The gain controls on your mixer – also called trim or level – sit right at the top of each channel. Most controllers have them, yet loads of DJs never touch them. That’s a shame, because understanding what they do and getting into the habit of using them will make your mixes smoother, give you…
Garuc Audio releases Deess-ertic Lite – Free De-esser Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX)
Garuc Audio has released Deess-ertic Lite, a free de-esser plugin that intelligently detects and reduces excessive sibilance (like “s”, “sh”, and “t” sounds) in vocal recordings, instruments, or full mixes. Built with 64-bit floating-point processing, it offers unmatched transparency and quality, ensuring that your audio stays pristine without coloration or loss of detail. This free…
Cotorro Audio releases Corte Fino EQ – Free Subtractive Equalizer Plugin for Windows VST3 and LV2
Cotorro Audio has released Corte Fino EQ, a free transparent subtractive equalizer plugin intended for surgical removal of problematic frequencies. Cotorro Audio says the plugin is great for running on dozens of tracks simultaneously due to its optimized and light processing block. Compared to typical additive eq, subtractive equalizing is far less likely to add…
Sender Spike releases filter.tank, a FREE plugin inspired by the Sherman Filterbank (Windows)
Developer Sender Spike has released filter.tank, a free, modulated dual-filter plugin inspired by the Sherman Filterbank 2, the iconic Belgian analog filter unit from Sherman Audio. It is available as a 64-bit VST plugin for Windows. The Sherman Filterbank is known for its extreme resonance and nonlinear saturation. Many people claim the sound can’t be…
BPB Deal: Get the UnitedPlugins MasterMind mastering plugin for €19 (normally €129)
UnitedPlugins is offering BPB readers an exclusive discount on MasterMind, a mastering channel strip developed by Soundevice Digital. The plugin normally costs €129, but you can get it for €19 by applying the coupon code BPBMM110 at checkout. BPB readers can use this discount until March 28, 2026. MasterMind is basically an all-in-one tool for…
Kobito just released GrabTone, an experimental synth, for FREE for a limited time
GrabTone from Kobito is an experimental synthesizer plugin that lets you turn any sound into a playable instrument with MIDI, and it is free for a limited time. It uses two audio files, A (Shape) and B (Tone), to create a new synthesizer voice. Sound A provides the movement, articulation, and rhythm, while Sound B…
Get SoundID Reference for Headphones by Sonarworks at 50% OFF
SoundID Reference headphone calibration by Sonarworks is now 50% off at Plugin Boutique until March 15th. For a limited time, you can get the plugin for €51.04 at Plugin Boutique. It comes with over 500 calibration profiles to balance out your headset’s natural sound. This helps make your listening experience flatter and more accurate across…
Diginoiz releases Layer It Lite, a FREE drum layering plugin with one big limitation
Diginoiz has released Layer It Lite, a free version of its Layer It drum layering plugin for Windows and macOS. Layer It is a sampler built specifically for layering drum sounds. It lets you load samples as stacked waveforms and trigger them all with a single MIDI note. You can offset the timing of each…