations. Besides the fatigue and the fact that even the…
Hercules Unveils DJControl T10 With 10″ Motorised Jogwheels
Hercules has teased the DJControl T10 at NAMM 2026, a new DJ controller featuring 10-inch motorised jogwheels – the largest motorised platters ever seen on a controller. Positioned under $1,500 and bundled with a Serato DJ Pro licence, the T10 represents Hercules’ most ambitious attempt yet to bring turntable feel to the controller market. In…
Reloop PTB-2 Mixer Brings DVS & Bluetooth To Portable Set-Ups
Reloop has announced the PTB-2, an ultra-compact 2+1-channel DJ mixer designed specifically for portable and truly mobile DJ set-ups. The mixer features an integrated USB-C audio interface with Djay Pro DVS support, Bluetooth connectivity, and – crucially for portablists – the ability to run entirely from USB-C power, meaning no mains outlet required. The PTB-2…
Reloop RP-5000 MK4: Updated Direct-Drive Turntable Arrives
Reloop has announced the RP-5000 MK4, the latest iteration of its direct-drive turntable pitched as a price-conscious model for working DJs. The German company says it has redesigned the chassis and developed a new brushless DC motor, while keeping the familiar layout that RP-series users will recognise. The headline spec is 2.5kg/cm starting torque from…
Sound Radix releases Radical1 Modular Additive Synthesizer Beta for Windows and macOS
Sound Radix has released a beta version of Radical1, an additive synthesizer focused on expression, movement, and hands-on sound exploration. The new beta introduces the initial public Windows version alongside macOS, adds a new set of Radical presets, and includes the Aggregate Modifier, allowing envelopes to modulate parameters in the global audio effects section. Key…