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Ultramaster KR-106 is a free, open-source virtual analog synthesizer inspired by the Roland Juno polysynths. It was shared in our BPB community, and the backstory alone makes it worth a look. The project started in the year 2000 in a Brooklyn loft, when two developers set out to build professional audio software for Linux. Life took them in different directions (one founded Kayrock Screenprinting, the other ended up at Google), but they eventually returned to the code. Twenty-five years later, KR-106 is here as a free GPL release. I’m not sure if this was publicly available before, but the latest…

The First Tool Shapes the Journey “The best camera is the one you have with you.” — Chase Jarvis The same idea applies to music production. Your first DAW doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to get you making music quickly. There are five major options beginners consider: Ableton Live FL Studio Pro Tools Logic Pro Cubase Each one excels at different things. The key question isn’t “Which DAW is best?” It’s: Which DAW matches how you want to create music?   Quick Summary 👉 The…

UVI is now offering the Shade creative EQ and filter plugin for just $29 (previously $99), in a 70% off deal exclusively available at Plugin Boutique.  The deal expires on March 31, 2026.  Shade is a 64-bit-only macOS and Windows plugin for AU, AAX, VST, and VST3.  When you buy Shade, you can also score one of the following Plugin Boutique March gifts: Diginoiz’s Distiller distortion/filter plugin (normally $59.90) or Zak Sound’s Deep Waters verb (normally $39.00). UVI describes Shade as an advanced EQ, mix tool, and creative effect. We recently had an article about free EQs being more than…

Last week, we covered the free FedDSP Morso distortion plugin. This was the first installment of a series of FedDSP plugins that the developer will be releasing for free on a weekly basis. They are keeping their word with this week’s new offering – Snapper. Snapper is a compression-and-saturation tool inspired by an OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) circuit. This sort of compressor is known for a squashy character with a bit of noise and grit to boot. The plugin interface looks like a standard guitar pedal with three adjustable knobs: Squash, Snap, and Level. Squash: Controls the amount of compression…

HoRNet’s TrackUtility has been around for over a decade, with various updates since its release. The plugin that HoRNet calls the “Swiss army knife audio utility” used to retail for €9.90 but is now free. TrackUtility comes in AU, VST2, VST3, RTAS, and AAX formats for macOS (10.7 and later) and Windows. We’ve had a few freebies from HoRNet recently, with both 3XOver DJ-Style EQ and FilterSolo available earlier this year. The aforementioned plugins were only free for 48 hours, so TrackUtility is a particularly nice treat for anyone who missed out on the others. TrackUtility is a multifunctional utility…

Temecula DSP has released MDV-II, a free Alesis Midiverb II emulation for macOS and Windows. When it comes to sought-after studio gear, Alesis isn’t a brand name that instantly comes to mind. But the typically budget-friendly manufacturer has produced a few models that have become must-haves for many producers over the years, and none more so than the Midiverb II. Thanks to Temecula DSP, you can now get the sound of that cult-classic studio workhorse for free. The Alesis Midiverb II is a 16-bit digital FX processor with 99 preset programs covering reverb, delay, and modulation. It’s fair to say…

From developer Overload Audio comes Echodude BBD-150, a free vintage delay plugin for macOS and Windows. Overload Audio is taking us back to the 1980s with a virtual recreation of classic bucket brigade delay units, particularly inspired by the Melos DE-1 and the Echoman EM-150. I’m not familiar with these hardware units, but I didn’t need to dig very deep to discover that they are one and the same. The Echoman EM-150 is essentially a rebadged Melos DE-1. These desktop analog BBD units gained some popularity in the 80s as a great way to get the classic dub-style echo. It…

Developer SaschArt has released DynamicEchoFree, a free dynamic delay plugin for macOS and Windows. It’s been a busy couple of days for delay plugins. We’ve had Sonicora Audio’s LiquidTrail (free for a limited time), Overload Audio’s Echodude BBD-150 (vintage BBD delay emulation), and now we have DynamicEchoFree by SaschArt. DynamicEchoFree offers something a little different because gain reduction drives the behaviour of the delay engine. The plugin features a compressor section with typical Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release controls (there’s also a sidechain button). The compressor section can operate in two modes: as a standard compressor and as a gain-reduction…

Two DAWs Built for Electronic Music “Tools do not make the artist. But the right tool removes friction.” Electronic music changed what producers need from a DAW. Instead of recording bands in studios, EDM producers often: Two DAWs became especially popular for this world: Both are powerful. Both dominate electronic music production. But they approach creativity very differently. Quick Summary 👉 Ableton Live excels at loop-based experimentation, live performance, and sound design. FL Studio excels at fast beat programming, MIDI sequencing, and pattern-based production.   When producers describe Ableton Live, one word comes up constantly: Flow. Ableton was designed around…

Plugin Boutique’s DriveMod distortion plugin is free for a limited time. The plugin normally costs $49, but you can grab it with the coupon code “MASTERMOD” at checkout. We covered DriveMod on BPB back in 2024 when it was available for $1. This time around, it’s completely free, so if you missed it then, now is an even better opportunity to pick it up. DriveMod, if you haven’t guessed from its name already, combines distortion with modulation. You choose from six distortion algorithms, shape the signal with filtering and gain controls, and then add movement by modulating any parameter with…