This week’s music production news highlights a mix of innovative plugins, creative techniques, and AI-powered tools that are shaping modern audio workflows. From vocal editing enhancements to experimental synthesis, here’s what’s trending for producers and sound designers.
Bring the legendary sound of Harrison's analog heritage into your DAW with the 32Classic Channel Strip. This comprehensive plugin emulates the iconic Harrison 32Classic console, featuring a musical four-band parametric EQ, famous ultra-wide filters, and a versatile dynamics section with three compression modes. With the addition of a Jensen transformer-modeled "Drive" control for warm harmonic saturation, it provides the same professional workflow and sonic character used on some of the world's most influential records.
- Universal Audio showcases LUNA’s vocal comping features, emphasizing its efficiency for seamless vocal editing. This highlights a growing focus on workflow optimization in DAWs. (Source: Universal Audio)
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SSL Native Bus Compressor 2 Achieve the legendary “glue” and punch of the classic G-Series console with this updated digital masterpiece from Solid State Logic. Known for its ability to make a mix “sound like a record,” the Bus Compressor 2 adds modern flexibility with new attack and release ratios, dry/wet parallel processing, and a sidechain high-pass filter—essential for any producer looking to add professional cohesion and power to their tracks.1
- Baby Audio promotes Transit 2, an atmospheric guitar plugin currently on sale with new presets, catering to producers seeking textured, ambient sounds. (Source: Baby Audio)
- MNTRA Instruments introduces ONDE, a physical synthesis tool that explores ultrasonic frequencies and interactive sound manipulation, pushing synthesis into new experimental territories. (Source: MNTRA Instruments)
- Mastering The Mix teases Fuser, a plugin designed to soothe mixes, though details are sparse—suggesting a trend toward simplified mastering solutions. (Source: Mastering The Mix)
- FL Studio’s FL Cloud AI mastering tool is reviewed by MMV, demonstrating quick enhancements and advanced tuning options, reflecting the rise of AI in audio post-production. (Source: FL Studio)
- Heavyocity Media uses pinball mechanics in MACHINA to create unique reverb textures, showcasing creative sound design approaches in cinematic music. (Source: Heavyocity Media)
- Reason Studios features Osmium Distortion Matrix with a tutorial by Sean Murray, focusing on modular workflows and EQ techniques for dynamic distortion effects. (Source: Reason Studios)
- Sound Particles highlights SkyDust 3D, Density, and inDelay in Justin Gray’s ‘Immersed,’ emphasizing tools for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos production. (Source: Sound Particles)
- Audible Genius offers a tutorial on remaking Stromae’s ‘Alors on Danse’ pluck synth, providing educational content for sound recreation and synthesis skills. (Source: Audible Genius)
- Toolroom Records shares Mind Against performing Tony Romera’s ‘Time To Move,’ highlighting tech-house trends and DJ culture in electronic music. (Source: Toolroom Records)
Overall, this roundup underscores a shift toward more intuitive, AI-assisted tools and experimental sound design, while educational resources and performance showcases keep the community engaged and inspired.
