Audio

If you’re into heavy guitar tones, there’s a new free plugin that deserves a spot in your collection. Aurora DSP has just released GRIM3, a compact overdrive pedal plugin designed to tighten up your sound before it hits an amp sim. What makes GRIM3 interesting is that it goes beyond a typical boost pedal. Alongside […]

If you’re always on the lookout for useful free mixing tools, Violet Crown is a new plugin worth checking out. Developed by M Media Audio, this free channel strip combines a straightforward three-band EQ with an RMS compressor, making it a handy option for both individual tracks and bus processing. What I like about Violet

In this video I share the best new releases of the 4th week of may 2026 in vst effect plugins, vst instruments for mac, pc, linux, sample packs & some great new deals in audio plugins. All links included. Some of these tools and deals are free for a limited time, so go right away

UB DSP has just released Vowel Blender, a creative formant-filter effect that takes a different approach to vowel processing. Instead of relying on preset vowel morphs and static controls, the plugin lets you explore vowel sounds through an interactive XY pad, turning formant filtering into something that feels much more hands-on. What immediately stands out

We’ve all been there: you’re working on a mix, and the low end is a total disaster. Either your sub-bass is completely invisible on smaller speakers, or you crank it up until it turns into a muddy, speaker-blowing mess that eats up all your headroom. Standard equalizers just boost the problem, and typical sub-harmonic generators