Free Software
Need a Name has released updated versions of theBox and Piky, two freeware virtual synthesizers for Native Instruments Reaktor.
Bestplugins Recording Studio has released IR Pack 2, a collection of 20 free impulse responses designed for use in metal music.
Robert Henke has released Granulator II, a free granular synthesizer developed with Max for Live.
Beat magazine is giving away Aalto Solo by Madrona Labs and Artillery II BE by Sugar Bytes on their new website called Beat Drive.
LVC-Audio has released v2.0 of ClipShifter, a free (although a commercial version is also available) clipper/limiter effect for Windows.
Calgar C Instruments has released Saturn V, a freeware virtual analog synthesizer in VSTi plugin format for Windows.
Cableguys have released PanCake 2, an improved version of their advanced freeware auto-pan effect for Windows and Mac.
WSynthesis (formerly known as ARack Audio) has released a collection of free GUI panels designed for customizing Propellerhead Reason.
Kazrog has released the beta version PluginUpdate, a free VST/AU/RTAS/TDM/AAX plugin management application for Mac (a Windows version should be released soon).
Codemusicians has released LoopJam, a simple free (open source) loop slicer application for Windows and Mac.
Elements Audio and Sink Electronica (aka sinkmusic) have released MaxxSonixx, a freeware sonic maximizer effect for Windows and Mac.
AIR Music Technology has released Ignite, a completely free music creation application which is designed for easy integration with M-Audio keyboards.
Nick Crow and Thomas Mundt have released updated versions of ther LoudMax and TubeDriver audio effect plugins.
Chokehold has released Tiny Metal Impact, a free percussion sample library which is also available as an instrument plugins for Windows and Mac.
Zinio has launched Stuff Your Stocking, an offer during which they are giving away $50 worth of magazines to anyone who signs up.
Synthescience has released a collection of 18 free VST plugins for Windows, ranging from EQs and filters to compressors and delays.
Monocasual has released an updated version of Giada, a free VST host application developed for use in live performances.
Philipp Bulling (aka phi-L Audio) has released a 64-bit version of Tube Preamp, a freeware amplifier VST plugin for Windows.
AQUEST has released AquesTone 2, an improved version of their freeware vocal synthesizer VSTi plugin for Windows.
LVC-Audio has released v1.1 of Clip Shifter, a free clipper/saturator effect in VST plugin format for Windows.
Adobe is giving away the complete Creative Suite 2 (released in April 2005), which includes the Adobe Audition 3.0 audio editor.
Tokyo Dawn Labs has released a beta version of Feedback Compressor II, a forthcoming freeware mastering compressor.
Riccardo Ferri has released Alkesynth V2, a free monophonic synthesizer ensemble for Native Instruments Reaktor.
Plogue has released sforzando, a freeware SFZ player virtual instrument in VST/AU/RTAS formats for Windows and Mac OS.