V-MODA has announced two new headphones that sit above and below its successful M-100 series – the flagship M-100 PRO and the entry-level M-10. The M-100 series has been a DJ favourite since 2012, and these new models look to expand on that legacy. The M-100 PRO sits at the top as the new flagship,…
Plughugger releases “Analog Echoes: Angel of Darkness” for Xfer Serum 2
Plughugger has released Analog Echoes: Angel of Darkness for Xfer Serum 2, a soundset based on sounds and waveforms from the Greek analog synthesizer, the Dreadbox Erebus. As a sonic counterweight, Plughugger also included presets based on the Supersaw / Hypersaw waveform from the Virus TI synthesizer. To bring out different sonic angles of the…
Applied Acoustic Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 Review
Applied Acoustic Systems recently released Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest version of their flagship modeled electric piano collection. At BPB, we’ve covered many virtual electric pianos, including some lovely free options, such as Sonokinetic’s EMP Mark II for Kontakt Player. I’m fairly new to Lounge Lizard, but I approached it with some lofty expectations because…
Whirlpool rhythmical filter plugin by Orcas Audio is FREE for a Limited Time (Windows only)
Orcas Audio released their plugin Whirlpool, which is a rhythmical filter effect, for free. Please note that Whirlpool is Windows only, and that the free offer could expire soon. Beyond the retro-looking UI, Orcas Audio claims that Whirlpool employs “perceptual response frequency intensity mapping”. Many cool words in a row, but I might only speculate…
Get the Manual Flanger plugin by Zazz for FREE! (Windows only)
Manual Flanger from developer Zazz is a free, Windows-only flanger plugin with a twist! Most of you are probably familiar with the flanger effect and the sounds you can coax out of it. Zazz has opted to remove the traditional “time” parameter and replace it with a frequency control. This is the heart of the…
The Crow Hill Company rebrands for season two and relaunches the popular Vaults series
The Crow Hill Company has rebranded for season two by relaunching the popular Vaults series. I think we all know the story of The Crow Hill Company by now, but since we’re entering season two, here’s a quick recap. Previously, on The Crow Hill Company: Christian Henson’s current project has its genesis in his departure…
Tone2 has updated BiFilter to version 2.5, and it’s now freeware (Windows-only)
Developer Tone2 has updated its Windows-only plugin BiFilter to version 2.5, making it now freeware. BPB covered BiFilter way back in 2012, when Computer Music Magazine featured it as a giveaway for readers. Back then, if you didn’t pick up BiFilter through the giveaway, it would cost you around $39.99. Now, in version 2.5, BiFilter…
Sonora Cinematic releases “Transfigured Orchestra Vol 1: The Quiet Ensemble” for Soundbox
Sonora Cinematic has announced the release of Transfigured Orchestra Vol 1: The Quiet Ensemble, the first in a new series of orchestral instruments for Audiomodern’s free Soundbox sampler. One of the few cinematic orchestral collections currently available for the Soundbox platform, the Transfigured Orchestra series features sounds captured from recordings of a full string ensemble,…