Adam Szabo has announced the release of Airwave. Airwave brings the essence of a truly iconic synthesizer into a modern production environment. Its synthesis architecture has been meticulously recreated and modeled to capture the depth and nuance of the original instrument. The dual-layer design allows the Upper and Lower layers to be shaped independently for…
KVR Create: Workflow Consolidation and Cost Efficiency
Managing the operational overhead of a modern project studio has become increasingly complex. Between DAW update plans, sample credits, distribution fees, and individual software licenses, the cumulative cost of a standard “pro-sumer” workflow can rival professional studio budgets. KVR Create, launched in partnership with LANDR, was developed to address this fragmentation. Rather than viewing production…
DAWJunkie releases FREE DSS-130SE plugin based on the Yamaha PSS-130 keyboard
DAWJunkie has released DSS-130SE, a free sample-based plugin inspired by the Yamaha PSS-130 keyboard for macOS and Windows. I’m always on the lookout for plugins that bring these quirky 1980s consumer keyboards into the DAW world, and DSS-130SE is exactly that kind of freebie. The original Yamaha PSS-130 came out in 1987. From the modern…
Cymatics will release Pandora plugin and Shrine sound library for FREE on November 26th
Cymatics will release Pandora, a virtual instrument plugin, and the Shrine R&B Collection sound library on November 26th. You can sign up today to claim your free copy. So, Cymatics is gearing up for Black Friday with a pretty cool giveaway. You can claim their upcoming instrument plugin, Pandora, and a new sound library for…
The Crow Hill Company releases Dulcet Vocal as part of the FREE Vaults series
Part of their free Vaults series, Dulcet Vocal is the little sister plugin of The Crow Hill Company’s Dulcet Voice, featuring Dot Alison. Dot Alison is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and composer with a wealth of experience spanning the stage, studio, and film. If you aren’t familiar with Dot’s ethereal vocals, you can hear her…
Get Karanyi Sounds Poly Space reverb plugin for $3: offer ends soon!
We’ve featured Karanyi Sounds on BPB many times, and one of the things we like most about the developer is that they take a creative approach to simple effects without complicating things for users. Now, you can get their Poly Space reverb plugin for just $3! A typical Karanyi Sounds plugin features an interesting yet…
apulSoft Releases Opalize – Harmonics Beyond Dynamics
apulSoft has announced the release of Opalize, a new audio plugin designed to add 2nd–5th harmonics anywhere in the frequency range – regardless of input level – without introducing harsh distortion. It’s ideal for enhancing bass, adding punch to drums, and helping synths cut through a mix. The plugin is based on a novel way…
Fracture Sounds releases “Compendium: Eldenvale” for Kontakt Player
Fracture Sounds has released Compendium: Eldenvale, an expansive toolkit of fantasy-themed instruments for Kontakt that “invites composers into a world of wandering knights, hidden forests, and secret taverns, where every instrument tells a story”. Developed from years of sampling and scripting experience, Eldenvale brings together over 25 instruments designed for playability, expressive depth, and creative…