After defending ourselves against accusations of PC bias last time out, we're pleased to be able to report that we have not one, not two, but three Mac compatible plug-ins this week.
There's plenty for Windows users too, not least a guitar instrument that previously cost $69.
If you've got a new free music software release, make sure you let us know about it by emailing musicradar.pressreleases@futurenet.com with all the details.
IK Multimedia SampleTank Free
Platform/format: PC, Mac/VST, AU, RTAS Download
IK has not only revived SampleTank Free, it's improved it. It now offers the full functionality of the SampleTank 2.5 engine and comes with a 500MB sound library that delivers 200 sounds. You can also import your own samples and there's compatibility with the SampleTank expansions. And yes - it works on the Mac!
Sonimus SonEQ 1.1
Platform/format: PC, Mac/VST, AU Download
This may be just a point release update, but one of the things that it adds is Mac support, so we're happy to take it. SonEQ is a 3-band EQ (bass, middle and treble) that also sports its own preamp section. The GUI has been changed for this version, and bugs have been fixed.
CutterMusic Revitar 2.0
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
Previously available for $69, CutterMusic has now made this virtual guitar instrument available for free (you can also download the source code). Its physical modelling engine is said to be capable of emulating a wide range of guitars, and features Pick, String and Body components.
Venusonfurs Xage
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
This is a sequenced low-pass filter that tweaks the cutoff and resonance in cycles of eight steps. You can adjust the tempo, and a wetness knob is also supplied. The tempo can be synced to host, and there's also a randomise option.
acid.milch&honig Acid Rack 2.0
Platform/format: PC/VST Download
acid.milch&honig has updated its virtual analogue synth, claiming that it's been "completely reworked". It comes with a couple of oscillators, a multimode filter, three envelopes, two LFOs, a host-synced arpeggiator and two 'random' generators. The free version is limited to five voices of polyphony: the full one costs $25.
Soundhack +phasor
Platform/format: Mac/VST Download
You wait weeks for a single new piece of free Mac music software, and then… well, you know the rest. Believe it people: +phasor is a phase shifter with a quirky little interface. On the downside, it's currently VST only, though AU/RTAS and Windows versions are said to be in the pipeline.
