TerminalVST has released Instant, a free percussion plugin for macOS and Windows. Instant is basically a minimal step sequencer for drums. It lets you pick a category, such as clap, snare, closed hi-hat, or open hi-hat, browse the included samples or load your own, and you have a rhythmic part running without building the pattern…
With more than 250 names confirmed, the 30 Years ADE edition will take place across Amsterdam from 21 – 25 October 2026. Amsterdam Dance Event has shared the first artist announcement for its 30th anniversary edition, confirming more than 250 acts for ADE 2026. The event will return to Amsterdam from 21 – 25 October,…
Melatonin has released Sine Machine, an additive synthesizer powered by up to 10,000 time-domain oscillators. After more than six years of R&D, Sine Machine is out of early access and now available for macOS, Windows and Linux, with a free 14-day demo. Sine Machine is designed to be a friendly starting point for additive synthesis,…
TightStacks has moved out of its Early Access phase, offering an automatic vocal alignment plugin designed to reduce manual cutting and time-stretching by synchronizing backing vocals, doubles, and harmonies. By analyzing a designated “Guide” track, TightStacks automatically adjusts the timing of multiple “Target” dubs simultaneously, aligning the vocal stack while preserving the performance characteristics of…
Steinberg has released SpectraLayers 13, an update to its spectral editing and unmixing application that adds a new process for isolating short sounds from continuous background noise, alongside a set of voice separation tools and a spectral resynthesis module aimed at post-production work. The headline addition is Unmix Sound Effects, which separates short sounds from…
spread plugin overview and manual view product -> installation run the installer and follow the on-screen steps. open your DAW, rescan your plugins, and load spread on the FX mixer. requirements works on both macOS and windows. delivered in VST3 and AU formats. compatible with all major DAWs (except pro tools). file size mac: 60…
Developer Morphoice is back with another vintage synth emulation, a free public beta of the new Roland Jupiter-8 emulation. EightyEight. The developer has already tackled iconic synths like the Roland Juno-6 (EightySix) and the Yamaha CS-80 (Unstable). This time around, developer Morphoice is taking on the Roland Jupiter-8 with the EightyEight. Roland’s 1981 Jupiter-8 is…
The update follows a public beta launched at SXSW and adds access to Cubase 15 AI, Ableton Live 12 Lite and a $9.99 monthly Starter plan. Yamaha Music Innovations has updated Yamaha Creator Pass, its subscription platform for music creators, with expanded DAW access, educational tutorials and a lower-cost entry tier aimed at beginners. The…
