Autor: Producer Gang

I use Kontakt, so I’m not going to pretend it suddenly became useless. The full version of Native Instruments Kontakt is still the sampler format that many commercial library developers build for. Kontakt Player, the free version, is also worth having if you want to use officially licensed libraries from developers like Heavyocity, ProjectSAM, Sonokinetic, Impact Soundworks, and Native Instruments itself. But I also understand why some producers don’t want to go there. Maybe you don’t like Native Access. Maybe you don’t want another account, another installer, and another multi-gigabyte library folder sitting on your drive. Or maybe you simply…

Artists in DSP have officially launched the world’s first plugin remix contest with Amorph. We’ve covered Amorph a few times now, from the initial open-beta release to the latest update; this time, we have something a little bit different to share. Artists in DSP have launched the world’s first plugin remix contest. At the heart of the remix contest is a brand-new Vowel EQ patch for Amorph that provides the foundation of your remix. The Vowel EQ patch creates human-like vowel sounds by boosting specific frequencies. You can find the new Vowel EQ patch directly inside the Amorph FX Hub.…

Excite Audio has released Evolve Nest Acoustics, a new sample-based instrument created in collaboration with sound designer and music maker Nest Acoustics. BPB readers can get Evolve Nest Acoustics Lite for $1 at Plugin Boutique using the coupon code “tj1nm34q“. We are also running a giveaway for the full Excite Audio Bundle, worth £718 and including the new Evolve Nest Acoustics. To enter the giveaway, simply submit your email address at the link below. We will randomly pick and announce the winner here on June 5th, 2026. CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Evolve Nest Acoustics is the first collaboration…

Wrapping it all up Funk The System is more than a statement of style. It is a reminder that digital music can still feel alive when it springs from a performer’s instincts. For Father Funk, basses in Kontakt bridge that gap, connecting the discipline of musicianship with the flexibility of production. Every detail, from ghost notes to hammered slides, speaks to the idea that movement and emotion come from touch as much as tone. This balance defines his artistic evolution. By merging MIDI control with the imperfections of live phrasing, he finds new ways to make electronic music feel personal…

Stereoid Light is the little brother of Stereoid, ANWIDA Soft’s premium stereo enhancer plugin – and it is free for a limited time. Although Stereoid Light is a streamlined plugin, it’s built on the same core principles as the premium version. It uses a subtle decorrelation algorithm, a microtonal detuner, and a calibrated delay to turn mono or narrow stereo tracks into something that sounds thicker, fatter, and more spacious. Stereoid Light typically costs $29, but you can grab it for free by creating an account at ANWIDA Soft. The product page still displays a price of $29, but once…

Louder Isn’t Better Yet “Mastering can make a good mix louder. It cannot make a crushed mix breathe again.” One of the biggest beginner mistakes in music production is trying to master the song… while mixing it. Too much limiting. Too much compression. Too much loudness. The result? A flat, exhausted mix with nowhere left to go. Quick Summary 👉 Your mix should have plenty of headroom before mastering, avoid heavy limiting or over-compression, and preserve dynamics so the mastering engineer can enhance loudness and impact properly.   Headroom is unused space between your mix level and digital clipping. It…

Plugin Boutique is offering 80% off Universal Audio’s Studer A800 Tape Recorder plugin, bringing the price down to $39 until June 30th, 2026. Studer A800 Tape Recorder is Universal Audio’s software emulation of the Studer A800 multichannel tape machine. The original 2-inch tape recorder has been used on many well-known recordings, and UA modeled a unit after one from Allen Sides’ collection at Ocean Way Studios. The plugin lets you add tape color to individual tracks, buses, or the full mix. It gives you a little warmth and cohesion, more low-end weight, or more obvious saturation when you push the…

Kobito has released ResSup, a dynamic resonance suppressor plugin for macOS and Windows. ResSup normally costs $49, but the developer is offering it for free to the first 1000 users before the launch price begins. The $49 discount is applied automatically at checkout, using the code “RESSUPINTRO49”. I downloaded the plugin to test it, and the whole process is pretty quick. You check out for free and receive a unique license key. When running the plugin for the first time, you simply enter that license key and your email address to activate it. By the way, we covered Kobito’s GrabTone…

Top career advice: be an asset to the room Nick Hook: “The single most important thing is to be an asset to the room. Whether you’re the intern or the main person, you’ve got to bring something so people want to call you back. And honestly, being easy to work with matters a lot. People are looking for someone unique, but also someone they actually want to be around, not someone just copying everyone else.” Sascha “Busy” Bühren: “Don’t just copy what is trending. If you’re putting the time in and practicing, you’re going to find your voice naturally. People…

Sketch Audio has released Lil’ Doc, a free Detroit-style compressor plugin for macOS, Windows, and iOS. Lil’ Doc is based on the Mix Slammer module from Sketch Audio’s paid Doctor Vibe plugin. The developer describes it as a take on the vinyl compression algorithm from the Roland SP-303 sampler. That unique “Vinyl Simulator” effect became known for its heavy compression more than for “vinyl” realism, and you’ve probably heard it in tracks from J Dilla and Madlib, among others. I like compressors that slam and add character, especially on drums. Clean compression has its purpose, of course, but sometimes I…