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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Kali Audio Introduces HP-1 Headphones

Kali Audio has released the new HP-1 headphones, featuring high-fidelity playback and three distinct voicings for versatile use across studio monitoring, general music listening, and gaming.

Epiphone Unveils Hummingbird Deluxe EC Acoustic Guitar

Epiphone has launched the new Hummingbird Deluxe EC acoustic guitar, boasting an ebony bridge, solid rosewood back and sides, and a cutaway body. This model, priced at $1,279, includes a bone saddle, mother-of-pearl inlays, a 24.75" scale length, and an L.R. Baggs preamp, available in Autumn Burst and Natural finishes with a case.

Alonso Sound Releases 'Revealed Sylenth1 Hard Techno Vol. 1'

Alonso Sound has released 'Revealed Sylenth1 Hard Techno Vol. 1', a new sound pack for Sylenth1. It features 128 presets and 400 samples specifically tailored for hard techno, encompassing diverse categories such as acid sequences, screeches, rave stabs, plucks, bass, and leads.

W.A. Production Launches Mystic Phonk Sound Pack

W.A. Production has released Mystic Phonk, a new sound pack by BVKER for Serum 2. Inspired by artists like DJ Smokey, Freddie Dredd, and KSLV Noh, this pack blends classic Phonk with modern underground trap, offering 60 meticulously crafted presets.

Orange Tree Samples Debuts Evolution Honey Nylon

Orange Tree Samples has launched Evolution Honey Nylon, a virtual nylon acoustic guitar designed for Kontakt Player. This instrument captures the authentic sound of a Spanish classical guitar, meticulously recorded fingerstyle to preserve its natural and organic character.

Spitfire Audio Introduces Château Piano Virtual Instrument

Spitfire Audio has launched Château Piano, a new virtual instrument that replicates the sound of a 1901 Steinway B grand piano. This historic instrument, once owned by film composer Michel Magne, offers a classic tone ideal for media composers and producers, embodying a golden era in rock and pop music.

DEALS

• Tracktion's powerful F.'em 11-operator FM synthesizer plugin is currently on a flash sale for just $49 USD, offering over 70% off its original price.

• VST Buzz is offering a 75% discount on AudioWarp's Blossom & Retcon Bundle for Kontakt, featuring nostalgic vintage synth soundscapes, for one week only.

• Plugin Boutique is offering a 25% discount on Time Off Audio's dime[tt] and dime[ms] plugins for Windows and Mac, compatible with VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

• ADSR Sounds is offering a Trap & Hip-Hop Bundle featuring 8 distinct packs of sounds and samples for just $25.

• Audio Plugin Deals' Sampletraxx Everything Bundle, a comprehensive cinematic toolkit valued at $2,504, is available for $99 for a limited time.

• Kuassa's Summer Sale has been extended until August 7, 2025, offering 50% off all plugins and special discounts on bundles like the Amplifikation 360 Bundle.

• The Sci-Fi Sound Design Collection by Gregor Quendel is now available with a significant 70% discount.

• Significant discounts up to 96% are available on various audio software and virtual instruments, including David Forner's Lux Violin at 61% off.

• Cinesamples' comprehensive 50% off sale on all sound libraries concludes in just two days, with no codes required.

• Enhance your drum mixes with the BSA Drum Bus plugin, now 30% off at $54 until August 7.

• Softube's versatile Modular virtual Eurorack plug-in is available at a 56% discount, priced at $39 until tomorrow.

• AudioDeluxe's summer sale offers deep discounts on plugins, including UVI Gypsy Jazzy for $29, with final days for Arturia and Bitwig deals.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• Jeremiah Ackermann, a contributor to 'Fellowship of the Ring Pull,' offers a comprehensive video walkthrough of The Crow Hill Company's Pocket Strings library. He demonstrates the tool's functionalities and guides viewers through creating a full music track. Watch walkthrough and track creation.

• Guitarists can profoundly shape their tone through various playing techniques; from diverse picking styles and expressive palm muting to string bending, each method, including Brian May's unique coin approach, directly impacts sound dynamics and emotion. Explore essential guitar techniques to refine your sound.

• Learn to craft punchy, professional drum mixes leveraging UAD plug-ins. Simple yet effective tricks involving dynamics control, precise EQ carving, and transient shaping can significantly enhance your drum sounds, as detailed in this guide.

• Explore the iconic world of Marshall tube amplifiers. This primer delves into their distinct design characteristics and the legendary tones they produce, helping enthusiasts understand the differences across various models and their sonic signatures.

• Achieve flawless vocal takes with a streamlined four-step method for vocal comping. This essential music production technique combines the best parts of multiple recordings into a single, polished performance. Master the art of perfecting your vocals with this practical guide.

• Music producers often face pitfalls that can derail their careers; however, understanding these common mistakes is key to sustained success. Focus on consistent music creation, constructive feedback, and active networking to build a resilient career. Learn to navigate the industry and avoid critical errors.

• Optimize your lunchbox amplifier's tone by adjusting gain and master volume for clarity, experimenting with diverse speaker cabinets, and incorporating overdrive pedals. Even simple pedals, like the Boss SD-1, can expand your sound, as can effectively utilizing your guitar's own control knobs.

• A new guide shows how to transform ordinary YouTube videos into a versatile MIDI-controlled sampler. This innovative technique opens new avenues for musical creativity and manipulation, offering producers a unique tool for sound design.

• Explore the unique challenge of crafting a beat at an ultra-slow 20 BPM tempo. This detailed tutorial provides all the steps, including complimentary stems and MIDI files, enabling producers to experiment with a distinct rhythmic foundation. Access the full guide and download free resources to start your slow-tempo production.

• Devious Machines showcases their Multiband X6 compressor in a new video demonstration, illustrating its power to instantly "fatten up" mixes. Witness how this tool quickly enhances beats, bass, and vocals, delivering professional-grade audio improvements in seconds. Watch the Multiband X6 demonstration video to see it in action.

• Rob Jones demonstrates crafting powerful "risers," tension-building audio elements, using the Infiltrator 2 plug-in. This tutorial guides producers in designing bespoke effects to energize their tracks. Watch the epic risers tutorial.

FREE

Luxora Audio has released two new free saturation plugins, Lox Vocal Preamp and Lux Sub-Bass, for Windows and macOS. These tools feature polished interfaces comparable to paid software, enhancing vocal processing and sub-bass saturation.

SKYLIFE offers a free percussion sample set derived from the rare MS 2600 NG synthesizer, a DIY project by Matthias Beeser. The collection includes 66 Wav drum sounds and the original SampleRobot Project for download.

Lunacy Audio's free Filter plugin, previously part of BEAM 2.0, provides versatile multi-mode filtering for sound design. It offers various filter types, adjustable slope, note snap, and stereo width control, with 20 presets for macOS/Windows in VST/AU/AAX formats.

Ghost Note Audio has released Spectrum Thief, a free EQ matching plugin capable of capturing and applying frequency responses between tracks. Ideal for guitars and mixes, it allows IR export and is available for macOS/Windows in VST/AU formats.

Developer Ash Taylor introduces SFLT, a free SoundFont player plugin for Windows users. Available in FL Studio native, VST3, and CLAP formats, SFLT provides access to classic SoundFonts, despite the developer's decade-long hiatus from using them.