TAL Software has released TAL-J8X, an instrument plug-in that emulates the sound of Roland’s JX 8P analog synthesizer with additional features that add a fresh touch. Features: Emulation of the 80’s hardware synthesizer (rev 2 / OS 3.1). Modern filter mode that allows self-oscillation. Create and play chords. Arpeggiator with different modes. High Quality EQ,…
Nikolozi updates Mela to v7.4 for macOS and iOS
Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 7.4. Mod Steps The Mod Steps module is a simple yet powerful 16-step sequencer modulator. Its flexible parameters enable sophisticated, evolving patterns. Modulate Start and Length to create moving sequences. Retrig controls whether the sequence follows the host or restarts on…
Stryde Audio releases Swayed FM & PCM Synth Plugin (VST3 & AU)
Stryde Audio has released Swayed, a new synth modeled after a famous 1989 synthesizer that combined FM synthesis with sample based synthesis. This combination allows for the creation of some unique timbres—from realistic to synthetic, and everything in between. Patch compatibility means you can access the vast library of sounds made for the original hardware…
dBdone releases Glas, a FREE spectral chaos engine for macOS and Windows
Developer dBdone has released Glas, a free spectral chaos engine for macOS and Windows. dBdone has been a fairly busy developer early in 2026. In January, we looked at Pentimento (a collaboration with the musician and YouTuber TAETRO), a texture-layering plugin available in both paid and free versions. In February, we covered AI Chords, a…
Wayhan releases Naked EQ, a FREE stripped-back EQ plugin for Windows
From developer Wayhan comes Naked EQ, a free stripped-back EQ plugin for Windows. It sometimes seems like we can’t move without falling over another EQ plugin, and that’s not a complaint, horses for courses, and all that. To name a few, we have Dusk Audio’s 4K EQ, TDR Nova, and ZL Equalizer 2, all of…
XLN Audio releases DB-30 Drum Butter multi-effect plugin ($99 intro price)
XLN Audio has released DB-30 Drum Butter, a multi-effect plugin designed for drum processing. It’s available at an introductory price of $99 until April 30th, after which it goes up to $129. A free trial is also available. DB-30 is built around the same workflow philosophy as XLN Audio’s hugely popular RC-20 Retro Color, so…
Granvia released Fantamidi, a FREE step sequencer and MIDI generator plugin
Fantamidi is a step sequencer, synth, and MIDI generator toolkit meant to help producers try different musical ideas effectively. It features a MIDI randomiser that is aware of the musical scale and key you’re in. Key and scale can also be changed on the fly. Additionally, Fantamidi boasts a melody and bass generation section, drag-and-drop…
Minimal Audio Ripple Phaser is 90% off at Audio Plugin Deals ($4.90)
Ripple Phaser by Minimal Audio is currently 90% off at Audio Plugin Deals, bringing the price down from $49 to $4.90. Ripple Phaser is a multi-mode phase manipulator that goes beyond conventional phaser effects. It features seven distinct modes covering classic phasing, inverted phase, a clean targeted mode, low pass, high pass, band pass, and…