This week’s music production roundup brings a mix of new tools, creative resources, and industry insights from leading developers and creators. From AI-powered plugins to nostalgic sample packs and expert tutorials, here’s what’s happening in the world of music technology.
ShaperBox 3 Bundle: The Ultimate Rhythmic Powerhouse Elevate your sound design with the ShaperBox 3 Bundle, a must-have toolkit for modern producers. This versatile collection brings together 11 powerful Cableguys effects—including Time, Pitch, Volume, and the new LiquidShaper—into one intuitive, multiband interface. Whether you're looking for precise sidechain ducking, complex rhythmic glitches, or lush analog-style filtering, ShaperBox 3 makes it easy to inject musical motion into any track. Praised by top producers like David Guetta and industry titans like Sound On Sound, it’s the definitive solution for solving mix problems and finding instant inspiration.
Sonible’s smart:comp 3 is an intelligent compression plugin that handles technical aspects while allowing users to learn through its adaptive features, available for trial on Plugin Boutique.
SoundID from Sonarworks offers studio monitoring solutions that enable remote studio setups, emphasizing flexibility in music production environments.
Singomakers’ Rave House 92 sample pack delivers 1.05 GB of content inspired by early ’90s rave culture, featuring sounds from classic hardware synths like the Minimoog and Roland D-50, with promo codes for additional plugins included.
Sinevibes Eternal v2 introduces a barber-pole flanger effect that transforms analog strings into lush, evolving textures, as demonstrated in its factory presets.
Rob Papen’s live stream and product updates highlight new music on Spotify, studio tours, and demos of hardware like the Yamaha CS-30, with trials available on Plugin Boutique.
Pitch Innovations’ Streets of South India offers playable rhythm kits for Sonic Atlas, recorded from real South Indian percussion ensembles with multi-velocity layers and ensemble patches.
Output shares sound design insights from producer Count, providing practical tips for music producers looking to enhance their creative process.
Audible Genius presents a tutorial on remaking the lead synth from Sidney Samson’s ‘Riverside,’ offering step-by-step guidance for sound design enthusiasts.
Toolroom Records hosts a Q&A with artist WH0, discussing trends in tech house and electronic music, available in short-form video formats.
Positive Grid provides a Gen Z perspective on NAMM, explaining the music trade show in accessible terms for newer audiences.
These updates reflect a growing trend toward AI-assisted tools, nostalgic sound design, and global musical influences, making advanced production techniques more accessible while fostering creativity across genres.
