This week's collection of free plug-ins features a rare Soviet drum synth, an FM synth and a plug-in that lets you scratch any audio file. Check out Elsita-V, Exakt Lite and Scratchknott!
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2getheraudio has released V1nylla, a vinyl record simulator plug-in. V1nylla sends your tracks back in time by simulating vinyl crackle, flutter and hiss. It even lets you draw your own.
Audio Animals' impressive collection of freebies is worth checking out - Available in VST, WAV, and Kontakt sampler formats, these instruments seem well-crafted and musically varied.
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Initial Audio has released Analog Pro, a tape, vinyl, and valve simulation plug-in. If you're craving those vintage lo-fi vibes, here's another option for you.
A sampled emulation of the ever-popular ARP Solina Strings from Sono Elements. SolinStrings captures the sound and feel of the original and offers a simple, unfussy interface without any bells or whistles.
Twisted Electrons try to beat Teenage Engineering at their own game with these cool minisynths. HapiNES is all about chiptune and uAcid8 has your acid bass covered.
A proper image of the forthcoming Frekvens turntable, speaker and lighting system designed to be a complete party that you can pick up in your local Ikea. Won't see it until next year though.
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Electronic music design and home design collide in a potentially interesting collaboration between fellow Swedes IKEA and Teenage Engineering. The FREKVENS collection coming to stores in about a year.
This week has certainly been a bright one for new guitar colours and these new limited edition neon coloured St Vincent models will have you reaching for your sunglasses.
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Sound Forge spent a long time at Sony without much development. New owners Magix have released their first update to the entry level version and it looks like they've done a decent job.
Modularism - Music from Somewhere on the Spectrum is a project to produce a 6LP box set of the finest modular synthesis artists and performers.
Overloud's new EQ495 mixing and mastering plug-in models an EQ originally designed for vinyl transfer duties - can it give your mixes a bit more analogue magic?
Making your own record player - what could be easier? These audio wizards use household materials like Lego, Knex or just paper to build real, working record players.
Waves have partnered with Abbey Road again, this time emulating a model of their vinyl cutting and mastering gear, to add some vintage warmth to your mixes.
With so many free plug-ins available, we take a look at some of the hottest free mixing plug-ins released this year... so far!
Now it would appear that Roland are getting old school with their new DJ hardware. Looks pretty good, here is a sneak peak!
