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2B Played Music offers 2B Crushed free with coupon CRUSH26
Expiry: April 30th
2B Played Music is offering its 2B Crushed bitcrusher plugin free with the coupon code CRUSH26. The regular price is €39. A seven-day fully functional trial is also available.
2B Crushed is a bitcrusher effect for Windows and macOS. It is provided as VST3 on Windows, and as AU and VST3 on macOS. The current release is version 1.3 for both platforms.
The interface centers on a single, large rotary control for primary adjustment. Operation is stepless, allowing continuous changes to the processing amount.
The plugin includes a built-in peak limiter to manage output levels. A drive option adds controllable distortion, and low-pass and high-pass filters enable frequency shaping before or after the crush stage. A crush booster increases the intensity of the bitcrushing effect.
Typical uses include adding digital edge to vocals, tightening or roughening basslines, introducing grit to guitar tracks, and imparting lo-fi character to synth leads. It can also serve sound design tasks that call for deliberate digital reduction and controlled saturation.
On macOS, 2B Crushed supports native Apple Silicon and Intel x86-64 through a Universal 2 binary.
Windows system requirements include Windows 11, 10, or 8.1 with the Visual C++ Redistributable installed; an Intel Core i3 or AMD multi-core processor (Core i5 or faster recommended); a display resolution of at least 1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 or higher recommended); 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended); 1 GB of free disk space; and a 64-bit VST3-compatible host application.
macOS system requirements include macOS 10.15 (Catalina) through 15 (Sequoia); 1 GB of free disk space; a 64-bit host application compatible with Audio Units or VST3; and either Intel x86-64 or Apple Silicon hardware.
Mystical Alankar Aura Guitar MIDI Files now free formerly twenty dollars
Expiry: April 30th
Aura – Guitar MIDI Files by Mystical Alankar is now available at no cost for a limited time. The pack was previously priced at $20.
The collection contains 120 guitar-style MIDI phrases, each paired with a corresponding WAV loop. Files are labeled with key and BPM and are fully editable. All patterns are four bars in length and created to loop cleanly.
- 120 MIDI files with 120 matching WAV loops
- Tempo range: 80–140 BPM
- Time signatures: 80 loops in 4/4, 40 loops in 3/4
- Key and BPM metadata included for each file
- Four-bar structure for straightforward looping and arrangement
- MIDI compatible with any virtual instrument or synth
- Works with DAWs and samplers that support standard MIDI and WAV on Windows and Mac
- Compatible with major DAWs, including Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro
- Royalty-free license for personal and commercial projects
The material is designed as repeating motifs suitable for building song foundations, hooks, and accompaniment across styles such as pop, R&B, cinematic, and ambient. Producers and songwriters can use the MIDI files to drive their preferred instruments, or drop in the WAV loops for quick arrangement.
The pack is being offered free for a limited period, with a regular price of $20.
Golden Screw Studio Launches Spend Fourteen Dollars Get One Free Pack Offer
Expiry: May 2nd
Golden Screw Studio has introduced the “Spend Fourteen Dollars Get One Free Pack” offer. Under this promotion, customers who spend fourteen dollars receive one additional pack at no charge.
The Mugen Yoru Bundle is included in the sale. Described as a Japan ambient cinematic collection, it is aimed at projects that draw on atmospheric and film-oriented sound palettes. The bundle is discounted from $45.00 to $14.90.
The Equilibrium Bundle (Ambient Serum 2) is also part of the offer. Positioned for ambient-focused production, it is discounted from $40.00 to $14.90.
Both bundles are listed as sale items and qualify for the promotion terms noted above.
The Crow Hill Company launches Absurdly Quiet Piano virtual instrument plugin for Windows and Mac as part of its Vault Series
Expiry: October 15th
The Crow Hill Company has released Absurdly Quiet Piano, a virtual instrument for Windows and Mac in its Vault Series. The library focuses on capturing piano performances at exceptionally low dynamics. The release date is March 16, 2026.
The project centers on a single question: how quietly can a piano be played while remaining musically useful. Sampling sessions targeted velocity layers at the threshold of audibility to document the instrument’s response just above silence.
Recording was carried out using Swiss-made Sonosax microphone preamps powered by internal batteries to reduce mains-related interference. Ultra-quiet DPA microphones were placed in close proximity to the soundboard to maximize detail at low levels and minimize room noise.
Post-production aimed to balance noise management with preservation of tone and decay, applying selective noise reduction and filtration to maintain the instrument’s character at very soft dynamics.
Absurdly Quiet Piano is positioned for applications that require intimate, close-miked piano textures. Potential uses include film and game scoring, ambient and experimental music, contemporary classical writing, and layering with other piano libraries to introduce ultra-soft attack and resonance without increasing perceived loudness.
- Virtual instrument for Windows and Mac
- Part of The Crow Hill Company’s Vault Series
- Sampled at extremely low velocity layers near the threshold of audibility
- Capture chain: Sonosax mic preamps (battery powered) and close-positioned DPA microphones
- Post-production focused on low-noise presentation while retaining natural harmonics and decay
- Initial availability: free for the first six months after release
- Subsequent access: archived for an additional six months, then available via a small charitable donation
Sonuscore releases free LUX Orchestral Strings Elements for Kontakt Player
Expiry: None
Sonuscore has released LUX Orchestral Strings Elements, a free orchestral strings instrument for Native Instruments Kontakt Player. The library uses the same recordings and mix as the full LUX Orchestral Strings library and is intended for writing complete string cues.
The instrument includes five string sections to cover a standard orchestral setup:
- 1st Violins
- 2nd Violins
- Violas
- Celli
- Basses
Four core articulations are provided across the sections:
- Sustain
- Spiccato
- Tremolo
- Sul ponticello tremolo
A one-octave legato demo for 1st Violins is included to preview phrasing and transitions. Full-range legato is available in the paid tiers.
LUX Orchestral Strings Elements supports writing for film, television, video games, trailer music, production music, and general orchestral string composition. The included articulations cover melodic lines, rhythmic passages, and sustained tension textures.
The instrument runs in the free Kontakt Player and loads as a plugin in any DAW that supports VST, AU, or AAX formats. After download and installation, it operates fully offline.
Installation is handled via Native Access, the Native Instruments installation manager. After registration and installation, the library appears in the Kontakt browser.
System requirements:
- Kontakt Player version 7.10.9 or higher
- macOS: Apple Silicon (macOS 13, 14, or 15) or Intel i5 or higher (macOS 13, 14, or 15)
- Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (latest service pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or higher and Direct3D 11.1 support
- Memory: 8 GB RAM (more recommended)
The full LUX Orchestral Strings library extends the feature set with additional tools and content. Notable additions include:
- Legato available for all sections with adaptive phrasing
- Expanded articulation set (including staccato, marcato, pizzicato, portamento, and con sordino emulation)
- Extended techniques (such as whisper sustains, harmonics legato, soft interval trills, pendulum glissandi, slow bends, and swarm textures)
- Live-recorded elements (trill figures, measured arpeggios, and performance gestures)
- Fluid staccatos recorded in rhythmic contexts with an intelligent staccato mode
- Ensemble instrument with polyphonic legato for fast sketching
- Four microphone positions: Close, Decca, Far, and Bleed
LUX Orchestral Strings Elements is available at no cost.
Quiet Music releases SacredTones Lite free online virtual instrument
Expiry: None
Quiet Music has released SacredTones Lite, a free browser-based virtual instrument.
The instrument focuses on tonal sources typically used for meditative and contemplative sounds. Labeled sound options include Tibetan bowl, crystal bowl, tuning fork, gong, temple bell, and tampura. Additional sets are identified by names such as Lotus, Spiral, Sacred Geo, 528.0 Hz, Love, Star, Dharma, Flower, and Resonance.
Core controls cover volume, brightness, damping, and decay. Pitch can be defined by a root frequency in hertz, with selections organized around solfeggio and chakra references. The interface also includes mentions of OM, planetary, and Vedic tunings. MIDI input is supported for note control.
A Space & Master section provides room-style parameters with size, decay, and mix, alongside master and layer volume controls. These settings allow shaping of the overall response and blend of layers.
The Entrainment & Nature panel combines a binaural beat generator and environmental sound beds. Brainwave bands include delta (δ), theta (θ), alpha (α), beta (β), and gamma (γ). Adjustable parameters for the generator include rate, volume, depth, and intensity. Nature options list rain, ocean, wind, forest, and fire, each with level control.
Playback utilities include a transport control and a session timer with durations of 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes. An optional bell indicator can be enabled at one-minute intervals.
Interface aids include zoom scaling (such as 100%) and a fit-to-width view. A user guide is provided within the app. A Pro edition is available separately.
DAWJunkie releases DT 600 Mini free synth plugin for Windows and Mac
Expiry: None
DAWJunkie has released DT 600 Mini, a software instrument plug-in for Windows and macOS. The instrument is available free for a limited time.
DT 600 Mini is built from samples of a Casio MT-600 keyboard. It is intended to reproduce the tonal character of that instrument within a modern DAW environment.
The plug-in is offered in VST, AU, and AAX formats for use with compatible hosts on both platforms.
- Platform: Windows and macOS
- Formats: VST, AU, AAX
- Source: sampled from a Casio MT-600
- Availability: free for a limited time
- Distribution: download links provided by email after submitting user information
DT 600 Mini can be used for parts that require compact, retro-style keyboard tones, including simple chords, arpeggios, leads, and layered textures. It operates as a plug-in within a compatible DAW.
SoundMorph releases DRO1D free online synthesizer
Expiry: None
SoundMorph has released DR01D, a free online synthesizer that runs in a web browser. The tool is designed for creating synthetic tones, drones, and other electronic textures without requiring a local install.
Access is provided at no cost after an email sign-up. Once subscribed, users can launch the instrument directly from the DR01D website.
The synthesizer is positioned for projects that call for science fiction soundscapes and experimental audio design. It can be used for composing cues, building atmospheres, and developing abstract textures for film, games, and other media.
As a browser-based instrument, DR01D is suited to quick sound exploration and on-the-go use, with no additional software needed beyond an internet connection and a compatible browser.
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