Vaporizer2 is the flagship hybrid wavetable additive/subtractive synth/sampler workstation from Vast Dynamics, and it’s now open-source. The move to open-source came with the release of version 3.3.0 (latest info available via the Vast Dynamics GitHub page). Vast Dynamics calls Vaporizer2 “Probably the most versatile wavetable synthesizer,” when you read the feature list, that might just…

ViatorDSP releases Radiant Q, a freeware Pultec equalizer plugin emulation for Windows and macOS. If you’re like me and recovering from the financial shock of too much money spent during the UAD sale, a freebie could be just what you need. And this freebie is of the sort that everyone likes, namely a passive equalizer…

Plugin Boutique is running a flash sale on some of Universal Audio’s best-rated plugins ($39 sale price), offering up to 88% discounts. The sale is on now, but it ends on October 2nd, so don’t wait if you want to pick up a rare bargain. I’m pretty excited about this one because I know a…

A de-esser is an essential tool for mixing vocal recordings. Let’s explore how using a de-esser can fix unwanted sibilance in a vocal. If you’ve ever recorded or mixed vocals, you’ve probably encountered the sibilance problem. And as we previously discussed, getting a good-sounding vocal is crucial when mixing a song. What is Sibilance? Sibilance…

Waves Audio and Black Octopus Sound Offer the MetaFilter ($149 list price, $29 sale price) plugin as a FREE download until September 30, 2023. Waves MetaFilter was offered for free in another limited-time deal in March this year, courtesy of ProducerGrind. This time, Waves Audio teamed up with Black Octopus Sound to provide the plugin…