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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Free Compressor Saturation Plugin 2026 — Goodhertz LA-210 Debuts

Goodhertz has launched the LA-210, a free compressor saturation plugin for 2026 that combines an opto compressor, soft clipper, and cassette tape saturation in a single, visually striking interface. D

#la-210#goodhertz#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Free Remote Hardware Control Plugins 2026 at Neiro Audio

Neiro Audio is giving away all their plugins that let you control audio hardware remotely for free in 2026, with no payment required. The plugins are available for direct download from the Neiro Audio

#neiro-audio#remote-hardware-control#free-plugin#plugin-bundle

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

MAGDA Free DAW With AI Sound Design Adds Lua Scripting in 2026

MAGDA is a free, open-source DAW featuring AI sound design, now updated to version 0.7.0 by Conceptual Machines. The v0.7.0 release brings advanced Lua scripting for MIDI controllers, expanded preset

#magda#conceptual-machines#free-daw#ai-sound-design

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

UVI Synths Anthology 4 Flash Sale 2026 — $49 Until May 10

UVI Synths Anthology 4 is now available for only $49 in a flash sale ending May 10, 2026, directly from UVI. This is a major discount from the regular price $149, bringing you over 200 hardware synths

#uvi-synths-anthology-4#uvi#vst3#synth-collection

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Free Clipper VST 2026 — NovoNotes SnapClip With No Preroll

SnapClip by NovoNotes is a transparent, minimum-phase clipper VST available free for download in 2026 until May 31. This plugin delivers precise sound shaping with zero pre-ringing and does not color

#snapclip#novonotes#vst3#clipper

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Free TR-909 Drum Machine VST 2026 — DR.89 by Sender Spike

DR.89 is a free TR-909 drum machine VST plugin for Windows, developed by Sender Spike and available for instant download with no sign-up required. This plugin emulates the iconic Roland TR-909, provid

#dr89#sender-spike#tr-909#vst

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Go-Splitter Pro stem separation plugin 2026 released by SoliderSound

SoliderSound has released Go-Splitter Pro, a high-precision stem separation plugin for Mac Apple Silicon and Windows. This paid successor to the original free Go-Splitter is built for producers, engin

#go-splitter-pro#solidersound#stem-separation#audio-extraction

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 8 Editorial

Free SynthMaster 3 Player Synth Plugin for iOS Released

KV331 Audio has launched SynthMaster 3 Player for iOS as a free synth plugin, available now on the Apple App Store. This player version delivers the signature sound of SynthMaster 3 with a focus on pr

#synthmaster-3-player-ios#kv331-audio#free-synth#au-v3

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 7 Editorial

Sugar Bytes Graindad Granular Plugin Sale 2026 — 50% Off

Sugar Bytes Graindad granular plugin is 50% off, now just $59 was $119, via Plugin Boutique until May 31, 2026. This respected developer's granular effect offers advanced sound design, letting you fre

#sugar-bytes-graindad#sugar-bytes#granular#plugin-boutique

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 6 Editorial

Free Vocal Maximizer Plugin 2026: Voxshine by XRL Records

Voxshine is a free vocal maximizer plugin for Windows VST3, developed by XRL Records for quick and impressive vocal enhancement. This streamlined tool delivers fast results with minimal tweaking—just

#voxshine#xrl-records#vst3#vocal-maximizer

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 6 Editorial

Free Fairchild 660 Compressor Plugin 2026 — MuChild by Analog Obsession

MuChild is a 100% free Fairchild 660 compressor plugin for Windows and macOS from respected developer Analog Obsession. It delivers authentic tube compression modeled after the classic Fairchild 660,

#muchild#analog-obsession#fairchild-660-emulation#vst3

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 6 Editorial

Free deFORM Cinematic Virtual Instrument 2026 by Ebbandflow

The deFORM cinematic virtual instrument from Ebbandflow is available free for a limited time in 2026. This debut plugin features eight distinct synth voices built for modern cinematic scoring. Each vo

#deform#ebbandflow#cinematic-instrument#virtual-instrument

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 6 Editorial

Free FET Compressor Plugin 2026 — Pulsar Audio Smasher

Pulsar Audio is giving away Smasher, its acclaimed FET compressor plugin, as a free download with a perpetual license—available for a limited time in 2026. Smasher is known for its aggressive compress

#free-fet-compressor-plugin-2026#pulsar-audio#smasher#vst3

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 6 Editorial

Free SnapClip Clipper Plugin by NovoNotes — Limited Time

NovoNotes is offering its brand new SnapClip visual clipper plugin as a free download for a limited time, celebrating the developer’s 5th anniversary. SnapClip is a next-generation clipper plugin for

#snapclip#novonotes#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Free Plugin Bundle 2026 by Mannix Squared — 8 Rebuilt Plugins

The Mannix Squared free plugin bundle 2026 offers eight rebuilt and refreshed audio plugins, completely free to download from the developer's site. Mannix Squared is best known for classics like Mix S

#mannix-squared-free-plugin-bundle-2026#mannix-squared#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Free Cinematic Synth Plugin 2026: deFORM by ebbandflow

The free cinematic synth plugin deFORM by ebbandflow is available now for macOS Monterey to Tahoe and Windows 10-11. Designed to deliver dramatic, evolving textures and atmospheres, deFORM is ideal fo

#deform#ebbandflow#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Free Reference Track Plugin 2026 — Reffrey for Mac & Windows

Reffrey is a free reference track plugin for Mac and Windows, available in VST3 and AU formats. Developed as a straightforward tool for A/B comparison, Reffrey lets you instantly compare your current

#reffrey#reference-track#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Audio Plugin Deals Cinco de Mayo Sale 2026 — Extra 10% Off Storewide

The Audio Plugin Deals Cinco de Mayo Sale 2026 offers an extra 10% discount on all plugins sitewide when you use code CINCO10 at checkout. The event runs until May 7, 2026, and includes both premium a

#audio-plugin-deals-cinco-de-mayo-sale-2026#audio-plugin-deals#plugin-bundle#vst3

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

UAD Analog Classics Bundle Sale 2026: $71.10, Free Plugin Included

UAD Analog Classics Bundle is on sale for $71.10 down from $199, and Universal Audio is including a free plugin and a DeluxeBucks bonus for a limited time in May 2026. This major discount delivers leg

#uad-analog-classics-bundle#universal-audio#vst3#analog-emulation

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

MeldaProduction Eternal Madness Sale 2026 — 50% Off + Free Plugin

The MeldaProduction Eternal Madness Sale 2026 is on now with 50% off a lineup of popular plugins, including a free plugin offer available until May 10, 2026. This recurring event spotlights four of Me

#meldaproduction-eternal-madness-sale-2026#meldaproduction#mturboreverb#mturboreverble

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Free Random Effects Plugin 2026 — Knobs by DAWJunkie Available Now

DAWJunkie has released Knobs, a 100% free random-effects processor plugin for Windows and macOS, available to download directly from the developer's site. Knobs adds playful unpredictability to your m

#knobs#dawjunkie#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 5 Editorial

Ableton Live 12.4 Update Features Link Audio & Device Upgrades

The Ableton Live 12.4 update brings Link Audio streaming, upgraded devices, and workflow enhancements, free for all existing Live 12 owners. This major release further cements Ableton’s reputation for

#ableton-live-12-4-update#ableton#daw#link-audio

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 4 Editorial

Vital Synth Update 2026: Free Synth Gets Stability Boost

The Vital synth update 2026 delivers improved stability for one of the most popular free soft synths available. Developed by Matt Tytel, the Vital 1.6.4 release focuses on bug fixes and reliability, k

#vital-synth#matt-tytel#vst3#free-plugin

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 3 Editorial

Free Analog Synth Plugin 2026: PolyFreq by Dezert Audio

PolyFreq is a free analog modeled synth plugin for macOS and Windows, created by Dezert Audio. Designed for powerful polyphonic synthesis inspired by classic analog hardware, PolyFreq is available roy

#polyfreq#dezert-audio#vst3#au

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Gear & Plugins · @hitpack · May 3 Editorial

Free Guitar Doubler Plugin 2026: ChugMate by Rob Kor Released

ChugMate is a free zero-latency guitar doubler VST3 plugin for Windows released by Rob Kor, designed specifically for tight, heavy rhythm guitar tracks. Unlike generic doubling effects that often smea

#chugmate#rob-kor#vst3#windows

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Free Compressor Saturation Plugin 2026 — Goodhertz LA-210 Debuts

Free Remote Hardware Control Plugins 2026 at Neiro Audio

MAGDA Free DAW With AI Sound Design Adds Lua Scripting in 2026

UVI Synths Anthology 4 Flash Sale 2026 — $49 Until May 10

Free Clipper VST 2026 — NovoNotes SnapClip With No Preroll

Free TR-909 Drum Machine VST 2026 — DR.89 by Sender Spike

Go-Splitter Pro stem separation plugin 2026 released by SoliderSound

Free SynthMaster 3 Player Synth Plugin for iOS Released

Sugar Bytes Graindad Granular Plugin Sale 2026 — 50% Off

Free Vocal Maximizer Plugin 2026: Voxshine by XRL Records

Free Fairchild 660 Compressor Plugin 2026 — MuChild by Analog Obsession

Free deFORM Cinematic Virtual Instrument 2026 by Ebbandflow

Free FET Compressor Plugin 2026 — Pulsar Audio Smasher

Free SnapClip Clipper Plugin by NovoNotes — Limited Time

Free Plugin Bundle 2026 by Mannix Squared — 8 Rebuilt Plugins

Free Cinematic Synth Plugin 2026: deFORM by ebbandflow

Free Reference Track Plugin 2026 — Reffrey for Mac & Windows

Audio Plugin Deals Cinco de Mayo Sale 2026 — Extra 10% Off Storewide

UAD Analog Classics Bundle Sale 2026: $71.10, Free Plugin Included

MeldaProduction Eternal Madness Sale 2026 — 50% Off + Free Plugin

Free Random Effects Plugin 2026 — Knobs by DAWJunkie Available Now

Ableton Live 12.4 Update Features Link Audio & Device Upgrades

Vital Synth Update 2026: Free Synth Gets Stability Boost

Free Analog Synth Plugin 2026: PolyFreq by Dezert Audio

Free Guitar Doubler Plugin 2026: ChugMate by Rob Kor Released