This week’s roundup highlights how leading music tech creators are expanding the possibilities of sound design and production.
From cinematic soundscapes to sample-based horror ambiences, these releases show how innovation and artistry intersect in modern audio creation.
Polyverse Music – Filterverse and “Red Woman”
Producer Tomer Baruch uses Polyverse’s Filterverse plugin to sculpt evolving cinematic layers synced to Hiroshi Takagishi’s visuals. The project illustrates the creative depth of next-gen filters that merge science and emotion in sound design. (Source: Polyverse Music)
Cinematic Sound Design Tutorial with Filterverse | Tomer Baruch x Hiroshi Takagishi – “Red Woman”
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Baby Audio – Create Your Own Drum Samples
A drag-and-drop drum tool for crafting original tones straight from synthesized voices, turning percussion into playable, expressive instruments. (Source: Baby Audio)
Eventide Audio – Temperance Pro
Focusing on the often-overlooked early reflections in reverb, Temperance Pro turns acoustic nuance into a controllable musical element, offering more depth and precision to mixes. (Source: Eventide Audio)
Temperance Pro – Musically Shaping Early Reflections
Waves Audio – Bruce Dickinson’s Vocal Chain
Engineer Ken “Pooch” Van Druten reveals how precision EQ, compression, and feedback shaping define the signature power of Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson. (Source: Waves Audio)
Bitwig – South Korea’s First Certified Center
Kukje University of Arts becomes the first Bitwig Certified Center in South Korea, highlighting the global spread of modern DAW education and community building. (Source: Bitwig)
This university teaches Bitwig!
Soundiron – Shudder for Decent Sampler
A playable collection of eerie textures and percussive horror sounds, Shudder blurs the line between cinematic sound design and modern scoring. (Source: Soundiron)
Shudder – Decent Sampler Preset Playthrough | Soundiron
Grammy-winning legends NOVA WAV team up with Output contest winner Grace C. Elliot
Want to Know What It’s Like to Work with Industry Giants? Superstar songwriting and production duo Nova Wav met our Producer Challenge winner Grace C. Elliott in the studio and…you’ll just have to watch to see what happens! Get a peek behind the scenes of their session on our channel….
What’s your Piano Lesson Horror Story?
We’re bringing to life true tales from the most awkward, bizarre, and sometimes shocking moments from music lessons. Got your own piano lesson horror story? Let us know below and it could appear in a future episode 👀 ✏️ @alexbenson #ROLI #LearnPiano #LearnMusic #PianoLessons #FreeTheMusic…
Synthesizing with Moog Lesson 4: Resonance | Tune in with Moog Music
Why do filters sound so different from one another? 🎛️ A new episode of Synthesizing with Moog breaks down resonance and how it gives analog filters their unique character and soul. 📺 Watch Episode 4 of Synthesizing with Moog and download the free worksheet to dive in with us at https://inmusic.to/bdhnff3m. #Moog #SynthesizingWithMoog #ladd…
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What is a Sidechain Plugin? (for Beginners)
Try or buy Cableguys plugins: https://www.cableguys.com/products 🎥 Watch ‘Sidechaining Kick & Bass: BEGINNER to PRO’: https://youtu.be/Yx07fdbJitw 🎥 Watch ’10 Sidechain Strategies for PERFECT Kick & Bass’: https://youtu.be/xNMKm32aszQ What is a sidechain plugin, and how does it work? In this quick tip, Joe from Cableguys explains how volume-sha…
Use Usynth STRANGER for your next nostalgic synthwave track 🎃 #halloween #ujaminstruments
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Summon The Sound Of Fear 💀 🧙A bewitching Kontakt Player instrument for crafting eerie, ominous and …
Summon The Sound Of Fear 💀 🧙A bewitching Kontakt Player instrument for crafting eerie, ominous and haunting soundscapes, AMBER is packed with tons of easy to use features and there’s 35% off – only until Monday! …
We’re absolutely ready for Halloween 👻🎃
We’re absolutely ready for Halloween 👻🎃 #SoundParticles #Halloween…
Across these innovations, a common thread emerges: user empowerment through creative control. Companies are reimagining plugins and learning platforms to make professional-grade sound design accessible to both seasoned producers and new creators.
