Blue Cat Audio has announced a major update of their network audio/MIDI communication protocol, with the release of Blue Cat’s Connector 1.4, Freeceiver 1.2 and PatchWork 2.72. This free update allows the plug-ins and applications to carry up to 32 audio channels for surround and ambisonics streaming, and now supports System Exclusive MIDI data. It…
UA Releases A‑Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer UAD Plug‑In
Universal Audio Inc. (UA) has introduced the A‑Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer, a UAD plug‑in that delivers the first and only end-to-end emulation of the vintage multiband “compansion” processor famous for instantly pushing vocals straight to the front of any mix. Exclusively available for Apollo audio interfaces and UAD hardware, the UAD A‑Type plug‑in brings the…
Toontrack releases Acoustic Songwriter EZmix Pack for EZmix 3
Toontrack announced the release of the Acoustic Songwriter EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 tailored specifically for acoustic instruments. This release marks the 11th expansion created uniquely for the new EZmix 3 format launched in Q4 2024. About the Acoustic Songwriter EZmix Pack Leveraging mics, natural dynamics, room sound and, not least, unavoidable…
Lexicon updates reverb plugin range with VST3 and Apple Silicon support
Lexicon has announced a significant update across its entire collection of reverb and effects plugins. This update, which the company describes as their “biggest yet,” aims to improve compatibility and efficiency, better integrating their classic algorithms into modern production environments. The key improvements and new features include: Expanded macOS Compatibility: For Apple users, this update…
Majetone releases “Dream Kit: Zenith” Textural Drum Instrument (VST3 & AU)
Majetone has announced the release of Dream Kit: Zenith, a VST3 and AU plugin that re-imagines a drum kit as a synth. Dream Kit: Zenith features 120 different ‘waveforms’ or performances and over 1000 presets. Imagine you’re in a parallel universe where drums are synths and the performances are waveforms in that synth. Dream Kit:…
Exp DSP releases Exp Filtertable for macOS (Beta)
Exp DSP has released Exp Filtertable for macOS (Beta). CLAP/VST3/AUv2 formats are available, and while it was previously only available for Windows, you can now use it on macOS as well. Currently this is a beta version, but if there are no issues, this version will become the release version as is. Exp Filtertable is…
💬🔥 Weekly Deals & Freebies Thread
Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Freebie Thread for May 19-25, 2025! 😊 Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section of our community is where BPB readers can share links to the latest freeware news and deals with fellow music producers in the comments. Thank you for contributing! To keep the discussion helpful and relevant, please…
💬 🎹 Weekly Production Thread: Your Favorite Synthesizer Plugin
Welcome to the BPB Community Weekly Production Thread for May 19-25, 2025! 😊 This week’s topic is: Your favorite synthesizer plugin. Let’s share our favorite synths and hopefully help other BPB readers find software that flew under their radar. Thank you! Last week’s topic was your favorite saturation plugins. Read the Thread Guidelines 💬 This section…