United Plugins has launched the UnitedFreeBundle, a collection of professional audio plugins, and it’s free! The one caveat with the free collection is that the plugins feature an ad banner that displays United Plugins deals or products. The advertisements don’t restrict your view of any plugin or its controls. I know we see ads everywhere,…
In this tutorial, we walk you through the key specifications to look for in any DJ laptop – memory, storage, and processor – plus the physical things most guides overlook: USB socket count, screen size and brightness, keyboard backlighting, and build quality. We also tackle the Mac versus Windows question (our community is split exactly…
PROFILER OS 14.0 and the corresponding KEMPER Rig Manager 4.0 are available and feature the next-generation PROFILING 2.0 technology designed to deliver the most complete, dynamic, and lifelike amp captures ever achieved. PROFILER OS 14.0 is a free software update for all PROFILERs. The PROFILER MK 2 Series and PROFILER Player benefit from supporting PROFILING…
sonicLAB has updated PolyNodes to v2.2. PolyNodes is a spatial sonic sculptor which transcends traditional sound design by expanding two-dimensional waveforms into a dynamic 3D spatial navigation experience. PolyNodes is a standalone application offered for OS X (universal) and Windows platforms. And it comes with PolyNodesRemote remote control VST/AU plugin. Changes in v2.2 Users can…
HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of Spaces MK2, a room-based reverb plugin that simulates acoustics using ray tracing physics. Spaces MK2 is designed for producers, mixers, and sound designers who prefer a “room workflow” — defining geometry, materials, and source positions — over browsing impulse response presets. The plugin calculates reflections by tracing acoustic…
AImplify has released SynthPilot, a free synth for Windows with standalone and VST3 support with a paid option. The core synth is free. The paid part is optional AI patch generation: describe the sound you want in plain English, get a tuned starting patch, and get to good sounds in seconds instead of minutes. Then…
AIR Music Tech has announced the release of Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol. 1, a new virtual instrument collection that brings together three classic-inspired polysynths within a single, unified platform. The collection is available now, including via the KVR Marketplace at an introductory price. Fabric Vintage Synths, Vol. 1 combines three instruments, Fabric Vintage Pro, Fabric…
Okay Synthesizer has released Okay Distortion, a free distortion plugin with six layered engines in a single reorderable signal chain. I’m all for fun and creative distortion plugins (check out our free BPB Dirty Filter if you like this kind of stuff), so I’m always looking forward to testing another one. The cool thing here…