The Retromulator controversy and the unwritten rules of open-source audio Earlier this week, discoDSP donated $1,000 to The Usual Suspects, the team behind some of the best free synth emulations out there. The Usual Suspects sent the money back. If you’ve been following the Retromulator situation on KVR, GearSpace, or in BPB comments, you probably…
Attila M. Magyar has released version 1.2 of MPE Emulator, a VST plugin that enhances ordinary MIDI input devices with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) capabilities. Version 1.2.0 introduces macOS support and a resizable user interface while remaining fully compatible with projects saved with previous versions. Read More Read the full story
Witech has announced the release of TheDrumSource 4, adding new features and support for many sample formats. Some of the new features in version 4: Tempo knob in standalone mode. Loop knob in standalone mode to let the drum machine automatically change pattern. Paint function for sequencer buttons. MIDI export when using Windows (see MIDI…
Freqport has released FreqTube FT1-EMU, a tube saturation and harmonics plugin built on a SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis) reference model derived from the company’s FreqTube FT1 hardware unit. The plugin runs as a standalone software emulation and can switch to real analogue processing when the FT1 hardware is connected. The SPICE-based approach…
MidiStickers has released version v1.1 of its music education software, MidiStickers Pro, introducing a new Guided Practice mode for scales, chords and progressions. MidiStickers Pro is a desktop music education software for MIDI visualization, chord analysis and interactive music theory learning. It is available for Windows and macOS as a $59 one-time-purchase. A free demo…
InnerMono has released a collection of almost 30 free racks for Ableton Live. Like a hardware FX rack or a software rack that hosts multiple effects in a single plugin, Ableton Live racks provide a streamlined workflow for manipulating multiple effects from a single device (rack). From what I understand, Ableton Live has various rack…
Evenant is currently offering its Evenant Engine, a cinematic library comprising 50 custom patches, for free as a limited-time offer. I didn’t manage to figure out how long this offer lasts, so my tip would be to get it asap. And please note that running Evenant Engine requires Kontakt by Native Instruments (paid). According to…
You can now snap up Relab Development’s LX480 Essentials verb plugin for $29, down from $99, in a 70% off deal at Plugin Boutique. The deal expires on March 31, 2026. LX480 Essentials is a 64-bit only release for macOS (VST, VST3, AU, AAX) and Windows (VST, VST3, AAX). LX480 Essentials offers four reverb sounds…