Native Instruments has released Massive X Player, a free, streamlined version of its flagship synthesizer, now available as part of the Komplete Start bundle for macOS and Windows. Massive X Player brings the power of Massive X’s sound engine to a broader audience, now available as a free virtual instrument. It features a simplified interface…
Echo Sound Works offers ESW Kalimba, a free sample-based virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. This one isn’t exactly new. It was released a couple of years ago, but I noticed we haven’t featured it in the news back then. So, here’s an article for those BPB readers who still haven’t downloaded this excellent free…
Plugin Boutique is offering a massive 90% discount on Voca, the all-in-one vocal processing plugin from Sonnox, until July 31st. Originally priced at over $150, you can now grab it for just $14.50 in a fantastic deal for anyone working with vocals. Sonnox is well-known for high-end studio tools like Oxford EQ and Inflator, and…
Consistent Interruption has released Pult EQ, a free Pultec-style tube EQ plugin for Windows and Linux. Pult EQ is open-source, lightweight, and perfect for adding vibe and color to your mixes. The only drawback is that it isn’t available on macOS, and I haven’t seen any info about a potential Mac version on the developer’s…
Native Instruments has updated Massive X to v1.6.0: Added: Play View page with Side Pane Browser, Morpher and Animator. MX Player Library with 60 new presets. View switching buttons (Play/Edit/Browse). Animator on/off button to macro bar in Edit View and Browse View. Menu option to set Edit View as default instead of Play View. Feature…
Safari Pedals has released Falcon Air EQ, a new plugin designed for “sculpting high-end clarity with smoothness and style”. Whether you’re mixing pop vocals, trap snares, or cinematic soundtracks—Falcon Air EQ delivers pristine shimmer and tames harshness like a pro. Falcon gives you that expensive-sounding top end—sparkly and defined without the bite. It’s built to…
Here’s one from AphaTheta that has just sneaked out, squarely aimed at beginners. The Rekordbox App for iOS and Android gets a Lite mode. It’s free (although the streaming services aren’t) and comes with Apple Music, Tidal and Soundcloud integration (plus more DJ centred services like Beatport (not available on Android)) so you can be…
Who is Justin Wilkes? The 30 second intro Justin Wilkes is a DJ/Producer/Radio Producer/Tech Entrepreneur/VoiceoverYou can hear Justin daily on Kiss, Kisstory, and Tomorrowland One World Radio. He’s also the station sound voice for BBC Radio 5 Live, ITV4, and DAZN. He consults on high end sound system installations, and home technology, and has voiced…