Rockheyday has released Balance 9, a high-precision 9-band parametric equalizer designed for surgical tonal balancing, critical listening, and real-time visual feedback. Combining zero-latency processing with an intuitive node-based workflow and isolated solo auditioning, Balance 9 enables fast, precise frequency shaping with high-resolution spectrum analysis and dual-layer metering. Key Features Engine: High-precision 9-band parametric equalizer. Interaction:…
Windows-G releases E-ChorusFX700 VST3 – Free Chorus Plugin
Windows-G has announced the release of E-ChorusFX700 VST3, a free Windows-only VST3 chorus plugin that can be used to add depth, width, and modulation movement to tracks and mixes. E-ChorusFX700 VST3 features two LFO shapes (Triangle and Sine) that shape the character of the modulation. Control the intensity of the chorus effect with the Depth…
RiverFlux Audio releases BITLAYER, a FREE multiband bitcrusher
RiverFlux Audio has released BITLAYER, a free multiband bitcrusher for macOS, Windows, and Linux. This is a surprisingly cool bitcrusher, but the first thing I noticed was the interface. The pixel-art knobs and chunky lettering give it a fun Game Boy vibe, but the frequency display also makes this fairly deep processor easier to understand….
TMPLT Sounds offers two FREE electronic drum sample packs
TMPLT Sounds is offering two free name-your-price drum sample packs through Gumroad, including 75 kick drums generated with its xKick 999 plugin. The developer recently introduced xKick 999 and Erika Kick Drum Synth, two pretty interesting virtual instruments that caught my eye because they’re inspired by some of my favorite analog drum hardware. However, neither…
MAAT SantaCruzEQ6 analog-style equalizer is $39 (80% OFF)
Audio Plugin Deals is offering MAAT SantaCruzEQ6 for $39 instead of $199 until October 5, 2026. MAAT SantaCruzEQ6 takes a somewhat different route compared to most EQ plugins I’ve seen lately. Instead of competing with free dynamic equalizers by adding more bands and analysis tools, it places six different analog-inspired EQ architectures inside one lightweight…
Circuit Haze releases Howl, a FREE three-knob delay and reverb plugin
New London-based developer Circuit Haze has released Howl, a free delay and reverb plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Howl combines both effects into a single feedback loop and reduces the interface to three knobs and a tone switch. One big bonus for me is that it’s shaped as a guitar pedal rather than some…
The Usual Suspects release 88emu, a FREE Roland Sound Canvas emulator for macOS, Windows, and Linux
Developer Usual Suspects has released 88emu, a free Roland Sound Canvas emulator for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The Roland Sound Canvas series expanded the General MIDI standard with its GS sound modules throughout the 1990s. Roland’s GS-compatible sound modules offered more sounds/instruments, effects, and editing capabilities, starting with the SC-55 half-rack unit in 1991. While…
VirtualDJ Now Officially Supports AlphaTheta’s OneLibrary
AlphaTheta has announced that VirtualDJ supports OneLibrary, the shared music library format it launched in October 2025 alongside Algoriddim and Native Instruments. You can export a VirtualDJ collection to a USB drive in the OneLibrary format, with playlists, hot cues and beatgrid data carried across, and play it on the CDJ-3000X, CDJ-1500X, XDJ-AZ, XDJ-AN, Opus…