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From developer Wayhan comes Naked EQ, a free stripped-back EQ plugin for Windows. It sometimes seems like we can’t move without falling over another EQ plugin, and that’s not a complaint, horses for courses, and all that. Not all EQ plugins approach things in the same way, but while many focus on doing more and more, Wayhan’s Naked EQ is the plugin that does less. Wayhan pitches Naked EQ as “an EQ for your ears, with just enough for your eyes,” and that about sums it up. The plugin is available in VST3 format for Windows. Naked EQ offers curated…

Developer dBdone has released Glas, a free spectral chaos engine for macOS and Windows. dBdone has been a fairly busy developer early in 2026. In January, we looked at Pentimento (a collaboration with the musician and YouTuber TAETRO), a texture-layering plugin available in both paid and free versions. In February, we covered AI Chords, a chord-progression generation tool with both paid and free versions. Now, we’re looking at Glas, a free spectral chaos engine in AU, VST, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. Unlike previous releases, there is no paid version of Glas; it’s a straightforward free plugin, so…

XLN Audio has released DB-30 Drum Butter, a multi-effect plugin designed for drum processing. It’s available at an introductory price of $99 until April 30th, after which it goes up to $129. A free trial is also available. DB-30 is built around the same workflow philosophy as XLN Audio’s hugely popular RC-20 Retro Color, so if you’ve used that plugin, the layout will feel familiar. The goal here is to let you have fun with quick experimentation and get immediate results. You can drop it on a drum loop, drum machine pattern, or live recording, and apply a variety of…

Ripple Phaser by Minimal Audio is currently 90% off at Audio Plugin Deals, bringing the price down from $49 to $4.90. Ripple Phaser is a multi-mode phase manipulator that goes beyond conventional phaser effects. It features seven distinct modes covering classic phasing, inverted phase, a clean targeted mode, low pass, high pass, band pass, and a disperse mode. We already covered it a couple of years ago, so check that article for a bit more information. The filter modes combine filtering with phasing for more aggressive hybrid effects, while the disperse mode applies all-pass dispersion and works particularly well on…

WarpCore by ManasWorld is an experimental multiband spectral inversion plugin that can infuse your sounds with a ring-modulated, distorted character that ventures into negative harmony. Similar to the likes of the Wormhole plugin by Zynaptiq or ProSoniq’s PiWarp. The plugin works on macOS, Windows, and Linux and comes in VST3, AU, and LV2 formats. I find the possibilities for sound manipulation with this plugin very interesting! Some parts of the demo video even remind me of the gritty, metallic aliasing in DIY circuit-bent Speak & Spell toys and similar gear. WarpCore has six adjustable main parameters: Warp: Divides the spectrum…

One Mic, Many Roles “The right tool doesn’t just capture sound. It shapes how you create.” When building a home studio, one of the first real decisions is the microphone. Two legends always come up: They look different. They’re both dynamic mics. They’re both used on professional records. But they serve very different roles. Quick Summary 👉 Choose the SM7B for vocals, podcasting, and voice recording. Choose the SM57 for guitars, drums, and general-purpose recording. If you need a vocal-ready version of the SM57, consider the SM58.   Microphones 101: Which Mic Should I Buy for My Home Studio?  …

Learn how Tony Award-winning Stereophonic captured the tone of a vintage studio onstage. With a staggering number of Tony Award nominations — including wins for Best Play, Best Sound Design for a Play, and Best Director — Stereophonic centers around a 1970s recording studio where an up-and-coming rock band records their new album while standing on the brink of superstardom. To recreate the warmth and fidelity of a classic analog studio live onstage, the production’s team turned to Universal Audio. Sound designer Ryan Rumery, music director Justin Craig, and composer Will Butler (formerly of Arcade Fire) developed a hybrid live-studio…

You’ve probably read our article about the free KERN CHECK spectral mono compatibility analyzer earlier this month. We absolutely loved it. CHECK shows you where your stereo image collapses in mono across 40 frequency bands, and it’s a very useful little diagnostic tool. The developer behind CHECK, Jonas R, also makes three paid mixing plugins that work as a chain alongside it. KERN Audio Bundle includes SMOOTH, WARM, and WIDE plugins. Each solves one specific mixing problem, and together with CHECK they form a complete mixing toolkit from a single developer for under $60. Jonas is a former touring musician…

Want to capture the intimate, cinematic feel of Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” in your own productions? In this in-depth guide, we break down the track’s signature sound: punchy, textured drums, airy vocals, and spacious mix elements. We will show how you how to achieve them using only UAD Spark plugins. Learn the exact plugin techniques and settings to bring pro-level depth, emotion, and clarity to your next mix. Step 1: Drums with Foundation and Impact Starting with the drum track, we focus on adding character and punch. UAD Verve Analog Machines: On the drum buss, add some gentle…

1986 is the latest addition to The Crow Hill Company’s Vaults series, and it’s available in AU, VST, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows. As always, Vaults releases are free to download for six months before moving into the donationware category. At which point, they are available to purchase with a £3 donation, and all proceeds go to charity. The Crow Hill Company has given us some excellent instruments through the Vaults series, and if you’re new to these freebies, Dulcet Vocal and Harmonium are good starting points. 1986 is an instrument inspired by various aspects of 80s…