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AudioKit Pro Retro Keys — iOS app modeling four vintage electric pianos
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Retro Keys: AudioKit Pro Packs Four Vintage Electric Pianos Into One iOS App

AudioKit Pro's Retro Keys delivers Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Yamaha CP, and upright piano sounds in a 150MB iOS app with AUv3 support. Intro $4.99.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20265 min read
Bitwig Studio 6 — full GUI screenshot of the modular DAW from Bitwig GmbH
Software

Bitwig Studio 6 Review: Clip Aliases, Project Key Signature, and a Major Automation Overhaul

Bitwig Studio 6 brings clip aliases, automation clips, project-wide key signature, Spray Can, and layered editing to the modular DAW. Out April 2, 2026.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20265 min read
Siberian Cat Audio Distortion Bass — free instrument library for Audiomodern Soundbox sampler
Software

Distortion Bass: Siberian Cat Audio's Free Soundbox Library Adds Grit to Your Productions

Siberian Cat Audio's free Distortion Bass library for Audiomodern Soundbox delivers gritty bass guitar samples processed through a Taurus distortion pedal.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20263 min read
GrainHeads 3.0 — sequenceable granular sampler/synthesizer for iOS and macOS
Software

GrainHeads 3.0: Andrei Nevar's iOS Granular Sampler Levels Up With Eight Playheads and a New UI

GrainHeads 3.0 brings a completely redesigned UI, eight playheads, Lo-Fi effects, and deeper sequencing to Andrei Nevar's free granular sampler for iOS and macOS.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20264 min read
UAD Explore FREE — eight free Universal Audio plugins and LUNA DAW from Universal Audio
Mixing & Mastering

UAD Explore FREE: 8 Free Universal Audio Plugins and LUNA DAW with No Hardware Required

Universal Audio's UAD Explore FREE bundle delivers 8 free plugins (1176, LA-2A, 610, more) plus LUNA DAW. No UA hardware, no subscription — full unrestricted versions.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20264 min read
Softube Flow Studio compact desktop control surface with five knobs and color display
Hardware

Softube Flow Studio: Compact Hardware Controller for Faster Mixing

Softube's new Flow Studio is a $399 desktop control surface with 25 included plugins and 100+ macro signal chains designed to speed up mix decisions.

Dubspot TeamApr 27, 20267 min read
Logic Pro 12 interface showing the new AI Session Players and mixing tools
Software

Apple Releases Logic Pro 12 for Mac and iPad with AI-Powered Session Players

Logic Pro 12 brings AI Session Players with Synth Player, Chord ID detection, expanded Sound Library, MIDI 2.0 support, new Step Sequencer modes, and hundreds of improvements.

Dubspot TeamJan 28, 202614 min read
Cozy home music production studio decorated for Christmas with DAW on screen, MIDI keyboard, studio monitors, acoustic guitar, and Christmas tree with lights
Software

Christmas 2025: Best Music Production Deals for Producers (Updated Daily)

Comprehensive guide to Christmas 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, and music production software. Updated daily with the best holiday discounts from Plugin Boutique, Thomann, and more.

Dubspot TeamDec 23, 202513 min read
Leaked image of Akai MPC XL flagship standalone workstation with 10-inch touchscreen and MPCe pads
Hardware

Akai MPC XL Leaked: Flagship Standalone Workstation Coming in January?

Leaked images reveal Akai's rumored MPC XL flagship workstation featuring a 10-inch display, MPCe pads, and CV/Gate connectivity. Expected January 2026.

Dubspot TeamDec 22, 20254 min read
Neural DSP Archetype John Mayer X plugin interface showing amp and effects modules
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Neural DSP Archetype: John Mayer X - The Definitive Guitar Plugin

Deep dive into Neural DSP's Archetype: John Mayer X plugin featuring three signature amps, premium effects, and studio-quality cabinet simulation from his personal studio.

Dubspot TeamDec 17, 20257 min read
Kiive Audio VX-Q plugin interface showing four-band EQ and saturation controls
Software

Kiive Audio VX-Q Review: British EQ Meets Creative Saturation

Kiive Audio's VX-Q combines rare British EQ character with five saturation modes for creative tone-shaping. Here's our hands-on review.

Dubspot TeamDec 12, 20257 min read
Cyber Monday 2025 Music Production Deals - Best VST Plugins, Hardware Synths, and Studio Gear Discounts
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Cyber Monday 2025: Best Music Production Deals for Producers

Comprehensive guide to Cyber Monday 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, hardware synths, and studio gear. The best post-Black Friday discounts.

Dubspot TeamDec 3, 202515 min read