Cotorro Audio has announced the release of Microdrift Nostalgia Processor, a VST3 plugin for Windows that combines the wow and flutter of VHS audio with a crunchy bitcrusher effect reminiscent of early digital 90s samplers. The intensity for both effects can be dialed in individually. Microdrift Nostalgia Processor: Add a touch of wistful nostalgia and…
Electronik Sound Lab releases FREE Voltus FX hybrid BBD delay plugin for Windows
Electronik Sound Lab has released Voltus FX, a free multi-effect plugin for Windows that combines a BBD-style delay, dual-stage saturation, a six-waveform LFO, and a state variable filter in a single plugin. We covered several Electronik Sound Lab plugins in the past, all of which were sample-based instruments made with Maize Sampler (most recently Arctic…
Dusk Audio releases DuskVerb, a FREE algorithmic reverb plugin
Dusk Audio has released DuskVerb, a free algorithmic reverb currently in pre-release, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Before we check out DuskVerb in more detail, I have to briefly share my two cents on the topic of vibe-coded plugins. The surge in free plugins over the past several months has been hard to miss….
Initial Audio updates SourceLab to v1.6.0, adding SFZ support
Initial Audio has updated SourceLab to version 1.6.0 focusing on UI Improvements and SFZ file support to make it even easier to import samples. Improvements include: Added SFZ support to the Sources. Drag and drop the .sfz file on to the source directly or the Sample Mapper. Redesign of the Source page. Less cluttered and…
Bjt2 Updates Free “Crescendo” Programmable VST Plugin to v1.0.171 for Windows
Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.171 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.171 from 1.0.170: Reworked and expanded the User manual. Many examples, tutorials and explanations were added. Bugfixes and performance optimizations. Many additions (see the main page). Compiled with the latest Visual Studio (2026, ver. 18.3.2) and SDK…
MeldaProduction Updates MSoundFactory with Piano on a Trip and Virtuoso Power Lead
MeldaProduction has expanded the instrument library for MSoundFactory and MSoundFactoryLE with the addition of two new modules: Piano on a Trip and Virtuoso Power Lead. These instruments are provided as free updates for existing users of the platform. Piano on a Trip Piano on a Trip is a hybrid instrument designed for ambient and cinematic…
discoDSP updates Discovery Pro synthesizer to v8.16
discoDSP has announced Discovery Pro 8.16, bringing a new analog oscillator engine, Polyphonic Aftertouch, Adaptive Filter Slope, advanced sequencer capabilities, and folder-based preset organization. Discovery Pro is a virtual analog synthesizer and sampler with 4 layers, 12 oscillators, 20 filter types including Nord Lead 2, Moog, Oberheim SEM, and Phaser models, SFZ/WAV/SoundFont support, PADSynth re-synthesis,…
MathAudio releases Chromatic Tuner v2.0.0 (VST, VST3, AU & CLAP)
MathAudio has updated its Chromatic Tuner plug-in to version 2.0.0. New in Chromatic Tuner v2.0.0: Supports automatic scaling for 4k monitors. Supports manual window resizing (drag the bottom right corner of the window). Supports CLAP. Supports Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.13 or later. Windows 7 and 8 are no longer supported. The legacy…