Larry Taylor has updated StandaloneHost for macOS to version 2.11.3. Changes: Added support for MIDI effects. Removed soft synths with vendor-supplied standalone apps from the Select Synth menu. Read More Read the full story
Lotus Sound Audio releases Silver Fox MK2, a FREE VCA-style compressor plugin
We’ve seen quite a few freebies from Lotus Sound Audio over the last couple of years, including the Teletronix-inspired LA2-FOX Compressor plugin. This time, the Swiss-based developer is back with an update to another compressor plugin, Silver Fox. Silver Fox MK2 is a VCA-style compressor plugin that you can download for free right now. Additionally,…
UnplugRed releases ModMan, a FREE Perlin noise modulation plugin
ModMan is a free Perlin noise modulation plugin by UnplugRed, a developer we’ve covered multiple times on BPB. If you’re new to UnplugRed, consider checking out Diet Audio and Magic Carpet, two plugins that provide a good indication of the developer’s style and approach. Like previous UnplugRed releases, ModMan doesn’t follow the most traditional path. ModMan…
Dimethoxy Audio releases Disflux, a FREE transient shaper with a twist
Dimethoxy Audio has released Disflux, a free and open-source transient-shaping plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux. At its core, Disflux is a transient designer, but it’s not your typical “attack up, sustain down” affair. Instead, it uses a chain of all-pass filters to smear high-energy transients over time, creating a laser-like sweep effect that’s part…
Softube Releases ‘Equalizers’ Plugin
Softube has announced the release of Equalizers, a modern EQ plug-in designed to integrate with their suite of vintage modeled equalizers. Alongside this, they have also released Core Vintage Equalizers. Known for their detailed modeling of classic hardware, Softube is aiming to blend the best of both worlds—the precision of a modern digital EQ with…
Minor Drama releases free SendBlender Mix Knob Plugin alongside advanced Pro version
Minor Drama has announced the release of their first plugin, SendBlender, a free mix knob for use with parallel FX chains. The company has positioned the plugin as a workflow enhancer that enables better, faster mix decisions when applying multiple FX processors in parallel with a dry, unprocessed signal, saying: Use multiple processors in parallel…
QuietFormat releases MELINO vintage instrument plugin at intro price
QuietFormat has released MELINO, a sample-based virtual instrument that blends the warmth of several authentic vintage instruments in a modern, intuitive interface. It’s currently on an introductory sale for $39 (regular $69) until August 14. MELINO features six distinct vintage instruments: Melloflute, Melloviolin, Xylophone (C3–D6), Vintage EP, W-200, and Home Piano. Each can be played…
The Timeless DJ Wisdom That Never Goes Out Of Style
While DJ technology evolves constantly, the fundamental principles of great DJing remain unchanged. These are the same principles we’ve taught for 15 years, the ones we put in our book, and the foundation of every course we create. But don’t just take our word for it. We recently asked our Facebook community a simple question:…