Autor: Producer Gang

Like most people, I use Massive for a lot of basslines. I know this sounds like a really simple thing but it’s effective; I like open up the cutoff at the end of each phrase (e.g. into breakdowns, drops or when introducing a new element or melody) to let the listener know something different is about to happen, then when you’ve made your point, you just close it again to get back to that fuller bass. I’ll also sometimes just steadily open it up throughout the track, it’s subtle but increases the energy as a track evolves. Honestly though, sometimes…

W.A. Production has introduced a new collection of presets for its ImPerfect software synthesizer instrument.Inspired by the pulsating energy and organic soundscapes of artists like Black Coffee, Da Capo, and Enoo Napa, Afro House for ImPerfect contains a total of presets designed to bring the hypnotic rhythms and vibrant textures of Afro House into your production workflow.Explore a rich sonic palette of earthy basslines, percussive plucks and dynamic leads — all crafted to reflect the genre’s fusion of deep grooves, African-inspired percussion, and modern electronic soul. Each preset is designed to elevate your productions with the warmth, movement, and rhythm…

I’ve been a fan of the Blueprint collection by Fracture Sounds from day one, and probably don’t need to repeat it, but I’m amazed at how far this series of free instruments has come. Their latest release is the Blueprint: Thumb Piano, a free characterful kalimba for Kontakt Player. The Blueprint collection now features over 20 free instruments, including percussion, strings, guitars, keyboards, woodwinds, and more. Textural Cello and Electric Strings are a couple of my favorite recent additions. All Blueprint instruments are compatible with the free Kontakt Player v8 or higher. Thumb Piano is the latest addition to the…

Madrona Labs has released an update to its versatile software synthesizer Sumu. Version 1.1.1 brings MPE support, as well as some bug fixes and enhancements.Sumu breaks completely new ground in software synthesis, combining additive resynthesis with FM and vector field spatialization. Its collection of ten modules, designed around a unique multi-channel patcher, offer musical possibilities not found in any other instrument.Changes in Sumu v1.1.1GUI: fix scrolling after setting default in popup dials.GUI: fix missing update bug when pasting registration.Osc: fix zipper noise in AM mod index.AU wrapper: fix Obj-C namespace collisions.Fix UI scale bug with multiple displays of different scales.Allow…

UVI PX Guitar Syn is a hybrid virtual instrument that merges vintage guitar synth sounds with modern sound design. You can get it for just $29 at AudioDeluxe (regular price $79) until August 31st. PX Guitar Syn is based on the GS-500 guitar and its companion GR-500 synth engine. It’s an analog guitar synthesizer system from 1977 that predates MIDI. These were ambitious instruments in their day, offering expressive guitar-based control over synth elements through CV and gate. If you love quirky vintage instruments with an unusual character, this one’s definitely for you. UVI has brought the GS-500 concept back…

Bitwig has announced a major update to its music production software for Windows, Mac and Linux. Bitwig Studio 6 takes a significant step forward, improving and expanding on core DAW functions and delivering fresh and faster ways to work.Changes include an extensive upgrade to automation editing, touching everything from smoother editing gestures to new behaviors such as spread and hold. Bitwig Studio 6 also introduces automation clips, which open up new possibilities in a familiar format.Other new features include clip aliases – a new way to handle repetition and structure – and project-wide key signature, to help guide work with…

Sottovoce DSP has released Sotto Spindown, a free plugin that emulates the classic vinyl spindown effect with a customizable pitch curve. It’s available now for Windows and macOS, with no signup required. If you’re into transitions, glitchy effects, or just enjoy adding movement to your sound design, you’ll want to check this one out. Sotto Spindown aims to replicate the slowing pitch of a record coming to a halt, also known as the turntable-style effect. However, the cool thing is that it can be used for more pitch automation effects. I’ve always loved pitch automation tools because they’re simple but…

Plugin Boutique has launched a limited time promotion on an exclusive bundle of the DC Snares and BigKick virtual instruments by Excite Audio and Plugin Boutique.A drum roll please for our latest bundle, delivering you powerhouse plugins at unbeatable prices- this time consisting of DC Snares and BigKick, both designed to give you total command over these instrumental elements of your drum kit.With hefty and intricate controls in a deceptively simple UI, this bundle is for both the producers who want immediate, heavy track-starters, and for those who love to precisely shape every aspect of your hit. Whoever you are,…

Harmonox Audio offers the BIRDS ($10) Kontakt instrument and WAV sample pack for free for a limited time via Pluginomat. BIRDS is a collection of organic bird sounds designed for sound design, ambient composition, and anyone looking to add natural textures to their music. It includes samples from six different bird species and offers a total of 131 round-robin samples recorded at 48kHz/24-bit. The bad news is that the library does require the full version of Kontakt 5.8.1+ to use the custom interface (it won’t work in Kontakt Player). However, the good news is that you also get the raw…

Plugin Boutique has launched a promotion on Excite Audio’s series of effect plugins that is designed for shaping, modulating, and transforming audio.On sale for $39 USD each, the sale includes the Motion: Harmonic dynamic distortion effect and Motion: Dimension space and time modulation plugin, and the more recent Motion: Fractal granular effect.Motion: Fractal unleashes endless motion, texture, and modern sonic transformation through dual granular engines, a reactive trance gate, and stutter-repeat effects. Whether you’re crafting fractured beats, shimmering ambience, or glitched-out sequences, Fractal makes it musical, immediate, and deeply customisable.The Motion Bundle comprising all three effect plugins is $79.50 USD,…