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The AI Voice Revolution: Vocal Modeling, 87 New Effects, and Expressive Pianos
This week, IK Multimedia unveils an AI-powered vocal modeling plugin that lets you create and clone custom singing voices, putting the power of voice synthesis directly in the hands of producers. Meanwhile, Nuro Audio drops a massive multi-effect unit with 87 creative algorithms, and Sonixinema captures the expressive, cinematic sound of the piano in a new Kontakt instrument. Dive into the full roundup for powerful new soundsets, deep Black Friday early access deals, and the best free VSTs to transform your workflow.
AI Rigs, Legendary Synths, and the Sound of a 70-Piece Orchestra
Ready to dive into the best new gear? This week's roundup is packed with creative fuel: Positive Grid puts an entire, AI-powered guitar rig into a pair of headphones, KORG unlocks the legendary sound of the ultra-rare PS-3300 synth, and SONUSCORE delivers the epic weight of a 70-piece symphonic orchestra. Plus, grab incredible deals on plugins and discover free sound tools to spark your next project.
New Analog Processors, Creative Reverbs & A Legendary Choir
Get ready to enhance your studio with a wave of major new releases, from essential analog hardware to groundbreaking software innovations. This week, SSL and Elektron deliver the final sonic polish for your mixes, Eventide redefines reverb with a musical 'modal' approach, and Spitfire Audio captures the distinctive power of a new world-class choir. Plus, we've rounded up a fresh batch of workflow tutorials and deep discounts to fuel your creativity.
Previous Editions
The AI Voice Revolution: Vocal Modeling, 87 New Effects, and Expressive Pianos
This week, IK Multimedia unveils an AI-powered vocal modeling plugin that lets you create and clone custom singing voices, putting the power of voice synthesis directly in the hands of producers. Meanwhile, Nuro Audio drops a massive multi-effect unit with 87 creative algorithms, and Sonixinema captures the expressive, cinematic sound of the piano in a new Kontakt instrument. Dive into the full roundup for powerful new soundsets, deep Black Friday early access deals, and the best free VSTs to transform your workflow.
AI Rigs, Legendary Synths, and the Sound of a 70-Piece Orchestra
Ready to dive into the best new gear? This week's roundup is packed with creative fuel: Positive Grid puts an entire, AI-powered guitar rig into a pair of headphones, KORG unlocks the legendary sound of the ultra-rare PS-3300 synth, and SONUSCORE delivers the epic weight of a 70-piece symphonic orchestra. Plus, grab incredible deals on plugins and discover free sound tools to spark your next project.
New Analog Processors, Creative Reverbs & A Legendary Choir
Get ready to enhance your studio with a wave of major new releases, from essential analog hardware to groundbreaking software innovations. This week, SSL and Elektron deliver the final sonic polish for your mixes, Eventide redefines reverb with a musical 'modal' approach, and Spitfire Audio captures the distinctive power of a new world-class choir. Plus, we've rounded up a fresh batch of workflow tutorials and deep discounts to fuel your creativity.
New Analog Processors, Creative Reverbs & A Legendary Choir
Get ready to enhance your studio with a wave of major new releases, from essential analog hardware to groundbreaking software innovations. This week, SSL and Elektron deliver the final sonic polish for your mixes, Eventide redefines reverb with a musical 'modal' approach, and Spitfire Audio captures the distinctive power of a new world-class choir. Plus, we've rounded up a fresh batch of workflow tutorials and deep discounts to fuel your creativity.
Analog Drum Powerhouse, Compact OB-Xa Clone, and KSHMR's Ableton Workflow
This week brings massive new hardware with the release of the Erica Synths and Hexinverter HexDrums, a powerhouse analog drum machine featuring 10 sound sources, individual outputs, and an X0X-style sequencer. Synthesizer fans also have a compact new option: the Behringer UB-Xa Mini, a portable analog synth emulating the classic Oberheim OB-Xa sound with three paraphonic oscillators. For learning, don't miss the insightful tutorial where acclaimed producer KSHMR demonstrates his entire track creation workflow from scratch inside Ableton Live.
Footprint01 Gen2 News, Moog Synthesis Tutorials, & Komplete Savings
Today's update is packed with exciting developments in music production, from Barefoot Sound's comprehensive redesign of their high-end Footprint01 studio monitors to AudioThing's meticulous software emulation of the classic Roland Juno-60 analog polysynth. We also highlight must-see educational content, including Moog's seven-part video series to demystify synthesis for beginners, and incredible savings on major software suites like Native Instruments Komplete.
Dark Cinematic Sounds, New Eurorack Gear, and Free Splice INSTRUMENT Plugin
Hey, music makers! This Friday, immerse your tracks in atmosphere with the release of Luftrum's Elos soundset, which provides 150 dark cinematic presets for the u-he Diva synth—perfect for brooding film scores and electronic productions. Modular enthusiasts have exciting news as Doepfer prepares to debut six new Eurorack modules at Superbooth 2025, including a Buchla-inspired random voltage generator. Don't miss the free section, where Splice has launched its new free 'Splice Instrument' plugin, featuring over 500 presets and integrated Spitfire Audio Labs
AI Audio Editing in Audacity, Softube's New Saturation, and Free Orchestral Brass
Greetings, music makers! This week's headlines feature a major update for the free audio editor Audacity, which has integrated Intel OpenVINO for local AI-powered features like stem separation and transcription. In the world of analog emulation, Softube has released Professor Punch Knuckles, a versatile saturation plugin based on Empirical Labs' renowned studio gear. Don't miss the free section, where Fracture Sounds is offering a stunning Blueprint: Brass Ensemble for Kontakt Player.
New Rotary Speaker Plugin, Tame Impala's Synth, and Free Bricasti Reverb
Today's headlines feature the launch of the Nembrini Audio Tube Rotosphere plugin, an authentic digital emulation of the classic Hughes & Kettner rotary speaker with rich tube warmth. For hardware enthusiasts, Tame Impala's Telepathic Instruments has announced the worldwide launch of its Orchid mini-synth and a complementary software plugin. Don't miss the bottom section, which offers a premium-quality M7 reverb emulation for a limited time.
Waves Launches L4 Limiter, Custom Textures, and a Premium Drum Freebie
This week we are kicking off with a major new release for mastering engineers: the Waves L4 Ultramaximizer limiter, designed to achieve competitive streaming loudness while preserving musicality. For sound designers, we have a tutorial on using custom samples to create other-worldly textures in Devious Machines' Texture plugin. Plus, stick around for a limited-time free offer on a premium analog drum sample library.
ENGL's Ravager IR Head, Limiting vs. Clipping Explained, and a Powerful Synthesis Tool
Hello, music creators! This week brings new gear for guitarists with ENGL's E725 Ravager IR tube head, blending vintage tone with modern features. For producers, we have a crucial tutorial demonstrating the difference between audio limiting and clipping to achieve louder, punchier mixes. Plus, stick around to the end, as we have a limited-time opportunity to acquire a powerful synthesis instrument for your DAW.
New UAD Plugins, Mono vs. Stereo Recording, and Powerful Discounts
Welcome to your music tech roundup! We're diving into new tools from Universal Audio with their UAD v11.8 update, including the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor. For producers, we have an essential tutorial on the differences between mono and stereo recording. Be sure to check out the end for exclusive deals and powerful plugins available for a limited time.