Arturia Pigments 7 is 50% off at €101.48 until Nov 29. See what changed, check the system needs and honest limits, and decide if it suits you.

Subtractive vs FM vs wavetable synthesis compared by sound, workflow and uses, with four synth picks and advice on which method to learn first.

The IK Multimedia AmpliTube 5 deal cuts Standard to €36.89. See what is included, who should buy it, and when the 84% sale ends at Plugin Boutique.

Arturia Black Friday 2026 is live at Plugin Boutique, with 50% off V Collection, FX Collection, Pigments 7 and Analog Lab Pro. See the prices.

BIAS X 1.3 adds Neural Loader for A1 and A2 NAM files. See how captures fit into rigs, what the AI cannot do, and the current 2026 sale price.

GForce Oberheim Matrix-12 brings the official Matrix-12 and Xpander to software with 12 voices, visual modulation and 570+ patches. See what it adds.

UAD Capitol Studios brings Studios A and B, vintage mics, Decca Tree setups and four echo chambers to your DAW. See modes, formats and price.

iZotope Photon uses 12 local AI models to split music, drums and speakers, clean noisy dialogue, and work in ARA2 hosts. See price and specs.

RC-20 Retro Color v2 adds Echo, new degradation effects and faster preset browsing. See what changed, what stays safe, and the intro sale price.

GForce M-Tron Select 2 is free until December 1, 2026. See its six included tape sounds, how it works and what you need to know before claiming it.

FabFilter Twin 3.10 adds full MPE support, per-note pitch bend, 200-plus new presets and a useful arpeggiator fix in this free update. See what changed.

The Plugin Boutique Discovery Bundle offers 125+ plugins, one to claim and keep each month, and project safety for $20 with a seven-day trial.

Serum 1 vs Serum 2 explained: free upgrades, old preset support, project migration, new sound engines, CPU use, and whether $249 is worth it.

Arturia Pigments Play is a free version of Pigments, Arturia's flagship software synth. It is getting headlines this week, but the funny part is that it has been sitting on Arturia's site since early August. The plugin was already available by August 5, 2026, when early coverage appeared, and received another round of press coverage at the end of September. So if you missed it the first time, you're not late. Arturia Pigments Play | Source: Arturia The short version: 100 pres

A common way to build modern low end is to layer a clean sub with a more aggressive mid-bass, then add saturation and dynamics processing to keep everything under control. Arturia Pure SUB is a bass synth built to keep all of that inside one window. It landed on August 27, 2026, and until September 15 it costs €49 instead of €79. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, I'll get a small kickback, at no extra cost to you. It helps me keep No

Line 6 Helix Stadium Native is out. What the free Intro license includes, what the full version costs, and how presets move to Stadium hardware.

Noise Harmony – Electronic / Cinematic Sound Pack” is a new preset collection for KORG Module, produced by Noise Harmony for the Fairbanks Hybrid Synth engine. The pack includes 32 presets designed specifically for the Fairbanks Hybrid Synth in KORG Module. The sounds focus on soundtrack, cinematic and electronic styles, making them suitable for film music, ambient production and modern electronic tracks. KORG Module - Noise & Harmony Sound Pack Also check: Korg Filter Ark –

After years of teasers, forum threads and a four‑month public beta that ran from December 2025 through April 2026, the wait is finally over. On 20 April 2026 u‑he released Zebra 3, the next generation of its flagship modular synthesizer. Below is a factual breakdown of what is actually shipping, how Zebra 3 compares with Zebra 2 (Zebra Legacy) and some advice if you’ve been sitting on this purchase for years. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy thro

XLN Audio just released DB-30 Drum Butter ($99, introductory price through April 30), a multieffects plugin built exclusively for drum processing. It’s the creative companion to RC-20 Retro Color - same Swedish simplicity, same instant gratification, but built from the ground up for everything that hits, shakes, and grooves. Get DB-30 Drum Butter at Plugin Boutique before the intro price expires. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, I’l

Waves Audio introduces a new version of the Sync Vx Plugin, bringing advanced vocal alignment to all major DAWs Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to buy through them, I'll get a small kickback, at no extra cost to you. It helps me keep Noise Harmony going. Thank you! Waves Audio Sync Vx Plugin Sync Vx expands beyond ARA to all major DAWs Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, announces