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ToneCraft launches an AI-powered guitar plugin combining tone generation, six effects, and reference-based sound creation.

ROLLA Audio launches ROLLA, an early-access ROMpler built for jungle and drum & bass production.

Artists in DSP's groundbreaking plugin, Amorph, redefines music creation by enabling users to turn plain English text into working audio effects and instruments without coding. A free beta release, Amorph promises to democratize audio programming and amplify creative potential.

Quagliardi Pro Audio's BoomBlender Compressor Plugin is a versatile and intuitive tool that adds body and personality to audio sources. With its unique blend of compression, saturation, and parallel processing, it's a must-have for music producers looking to elevate their sound.

The latest addition to Fracture Sounds' growing library of free virtual instruments, Blueprint: Wurli brings the authentic sound and character of the classic Wurlitzer electric piano to your DAW.

Cherry Audio's latest release, SH-MAX, is a game-changer for synthesis enthusiasts. This virtual instrument plugin combines the best features of three classic SH-series synthesizers from the 1970s with added power and versatility.

Strange Audio DSP’s maniFold Ω is an experimental real-time effect processor built for evolving textures: an 8-head micro-looper fed by a rolling buffer, plus a 32-line all-pass delay cluster with recirculation for dense, reverb-like atmospheres.

AudioThing has pushed new updates for its 8-bit synth miniBit and retro console reverb/echo miniVerb. The focus is simple: keep these “little” plugins feeling modern—formats, compatibility, and small workflow wins that make them easier to use in 2026 sessions.

A tight, modern toolkit for 2026: dynamic EQ, transparent bus compression, metering, saturation, stereo control, and a massive reverb — all free, all worth keeping installed.

discoDSP continues tightening its ecosystem with updates across Corona, Discovery Pro, and OB‑XD—while highlighting its FX Bundle suite for mixing/mastering workflows. Here’s what producers should care about: performance, modern formats, and faster sound design.

SampleScience Introduces Super Lynn Drums: A Modern Twist on Classic 80s Drum Sounds. SampleScience has unveiled its latest creation, Super Lynn Drums, a cutting-edge drum module that meticulously recreates the iconic drum sound of the 80s using a blend of FM Synthesis and physical modeling techniques. This plugin takes legendary drum machines like the LM1, LM2, Lin 9000, and Linndrum, and elevates them to new heights, offering a contemporary interpretation of these timeless sounds. Key F

Zero-G Unveils "Celestial Visions": A Multi-Layered Textural Kontakt Instrument for Crafting Enchanting Soundscapes: This innovative tool seamlessly blends four distinct audio sources, offering you the means to embark on a sonic odyssey delving deep into the human subconscious, t

SampleScience has announced the release of Organic Alien Drones, a plugin instrument that features a set of experimental drones that have been crafted by modulating synthesizer chords with field recordings. Each drone can be modulated and customized using the four onboard effect…

FabFilter has announced the release of FabFilter Twin 3, the latest version of its virtual analog synthesizer. Almost two decades after FabFilter's plug-in debut with the FabFilter One synthesizer, Twin 3 expands and improves on its predecessor in every area, including a complet…

Rigid Audio has released Ion Storm, a "Cinematic Transition Designer" for Kontakt 6.4.2+, that can be used to create all kinds of transitional elements like up- and down-lifters, pitch-risers, noise-sweeps and the like. It is based on five distinct sound engines and comes with 2…

Valhalla DSP has released version 3.0.0 of ValhallaVintageVerb introducing a new reverb mode called Palace. A free update for all VintageVerb owners. As the name suggests, the Palace reverb mode is essentially a big, fancy room algorithm. The Palace mode can sound more realistic…

W. A. Production and KSHMR have released KSHMR Reverb, a new reverb plug-in. They say: Presenting a stunning next-level reverb plugin from KSHMR & WA Production. This exclusive artist-collaboration is a modern and totally transformative unit with tons of possibilities to shape a…

Produce-RNB has released 4G, a new "multi synth and sound fusion plugin" for macOS and Windows (VST/AU). 4G simply stands for "four generators". This multi-synth contains a sampler, wavetable synth, pure synthesis, and FM synthesis. The developer says: 4G actually fuses multiple…

Eventide has announced the H9 Harmonizer pedal. Here's what they say: Discover why top artists and producers have chosen Eventide for over 50 years with the H90 Harmonizer next-generation multi-effects pedal. Whether you want high-quality bread-and-butter effects or experimental…

Cryostasis is a spectral inertia effect that can progressively smear your audio until infinitely frozen in time. It features spectral FX and controls to shape the character of the frozen tail. All are controlled by a continuously variable freeze knob or an auto switch that can b…

The CXM1978 is a hardware reverb made by Chase Bliss in collaboration with Meris. Although the device is presented in a guitar pedal format and is widely accepted as one, today, we are reviewing it as a professional studio reverb. The CXM features stereo I/O that can be configur…

My name is Ron Bates. I’m a freelance audio engineer and producer based out of Nashville, TN. As Techivation just released the T-De-Esser, I thought it might be cool to experiment with some not-so-typical uses for De-Essing. Before we jump into some mixing scenarios, let’s first…

Better Low-End in Mixes Getting tight and rock-solid low-end has become a must for any mix engineer that works with most modern genres of music. Countless plugins are claiming to feature the low-end magic button that you've been waiting for and dozens of tutorials showing the "s…

Overview EQing is obviously a fundamental part of mixing or mastering. Most of the time I end up using just one EQ on most audio stems within a project. That’s because it does so much by changing the balance between the sounds. By just cutting or boosting some frequencies you ca…

Intro A few years ago I started building my home studio, and one of the first things that I needed to do was to choose a pair of monitors. They are a key element in your setup since everything you listen to plays through them. I decided to write an ADAM A3X Review since I

Introduction There are so many audio interface models in the market and when it comes to choosing which one to buy, here comes a major issue. Difficulty in making the right purchase. It is often more difficult to beginners as they are not much familiar with industry brands and t…

KRK 2x ROKIT 7 G4 7″ Powered White Noise Studio Monitor W/2x 20′ XLR Mic Cable – $478 The new 7″ KRK ROKIT RP7 G4 (Generation 4) bi-amp professional monitor takes music and sound creativity to a whole new industry-level. DSP-driven Graphic EQ with 25 settings h…

The Company  Led by Michael Krusch, the tiny boutique tech company from Berlin called Tegeler Audio Manufaktur is now blossoming into a stable and serious competitor amongst the audio gear makers. Their team is still small, but judging by the quality and quantity of product…

Mark Shrimpton – Mastering Engineer at Kingsview Sound My name is Amin and I've had the honor to interview Mark Shrimpton. He's a highly professional mixing and mastering engineer with years of experience and he's going to give us some of those for free! At first, I asked Mark t…

Audio mixing is an art form, just like writing music. It takes years to understand how to mix and even after you think you're making headway, you realize there is a lot further to go. I'm not going to cover the technical, there are much smarter people than myself that can educat…