SonicModeler is has announced the release of two synthesizer plugins for Windows: Syntropy Syntropy is a advanced synthesizer and sound design tool that generates sound through mathematical modeling, offering virtually unlimited possibilities for sound creation and experimentation. It combines precision-driven synthesis with a wide, expressive sonic range, from clean, pristine tones to complex evolving textures….
oeksound releases soothe3 Dynamic Resonance Suppressor Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX)
oeksound has announced the release of soothe3 featuring new improved algorithms, low latency mode, workflow improvements and more advanced controls. New, improved algorithms Soft mode: oeksound’s most transparent resonance suppression, with an adaptive threshold. Ideal for most sound sources, works especially well with dynamic instruments. Hard mode: in the style of Soothe2, with a fixed…
DAWJunkie releases Mini-Menace, a FREE MicroBrute-based synth
DAWJunkie, the developer behind DT-600 Mini, Padness 2 Jr, Knobs, and many more interesting freebies, is back with another: Mini-Menace. Mini-Menace is available in AU, VST, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. Mini-Menace is a throwback to the modern resurgence of analog synths, with all sounds sourced from the Arturia MicroBrute. It’s easy to…
I tested two best free 1176 plugins in 2026, and one won’t stay free for long
The 1176 is one of the most-recommended compressors in music production history. It’s been used in countless hits on vocals, drum bus, bass, parallel chains, you name it. Hardware units run $2,600+ new, and major plugin emulations have historically cost $100 or more. Free alternatives have existed for years, and we’ve covered most of them…
Save up to 80% on Roland plugins in Plugin Boutique’s exclusive Manufacturer Focus Sale
Plugin Boutique has launched an exclusive Roland Manufacturer Focus Sale, with discounts of up to 80% across the Roland Cloud plugin catalog. The sale runs from today through May 31, 2026. Two deals stand out the most for me. The JUNO-106 is down to $49 (75% off the usual $199), and the TR-808 is also…
UChord by Ultimate MIDI Plugin is FREE for a limited time (Windows-only)
UChord is a MIDI chord progression generator, available in VST and VST3 formats for Windows. The plugin is available for free until June 15, 2026. If you’re looking for a chord generator plugin, but you’re on macOS, check out Bloomer Free, a chord engine focusing on emotion. Like all chord generators, UChord comes with a…
Turnt Plugins Holding Hands multiband saturation plugin is FREE for a limited time
Turnt Plugins, a developer focusing on no-fuss plugins designed to tackle a particular task, has released Holding Hands. This multiband saturation plugin for macOS and Windows is free for a limited time. In other words, this developer isn’t trying to solve every problem with a single plugin; instead, they’re creating simple tools that do one…
Attack Mag Podcast EP 14: Juliet Fox
Attack Editor Eric Brünjes catches up with Juliet Fox for a conversation exploring the realities of building a long-term career in techno while balancing creativity, touring, business and family life. Known for her driving productions, hypnotic DJ sets and work as the founder of TREGAMBE, Juliet reflects on how her relationship with music and the…