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LATEST IN MUSIC SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Barefoot Footprint01 Gen2 Revamped

Barefoot Sound has unveiled the second generation of its Footprint01 studio monitor, featuring a comprehensive redesign. The Gen2 model boasts improved MDF enclosures, Class D tri-amplification, and a driver system with dual 8-inch woofers, a 5-inch midrange, and a 1-inch tweeter. New SPOC conversion technology enhances audio resolution, while the MEME monitor emulation offers four distinct voicing profiles.

AudioThing Launches Juno-60 Emulation

AudioThing has released June, a new software synthesizer meticulously emulating the classic Roland Juno-60 analog polysynth. It faithfully recreates the DCO, filters, and signature chorus, while expanding features with an enhanced arpeggiator, extended polyphony, and additional effects. June is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and iPadOS.

AP Mastering Updates Curvature Compressor

AP Mastering has launched Curvature v2.0, a significant update to its advanced compressor plugin. This version introduces a redesigned interface with four 'remote control pages' and a novel compression model, offering unique curves. Further enhancements also apply to the Versatile Compressor, Saturation, and Delta Expose features.

Ewan Bristow Introduces UZU Phaser

Ewan Bristow has released UZU, a new audio plugin utilizing spectral filtering to create unique phaser effects. Inspired by Harmor's Phaser, its spectral processing results in characteristic smearing and latency. UZU is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting VST3, AU, and CLAP formats.

Dabro Music Releases Vritra Soundset

Dabro Music, via Loopmasters, has launched Vritra, a new soundset for Serum 2. Created by producer Nais, this collection features 76 presets tailored for dark, heavyweight bass music. It includes subs, reeses, growls, and leads, suitable for genres like DnB, Neurofunk, and Dubstep. Explore the Vritra soundset for powerful basslines.

Safari Pedals Unveils Hippie Elephant Reverb

Safari Pedals has introduced Hippie Elephant, a new granular reverb plugin designed for creating dreamy, psychedelic textures. It offers controls for grain size (TIME), pitch bending (PITCH), tone, and an integrated tremolo. This plugin aims to deliver instant vintage sci-fi ambience.

DEALS

• VST Buzz is offering an 86% discount on Tracktion's DAW Essentials Collection, a bundle of 16 audio plugins, for a limited period.

• Native Instruments is offering Komplete, its comprehensive software suite, at a 50% discount.

• iZotope's VocalSynth 2 plugin is available at a 91% discount, costing only €20.63 (down from €251) at Plugin Boutique until the end of the month.

• Plugin Boutique is hosting an "Analog Emulations" promotion, offering up to 80% off selected Native Instruments virtual instruments and effects.

• Customers can access Spitfire Audio's Fall offer, featuring tiered discounts of 10% off for £50+, 20% off for £100+, and a maximum 30% off for £150+ orders.

• Karanyi Sounds is offering an exclusive 70% discount on its Wavesurfer vintage multi-effect plugin, featuring neural-powered reverb and analog-modeled saturation, for the next two weeks.

• Loopmasters is hosting a limited-time sale on Equipped Music's hip-hop sample packs, offering 50% off the collection and a 70% discount on the 'Smokers Delight' pack for £17.98 GBP.

• Plugin Boutique has extended its sale on IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 5 guitar amp and FX modeling software, now available for $29.99 USD, an 84% discount, for a few more days.

DEMOS, REVIEWS & TUTORIALS

• Moog has launched a seven-part video series to demystify synthesis for beginners. This educational initiative aims to make complex concepts approachable, removing the intimidation factor often associated with learning synthesis. Find details on the Synthesizing with Moog series.

• Musicians can achieve sustainable careers by cultivating a direct-to-fan community, focusing on 'superfans' who deeply engage with their work. This model prioritizes authentic connections and exclusive experiences over relying solely on digital platforms. Explore strategies for building a direct-to-fan community for your music.

• An essential guide introduces the fundamentals of programming with strings, covering basic manipulation and utilization in various languages. Learn how to program strings to enhance your coding skills.

• Renowned producers Greg Wells (Dua Lipa) and Joe Chiccarelli (The Strokes) teamed up at the legendary Sunset Sound studio to showcase the Waves BB Tubes plugin. Their demonstration offers insights into leveraging this tool for tube saturation and harmonic enhancement in professional mixes.

• Luke Dimond explains how to achieve crucial mix bus cohesion, preventing individual tracks from sounding disjointed. Learn to identify issues and master bus compressor settings to glue your mix together, maintaining punch and dynamics.

• A new tutorial from Kiive Audio, led by Luke Dimond, offers crucial tips for mastering mix bus cohesion, teaching producers how to ensure individual tracks blend seamlessly and prevent mixes from sounding disjointed.

FREE

Decadebridge introduces Shallow Grave, a free plugin featuring three cascaded resonant state-variable filters. Each filter includes dedicated LFOs and AD envelopes, offering extensive modulation that can sync to tempo or respond to input signals, available for macOS and Windows.

Initial Audio has released Initial Clipper 2, an updated free soft clipper plugin designed to add warmth and control audio levels. It prevents harsh clipping, enhances harmonic content, and features a LUFS meter, compatible with macOS and Windows systems.

Remaincalm offers GLOSS, a free plugin delivering vintage-inspired chorus and reverb effects. It features two crossfading chorus models and a dense reverb optimized for synth pads, providing retro character for synths and guitars on macOS and Windows.