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  • Cymatics Offers Free Pandora Plugin and Shrine R&B Collection on November 26th

    Cymatics Offers Free Pandora Plugin and Shrine R&B Collection on November 26th

    Cymatics is gearing up for Black Friday with two giveaways on November 26: the debut of its first instrument plugin, Pandora, and the Shrine R&B Collection sound library set to $0 for VIP List members. Both offers require joining the Black Friday VIP List, which is free.

    Black Friday Overview

    Pandora is an unreleased, playable instrument plugin that Cymatics will distribute at no cost to everyone on the VIP List. On the same day, Shrine R&B Collection will drop to $0, delivering a large set of modern R&B building blocks. If you’re producing radio‑ready R&B or pop‑rap, this combo covers instruments and samples in one sweep.

    Pandora: First Look

    Pandora’s interface shows a left‑hand browser, large Attack/Release faders, and a bottom row of quick tone modules (Filter, Wobble, Chorus, Gate, Delay, Reverb, Width, Tone, Saturation, Output). Possibly a sample-based instrument plugin designed for fast, musical tweaks without menu diving. Plus, knowing the Cymatics marketing strategy, it is tailored for future expansions.

    Shrine R&B Collection: What’s Inside

    Shrine focuses on lush, emotional textures for Modern R&B. The pack includes melodies, drums, FX, vocals, and MIDI, with the aim of being placement‑ready out of the box. The vibe is inspired by artists like SZA, Drake, and Bryson Tiller.

    Highlights

    • Pandora: Cymatics’ first instrument library plugin; free for Black Friday VIP List members on November 26
    • Pandora UI: Browser, large Attack/Release, and modules for Filter, Wobble, Chorus, Gate, Delay, Reverb, Width, Tone, Saturation, and Output
    • Shrine: 5.5 GB+ of Modern R&B content (Melodies, Drums, FX, Vocals, MIDI)
    • Artist inspiration: SZA, Drake, Bryson Tiller, and contemporaries
    • Both offers require joining the free Black Friday VIP List

    How To Claim For Free

    Join the Black Friday VIP List on the Cymatics website. Members will receive Pandora for free and unlock Shrine R&B Collection at $0 on November 26. The list is free to join and intended as a Black Friday giveaway.

    Free Download

    Pandora and Shrine R&B Collection will be available for free on November 26 for Cymatics Black Friday VIP List members. Here are the links to register: Pandora and Shrine.

  • Dylan Mixer Sets Free Tape Filth – Cassette Synth Library for Kontakt

    Dylan Mixer Sets Free Tape Filth – Cassette Synth Library for Kontakt

    Dylan Mixer has announced that Tape Filth, a cassette‑flavored Kontakt synth library, is now available for free. It was built from hardware synths recorded to two characterful tape machines. One pass went through a RadioShack CTR‑121 for warm wobble and intimate drift; the other used a Sony BM‑147 courtroom transcriber from 1982 for crunchy, lo‑fi grit.

    The custom Kontakt engine keeps things fast and musical, covering dusty pads, lo‑fi keys, gritty textures, and hypnotic arps without getting heavy on CPU.

    Cassette Character & Quick Controls

    The library ships with four curated source types that run from thick and rounded to delightfully unstable. You can collapse the image to mono for a focused tape core or keep it wide in stereo. The main page offers quick sound-shaping via filter and amp envelope, while a dedicated arp page handles rhythmic motion, chords, and pattern dynamics. Sustain‑pedal logic is baked in, so held chords and arp behavior feel natural, and your last-used settings persist when you reopen the NKI.

    Arpeggiator & Playability

    A dedicated Arp page handles motion and chords with classic modes (As Played, Up/Down variants, Random, Chord), rates from 1/4 to 1/32 including triplets, and a step‑based velocity lane up to 32 steps. Sustain‑pedal logic keeps held chords and patterns behaving musically, and the instrument remembers your last settings when you reload.

    Features

    • Four source types: Fat, Fossilized, Blown, and Sawed (sawtooth with a built‑in 7th for stacked chords)
    • Dual cassette character: RadioShack CTR‑121 for warm wobble; Sony BM‑147 for crunchy lo‑fi
    • Mono/Stereo toggle for instant width control
    • Sound shaping: Filter Cutoff/Resonance and amp ADSR
    • Effect sends: Reverb and Distortion
    • Built‑in Arpeggiator with As Played, Up, Down, Up‑Down, Down‑Up, Random, and Chord modes
    • Arp rate from 1/4 to 1/32, including triplets, plus Octaves, Gate, and Swing
    • Step‑based Velocity Sequencer up to 32 steps, with pattern‑driven or scaled velocity
    • Sustain Pedal logic optimized for Arp interplay
    • Persistent settings so envelopes, effects, and Arp patterns reload as you left them

    Free Download

    Tape Filth can be downloaded for free on the Dylan Mixer website. It requires the Kontakt 8 full version – not compatible with Kontakt Player.

  • Pettinhouse Releases Save a Player Free Kontakt Synth Library

    Pettinhouse Releases Save a Player Free Kontakt Synth Library

    Pettinhouse has released Save a Player, a free synth library for Native Instruments Kontakt, inspired by the iconic sound of Duran Duran’s “Save a Prayer.”

    This free instrument merges retro tones with modern production sensibilities, delivering three expressive presets in one package. Don’t matter if you’re aiming for a nostalgic 80s arpeggio, a bright Freestyler-style lead, or a solid synth bass, Save a Player offers a quick and inspiring palette of sounds.

    Explore 80s-Inspired Synth Tones

    Each preset captures a distinct character:

    • Save a Prayer Arp: The unmistakable shimmer of classic 80s arpeggios.
    • Freestyler Tone: A brighter, more modern sound suited for pop and house.
    • Modern Bass: A deep, punchy bass patch perfect for driving the low end.

    All patches include a low-pass filter knob, giving users control over tone shaping with minimal effort. The result is a lightweight, versatile synth that blends vintage inspiration with modern sound design.

    Free Download

    Save a Player Kontakt synth library is available now as a free download from the Pettinhouse website. It requires the full version of Kontakt (6.8 or later) and runs with no limitations.

  • HEAR360 Releases EcoSlap Delay Plugin for Free

    HEAR360 Releases EcoSlap Delay Plugin for Free

    HEAR360 has released EcoSlap, a free delay plugin that brings the character of classic analog plate reverb into the realm of creative slap-delay effects.

    EcoSlap is based on the shortest decay setting of their Ecoplate I reverb model, originally known for its lush, metallic ambiance. Instead of simply mimicking old gear, EcoSlap takes the concept in a fresh direction, offering a unique blend of slap-back delay with a reverb-like tone that sits well in both subtle and experimental mixes.

    A Plate Reverb, Reimagined as Delay

    While most slap-back delays rely on tape or digital echoes, EcoSlap leans into the coloration of a physical plate reverb unit. The developers modeled the original Ecoplate I with precision and built EcoSlap on top of its shortest decay setting.

    Additional controls, such as high- and low-pass filters, pre-delay, and a creative mix section, let you dial in slap textures ranging from vintage shimmer to tight, modern reflections.

    Features

    • Slap delay derived from Ecoplate I’s shortest decay mode
    • Built-in high-pass and low-pass filters
    • Pre-delay control
    • Creative wet/dry mix shaping
    • Modeled after a real analog plate
    • VST3 and AU formats for macOS and Windows

    Free Download

    EcoSlap delay plugin is available as a free download and compatible with macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU formats. You can grab your copy from The Department of Sound website.

  • Sonatura Audio Releases Superhet Free Heterodyning Plugin

    Sonatura Audio Releases Superhet Free Heterodyning Plugin

    Sonatura Audio has introduced Superhet, a unique and experimental free plugin that brings the process of heterodyning into the digital audio workstation environment for the first time. Superhet opens the door to new sonic possibilities by utilizing a century-old concept in an entirely modern format.

    Explore the Power of Heterodyning

    Heterodyning, a technique first developed in 1901 by Reginald Fessenden to assist in receiving radio transmissions, involves the creation of two new frequencies by combining two input frequencies. Superhet applies this principle musically by taking any two pitch inputs and generating both their sum and difference, producing fresh, unexpected tones that can dramatically expand a producer’s sound palette.

    For example, combining a 440Hz tone with a 643Hz tone results in two completely new frequencies: 1083Hz and 203Hz. The original tones disappear, leaving behind this newly generated harmonic content.

    Designed for Experimental Sound Design

    Superhet is not based on musical notes but rather on pure pitch. This pitch-based approach allows producers to explore uncharted musical territory, working outside of traditional scales and note values. The plugin includes a visual pitch display, letting users monitor all active frequencies in real time, and every parameter is fully automatable.

    Other features include:

    • Sum and Difference pitch generation
    • Selectable waveforms for tone shaping
    • Full ADSR amplitude control
    • Pitch envelope for further modulation
    • Visualizer for frequency monitoring

    Superhet’s interface invites experimentation, encouraging producers to explore and create sounds that have never been heard before. Whether you’re composing ambient textures, designing effects, or crafting avant-garde pieces, this plugin offers a fresh approach to sound design.

    Free Download

    Superhet heterodyning plugin is available as a free plugin for macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU formats. You can download it now from the Sonatura Audio website.

  • Noisebud Releases 360 – Creative Phase Rotation Plugin for Mixing (Free)

    Noisebud Releases 360 – Creative Phase Rotation Plugin for Mixing (Free)

    Noisebud has introduced 360, a full-band phase rotation plugin designed with mixing engineers in mind. It’s available as a free download via Patreon and was developed by community request.

    A No-Nonsense Phase Tool for Mix Engineers

    Unlike standard phase plugins that rely on all-pass filters and frequency-dependent behavior, 360 applies equal phase rotation across the entire signal. That means whether you’re trying to correct phase issues or shape your stereo field, 360 gives you precise, predictable results without altering tone or time alignment.

    Where it gets interesting is in the channel options. You can rotate the entire stereo signal, or just the left or right channel. This gives you a surprisingly powerful stereo widening effect, similar to the HAAS technique but without any time delay or echo. Up to about 50 degrees of rotation, it’s completely phase-safe and mono-compatible, even for vinyl mastering.

    Designed for Mixing, Not Mastering

    360 was born from a simple idea requested by one of Noisebud’s Patreon supporters: a straightforward tool for addressing phase in the mix. It’s particularly effective on individual instruments where phase problems sneak in: drum overheads, layered synths, or doubled vocals.

    Although it’s not intended for mastering use, 360 opens the door to subtle stereo enhancements that avoid the usual pitfalls of delay-based effects.

    Free on Patreon

    Noisebud 360 is available as a free download for PC and Mac users (VST3 and AU formats) directly through Noisebud’s Patreon page. Just join for free, and you’ll get access to the installers and additional exclusive content.

    Free Download

    Noisebud 360 phase rotation plugin can be downloaded for free by joining the Noisebud Patreon.

  • Analog Obsession Releases MidBoss Free Saturation Plugin

    Analog Obsession Releases MidBoss Free Saturation Plugin

    Analog Obsession has released MidBoss, a free mid-frequency saturation and tone shaper plugin. While donations are welcome to support the developer, the plugin is fully functional and available for all major formats.

    Focused Midrange Saturation

    MidBoss is designed to target the mid frequencies of your signal, but each of its six saturation types shapes the high and low ends differently. Whether you’re aiming for extra bite, warmth, or color, MidBoss provides quick results with minimal fuss.

    The plugin includes a Drive control for adjusting saturation intensity, a Mix knob for parallel processing, and a clean Output gain that can be finely tuned with a screw-style control. It’s simple, effective, and ready to drop into any production chain.

    Features

    • 6 saturation types for different tonal results
    • DRIVE knob for shaping and saturating the signal
    • MIX control for blending wet and dry signal
    • OUTPUT gain with screw-style fine adjustment
    • BYPASS switch for quick A/B comparisons
    • Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows

    Free Download

    MidBoss saturation plugin is available as a free download from Analog Obsession Patreon. Donations are optional but appreciated to help sustain further development.

  • Quietformat Releases Transient Control Free Transient Shaper Plugin

    Quietformat Releases Transient Control Free Transient Shaper Plugin

    Quietformat has released Transient Control, a free minimalist transient shaper plugin available now as a free download for Windows and macOS. With a single main knob at its core, this tool lets you reshape the attack and sustain of your audio in seconds.

    Simple Control, Surprisingly Deep

    Transient Control is built for speed. You turn the main knob left to boost punch and trim tails, or right to smooth attacks and stretch out the sustain. Sensitivity and Smooth controls let you fine-tune the plugin’s response, making it easy to adapt to different types of audio.

    There’s also a Drive control for adding subtle saturation, great for giving a sound more presence in the mix without extra processing. One interesting trick: set the main knob to -100 and max out Sensitivity and Smooth to get a soft-yet-tight effect where the transients feel velvety, but the sound still holds its shape.

    Features

    • Free transient shaper for Windows and macOS
    • One main control to shift focus between attack and sustain
    • Sensitivity and Smooth controls to shape the response
    • Drive knob for saturation and density
    • AU and VST3 plugin formats supported

    Free Download

    Transient Control transient shaper plugin is available for free download at Quietformat’s website.

  • Desired Sounds Releases Sonic Bass ONE Free Electric Bass Plugin

    Desired Sounds Releases Sonic Bass ONE Free Electric Bass Plugin

    Desired Sounds has released Sonic Bass ONE, a free/pay-what-you-want electric bass plugin that combines synthesized tone with round-robin sampling for a more organic feel. Designed for effortless mixing and intuitive control, this plugin aims to deliver a realistic bass presence without the complexity of multisampled libraries.

    Free Electric Bass Plugin Built On Synthesis

    The developer says while Sonic Bass ONE is built on synthesis, its tone leans toward the character of a live electric bass, making it stand out from typical synth bass plugins. It works particularly well in Disco, Funk, R&B, LoFi, and Pop, offering an expressive low end that fits naturally into any mix.

    You’ll find simple controls for tone and volume, plus a legato/mono/poly switch for performance flexibility. An on-screen keyboard is also included for quick auditioning of sounds, and playful details like clickable LED labels give the plugin a bit of charm.

    Features

    • FREE / Pay-What-You-Want pricing model
    • Synthesized electric bass sound with round-robin samples
    • Smooth tone control: from crisp to mellow
    • Polyphonic, monophonic, and legato modes
    • Volume knob and built-in on-screen keyboard
    • Same core sound engine as Sonic Bass Pro
    • Compatible with Windows and macOS (format details not specified)

    Pro Version Also Available (Only $2)

    A paid upgrade, Sonic BASS Pro, is available for $2 (limited-time deal, regular price $19.95), featuring:

    • 5 built-in effects: chorus, tube distortion, echo/delay, reverb, and MIDify
    • Unique “THIK” mode for an even beefier tone
    • Lifetime updates and future sound expansions
    • User guide coming soon

    This version expands on Sonic Bass ONE with deeper customization and effects, while still maintaining a lightweight workflow.

    Free Download

    Sonic Bass ONE electric bass plugin is available as a free or pay-what-you-want plugin at Desired Sounds. Just enter “0” at checkout to get it for free, or support the developer with a small donation. The plugin is available in VST and AU formats for Windows and Mac.

  • Pulsar Modular Releases P410 Joyride EQ (30-Day Fully Functional Demo)

    Pulsar Modular Releases P410 Joyride EQ (30-Day Fully Functional Demo)

    Pulsar Modular has released P410 Joyride, a tone-focused graphic equalizer plugin that blends vintage EQ design with modern flexibility, and you can try it free for 30 days with no restrictions. This isn’t your typical corrective EQ; it’s more about shaping character, movement, and sonic depth.

    A Graphic EQ That Feels Alive

    Joyride is described as a “Tone Flux Graphic Equalizer,” emphasizing motion and color over balance. Each of the ten EQ bands is modeled using an LC (inductor-capacitor) resonant circuit rather than the standard RC-based topology found in most modern EQs. The result? That smooth, weighty response we associate with vintage passive EQs.

    Features

    • 10-band inductor-based graphic EQ
    • Variable proportional Q for detailed tonal shaping
    • SCALE control to spread or tighten frequency bands
    • 6 drive engines for transformer-style input coloration
    • Near-zero latency
    • CPU-friendly performance
    • AU, VST3, AAX (Apple Silicon ready)

    Introductory Offer

    P410 Joyride graphic equalizer plugin is normally priced at $225, but is currently available for $191 as a limited-time launch promotion.

    Free 30-Day Demo

    You can try P410 Joyride for free for 30 days on up to 2 computers. Just click the “DEMO” button on the product page, complete the free checkout, and get an email with your activation code. Visit the Plusar Modular website for more information.