Minimal Audio has released Current v2.2, a free update that refines the experience, expanding Current’s musical range, improving visual clarity, and streamlining activation. Current is Minimal Audio’s flagship synthesizer for modern production. Five powerful engines, advanced modulation, and built-in MIDI tools let you design expressive, production-ready sounds in one streamlined instrument. New In Current 2.2…
Mercurial Tones releases Scepter Referencing & Analysis Workstation Plugin (and free Lite version)
Mercurial Tones has released Scepter Pro, a referencing and analysis workstation plugin for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and standalone formats along with Specter Lite, a free version featuring the spectrum analyzer section. Scepter features five specialized views for spectral analysis, reference matching, bass monitoring, oscilloscope, and loudness metering in one plugin. Spectrum Fluid,…
Sugoi Audio releases AirCheck mixing utility and BlindCard A/B testing plugin
Developer Sugoi Audio has released AirCheck, a utility plugin for routing your DAW’s audio to AirPods and other devices without changing your DAW settings, along with BlindCard, a free blind A/B testing plugin. BPB readers can get 20% off AirCheck with the coupon code bpb20 at checkout, valid until April 5th, 2026. AirCheck I’ve been…
Soundiron releases Concert Vibraphone in collaboration with Pearl Drums
Soundiron has announced the release of Concert Vibraphone, a comprehensive vibraphone virtual instrument capturing every detail and nuance of a 4-octave Adams Alpha. Recorded in collaboration with Pearl Drums, we sought to bring this instrument to life with intimate realism unlike any other. Built for the full version of Kontakt 6.6+ or later, Free Decent…
Get the Roland TB-303 plugin for $49 at Plugin Boutique (ends March 8)
Plugin Boutique is offering the Roland TB-303 synth plugin at 67% off its regular price, bringing it down to $49 from $149. The deal runs until March 8th in celebration of 303 Day. The TB-303 hardware was released by Roland in 1981 as a substitute for the bass guitar. We all know the rest of…
Gearjunkies review – Ultra, A New Benchmark in Software Synthesis
Every so often, a software instrument makes an immediate impact. My first reaction when playing Ultra summed it up rather The post Gearjunkies review – Ultra, A New Benchmark in Software Synthesis appeared first on Gearjunkies – Music tech news, Reviews, Videos, Synthesizers, Studio, Recording. Read the full story
Engine DJ & Dropbox: Can You Really DJ Without USB?
If you’ve ever shown up to a gig and realised you’ve left your USB at home, you’ll understand exactly why cloud DJing is such an attractive idea. What if your music was just there? Log in on the hardware and it’s all waiting for you. No USB to prep, carry, forget, or corrupt. Engine DJ…
Toontrack releases Drumopolis SDX – Superior Drummer 3 expansion by Tony Visconti
Toontrack has released the Drumopolis SDX, an expansion for Superior Drummer 3 helmed by multi-award-winning producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy). This marks another milestone title and further expands the acclaimed lineup of producers featured in Toontrack’s SDX collection. Previous collaborations include Sylvia Massy, Kevin Killen, Elliot Scheiner, James Farber, Frank Filipetti,…