orph has released MONOCHORD, a “harmony workstation, dream machine and chord instrument” for macOS and Windows. A single mouse click or key press plays a complete, correctly voiced chord from the instrument’s own sampled sounds. MONOCHORD is a sampled instrument, not a generative AI MIDI chord generator. The sound library contains 425 sounds recorded from…
No Type No Tag Beats updates Stuttermation to v1.4.0
No Type No Tag Beats has updated Stuttermation, the timeline-based stutter, glitch, and time-manipulation multi-effect for Windows VST3, to v1.4.0. Changes in v1.4.0: Added the Bands module with adjustable Low/Mid and Mid/High crossover frequencies and independent 12, 24, and 48 dB/oct slopes. Added Full and Split modes for compatible envelopes, providing independent Low, Mid, and…
OA-Labs Releases Phosphor-1 – Free Virtual Analog Synth (VST3 & AU)
OA Labs has released OA-Phosphor-1, a free virtual analog synth for macOS, built around a simple idea: controllable instability. OA Labs says Phosphor-1 is a precise, capable analog synth that stays clean and musical when you want it to, and comes apart in characterful ways when you push it. At the heart of it is…
Casa Occidente releases RaiderPro v2.0.0 – Improved Automation Reliability
Casa Occidente has updated RaiderPro to version 2.0.0, introducing several improvements to the plug-in’s automation workflow, with a focus on more reliable Write/Read behavior and better host integration. The update includes: More reliable Write and Read automation modes. The selected Write/Read mode is now correctly restored after reopening the plug-in window. More consistent automation behavior…
Online Mastering vs Mastering Plugins: Which Should You Use?
If your track is mixed and you are staring at the master, you have two realistic DIY options: a mastering plugin chain in your DAW, or an online mastering service that does it for you. Both can get a release-ready result. The right pick depends on how much you want to learn, how much control…
Nathaniel Wing’s N-Stereo for macOS, Windows, and Linux is FREE for a limited time
Developer Nathaniel Wing’s N-Stereo for macOS, Windows, and Linux is now available for free for a limited time. Stereo enhancers and effects plugins have been relatively popular in 2026, with multiple freebies coming just in the last few months. In July, we had a couple of stereo-widening freebies with Spread by Angelic Vibes and Buchart Audio’s…
My first plugin was pirated in 48 hours. Here’s why it still has no copy protection.
I spent almost two years building VATRA, my first premium plugin for Flame Sound. Then, roughly two days after the public launch on July 29, a pirated copy was already circulating. When you make a plugin, there are so many fun milestones to look forward to, like the first test build, the first GUI, the…
Audioblast updates AcidBox for Linux + 128 Free presets/patterns for AcidBox
Audioblast has updated AcidBox for Linux. Changes: fixed potential crash when using multiple instances. improved UI behavior. 128 free presets / 303 patterns for AcidBox V2 are available for download @ https://www.audioblast.me/128-free-presets-patterns-for-acidbox-v2-chicago-acid-house-303-style/ Read More Read the full story