Tone2 BiFilter2 is Now Freeware

Press release follows:

"After nearly 20 years BiFilter has become vintage and even though it's no longer profitable to remain a commercial product, we feel that more people should deserve an opportunity to enjoy this useful tool. That's why we decided to release one last update and turn it into freeware. This means that BiFilter is now available for free and you are allowed to share it with your friends. We want to say a big THANK YOU to all customers who support the development of our products, by purchasing our software!"

What is BiFilter?

BiFilter is a stereo multi-mode filter with a selection of 47 different sounding filter types. These filters are known from our famous Gladiator synthesizer. You can combine all filters with 8 additional distortion types, FM, AM, wave-shaping and lo-fi effects to create new sounds. A high precision display shows the frequency response of the filter in real-time. Since you can always see and hear what's happening, BiFilter is very user-friendly.

Download link:

https://www.tone2.com/bifilter2.html

What's new in BiFilter 2.5?

Enhancements:

Setup detects the correct VST plugin directory automatically.
Linear instead of circular knob movement.
Faster loading.
Frequency resonse display is also animated when plugin does not process audio.
canParameterBeAutomated is supported now.
BiFilter2.dat is not longer placed to the plugins directory.
Several minor fixes and enhancements.
Changes:

It is not longer necessary to enter a serial number.
The Icarus 3 demo can optionally be installed with the setup. We hope that more people give it a try!
Fixes:

A warning message does not longer show on installing to an existing Vstplugin directory.
Fixed a possible crash (audioMasterBeginEdit)."

Pivot FM Synthesizer【VST + AU + CLAP】

video upload by Fors

Every single sound made with Pivot: https://fors.fm/pivot
No effects besides our Sala reverb: https://fors.fm/sala



"Pivot is an FM synth with three operators, one morphing filter and zero algorithms, designed to be straightforward and joyous to use. Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity.

It marks another milestone in a long journey of making FM synthesizers that deviate from the norm. Much like its predecessors, it does not aim to replicate or succeed anything but to explore FM in a slightly different way.

Lagom
In Swedish, this means 'just right', and it's exactly how we feel about 3OP FM. It's a great balance of being able to make complex timbres while being quick to program.

Zero algorithms
Instead of choosing between a range of pre-defined algorithms, Pivot lets you continuously route the top modulator's output between the other pair. This makes sound design a truly explorable process where you don't have to make any decisions up front.

Best of both worlds
With a resonant 4-pole morphing filter, Pivot lets you carve out frequencies in an intuitive way that feels right at home. Smoothly mixing between Lowpass, Bandpass and Highpass brings a flair that perfectly pairs with the most extreme of FM tones.

Matrix modulation
Modulate the FM controls to your heart's content with 2 LFOs and 2 ADSR envelopes in a flexible mod matrix routing with up to 6 destinations at once.

... and yes, you can change the color theme."

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EaganMatrix - Analysis of the "Abyss Lands" Osmose preset

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Here's a rather complete analysis of the "abyss lands" preset that is the default preset of the Osmose. This assumes you have basic EaganMatrix programming experience. If you can understand what is going on here - you can understand many of the Osmose presets that use similar techniques of building up a preset in layers. The preset files (requires the Osmose 2.1.21/DSP 10.52 firmware to run) I used to successively build up the preset can be found here for those who want to dig in more: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

Loopy Pro 2.0 comes out July 11 🥳

video upload by Loopy Pro

"‪@timfromtheborder‬ with a beautiful Loopy Pro 2.0 creation #loopypro #loopypro2 #midilooping #midiloops #looping #loops #music #musician"

"LOOPY PRO is a friendly loopstation and DAW for iOS and macOS, with an infinitely customisable workspace. the ultimate in creative freedom. a multi-track sequencer for production and full set automation. record your actions, then run your set fully hands-free, or save it for production later."

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How to use the LFOxEG from SurgeXT in VCV Rack

video upload by Omri Cohen

"You can find this patch, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 131668747
Here you can find the document of tips and tricks - / 119073839

Introduction - 00:00
Basics - 00:24
Rhythmic sequence - 04:16
Sequence shape - 10:13
One shot sequence - 19:20
Bass - 24:49"

"Space Lullaby" by John 4

video upload by Don Cross

"'Space Lullaby' - a VCV Rack patch created and performed by John 4."

NightRadio - Lead Me Through the Night

video upload by Alexander Zolotov

"Made with SunVox​ and Relic Flow
by NightRadio / WarmPlace.ru
2025

Please support my work:
https://warmplace.ru/donate"

Ocean Swift Launches Ocean Diva Preset Bundle

Ocean Diva Preset Bundle for U-he Diva - Arps and Sequences Showcase

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Ocean Diva Preset Bundle for U-He Diva | 600 Presets, NKS Support, Mod wheel | Ambient Showcase

video upload by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Ocean Swift Launches Ocean Diva Preset Bundle
https://oceanswift.net/product/ocean-diva-preset-bundle/

"Ocean Diva preset bundle offers a wide range of high-quality Diva presets. The collection spans across 4 distinct banks featuring 600 presets, each filled with a wide variety of unique sounding melodies, effects, immersive ambiences, lush pads, basslines, sequences and arps.

From the avant-garde sounds and melodies of 'Continuum Wave' to the mind bending 'Diva Stellar', to the trance and psychedelic sounds of 'Trance Diva' and the underground house, EDM and techno tones of “Nightly Tones”. Ocean Diva preset bundle is a must-have for anyone who owns u-He Diva and wants to explore it further, with a unique and vast collection of new sounds.

Intricate, emotive sounds - Full of movement:
Every sound is bursting with life, movement and energy, featuring intricate details and subtle modulations that make these presets not only high-quality but also uniquely captivating.
Whether you’re creating ambient soundscapes, pulsating EDM tracks, or intricate cinematic compositions, this bundle has everything you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

Featuring:
✅ 4 distinct soundbanks for u-he Diva: Continuum Wave, Nightly Tones, Trance Diva, Diva Stellar
✅ 600 Presets delivered in .h2p and .nksf formats
✅ Full NKS support, including audio previews when hosted in Maschine or Komplete Kontrol.
✅ Mod Wheel and After-touch support
✅ Presets are categorized, tagged and include small description for Mod Wheel and AT features

Price: 73% Off for only 25€, Limited time offer available until 6th July (92€ reg.)"

https://oceanswift.net/product/ocean-diva-preset-bundle/

U-He Repro: 64 Dark Presets + Patterns. No Talk Sound Demo

video upload by Anton Anru

"📟 Analog Mechanics is a collection of 64 sounds with sequences for U-He Repro-1. The collection focuses on a more metallic and electric character, blending it with the analog warmth of the synthesizer.
The synth’s rich distortion and warm delay bring bright color and depth to the atmosphere. Expect heavy detuning, rhythmic motion, drive, FX textures, and also more restrained yet dark tones throughout the bank.
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

📦 Get these presets: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/repr...

🎼 All patches are in sequence mode, offering not just timbres but melodic patterns that bring immediate musical ideas to life. Simply hold a key or use the keyboard to transpose the sequence, and you'll have a synth part ready to integrate into your tracks.
Whether you use the sequences as-is or tweak them to create your own unique melodies, all presets are royalty-free and ready for production.

🎚 ModWheel adds expressiveness—brightening the sound, shifting tone, or adding extra movement for dynamic performance.

🧿 The soundset spans a wide range of tones, from warm, distorted and detuned textures to soft, clean, punchy, dark, bright, deep, and airy timbres.
🧬 The soundset is suitable for many genres: ambient, electronica, darkwave, gothwave, IDM, EBM, deep, progressive, techno, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, and others.

💡 Ensure that you are using the latest software version.
Installation:
You should put the «Anton Anru Presets - Analog Mechanics (by skendi)» folder in the Repro 1 presets folder.
By default its path is:
Mac: /Users/(user name)/Library/Audio/Presets/u-he/Repro-1
Windows: /ProgramData/U-he/Repro-1.data/Presets/Repro-1/
Another easy way to find the folder with Repro 1 presets is the following: run the plugin, go to the presets section, right-click on any folder or preset, in the pop-up menu choose «Reveal in Finder» (mac) or Open in Explorer (win)"

The Sounds of Scene: Saffron | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Watch product specialist Matt Lara crafts orchestral swells and shimmering synth pads at the touch of a key. Stuck for ideas? Explore 120 carefully designed presets, or roll the dice to randomize elements for unexpected sparks of inspiration.

Designed with media composers in mind, the Scene series offers premium cinematic sounds in a simple and easy-to-use interface. Centered around an XY pad, each instrument comes loaded with carefully-designed presets and streamlined controls, enabling you to quickly blend, layer, and shape the perfect sound for on-screen moments."

Scene: Saffron was announced back on July 30th 2024.

Driving Through San Diego’s Freeways with an original synth soundtrack

video upload by CatSynth TV

Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth

"We take a ride through several major freeways in San Diego and the surrounding areas. We start downtown on I-5, cross CA 163 (which we featured in a previous video), and turn east on CA 94. We follow CA 94 for a while, and then turn north on CA 125. Shortly thereafter, we turn east onto I-8, and then north onto CA 67, where we meet CA 52 in anticipation of the next video...

Music composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary. It uses several of the instruments we have recently reviewed:
Cherry Audio ODC 2800
Arturia MiniFreak with 4.0 vocoder update
Arturia Pure LoFi
Arturia Augmented Yangtze
Arturia Jup-8000 V
Rhodes Wurli

Additional instruments include:
Minimoog
Cherry Audio Chroma, Mercury 6, Startdust-201 delay
BFD drums and percussion
EastWest Ministry of Rock
AudioModeling SWAM Flugelhorn and Trombone
AudioThing Wires and Dials"

Introducing Halogen FM by GForce Software

video upload by GForce Software

"FM synthesis is notoriously difficult to program — complex, technical, and often unintuitive. Halogen FM changes that. We built it to remove the barriers that have kept so many from exploring the raw, expressive power of FM.

Instead of diving into confusing algorithms or endless parameters, Halogen invites you to discover sound through play. It’s a generative instrument that responds to instinct, not instruction — giving you evolving textures, organic tones, and sonic surprises without requiring deep synth knowledge.

Halogen FM lets everyone tap into the beauty and unpredictability of FM synthesis — whether you’re a seasoned producer or just curious. Your ears lead the way, and happy accidents are part of the design.

Credits
Alexander Ewald - audio & video production and narration"

Halogen FM Walkthrough

video upload by GForce Software

00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Overview
03:05 - Generating Patches
05:31 - Macros
07:30 - Operators
14:45 - Modulation
17:52 - LFO / Additional Controls
20:58 - Reverb
22:00 - Saving A Patch
23:13 - Patch Browser
25:35 - Collections
26:26 - Settings
27:38 - CC Mapping
28:34 - Undo/Redo

More info at https://www.gforcesoftware.com/produc...

Halogen FM Synthesizer by GForce Software (No Talking)

video upload by Elektronick Musick

Soundtoys to Donate 100% of Sales to Help Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights - Shop to Donate June 25–26

Press release follows:

BURLINGTON, VT (June 23, 2025): Audio effects company Soundtoys announced that 100% of all sales made on June 25 and 26 will be donated to Lambda Legal, the leading US organization dedicated to the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ people and everyone living with HIV.

This two-day campaign reflects Soundtoys’ ongoing commitment to equity, justice, and creative freedom. Customers who purchase any Soundtoys plug-in, bundle, or upgrade during the campaign period will directly support Lambda Legal’s critical legal advocacy, public policy work, and impact litigation efforts across the United States.

“We’re in the midst of an erosion and outright assault on freedom of expression, civil rights, and bodily autonomy, much of it directed towards those who are the most vulnerable,” said Ken Bogdanowicz, CEO and lead designer.

“We strongly believe that diversity and our ability to live and express ourselves freely are one of our greatest strengths – especially within the music and arts communities. It’s easy to feel powerless these days, but supporting Lambda Legal is one small way we can all help to protect the freedoms that many of us take for granted.”

To participate, visit www.soundtoys.com on June 25 and 26, 2025. If you already own the full Soundtoys bundle, please consider participating by purchasing a gift card or making a personal donation.

About Soundtoys
Soundtoys develops creative audio effects plug-ins used by musicians, producers, and sound designers around the world. Known for their analog-inspired sound and deeply musical design, Soundtoys plug-ins have shaped iconic records across genres.

Soundtoys has an established activist history. Over the years the company has raised more than $815,000 for humanitarian and civil rights organizations, including support for Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders, World Central Kitchen, the Red Cross Society of Ukraine, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense Fund, Team Rubicon, Farmer Emergency Fund, Vermont Community Foundation’s Flood Response & Recovery Fund, and the Gulf Restoration Network.

About Lambda Legal
Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organization whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ people and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.

Aaltoverb – Demo

video upload by Madrona Labs

"Aaltoverb is the solo version of the reverb found on our synthesizer, Aalto.

Learn more at madronalabs.com"

Acustica Expanse 5 meets the Prophet 5?

video upload by Starsky Carr

"An old school comparison - function by function how does the Acustica Audio Expanse 5 plugin stack up against a hardware *Prophet 5*?

Lucky for you I've got both here, and made a quick runthrough of the main functions."

0:00 intro and tuning issues
5:50 Oscillators
7:48 Sync
8:47 Poly Mod
11:53 Filter
16:37 Modulation
18:24 Extras

Venom 3D modules | Creatively Morphing Between Signals

video upload by Omri Cohen

You can find these patches, along with many others, available on my Patreon page - / 131595562
Here you can find the document of tips and tricks - / 119073839

Introduction - 00:00
Pan 3D - 00:24
Cross Fade 3D - 06:53
CV - 11:54
Audio Rate - 14:06"

🎹 Universal Audio Anthem – Preset-Demo | VA-Synth mit analogem Sound | keyboards.de

video upload by KEYBOARDS

"In this video, we present a selection of presets from Universal Audio's new Anthem synthesizer – a virtual analog synth that exudes true vintage vibes with its warm, organic sound.
From rich basses to creamy pads to playful arpeggios – here you'll hear what Anthem can do sonically!"

See the announcement post here.

Xfer Serum 2 - ACID Basslines V1

video upload by NatLife Sounds

"Buy Link: https://natlifesounds.com/product/aci...

Start your acid journey with ACID Basslines V1 — the first release in NatLife’s new series. This soundbank delivers 50 handcrafted acid bass presets for Xfer Serum 2. Each preset includes a built-in, tempo-synced MIDI-style sequence.

Use these sounds to create powerful Acid lines in seconds. The presets respond instantly and follow your DAW’s tempo with precision.

What’s inside:

50 fully produced acid bass presets for Serum 2
One custom MIDI-style sequence embedded in each preset
Seamless sync with your project’s tempo
Perfect for Acid Trance, Acid Techno, Psytrance, and beyond
Drop them into your project and start building acid tracks instantly.

ACID Basslines V1 is just the beginning of this evolving series. More volumes are on the way.

Macro controls enabled for quick adjustment of filter cutoff and key modulation parameters, allowing easy sound shaping on the fly."

Thicken Kicks, Bass, and Synths with OCELOT Octaver

video upload by Fuse Audio Labs

Press release follows:

Fuse Audio Labs offers OCELOT Octaver as octave-down weight- and octave-up presence-delivering plugin with precision and ease

DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: truly analog-sounding plugins developer Fuse Audio Labs is proud to announce availability of OCELOT Octaver — offered up as an octave-down weight- and octave-up presence-delivering plugin with precision and ease, duly designed to add deep punch to kicks, extra growl to bass, or subtle enhancements to synth lines as a streamlined tool that reshapes source material in powerful, specific ways with zero latency and minimal CPU (Central Processing Unit) load — as of June 19…

OCELOT Octaver offers full control over the frequency focus of each octave via dedicated TUNE controls — unlike many traditional octave effects, enabling optimal low-end extension and top-end lift to be dialled in with precision as a result of this being so successfully implemented. Its Listen mode, meanwhile, aids in identifying the exact range being enhanced, enabling highly targeted and musical results.

Anchored around a state-of-the-art algorithm, OCELOT Octaver maintains signal integrity throughout. The plugin delivers consistent, phase-stable performances — even on fast transients or harmonically complex sources, contrasting wildly with the warbly, glitch-prone behaviour common to many octavers out there. The outcome is tight, clean octave content that blends naturally into the mix.

OCELOT Octaver’s detailed visual feedback supports confident decision-making at all times. There are separate level meters for each octave, the output signals providing clear level referencing, while the collapsable FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) view reveals the effect’s spectral footprint. Furthermore, octave solo options, smart key shortcuts, and global level control complete a workflow built for flexibility, precision, and speed.

“Octavers are often either too simplistic or too unpredictable to be truly useful in serious productions,” proffers Fuse Audio Labs CEO Reimund Dratwa. “We set out to change that, offering precision tuning, rock-solid tracking, and deep sound-shaping tools in a plugin that feels as creative as it is reliable,” he continues, concluding: “It’s all about inspiring results, without it getting in the way.”

OCELOT Octaver is available at a significantly discounted introductory promo price of only $29.00 USD until July 19, 2025 — rising thereafter to its regular price of $69.00 USD — directly from its dedicated webpage, which includes more in-depth information, here: https://fuseaudiolabs.com/ocelotoctaver_utmpr.html

14-day trial versions of all Fuse Audio Labs plugins without any limitations are available to download from here: https://fuseaudiolabs.com/plugins.html

Watch a track being built from scratch using ROLI Airwave (ft. May Zoean)

video upload by ROLI

"Join singer-songwriter and producer May Zoean as she follows her musical instincts, creating a track from scratch with ROLI Airwave and Piano M.

With Airwave, expressive gestures become sparks of inspiration, guiding the music, shaping the sound, and unlocking ideas in motion. Watch as May follows her creative impulses to build a full track in real time, embracing flow, freedom, and the beautiful surprises along the way."

Also featuring Xfer Serum 2.