Fanan Team has released Villain, a free “real analog voltage heat” plugin for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU and CLAP plugin formats. Villain is a console saturation plugin featuring 10 distinct analog emulation algorithms, each designed to replicate the harmonic characteristics of classic recording console topologies. Main features: 10 saturation models based on analyzed…
Kymátika Sounds offers FREE Ptone for Audiomodern Soundbox
Kymátika Sounds has released PTone, a free sample library for the Audiomodern Soundbox virtual instrument, and it’s available as a pay-what-you-want download (starting at $0) for a limited time. The developer came across an old Casio keyboard at a flea market in Poland, discovered it was still working perfectly, and decided to turn it into…
Gooey Audio offers Talkie formant filter plugin for FREE until February 20th
Gooey Audio has released Talkie, a simple formant filter plugin for macOS and Windows. The plugin is available at no cost for a limited time until February 20th, 2026. Talkie is basically a one-knob formant filter. The idea here is to turn frequency-rich sounds (mainly synths, but other sources work, too) into vowel-like tones using…
Acustica Audio releases Maple FX Multi-Effects Plugin
Acustica Audio has announced the release of Maple FX, an all-in-one multi-effects plugin for macOS and Windows. Maple FX distills nearly two decades of Acustica Audio’s expertise in effect processing into a single, focused creative tool. Instead of assembling complex chains, routing multiple plugins, and managing heavy setups, Maple FX gives you a carefully designed…
Frap Tools releases Magnolia 8-Voice Analog Thru-Zero FM Synthesizer
Frap Tools has announced that it is now shipping Magnolia, the eight-voice analog through-zero linear FM synthesizer. Besides the classic analog polysynth sounds, its design allows programming some less conventional timbres closer to a particular family of synthesizer modules known as “complex oscillators.” With the Magnolia, it is thus possible to bring advanced synthesis techniques…
Boris FX releases Sequoia 2026
Boris FX has announced the release of Sequoia 2026, an update that focuses on three core pillars: stability, speed, and deep customization. Sequoia 2026 introduces a complete overhaul of both the Hybrid Audio Engine and the GPU-accelerated Video Engine. This utilizes system resources more efficiently and lets you do more with your current hardware. The…
Ueberschall releases Smooth Guitar Jazz (Elastik Loop Pack)
Ueberschall has released Smooth Guitar Jazz, a new construction kit based title for the Elastik player. Smooth Guitar Jazz brings authentic vibes to your productions. Five extensive construction kits put a lead guitar firmly in the spotlight. Expertly played, the guitar delivers expressive and characterful performances that only a professional musician can achieve. This is…
Audiomodern updates Soundbox to v1.2.0 – New Features & Linux Support
Audiomodern has updated Soundbox to v1.2.0. Changes in Version 1.2.0 New Chords Generator Tab: New dedicated tab for working with chords. New Vector Section: Added the ability to Enable/Disable Vector movement per layer. Vector Tab: Switched to equal-power fades for smoother transitions. Velocity Layering: Drag & drop multiple samples onto the top or bottom of…