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  • Universal Audio Offers LA-2A Tube Compressor for Free Until August 31st

    Universal Audio Offers LA-2A Tube Compressor for Free Until August 31st

    Universal Audio is offering the LA-2A Tube Compressor as a free download for a limited time. The offer ends August 31st.

    The cherished late ’60s “Silver” LA-2A remains the first-choice vocal compressor in professional studios worldwide. The LA-2A Tube Compressor plug-in is the definitive emulation of this iconic optical limiter, providing you with the same smooth, radio-ready dynamics control for vocals, guitars, bass, synths, and more.

    Even if you are not a professional mixer, the LA-2A Tube Compressor’s intuitive controls give you the right sound, quickly, so you can sit your tracks perfectly in the mix every time. And with professionally crafted presets for vocals, guitars, bass, and more, your productions will benefit from the same gentle tube compression heard on over 50 years of popular music.

    Universal Audio set the standard in analog emulation and is now striving to give creators of all types access to award-winning UAD plug-ins. LA-2A Tube Compressor runs natively and works with any compatible DAW – no UA hardware required.

    Features

    • Add analog richness with the most famous tube compressor ever made
    • Get warm optical compression textures for vocals, bass, drums, and synths
    • Enjoy radio-ready results quickly, with professionally-crafted presets
    • Use with any DAW, Mac or PC, no UA hardware required

    Free Download

    The LA-2A Tube Compressor is available as a free download until August 31st on the Universal Audio website.

  • Harmonox Audio BIRDS Library Now Free via Pluginomat (Limited Time)

    Harmonox Audio BIRDS Library Now Free via Pluginomat (Limited Time)

    Harmonox Audio’s nature-inspired BIRDS library is available as a free download for a limited time via Pluginomat (regular price $10.00).

    This meticulously recorded collection captures the beauty of the natural world with authentic bird calls and songs from six different species. With 131 round robin samples and high-quality 48 kHz/24-bit recordings, BIRDS adds organic, lifelike textures to any composition.

    Versatile Nature Sounds for Music and Sound Design

    Designed for use in film scoring, game audio, sound design, ambient music, and more, BIRDS brings a detailed and inspiring sonic palette to your productions. The included WAV files offer full flexibility for use in any DAW or sampler.

    The optional Kontakt presets (.nki files) provide a structured instrument for those using the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.8.1 or later. Please note, this library is not compatible with Kontakt Player.

    Features

    • Sounds from six bird species
    • 131 round robin samples for realism
    • 48 kHz / 24-bit WAV format
    • Optional Kontakt presets (full version required)
    • Ideal for composers, sound designers, and ambient producers

    Free Download

    BIRDS by Harmonox Audio is available for free for a limited time at Pluginomat. Don’t miss this opportunity to add authentic bird recordings to your sound collection.

  • APU Software Releases Free Spectrum Analyzer Plugin

    APU Software Releases Free Spectrum Analyzer Plugin

    APU Software has released APU Spectrum Analyzer, a feature-rich and free spectrum analysis plugin tool designed for audio engineers, producers, and sound designers.

    This standalone and plugin-based analyzer gives users full control over FFT configurations, including window type selection (Rect, Hann, Hamming, Blackman, Kaiser) and window sizes ranging from 64 to 65536. Whether you’re doing quick metering or deep frequency analysis, this plugin adapts to your workflow.

    Customizable Analysis for Precision

    APU Spectrum Analyzer lets you toggle between multiple decibel ranges or enable auto-ranging for optimal viewing. Frequency displays can be viewed in logarithmic, linear, or even note-based scales, making it especially useful for musical applications. A histogram hold function is included for measuring long-term frequency response.

    The bucket size is adjustable independently of the FFT size, allowing you to take snapshots of the spectrum for side-by-side comparisons or referencing while mixing or mastering.

    Cross-Platform Compatibility

    This tool functions as a standalone application and also supports major plugin formats, including VST, AU, and AAX (Pro Tools 11 and later). It runs on macOS 10.14+ (x64 and Apple Silicon) and Windows 10+ (x86 and x64), and requires OpenGL 3.2 for visual rendering.

    Free Download

    APU Spectrum Analyzer plugin is available as a free download on the APU Software website.

  • Sottovoce DSP Releases Sotto Spindown Free Vinyl Slowdown Plugin

    Sottovoce DSP Releases Sotto Spindown Free Vinyl Slowdown Plugin

    Sottovoce DSP has released Sotto Spindown, a free audio plugin that emulates the nostalgic sound of a vinyl record winding down.

    Unlike typical slowdown effects with fixed settings, Sotto Spindown puts the control in your hands. You can draw your own spindown curve to shape how the slowdown unfolds – from a sudden stop to a smooth fade-out.

    Customize Your Vinyl Slowdown

    Sotto Spindown is perfect for creative transitions, sound design, or nostalgic breakdowns. Whether you want a slow, cinematic fade or a sharp, dramatic drop, the custom curve editor allows precise control over the time and intensity of the slowdown.

    Features

    • Vinyl-style spindown effect
    • Up to 10 seconds of smooth slowdown
    • Draw your own custom slowdown curves
    • Save and recall curve presets
    • Easy one-button activation

    Compatibility

    Sotto Spindown is compatible with:

    • Windows (VST3, AAX)
    • macOS (VST3, AU, AAX)

    Free Download

    Sotto Spindown is available as a free download on the Sottovoce DSP website.

  • Fracture Sounds Releases Blueprint Thumb Piano Free Cinematic Kontakt Library

    Fracture Sounds Releases Blueprint Thumb Piano Free Cinematic Kontakt Library

    Fracture Sounds has introduced Blueprint Thumb Piano, a free cinematic thumb piano Kontakt library designed to bring warmth, depth, and character to your productions.

    This instrument captures the organic tones of a traditional Kalimba, recorded in a dry studio environment and enriched with three unique atmospheric layers. These additional textures can be blended with the raw thumb piano via the intuitive built-in mixer, offering rich, meditative sounds ideal for film scores, ambient music, and emotional soundscapes.

    Shapable, Meditative Tones

    The interface includes global controls for tonal shaping, such as Colour and Damping, along with reverb options and multiple built-in effect types. Each layer contributes to a vibrant and evolving sound, letting you dial in just the right amount of cinematic atmosphere.

    This release follows other Blueprint series instruments like Greenhead Chimes, Toy Piano, and Music Box, continuing Fracture Sounds’ approach to crafting simple yet inspiring tools for composers.

    Features

    • 3 blendable atmospheric layers
    • Colour, Damping, and Reverb controls
    • Lightweight UI for easy sound shaping
    • NKS support for use with Komplete Kontrol hardware
    • 350MB download size (NCW compressed from 1GB)

    Free Download

    Blueprint Thumb Piano is available as a free download from the Fracture Sounds website. It requires the full or free version of Kontakt 8 or later.

  • Ghosthack Releases Free Combat Sound Effects Sample Pack

    Ghosthack Releases Free Combat Sound Effects Sample Pack

    Ghosthack has released a new free combat sound effects sample pack, available now as a free download. The collection includes 65 high-quality sound effects inspired by modern video game productions.

    This freebie focuses on punch and sword sounds, many of which are layered with foley elements such as water splashes and electric zaps. Whether you’re working on cinematic sound design, game audio, or trailer music, this pack offers some useful and authentic textures and impact-ready effects.

    Features 65 Punchy and Stylized Combat FX

    Designed with flexibility in mind, the sounds are ready to drop into your timeline or sampler. The wide variety of impacts and textures makes it easy to create dramatic fight scenes or layered sound moments without starting from scratch.

    From visceral punches to stylized sword swings, this pack gives creators access to industry-inspired sound design at no cost.

    Summer Sale Also Active

    In addition to the free pack, Ghosthack is running a Summer Sale:

    • 15% off orders over $50
    • 30% off orders over $100
    • Discount is applied automatically at checkout

    This deal applies to all sound packs, making it a great opportunity to stock up on cinematic sound design libraries and FX collections.

    Free Download

    The Combat Sound Effects sample pack is available as a free download on the Ghosthack website.

  • Florian Mrugalla Releases Absorbiere Free Sidechain Ring Modulation Plugin

    Florian Mrugalla Releases Absorbiere Free Sidechain Ring Modulation Plugin

    Florian Mrugalla has introduced Absorbiere, a free and open-source sidechain ring modulation plugin designed to manage peak levels in your mixes without the typical artifacts of compression.

    A New Take on Peak Control

    Absorbiere provides an innovative alternative to traditional compressors and volume duckers. Instead of reducing gain directly, the plugin uses sidechain-driven ring modulation to absorb transients. This method can maintain transparency while effectively taming harsh peaks, preserving the original sound character.

    Ideal for taming kick or snare transients, Absorbiere analyzes the sidechain input and adjusts gain staging for optimal headroom using a “Capture” button. This makes it easier to prevent clipping without needing aggressive dynamic processing.

    Smart Workflow Features

    One standout feature is the use of track identifiers, which allow synced settings across multiple plugin instances. When you make adjustments or recapture sidechain input on one instance, those changes apply to all other tracks using the same identifier, helping streamline your workflow.

    The Mix knob provides precise control over the modulation depth, allowing you to fine-tune the amount of effect you want to apply, thereby balancing peak control and tonal transparency.

    Free Download

    Absorbiere is available for free as an open-source VST3 plugin for both Windows and macOS. You can download it directly from Florian Mrugalla’s GitHub page.

  • Joonas Ylänne Releases Buttons From Hell – Free Decent Sampler Percussion Instrument

    Joonas Ylänne Releases Buttons From Hell – Free Decent Sampler Percussion Instrument

    Joonas Ylänne has released Buttons From Hell, a free experimental percussion instrument for Decent Sampler users.

    What began as an idea to record an instrument through a cassette recorder evolved into a sound design journey focused on the raw clicks, clacks, and mechanical thuds of everyday buttons and switches.

    Mechanical Sounds Turned Industrial Percussion

    Rather than recording traditional instruments, Joonas became fascinated with the tactile noise of objects like guitar pedal switches, light switches, power strips, and computer keyboards. Microphones were placed so close to the buttons that sometimes his fingers barely fit between the mic and the switch. Once captured, these small mechanical sounds were transformed through saturation and effects into gritty industrial percussion, metallic hits, and thudding impacts.

    Visual Interface Reflects the Sound

    To match the rugged and mechanical character of the instrument, Joonas avoided stock GUI layouts and instead designed a fully custom interface using vector graphics and photography. The unique visual design enhances the user experience and reflects the industrial aesthetic of the samples.

    Requires Decent Sampler

    Buttons From Hell runs in Decent Sampler, a free sampler plugin created by David Hilowitz. Decent Sampler is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST, AU, and standalone formats. It offers an easy and accessible way to load custom sample-based instruments.

    Free Download

    Buttons From Hell percussion instrument for Decent Sampler is available now as a free download (donations welcomed) on the Joonas Ylänne Gumroad.

  • DiBiQuadro Audio Releases Mars800Free: Free Amp Head Plugin for Rock and Metal

    DiBiQuadro Audio Releases Mars800Free: Free Amp Head Plugin for Rock and Metal

    DiBiQuadro Audio has released Mars800Free, a free amp head simulation plugin that brings the raw, vintage tone of classic rock and metal to your DAW. Inspired by a legendary single-channel amplifier, Mars800Free delivers punchy, gritty, and bright tones ideal for lead guitars and heavy rhythm sections.

    Classic Tone with Modern Precision

    Mars800Free is modeled after an iconic rock amp with EL34 power tubes, known for its bold and aggressive character. With controls for Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, and Master Volume, the plugin reacts dynamically to your playing and dialed-in settings. From thick crunch to searing leads, it maintains clarity and natural-sounding distortion.

    Non-Plus-Ultra Preamp Modeling

    Built on DiBiQuadro’s proprietary 64-bit audio engine, Mars800Free features advanced double-precision non-linear modeling. The Non-Plus-Ultra Preamp technology ensures highly realistic circuit emulation, giving users the flexibility to shape tone at the component level. Users can manage gain stages, tweak tone-stack behavior, and even modify tube characteristics.

    Power Amp, Cab, and Mic Simulation

    Mars800Free integrates DiBiQuadro’s Non-Linear Convolution (NLC) technology to accurately simulate the interaction between the power amp, cabinet, microphone, and studio preamp. The engine supports up to 40 harmonic kernels, allowing full control over clipping type, headroom, and feedback interactions via Presence and Depth.

    Free Download

    Mars800Free amp head plugin is available for free download in VST3, AU, and AAX formats for both Windows and macOS. You can get it now on the DiBiQuadro Audio website.

  • Alonso Sound Offers Free 18 Year Anniversary Pack Until September 1st

    Alonso Sound Offers Free 18 Year Anniversary Pack Until September 1st

    Alonso Sound is celebrating 18 years of sound design with the Alonso 18 Year Anniversary Pack, available for free until September 1, 2025 (regular price $35.00).

    This special edition pack includes 128 presets crafted for four major synths: Diva, Serum 2, Spire, and Sylenth1 — 32 patches for each. The sounds are designed to fit a wide range of electronic genres, including House, Trance, Synthwave, Hardcore, Progressive, Electro, Techno, and Drum & Bass.

    Versatile Presets for Modern Production

    Inside the pack, you’ll find a broad selection of leads, basses, plucks, acid lines, pads, sequences, and classic synth sounds. Each preset is designed with expressive modwheel support, and Serum 2 and Spire users will benefit from full macro control for enhanced modulation flexibility.

    This anniversary pack offers a wide variety of usable sounds that can fit into many styles, making it a practical addition to any producer’s toolkit.

    Free Download

    The Alonso 18 Year Anniversary Pack is available as a free download on the Alonso Sound website until September 1st, 2025.