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  • 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.

  • Yury Semyonov Releases YS – MY VoxBox Free Vocal Mixing Plugin

    Yury Semyonov Releases YS – MY VoxBox Free Vocal Mixing Plugin

    Yury Semyonov has introduced YS – MY VoxBox, a free vocal mixing plugin for Windows. While not an exact emulation of a specific hardware unit, this plugin draws inspiration from classic gear and is designed to handle vocal mixing with a rich feature set. Built for detail-oriented producers and engineers, it includes essential tools like compression, EQ, saturation, and de-essing.

    Powerful Tools for Free Vocal Mixing

    YS – MY VoxBox combines multiple processing modules into one interface. It includes a five-step attack/release compressor, a harmonic saturation module, and a flexible de-esser that offers both wide and split-band modes. In limiter mode, the de-esser behaves like a classic LA-2A-style limiter, giving smooth dynamics control.

    Feature-Rich Equalization and Analog Character

    The plugin features a 3-band equalizer with fixed frequency points. Users can toggle between bell and shelf shapes for the high and low bands. Additional analog-style enhancements are included via entropy and flux controls. These functions introduce small frequency and loudness variations between channels to mimic analog console behavior.

    Features

    • Free vocal mixing plugin with classic hardware-inspired layout
    • 5-step compressor with adjustable attack and release
    • Harmonic saturation (XFRM) for added color
    • Dual-mode de-esser (Wide/Split) and LA-2A-style limiter
    • Fixed 3-band EQ with switchable bell/shelf options
    • Entropy and Flux functions to simulate analog variation
    • VU metering with customizable needles (input, gain reduction, output)
    • LUFS display for loudness monitoring
    • Optional lower-resolution GUI elements for low-end GPUs

    Technical Notes and Compatibility

    YS – MY VoxBox is available for Windows and works in 64-bit DAWs that support VST3 plugins. If UI elements fail to render on some systems, users can replace the default high-resolution graphics with lighter versions included in the plugin folder.

    Free Download

    YS – MY VoxBox can be downloaded for free from the developer’s website.

  • Haven Audio Releases CODA: Free Plugin for Unique Phase-Based Mix Enhancement

    Haven Audio Releases CODA: Free Plugin for Unique Phase-Based Mix Enhancement

    Haven Audio has introduced CODA, a free audio effect plugin designed to enhance punch and presence in mixes without relying on traditional compression or limiting. CODA uses a new process called “phase-smashing” to manipulate transients in a musical and natural way.

    Phase-Smashing Technology Explained

    Unlike compressors and limiters that often squash dynamic range, CODA boosts transient clarity by rotating the phase of the incoming audio at specific frequencies. This process introduces a controlled audio artifact that enhances impact without increasing loudness or sacrificing headroom.

    With the “Amount” control, users determine how many times the signal is rotated. As phase rotation accumulates, the resulting effect enhances the sharpness and presence of transients, perfect for kicks, 808s, and drum buses.

    Features

    • Based on proprietary phase-smashing technology
    • Enhances transient impact without compression or distortion
    • Ideal for kicks, 808s, bass, drums, and guitars
    • Maintains natural dynamics and headroom
    • User-adjustable frequency focus and amount controls

    Applications in Music Production

    CODA works well as a tool to:

    • Add knock and clarity to drum tracks and low-end elements
    • Glue together kick and bass without EQ or dynamic processing
    • Enhance guitars or instruments without squashing them
    • Bring out punch and detail on buses or individual tracks

    System Requirements

    • VST and AU plugin formats
    • Compatible with major DAWs on macOS and Windows

    Free Download

    CODA plugin can be downloaded for free from the Haven Audio website. An email address is required.

  • Audio Assault Releases MixLocker Free Mixing Plugin Suite

    Audio Assault Releases MixLocker Free Mixing Plugin Suite

    Audio Assault has introduced MixLocker, an all-in-one mixing plugin suite available as a free download. This ever-growing plugin collection provides essential tools for enhancing bass, guitar, vocals, and drum tracks, making it a valuable addition to any producer’s toolkit.

    Free Modules Included

    MixLocker comes with a set of fundamental mixing tools to get started:

    • Gate – Noise gate
    • AA Verb – Algorithmic reverb
    • Delay – Digital multitap delay
    • BLK Compressor – Peak compressor
    • Deesser – De-esser
    • Chorus – Chorus effect
    • RED Compressor – Soft peak compressor
    • G-EQ – Graphic EQ with Proportional Q
    • ParametriQ – 5-band parametric EQ
    • HPLP – High-pass and low-pass filters with adjustable Q

    Expand Your Mixing Suite

    Additional modules, including preamps, compressors, EQs, saturators, and dynamics processors, are available for $5.00 each, with the price increasing to $9.99 after the initial launch period. Amp Locker subscribers receive MixLocker for free.

    System Compatibility

    MixLocker is available for PC, Mac, and Linux in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.

    Download MixLocker for Free

    MixLocker is free to download now. Visit Audio Assault’s website to claim your copy and expand your mixing capabilities.