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amenbreak
AmenBreak VST is a break-slicing, sample-mangling junglist powerhouse - and there’s a free version

By Matt Mullen Published

LET'S GO!

Tech
Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X – The latest and most high-profile addition to the Finnish brand's signature plugin range, Mayer's plugin is replete with captures of boutique, rare and one-off amps and pedals
It’s official! Neural DSP’s John Mayer Archetype plugin suite is here – and with Dumble, Klon and Reverberator captures, it is the motherlode for boutique electric guitar tone

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Neural DSP bags its most high-profile artist yet and present players with a cornucopia of gourmet tone options

Artists
kv331
KV331 Audio is giving away SynthMaster One for free until January 4

By Matt Mullen Published

Usually priced at $49, SynthMaster One is an approachable wavetable synth with an intuitive workflow and some stellar filters

Tech
UAD's free plugin offer is the biggest no-brainer I've seen this year – but time is running out to get your hands on a world-class studio weapon for nothing

By Matt McCracken Published

This monumental free UAD plug-in giveaway is about to expire - grab your free gear before this awesome offer vanishes forever

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absynth 6
Native Instruments' Absynth returns – here’s the inside story, with developer Brian Clevinger

By Clovis McEvoy Published

The cult classic soft synth is back, 16 years on from its previous iteration. We sit down with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

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soundtoys
"This is our way of saying thank you": Soundtoys is giving away six free plugins this Christmas, starting with Little PrimalTap

By Matt Mullen Published

Each free Soundtoys plugin will be available for only 48 hours

Tech
tape double track
This $99 plugin recreates a classic studio technique invented at Abbey Road for The Beatles – and it's free for the next three days

By Matt Mullen Published

AIR Music Tech has made Tape Double Track available as a free download until December 8

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Best impulse buy $50 plugins Cyber Monday 2025
19 of the best plugins under $50 for last-minute impulse buying this Cyber Monday

By Si Truss Last updated

Forget high-end hardware or mammoth bundles – these are our favourite Cyber Monday music software bargains to be had for little more than pocket change

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universal audio
“We built Paradise to make any guitarist feel like they’re playing in a dream studio": Universal Audio releases Paradise Guitar Studio – and it's 25% off for Cyber Monday

By Matt Mullen Published

UA puts "an entire pro guitar recording chain in your DAW" with its latest plugin

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Universal Audio's amazing Black Friday freebie is still live - for now. Take your pick from an 1176, LA-2A, Pultec EQ, and more completely free of charge

By Matt McCracken Last updated

Grab yourself one of ten plugins totally free before this offer ends on Cyber Monday

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