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  • Xfer Records Releases Serum 2 – Free for Existing Users

    Xfer Records Releases Serum 2 – Free for Existing Users

    Xfer Records has introduced Serum 2, a major update to their flagship wavetable synthesizer. The new version expands the sonic capabilities of the original, offering enhanced control, multiple oscillator types, and an improved workflow. Serum 2 is available at an introductory price of $189.00, increasing to $249.00 after the promotion. Existing registered users can download the update for free.

    Expanded Sound Design Capabilities

    Serum 2 extends the wavetable synthesis engine with multiple oscillator types, providing advanced tools for sound designers and musicians. The Wavetable Oscillator has been refined with Smooth Interpolation Mode, enabling near-infinite frame positions without morphing. It also features FM, phase distortion, ring modulation, and new warp modes for deeper sound manipulation.

    The new Multisample Oscillator allows for real instrument replication, with a built-in library of recordings from orchestras, choirs, pianos, guitars, and more. Users can also import their own multisamples using the SFZ format.

    Advanced Oscillators for Creative Sound Shaping

    • Granular Oscillator – A powerful granular synthesis engine for reshaping and re-imagining sounds.
    • Spectral Oscillator – Enables harmonic-level resynthesis with transient detection for advanced time and frequency manipulation.
    • Sample Oscillator – Supports looping, slicing, and real-time modulation, including a rate control for tape-stop effects.

    Workflow Enhancements and Expansive Content

    Serum 2 introduces flexible effect routing, an arpeggiator, and a clip sequencer, allowing for greater creative expression. The synth ships with over 626 presets and 288 wavetables, providing a vast library of ready-to-use sounds.

    System Compatibility

    Serum 2 is available for PC and Mac in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

    Get Serum 2

    Serum 2 is available now at an introductory price of $189.00, increasing to $249.00 after the promotion. Existing users can download the update for free. Visit Xfer Records’ website to learn more.

  • NUSofting Releases Psicogramma Key – Free Synthesizer Plugin

    NUSofting Releases Psicogramma Key – Free Synthesizer Plugin

    NUSofting has introduced Psicogramma Key, a free eight-voice synthesizer plugin for contemplative sound generation and creative experimentation.

    Unique Sound Design Capabilities

    Psicogramma Key is built with a full implementation of the Piscogramma MFX inside, providing users with a rich sonic palette. The plugin comes with 51 carefully crafted presets, offering immediate inspiration.

    Features

    • Waveshaping and FM single oscillator
    • Noise generator for added texture
    • Analog-style ADSR envelope for amplitude and timbre control
    • Vibrato control for expressive modulation
    • Integrated reverb diffuser for spatial depth
    • Advanced preset manager with batch editing
    • Resizable GUI and extended tooltips for ease of use
    • Includes all controls from Piscogramma MFX

    System Compatibility

    The plugin is available for Windows and Mac in VST2, VST3, and AU formats.

    Free Download

    Psicogramma Key is now available as a free download via NUSofting’s website.

  • Black Chai Audio Releases Free Moody Pianophone for Decent Sampler

    Black Chai Audio Releases Free Moody Pianophone for Decent Sampler

    Black Chai Audio has introduced the Moody Pianophone, a unique hybrid of a toy piano and toy xylophone, now available for free. The instrument blends nostalgic lo-fi character with inspiring atmospheric textures, making it a versatile tool for musicians and producers.

    Lofi Sound with Character

    The Moody Pianophone was sampled using an old smartphone in an untreated bedroom, embracing an authentic lofi aesthetic. The raw recordings were then processed with care to enhance their musicality while retaining their organic imperfections.

    Unique Sound Layers

    • Plucked Sounds: Some keys had a muted, percussive quality, inspiring the addition of dry plucked tones that can be played alongside the main keys or on their own.
    • Ambient Pads: Two crafted pads are included, which can be layered beneath the keys or used independently for a more atmospheric effect.
    • Instant Inspiration: The instrument has 14 presets, offering various tonal combinations to spark creativity.

    Compatibility

    Designed for accessibility, the Moody Pianophone is built for Decent Sampler, allowing anyone to download and play it. It is available for:

    • Windows (VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone – 32-bit/64-bit)
    • Mac (Intel & M1) (VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone)
    • Linux (Intel 64-bit) (VST, VST3, Standalone)
    • iOS (AUv3, Standalone)

    Free Download

    The Moody Pianophone is available now at Black Chai Audio (via Payhip).

  • Sound Magic Releases DynamiX Stereo Edition Plugin for Free

    Sound Magic Releases DynamiX Stereo Edition Plugin for Free

    Sound Magic has released DynamiX (Surround Edition), a surround sound dynamics processor now available for $29.00. As part of this launch, the Stereo Edition is being offered as a free download, giving users an opportunity to explore its dynamic processing features without any cost.

    Intuitive Dynamic Processing

    DynamiX is an innovative dynamics processor that allows users to design custom gain reduction curves. Unlike traditional compressors and limiters, it provides a more flexible approach to controlling complex or nonlinear dynamics. Its intuitive design ensures that users can master its functions quickly, even without referring to a manual.

    Features

    • Customizable gain reduction curve for precise dynamics control
    • Easy-to-use interface with straightforward controls
    • Available in both Stereo and Surround editions

    System Compatibility

    DynamiX is available in the following formats:

    • Windows: 64-bit VST3/Universal VST3 (VST2 available on request)
    • Mac: Universal VST3/AU for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

    Download DynamiX Stereo Edition for Free

    DynamiX Stereo Edition is now free to download. Visit Sound Magic’s website to claim your copy.

  • HoRNet Plugins Updates HoRNet Harmonics – Free Download

    HoRNet Plugins Updates HoRNet Harmonics – Free Download

    HoRNet Plugins has released an update for its HoRNet Harmonics free waveshaper plugin. Version 1.1.0 introduces new compatibility features and system requirements.

    What’s New in Version 1.1.0

    • Added Apple M1 support
    • Removed VST 2.4 support
    • Raised minimum OS requirements to macOS 10.13 and Windows 10

    Flexible Harmonic Shaping

    HoRNet Harmonics is a free waveshaper plugin based on Chebyshev polynomials, allowing non-linear processing to shape the harmonic content of an audio signal. The plugin includes 10 harmonic generators, each with adjustable amplitude and phase, controlling how harmonics influence the sound.

    A real-time visual display shows the sine wave equivalent shape, offering insight into the harmonic processing.

    Creative Sound Design Possibilities

    With its ability to manipulate harmonics, HoRNet Harmonics can create a variety of distortion effects. Users can completely remove the fundamental frequency for a “broken record” effect or explore different tonal shaping options using the provided presets.

    System Compatibility

    HoRNet Harmonics is available for PC and Mac in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

    Download HoRNet Harmonics for Free

    HoRNet Harmonics is free to download. Visit HoRNet Plugins’ website to explore its features and try it out.

  • Vain Audio Releases Orange Gate Free Gating & Compressor Plugin

    Vain Audio Releases Orange Gate Free Gating & Compressor Plugin

    Vain Audio has introduced Orange Gate, a free gating and compression plugin designed to provide precise and effortless control over audio dynamics.

    Simple Yet Powerful Dynamics Processing

    Orange Gate ensures clarity in any mix by dynamically shaping audio levels. If a signal is too loud, it gets silenced; if it’s loud enough, it comes through. Its intuitive interface features essential controls such as attack and decay, making it easy to adjust dynamics quickly.

    Features

    • On/off switching for instant gating control
    • Adjustable attack and decay parameters
    • Filtered input triggering with lowpass, highpass, bandpass, and bandstop options

    System Compatibility

    Orange Gate is available as:

    • VST3 and CLAP for Windows
    • AU and CLAP for Apple Silicon macOS Ventura and above

    Free Download

    Orange Gate is a free download on Vain Audio’s website.

  • TeMuFra Releases Colours Free Additive Synthesizer Plugin

    TeMuFra Releases Colours Free Additive Synthesizer Plugin

    TeMuFra has introduced Colours, a free additive synthesizer designed for dynamic and complex sound creation. This instrument enables users to build custom waveforms from scratch, offering limitless possibilities in sound design.

    Advanced Additive Synthesis

    Colours provides precise control over harmonics, envelopes, and filters, allowing users to shape their sound with exceptional detail. The synthesizer supports spectral composition, enabling transformation of basic waveforms into rich, evolving textures ideal for electronic music production.

    Features

    • 8-voice polyphonic synthesis
    • Adjustable harmonics with an oscilloscope displaying the waveform
    • 2 ADSR and 2 LFO envelopes
    • Modulation matrix for linking envelopes to harmonics individually or by octave

    Explore New Sonic Territories

    Whether you’re an experienced producer or just starting out, Colours offers a creative platform for exploring new sounds. Its intuitive interface and deep synthesis capabilities make it a valuable tool for pushing the boundaries of music production.

    System Compatibility

    Colours is available in AU and VST3 formats for macOS and Windows.

    Free Download

    Colours free additive synthesizer is available now via TeMuFra’s Gumroad page. For a free download insert “0” in the pricing field, or if you want to support the author, add any sum.

  • Pistachiotone MR-65 – Free Kontakt Instrument Released

    Pistachiotone MR-65 – Free Kontakt Instrument Released

    Chromatic Instruments has released the Pistachiotone MR-65, a detailed emulation of a classic mini-keyboard from 1983, now available as a free download. Designed for Kontakt 6.8.0 or later, this instrument faithfully recreates the original sounds and playing modes of the vintage hardware.

    Authentic Sound and Features

    This Kontakt library includes all 20 original tone presets, each with four modulation variations, as well as all original accompaniment presets featuring four bass and four chord options. A separate bright version of each preset has also been sampled without the filter circuit engaged, offering even more tonal flexibility.

    The instrument accurately replicates the Fingered and Pistachio Chord auto-chord modes, allowing users to generate major, minor, dominant 7th, or minor 7th chords, depending on the number of keys pressed.

    Extensive Control and Effects

    Pistachiotone MR-65 includes:

    • Seven original rhythm one-shots with separate tuning, volume, and character controls
    • Filter and pitch modulation sections, including bipolar envelopes, multi-shaped LFOs, and formant controls
    • A suite of built-in effects, including bit crusher, saturator, stereo chorus, tape delay, and digital reverb
    • Over 100 presets, ranging from pads and leads to retro synth sounds, chiptune effects, and vintage factory presets
    • A randomization function for generating new sounds instantly
    • Advanced settings menu for fine control over filters, tuning, playing modes, and more

    System Requirements

    • Requires Full Kontakt 6.8.0 or later
    • Not compatible with Kontakt Player

    Download Pistachiotone MR-65 for Free

    Pistachiotone MR-65 is available as a free download at Chromatic Instruments, with donations encouraged to support further development.

  • United Plugins Releases WideFire as a Free Download (Limited Time)

    United Plugins Releases WideFire as a Free Download (Limited Time)

    United Plugins have released WideFire, a new plugin that is available as a free download until March 18. After this period, the price will increase to €9.00, with a further increase to €29.00 on May 1. The plugin is free for all existing DarkFire users, as the DarkFire license unlocks WideFire.

    A Unique Audio Widening Approach

    WideFire is derived from DarkFire, focusing on a core feature requested by users. It introduces an innovative stereo widening technique that goes beyond traditional wideners. The plugin provides a natural and immersive stereo field while maintaining excellent mono compatibility. Additionally, it can generate stereo content from mono sources, making it a versatile tool for music producers.

    Analogue-Style Saturation with Advanced Widening

    Like DarkFire, WideFire is an analogue-style saturator plugin with a unique function. After saturating the signal, the added harmonics are separated, widened through a dedicated algorithm, and blended back with the original signal. This process enhances the audio’s spatial depth without compromising clarity.

    Features

    • Free until March 18, then available at an introductory price before rising to full price on May 1
    • Creates a wide stereo image while maintaining mono compatibility
    • Converts mono recordings into stereo and enhances existing stereo content
    • Analogue-style saturation with harmonic separation and widening
    • High-quality 64-bit internal processing with support for high sample rates
    • Adjustable photorealistic interface with resizable GUI
    • CPU-efficient processing with intelligent sleep mode
    • Latency compensation and noise-free automation
    • Free lifetime updates for compatibility with new OS and DAW versions

    Enhance Your Mixes with WideFire

    WideFire allows producers to achieve a spacious and immersive sound without introducing unwanted artefacts. It adds depth to vocals, guitars, synths, and various other audio sources, making it an essential tool for mixing and sound design.

    Efficient and User-Friendly Design

    The plugin features a photorealistic user interface that mimics hardware aesthetics while offering a flexible resizing option. Users can easily adjust the GUI to fit their workflow. Additionally, WideFire operates with an intelligent sleep mode that minimizes CPU usage when processing is unnecessary, optimizing performance.

    Compatibility and Future Updates

    WideFire is compatible with Windows and macOS, supporting VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats. United Plugins ensures that its products remain up to date with modern DAWs and operating systems, offering free lifetime updates.

    Free Download

    You can download the WideFire plugin on the United Plugins website.

  • PastToFutureSamples Releases 60s Closet Drums! Free Drum Sample Library

    PastToFutureSamples Releases 60s Closet Drums! Free Drum Sample Library

    PastToFutureSamples has introduced 60s Closet Drums!, a free drum sample library recorded with vintage gear for an authentic retro sound. Donations are welcomed to support the project.

    Vintage Drum Sounds

    This library features a 1960s Ludwig Club Date 20” kick, a 1960s Ludwig Supro 14×6.5 snare, and a Zildjian hi-hat, all recorded through API preamps and API EQs to tape. The result is a warm, character-rich drum sound reminiscent of classic recordings from the era.

    Free Download

    60s Closet Drums! is available as a free download. Visit PastToFutureSamples’ website to get the library and add vintage drum sounds to your productions.