I use Kontakt, so I’m not going to pretend it suddenly became useless. The full version of Native Instruments Kontakt is still the sampler format that many commercial library developers build for. Kontakt Player, the free version, is also worth having if you want to use officially licensed libraries from developers like Heavyocity, ProjectSAM, Sonokinetic,…
Artists in DSP have officially launched the world’s first plugin remix contest with Amorph. We’ve covered Amorph a few times now, from the initial open-beta release to the latest update; this time, we have something a little bit different to share. Artists in DSP have launched the world’s first plugin remix contest. At the heart…
Excite Audio has released Evolve Nest Acoustics, a new sample-based instrument created in collaboration with sound designer and music maker Nest Acoustics. BPB readers can get Evolve Nest Acoustics Lite for $1 at Plugin Boutique using the coupon code “tj1nm34q“. We are also running a giveaway for the full Excite Audio Bundle, worth £718 and…
Stereoid Light is the little brother of Stereoid, ANWIDA Soft’s premium stereo enhancer plugin – and it is free for a limited time. Although Stereoid Light is a streamlined plugin, it’s built on the same core principles as the premium version. It uses a subtle decorrelation algorithm, a microtonal detuner, and a calibrated delay to…
LabelWorx has introduced Elevate, a new programme that combines upfront funding, strategic planning, and promotional support for independent electronic music labels. The initiative is positioned as a response to ongoing cash flow challenges faced by independent labels, particularly the delay between music releases that generate income and the receipt of royalty payments. According to the…
IK Multimedia has released the Royal 45 Legends Signature Collection for TONEX, a premium collection of Tone Models and presets designed to capture the sound of three museum-grade mid-’60s British 45-watt amplifiers that helped lay the foundation for classic rock guitar tone. Created with TONEX V2 AI Machine Modeling technology, Royal 45 Legends delivers the…
Arturia has released Memory V, a software instrument modeled on the 1982 Memorymoog polyphonic synthesizer. Built using Arturia’s TAE analog modeling technology, it replicates the original hardware’s three-oscillator-per-voice architecture, ladder filter, and analog non-linearities, while adding modern features including MPE support, a multi-layer arpeggiator, and a 4-slot effects rack. The instrument operates in Poly 6…
AudioBrain has released MixBrain version 2.0.2 Hotfix. This update fixes a Logic Pro Audio Unit compatibility issue. MixBrain Node should now be available on both mono and stereo audio tracks in Logic Pro. Changes in v2.0.2: Fixed MixBrain Node AU not appearing on mono tracks in Logic Pro. MixBrain Node should now work on both…