With so many great and cheap rhythm machines available, there’s never been a better time to be a cash-conscious producer. These are the best budget drum machines you can get in 2026. It’s been a while since we last did a Ten Of The Best roundup of non-vintage drum machines. Searching through the Attack archives,…
Eventide Announces H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 – ARM-Based Redesign with Full H90 Algorithm Library
The H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 updates Eventide’s single-processor multi-effects pedal with a modern ARM platform, the complete H90 algorithm library, and a redesigned interface that no longer requires a companion app for navigation. Where the original H9 Max topped out at its own algorithm set, the Gen 2 opens access to 74+ algorithms drawn from…
Jun Murakami updates Zero Series – Zero-Latency EQ, Limiter and Compressor for Broadcast and Composition
Jun Murakami has released updates to the Zero Series, a collection of three zero-latency audio effect plugins designed for broadcast workflows and real-time use during composition. All plugins are free. The Zero Series consists of: ZeroEQ – A simple yet carefully designed 11-band equalizer with a built-in spectrum analyzer. ZeroLimit – Despite running with zero…
Analog Obsession releases LOVEND v3.0 (incl. AAX support)
Analog Obsession has released version 3.0 of LOVEND, the harmonic bass enhancer plugin. Changes: Fully rewritten DSP. AAX support. Read More Read the full story
Tonsturm updates SpinTracer to v1.5
Tonsturm has updated SpinTracer to version 1.5 with new features and enhancements for spatial sound design. Key Updates in Version 1.5: Multi-Orb Tremolo module. Distance-based modulation. Background grid. Improved height visualization. Two-row parameter layout. X-Over Dry/Wet mode. Intro Price: SpinTracer is available for $90.00 until June 16, 2026 (Reg. $129.00). Read More Read the full…
Xtractpler updated to v3.6.3 – Faster Processing and Smarter Automation to Sample Library Builders
Independent audio developer Flavio Passa has announced the release of Xtractpler v3.6.3, a major update to the automated sample library creation tool. Whether you’re slicing up a software synthesizer, recording a grand piano, or tapping a vintage drum machine, Xtractpler v3.6.3 significantly reduces the time spent on repetitive editing tasks — delivering professional-quality results with…
OTODESK releases FREE open-source Ambience algorithmic reverb plugin for Windows
OTODESK has released Ambience, a free and open-source algorithmic reverb plugin for Windows. Ambience is a 16-channel Feedback Delay Network reverb from Makoto Iida, a solo developer and hobbyist producer behind OTODESK. I asked the developer how he made the plugin and was surprised to learn that it is not based on convolution and that…
UB DSP releases Vowel Blender formant filter plugin with intro offer
UB DSP has released Vowel Blender, a formant filter plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Vowel Blender is the second plugin from UB DSP, following Grit Blender. Its main feature is a 2D phonetic XY pad. Instead of choosing a few preset vowel shapes from a menu, you drag a cursor through a vowel space based…