Top 10 Mastering Mistakes to Avoid

HiDERA | 05 July 2025 | 175 MB

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for a video course on the tricky subject of mastering. If you’ve started to get your feet wet in the mastering domain but still aren’t sure of the best process(es), you’re in the right place. It’s certainly possible to do more damage than good if you don’t know what you’re doing, and this mastering course aims to mitigate that from the start with 10 common pitfalls many fall into when attempting to master early on. From specific limiting strategies and ordering of plug-ins to thinking outside the box, these 10 tips will save you countless hours of mistakes and help set you on the path to success. These mastering videos are designed for those new to the subject of audio mastering. To start off, Larry focuses on the all-important aspect of limiting, showing you how to avoid overloading a single limiter by using exaggerated threshold settings, using a clipper to shave transients off transparently, etc., all of which can help reduce the load placed on a single limiter. Then you’ll see how to build a custom mid/side mastering compressor, enabling you to bring up a focused midrange while keeping the side material uncompressed and not affecting the reverb/delay tails.

Circular Explained TUTORiAL

HiDERA | 05 July 2025 | 229 MB

Join studio wiz Eli Krantzberg for a comprehensive video tutorial series on Circular, the new polyphonic sequencer virtual instrument that presents bold new possibilities in the world of film/TV/video game scoring or other cinematic-style productions. In this Circular video course, Eli breaks down each component of this instrument, explaining how to select different sound sources, program sequences, tweak the sounds, add modulation, add effects, and much more. By the time you’re through with this series, you’ll be ready to start using Circular right away in your very next production. These Circular videos are designed for new Circular users. Eli welcomes you to the Circular course with a quick overview of Circular, how it’s structured, and what it can do, followed by a look at the display and interface so you’ll know how to get around quickly and efficiently. You’ll see how to adjust the velocity and duration for each step of the sequence in all four parts, which alone presents plenty of variation, though it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Then Eli shows you the basic layer controls, such as selecting different sounds, selecting which notes will play or not on each layer, copying and pasting layer settings, and more.

Pivot v1.0.0 WiN MAC LiNUX

GTA | 05 July 2025 | 21MB

No-nonsense FM Synth

Pivot is an FM synth with three operators, one morphing filter and zero algorithms, designed to be straightforward and joyous to use. Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity. It marks another milestone in a long journey of making FM synthesizers that deviate from the norm. Much like its predecessors, it does not aim to replicate or succeed anything but to explore FM in a slightly different way.

Shakuhachi KONTAKT

Team ViP | 02 January 2025 | 5.33 GB

Shakuhachi, the third release in the Virtuoso Japanese Series, is now available as a software instrument in Kontakt format. Singing sonorous intonation, deep yet delicate breathing, and a Japanese sound aesthetic spilling into the periphery: The shakuhachi – an instrument symbolic of Japan – finally joins the Virtuoso Japanese Series family.

Cinematic String: Melodies for Hip Hop

FANTASTiC | 04 May 2025 | (Full Release) 148.68 MB

‘Cinematic String Melodies for Hip Hop’ is a musically exquisite new melody and MIDI kit. This pack focuses on beautiful, musical string sections. These melody loops, stems and MIDI sound as though they could be used in film scores and are geared Hip Hop production, but technically can be used for many genres. This Melody Loop Pack is inspired by popular artists and producers such as Eminem, NF, Profitt and Hopsin and the melodies range from simple to complex as well as cover natural minor and harmonic minor scales. It features over 280MB of authentic melodic Hip Hop content featuring string sections and melodies in various configurations. Use them in your favourite DAW with ease. All sounds have been processed by the latest top of the line plug-ins and gear for that album and radio-ready sound. No drums or bass are included, however the demo displays how the loops work with both!

African Secret Vol.1

Team CoBaLT | 19 September 2004 | 644 MB

QUAZIBEAT unveils African Secret. The dark dusty tang of Africa’s heartbeat comes to life uncovering Africa’s secrets. Created by some of South Africa’s best musicians, deeply carved into this CD, its all the Africa your heart can handle. This CD is law in any serious collection – African Secret Vol 1 – welcome to our world!

Island Riddim 2🌴

FANTASTiC | 04 May 2025 | 92.52 MB

‘Island Riddim 2’ is inspired by Dancehall and Afrobeat. These five Construction Kits contain all the elements needed to make an outstanding production. Afrobeat combines the elements of West African musical styles such as Fuji and Highlife music with American Funk and Jazz influences featuring chanted Vocals, complex intersecting Rhythms, and Percussions. This pack provides a set of 808 samples, Flutes, Plucks, Piano, Horns, and more. All sounds have been processed and edited by professional outboard gear to create an authentic analogue warmth.