Marula Music has released updates to Spek, its saturation plugin, and Veld, its multiband stereo imager. Spek gains automatic gain compensation for level-matched comparisons, while Veld 1.1 introduces a decoupled mode with independent stereo processing across its four bands. Veld 1.1 adds independent stereo engines per band Veld 1.1 offers linked and decoupled processing modes….
Best AI Music Plugins in 2026: 10 Tools Compared
AI-assisted music production guide The best AI music plugins solve a specific production problem without taking control away from the producer. The useful tools generate editable MIDI, transform a recorded voice, separate a mix into stems, organize samples or make a difficult mix decision faster. We compared ten current tools by output quality, editability, DAW…
REV-246 is a FREE EMT 246-inspired reverb for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Developer Leigh Pierce has released REV-246, a free, open-source digital reverb inspired by the EMT 246 studio hardware, for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The plugin covers tight rooms, long cathedral tails, and gated or reverse effects across five programs. In addition to these EMT 246-inspired sounds, there’s a program based on the older EMT 250…
Tech Audio Shrapnel turns particle collisions into sound, with an exclusive BPB discount
Tech Audio has updated Shrapnel, its physics-based sound design plugin for macOS and Windows, with a free 100-preset pack, and BPB readers can get an exclusive 10% discount through November 15. Use the code BPBSHRAP10 at checkout to get Shrapnel for $44.10 instead of $49. The code is valid from November 8 through November 15,…
Best Amapiano Sample Packs: 10 Packs Compared
Amapiano production buying guide The best Amapiano sample packs give you more than a folder of finished loops. They separate log drums, percussion, keys and melodic layers; provide MIDI when you want to change the sound; and include enough one-shots to rebuild the groove instead of copying it. We compared ten current ProducerSources packs by…
tinyant releases purpl, a FREE chorus and shimmer reverb plugin
tinyant has released purpl, a free chorus and reverb plugin for Windows and Linux. It felt super refreshing to discover a free plugin from a developer I haven’t heard of before, and to find a website without the AI design and bombastic marketing messages we’re seeing everywhere nowadays. The product page looks amazing. It’s animated,…
Polyend offers Patch modular effects sample pack for FREE
Polyend is offering Patch, a sample pack featuring 101 experimental Eurorack effects, for free with the code PROMOPATCH at checkout. Simply add the pack to your cart and apply the code before completing checkout. Thanks to BPB reader Stan for the info! The collection is great for a bit of weekend inspiration if you like…
Flame Sound Black Friday sale offers Everything Bundle for $49
Flame Sound is running its Black Friday sale from November 6 through December 1, 2026. First, thank you to everyone who has tried VATRA and shared such kind feedback. If you missed the intro sale, the plugin is now $39 again, down from $69. VATRA lets you add loudness with Ignite, warm things up with Heat,…