This week’s music production news highlights new plugins, educational content, and holiday deals from leading audio software developers. From emotional sound design tools to analog emulation and workflow enhancements, here’s what’s trending in the industry.
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.
8Dio released ‘Hybrid Emotions LOVE,’ a Kontakt library focused on creating intimate, cinematic soundscapes through tonal booms and whooshes. This plugin emphasizes emotional connection in film scoring and sound design.
United Plugins introduced ‘Front DAW,’ a tool designed to add analog warmth to digital mixes by placing it on every track. It aims to bridge the gap between digital convenience and vintage analog character.
Universal Audio showcased the UA 610 tube preamp’s role in shaping the iconic Muscle Shoals sound, offering insights into classic recording techniques through an educational video series.
Audiomodern featured a free ‘Soundbox’ instrument by Elmer Abapo, providing accessible sound design tools for producers looking to experiment with new textures.
Arturia published a tutorial demonstrating how to seamlessly transfer sounds from their Analog Lab software to the AstroLab hardware, highlighting integrated studio-to-stage workflows for live performance.
Moog Music emphasized the philosophical relationship between musicians and instruments in their ‘Synthesizing with Moog’ series, exploring the balance of control and curiosity in sound creation.
MNTRA Instruments announced their holiday sale ending soon, promoting unique, high-resolution instruments and effects to refresh sound libraries before the deadline.
Mastering The Mix addressed common mixing issues with a tool designed to reduce harsh highs and ear fatigue, offering solutions for cleaner, more comfortable listening experiences.
Krotos promoted their all-in-one plugin that consolidates over 750 sound effect libraries, streamlining workflows for game audio, film, and content creation with time-saving features.
Kilohearts offered a 25% discount on their Ultimate Collection during a Black Friday sale, bundling all their plugins including the modular synth Phase Plant for comprehensive sound design.
Overall, this roundup reflects a strong focus on enhancing creative workflows through both emotional sound design tools and practical technical solutions. The industry continues to blend analog warmth with digital flexibility, while educational content helps producers deepen their skills. Seasonal sales and free offerings make high-quality tools more accessible, supporting a vibrant community of music creators.
