Sampleson has announced the release of Twinkle, an app and VST/AU plugin designed to create film-ready musical passages by just dragging your mouse. Twinkle generates short, fast, and decorative phrases — arpeggios, trills, runs, and sparkling bursts of notes — based on curated tricks from pro composers. I’ve always loved how a quick burst of…
Heavyocity releases Ostinato Textures for Kontakt Player
Heavyocity Media has announced the release of Ostinato Textures for Kontakt Player. Here’s what they say: Ostinato Textures is an evocative virtual instrument that merges the intimacy of solo strings with the award-winning sound design of Heavyocity. Capturing the intricate ostinato performances of solo violin, viola and cello, Ostinato Textures delivers the nuance and phrasing…
Axart Labs releases AutoBeat 2, an AI-powered MIDI beat generator for macOS and Windows
Axart Labs has released AutoBeat 2 (€29.95), an AI-powered MIDI beat generator plugin for macOS (AU/VST3) and Windows (VST3). AutoBeat 2 is a creative tool built around a 12-track step sequencer and an on-device AI engine. The plugin’s key strength is its ability to instantly generate beats in a wide range of styles, from hip-hop…
Get $99 OFF any SoundMorph Product, get DUST, Wave Warper 2, or TimeFlux for FREE!
SoundMorph is running a surprise deal that lets you get $99 off any product on their site using the code SoundMorphCash99. There’s no minimum required, so you can use the code to grab one of their premium sound design tools completely free of charge. The deal’s end date isn’t officially announced, and it could end…
Cherry Audio releases Crumar Spirit Synthesizer
Cherry Audio has announced the release of the Crumar Spirit synthesizer, a faithful software recreation of the rare analog monosynth originally designed by legendary figures in the synth industry, including Bob Moog. In collaboration with Crumar, Cherry Audio has revisited this Italian cult classic and enhanced it with their signature style. Crumar Spirit Priced at…
Kilohearts releases free Compactor plugin and updates all plugins to v2.4.2
Kilohearts has released Compactor, the newest addition to the free Kilohearts Essentials collection, and updated all plugins to v2.4.2. Kilohearts Compactor This ultra-precise limiter/ducker with sidechain control helps you push your mixes to maximum loudness and achieve the tightest, cleanest ducking possible. Features: Attack: The attack value decides how far ahead the audio is ducked….
BeatConnect releases PlaygroundFX, a creative multi-effects plugin for macOS and Windows
BeatConnect has released PlaygroundFX, a multi-effects plugin that lets you build and explore complex effect chains in a fun, hands-on way. PlaygroundFX probably isn’t the kind of plugin you’ll load for a simple reverb or delay. But if you want to twist and reshape your audio into something completely new, this could become your new…
5 Modern Technologies That Are Making Wireless DJing Possible
Watching a TV show from 15 years ago, one thing made me smile: Someone was quickly trying to get online, and cursing because her mouse had become unplugged! I don’t know about you but my mouse is wireless (and has been for as long as I can remember). Same goes for my TV remote, earbuds…