SMAOLAB released a new version of Akira-Filter Pro. New in Akira-Filter Pro v1.2 STAGES: you can choose your filter slope LP6 / LP12 / LP18 / LP24. DRIFT: adds stereo artefacts over the time (simulates the heat of electronic circuitry and bias). These two new functions are only available in the Pro version. More information:…
The Very Loud Indeed Co. releases Outland III: Dark Scoring Textures for Kontakt
The Very Loud Indeed Co. has announced the release of Outland III: Dark Scoring Textures for Native Instruments’ Kontakt 6.8+ sampler. They say: The third chapter in the Dark Scoring Textures series, Outland III is a library of 100 character-filled cinematic textures for the full version of Kontakt 6.8. This collection is particularly suited for…
UVI Releases Mosaiq 26 – 4 New Collections, Expanded Presets, Keys Category, & More
UVI has announced the release of Mosaiq 26, a major update to their creative rhythm and pattern instrument, expanding its musical scope with four brand-new sound collections, a significantly enlarged preset library, and an all-new Keys category designed for expressive, free performance. From ethereal atmospheres to club-ready grooves, Mosaiq 26 delivers more styles, more sound,…
GARUC Audio releases FREE Deess-ertic Lite de-esser plugin
GARUC Audio has released Deess-ertic Lite, a free de-esser plugin for macOS and Windows. De-essers are usually associated with vocals, but they’re useful on a lot more than that. I like using de-essers in my sound design workflow too, especially at the mastering stage, where they’re pretty handy for dynamically removing harsh frequencies without reaching…
Get Morso, a distortion and tone shaping effect by FedDSP, for FREE in a LIMITED time offer
Starting today, FedDSP will release a brand new plugin every week, with each plugin being free for the first seven days. Morso is the first in line and can be downloaded for free until March 17th. It is available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats and works on both Windows and macOS. Oh, and this…
Kaizen DSP releases Choroboros, a FREE multi-engine chorus plugin (open beta)
Developer Kaizen DSP has released Choroboros, a free multi-engine chorus plugin for macOS and Windows. The plugin is currently in open beta, and the beta period runs until May 1st, 2026. I asked the developer what happens after the beta closes, and the answer is good news. The answer is that beta versions will never…
Baby Audio releases Grainferno granular synthesizer with intro price
Baby Audio has released Grainferno, a granular synthesizer plugin that breaks audio samples into microscopic fragments and rebuilds them into new sounds. It’s available at an introductory price of $79 (regular $129). Grainferno works by generating grains from any loaded audio file and letting you manipulate how those grains are created, shaped, and played back….
5 Ways Music Producers Can Stay Creative
Creativity isn’t something that you can turn on like a tap. Here are ways to stay creative even when the flow of inspiration runs dry. Our time is limited. While it must be lovely to be able to leisurely make music when inspiration strikes, few if any of us have that kind of trust fund…