ToneLib recently updated the free TL TubeWarmth overdrive plugin to Version 2.0.1. TL TubeWarmth is a 64-bit-only release for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. It is available in VST, VST3, AU, and standalone formats. ToneLib designed TL TubeWarmth to deliver the vividness and roughness of a tube sound from a dry digital signal.  No doubt y’all [...]

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Ewan Bristow recently released the EB-Resonator, a free melodic resonator that runs in the Plugdata programming environment. Plugdata is also free and runs as a plugin or standalone app on Windows, macOS, Linux and more.  Bristow commented on his motivations for the release, saying, “A lot of free melodic resonators I’ve tried sound ringy, bell-like [...]

View post: Ewan Bristow Releases EB-Resonator Melodic Resonator for FREE via Plugdata

Xenia is the latest vintage synth emulation from The Usual Suspects, the developer behind OsTirus, Vavra (Waldorf microQ emulation), and the Access Virus C emulation. The retro-inspired developer has returned to Waldorf to offer a Microwave II/XT emulation, albeit in its beta phase. Xenia (beta) is available in AU, VST, VST3, CLAP, and LV2 formats [...]

View post: The Usual Suspects release Xenia, a FREE Waldorf Microwave II/XT emulation (beta)

Sonicstate has partnered with MOK to create an exclusive giveaway for all its Patrons, where you can get the MOK Miniraze virtual synth for free. Sonicstate Patreons can claim a free copy of the MOK Miniraze virtual synth ($49 value). The offer is open to all Sonicstate Patrons, including the free tier. If you aren’t [...]

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Soundspear has updated Formula and made more than 50 audio effects available for free for the audio effects integrated development tool. Formula is a free and open-source plugin for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and it is available in VST3, AU, and standalone formats. Previously Soundspear offered the Formula Cloud paid subscription service, which included access to [...]

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Producer Secrets is giving away the Bitwig Studio 8-Track lightweight DAW (99 USD/EUR value) via social media channels.  If you go to the Producer Secrets site linked below, you can follow one of their socials/messenger channels to access the free DAW, which is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.  Producer Secrets teamed up with Bitwig to offer the [...]

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Helmut Keller Audio recently released its free TWD DLX Fender Tweed Deluxe amp sim plugin. The German indie developer has produced the plugin as a Mac, Windows, and Linux release.  Helmut Keller Audio used the 5E3 circuit from a Fender Tweed Deluxe amplifier as the basis for the amp model.  The developer explained that the [...]

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AudioThing has released Moon Echo, a free delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Despite the name, when I got news of this freebie, I’m not sure I expected it to actually involve echoes from the moon, but it does. Moon Echo marks the seventh collaboration between AudioThing and the Berlin-based musician Hainbach. Hainbach reached [...]

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ToneLib has made the TL EasyComp compressor available for free download.  The plugin is a 64-bit exclusive free compressor that’s available for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. ToneLib describes the comp as a “powerful yet simple tool for quick compression.” The American indie developer states that the plugin is designed to provide effective compression performance without [...]

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Sinuslabs released Bandbreite – Free Tape, a freeware saturation plugin that can “add warm, analog character to your drums, basses, and 808s.” The open-source plugin is available for VST3 and AU formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. As Sinuslabs explains, this free plugin delivers the goods, ranging “from subtle warmth to slamming saturation.” Bandbreite is [...]

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There are a few contenders, but Oi, Grandad is perhaps the best plugin name yet. Much to my delight, the quirky synth has been updated and is now in version 2. The developer expressed a desire to release a sequel to Oi, Grandad, but plans for an entirely new product were put aside to update [...]

View post: Oi, Grandad, the FREE granular synth receives a 2.0 update

On Friday HY-Plugins launched the HY-MPS3 sequencer/arpeggiator plugin, plus a free version, for Windows, macOS and Linux.  The HY-MPS3 block base sequencer/arpeggiator is available at an introductory price of $35 until July 4, 2024, down from the list price of $50.  The free version is a complete plugin that is fully usable with limited features.  [...]

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