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Abbey Road Orchestra Percussion Core Edition Released

Spitfire Audio has released the Core edition of their Abbey Road Orchestra Percussion libraries. These libraries feature performances by Joby Burgess and contain the same drums, articulations, and beater types as Percussion Pro.

Smooth Operator Pro by Baby Audio

Smooth Operator Pro is a spectral signal balancing tool designed to eliminate mud, harsh resonances, and masking in mixes. This tool helps combat bloated frequency energy and achieve clarity in mixes. The introductory sale price is $79 (regular price: $129).

Ult-Sound Releases DS-4M ProMuzer

Ult-Sound has released the DS-4M ProMuzer, a limited-edition recreation of the Toyo Gakki DS-4 drum synthesizer. The ProMuzer features a white panel and is based on the second edition of the DS-4. It includes new sustain and attack controls, plus a beat sustain switch for velocity sensitivity.

tilde~instruments TouchDog

TouchDog from tilde~instruments is an experimental touch-plate synthesizer based on designs from Peter Blasser/Ciat-Lonbarde, specifically dogvoice and piezo preamp circuits. TouchDog features six touch plates, knobs, and patch points.

Wurly v1.2 Effects

Wurly v1.2 now boasts an impressive suite of four rearrangeable effects, enhancing its capabilities as a Vintage Electric Piano. This update enriches the sound design possibilities, making it a more versatile instrument for musicians and producers.

DEALS

• Balvi Cello available for David Forner library owners with an extra 10% off with the code BALVI10LOYALTY until May 10, 2025. It is designed for expressive cello compositions, featuring rebowing and legato techniques, perfect for creating realistic and emotive performances.

• Applied Acoustics Systems  is offering a 25% discount on Multiphonics CV-3 until April 15, 2025. This is a limited-time introductory offer for this release.

• Plugin Boutique is offering up to 90% off on various plugins, including Spring Sales from KORG, Moog, and Air Music Technology. Check out the KORG Spring Sale, Moog Spring Sale and Air Music Technology Spring Sale.

• Waves is offering a limited-time promotion where customers who purchase any two plugins can select two additional plugins for free. This is a great opportunity to expand your audio production toolkit with high-quality plugins.

• UJAM is offering Virtual Pianist SCORE for a discounted price of $29 until April 20th. This promotional deal provides an opportunity for users to acquire this virtual instrument at a reduced cost.

• Thomann is offering additional software deals for the Easter holidays, including discounts on various plugins and software. Among the deals are products from iZotope, Expressive E, Eventide and Acon Digital.

• Universal Audio has launched the Topline Vocal Suite, a plugin designed for vocal productions, now available with a 75% discount. Topline Vocal Suite ****combines compression, reverb, pitch correction, and a channel strip for intuitive editing and sound manipulation.

• Expressive E is offering the Myth Expressive Suite, which includes Dawesome's resynthesis powerhouse, along with 300 free MPE presets, for only $107 until April 12th. This offer is exclusively available on the Expressive E website.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

Spencer Zahn Learn 5 sound design tips for V Collection with Spencer Zahn.

Baby Audio This article explains dynamic resonance suppression, a mixing plugin technique that selectively reduces unwanted resonant frequencies by analyzing audio and attenuating resonances, offering an alternative to EQ or compression with greater flexibility in controlling resonant peaks.

Explore the fundamental concepts of music theory related to harmony.

Discover how to enhance rap vocals using Manny Marroquin's signature series plugins, Triple D and Delay. This educational content provides a step-by-step guide to quickly shape, energize, and add a unique vibe to hip hop vocals through a few simple techniques.

FREE

Dutch electro producer Lloyd Stellar has created Lloyd’s Online TR-808 page, a free web-based recreation of the iconic TR-808 drum machine. This online instrument features a step sequencer with 16, 32, and 64-step variations, allowing users to create intricate drum patterns. Users can record their patterns as 24-bit WAVs or export them as MIDI files, making it a versatile tool for music production.