This week in music production, developers are delivering a powerful mix of creative sound-design tools and crucial workflow optimizations, from chaotic effects to significant CPU savings.
AutoTune 2026 boasts a 130% increase in CPU efficiency, allowing significantly more instances per session for creators.
- This update addresses a critical pain point, shifting the focus from technical limitations back to creative flow.
AutoTune 2026 is 130% more CPU efficient, allowing for up to 2x more instances per session 🤯
AutoTune 2026 is 130% more CPU efficient, allowing for up to 2x more instances per session 🤯 Now streamlined & simplified for fast paced creators. Part of our AutoTune Unlimited subscription, or as a standalone perpetual license (free AutoKey 2 included with purchase).
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Aberrant DSP’s “Cataclysm” is a new plugin that digitally recreates the chaotic sound of malfunctioning analog gear and circuitry.
- It taps into the growing demand for “broken” and unpredictable textures in modern production.
Introducing Cataclysm
Available now for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU, and AAX formats: https://aberrantdsp.com/plugins/cataclysm/ Cataclysm is a signal destruction machine from a paranoid time. Inspired by malfunctioning test equipment, illegal wiretaps, and classic analog hardware, Cataclysm brings chaotic circuitry into the digital age. Includes: – Central Driv…
Heavyocity and Lese released demo videos for “DYSTROPIA” and “Smear,” showcasing their capabilities in scoring and sound manipulation.
- These walkthroughs are essential for understanding the nuanced, cinematic potential of complex instruments.
Watch as Neil uses DYSTROPIA to craft “Night Terrors”
Watch as Neil uses DYSTROPIA to craft “Night Terrors,” an original score that’s as soft as it is horrifying; drifting between eerie stillness and quiet horror. Available now. Link in bio….
Updates to Scratch Track! (Turntable scratch plugin) | Stagecraft Software
Scratch Track is a plugin designed to add scratches to recording projects directly in the DAW, with support for time coded vinyl and MIDI controllers. It received a lot of updates recently, so check it out on our website! www.stagecraftsoftware.com/products/scratchtrack…
Tracktion’s “Collective 2” offers over 900 presets for $49, providing an affordable library for producers of all levels.
- This represents a strong value proposition for beginners and pros seeking quick inspiration without a large investment.
Collective 2 | Introducing
Collective 2 is your gateway to premium sound without the premium price tag (just $49). With over 900 high-quality presets designed by top sound creators, it’s packed with everything you need to start strong—from go-to essentials to inspiring surprises. Whether you’re just getting started or exploring new genres, Collective 2 puts an entire univer…
Lese – Smear (Processors Overview)
A video going over how some of Smear’s selection of default algorithms (or processors) sound, using different kinds of source sounds. https://lese.io/plugin/smear…
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🎙️ Searching for the perfect vocal chain?
With smart:EQ 4, smart:deess, and smart:reverb 2 bundled up, you’ll nail the mix every time. Get your free 30-day trial: https://www.sonible.com/vocalbundle…
The easiest way to add a warm, vintage lo-fi vibe to your tracks
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TERRIFYING Alan Wake II Moment
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Hybrid Meetings, Solved: HeterMedia’s Game-Changing AV Upgrade | Sennheiser
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Composing the Sound of Fear – Halloween Livestream | Soundiron 🎃
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AutoTune 2026 is 130% more CPU efficient, allowing for up to …
AutoTune 2026 is 130% more CPU efficient, allowing for up to 2x more instances per session 🤯 Now streamlined & simplified for fast paced creators. Part of our AutoTune Unlimited subscription, or as a standalone perpetual license (free AutoKey 2 included with purchase). Learn More 🔗…
We sent Solomon Fox our new Volt 876, and he sent back this killer version of his track “I Put A Bullet In My Foot.” #universalaudio #UAVolt876…
A clear trend emerges this week: the tools for professional music production are becoming both more powerful and more accessible. We’re seeing a dual focus on raw, inspirational sound design (Cataclysm, DYSTROPIA) and practical, workflow-enhancing efficiency (Collective 2’s value, AutoTune’s optimization). This combination empowers artists to create more, and more freely, than ever before.
