You can currently snap up almost any MajorDecibel plugin for free by using the coupon code ‘FREEPLUGIN’. The code works with any of MajorDecibel’s plugins, except Mastering Studio Rx. That means you can score one of the following plugins for free: Dynamics ($19), Equalizer ($19), Spatializer ($19), Limiter ($19), and the most exciting of all,…
Toontrack has released updates for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer. Changes in Superior Drummer 3.4.0 General: Minimum OS requirements have been raised to macOS 10.13 and Windows 10. EZdrummer 3 user presets will now show up in the preset menu. Plug-in parameters are now named like the macros that they control. Mouse wheel step sizes have…
Sample Logic has announced the launch of GrainScaper, a granular synthesis audio processor. GrainScaper allows users to import audio from virtual instruments, analog inputs, or audio files and transforms them using granular synthesis. It can process audio in real-time or work with pre-recorded tracks to create dynamic textures, soundscapes, and effects by manipulating sound at…
Musio has announced the availability of “Mic Position Mixes”, a new feature for their Musio instrument platform. This update introduces a built-in mixer allowing users to control levels and compare different sound sources, including bespoke mixes and various microphone positions. Musio states that the feature utilizes recordings made with real microphones in studios worldwide, such…
Developer Venus Theory has released forms:piano, a free emotive piano library for the Decent Sampler. Decent Sampler is a treasure trove of sometimes weird and usually wonderful free libraries (there are paid libraries, too, but plenty of freebies to keep you busy). If you haven’t tried Decent Sampler yet, check it out; it’s free to…
Florian Mrugella just released Hammer and Meißel, a free polyphonic modal filter with keytracking and MIDI support. Have you ever made a make-shift resonator from white noise by imposing band pass filters or very narrow EQ nodes on the sound? That might serve as a very simplified example of where Hammer & Meißel starts. I…
Cherry Audio has released Yellowjacket, a virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp’s distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge…
Toontrack has announced the release of the Beat Revamper EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 focusing on creative sound design and experimental mixing for drums. This release marks the ninth expansion created uniquely for the new EZmix 3 format launched in Q4 2024. Here’s what they say: If you’re looking for ideas for…
