VAST Dynamics has updated its free wavetable synthesizer and sampler plug-in, Vaporizer2, to version 3.4.0, freely available as open source software under GPL3 at github.com. … Read More Read the full story
Audiolatry Releases RetroSynth And FREE RetroSynth Lite Synth Plugins
Audiolatry just released the RetroSynth and RetroSynth Lite virtual instrument plugins for Windows and macOS. RetroSynth is now available for €8, which is 71% off the list price of €28, and the RetroSynth Lite is free! The sounds for the RetroSynth Lite are based on vintage synthesizers, although Audiolatry has added manipulation with effects for a…
Cherry Audio Releases Free Synthesizer Expander Module
In celebration of the 2023 holiday season and Cherry Audio’s fifth year, the company has released the free Synthesizer Expander Module, a virtual instrument plugin based… Read More Read the full story
Orange Tree Samples releases “Flute Flight” for Kontakt Player with Intro Offer
Orange Tree Samples has released Flute Flight, a sample library featuring piccolo, concert flute, alto flute, and bass flute, powered by Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player…. Read More Read the full story
DixonBeats releases DB1 – Free VST/AU Plugin
DixonBeats has released DB1, a free VST and AU plugin for macOS and Windows with 32 presets, FX and more. DB-1 is inspired by the Casio SK-1 that was originally released in… Read More Read the full story
discoDSP updates OB-Xd, their Oberheim based synth, to version 3.0
discoDSP has announced the release of OB-Xd Synthesizer Version 3.0, a significant update to their popular synthesizer that brings a host of advanced features and improvements… Read More Read the full story
Audja Releases KickDrum And FREE OScope Plugin
Audja releases the KickDrum drum synthesizer and OScope (freeware) oscilloscope plugins for Windows and macOS. I will readily admit I don’t know much about drum synthesis. I can do kicks and snares and hi-hats all day while I struggle with toms here and there. Audja KickDrum Microtonic also makes me break out into a cold…
The Subtle Evolution of Selling Out
Selling out, patronage, sponsorship and endorsement – all equal the same thing – financial reward. But are artists getting paid to feature on a corporate playlist, for example, that belongs to and endorses McDonalds? Is it different to having your music played instore? Would you expect to get paid if Nike wanted your music for…