Get this free plugin from Spitfire Audio suitable for everything from score work to contemporary songs in various genres from pop to RnB & Neo-Soul. A collection of emotive micro-performances from celebrated folk cellist Alice Allen. Select from one of four ‘moods’ to effortlessly translate each feeling into sound — from spine-chilling tension to sweeping awe. It's a Plugin available as VST2, VST3, AAX and AU, so it can be used directly in your favourite DAW. Does not require Kontakt. Get this free plugin via the link.

Also checkout Spitfire's fantastic free BBC Symphony Orchestra Discover which is all you need to get started creating classic score music.

'80s Retro Pop Vol 2' by Producer Loops is inspired by the recent return of the 80s vibe in today's charts, bringing the old school elements back, but with a modern twist. Drawing from influencers such as The Weeknd, Dua Lipa and Doja Cat - who have been at the forefront of this new wave nostalgia - this pack contains all the sounds you'll need to make your next Retro track pop. These 5 Construction Kits capture this rejuvenated sound with pristine accuracy by using analog synth design, coupled with extensive tape and outboard gear processing emulators. The producers utilized the world's best tools that allow this old-school sound to be clean, punchy and clearly ready to compete with today's music. MIDI Files Included: Like so many other Producer Loops products, '80s Retro Pop Vol 2' includes MIDI files for each Kit, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack. One-Shot Samples: Inside you'll find one-shot drum samples, allowing you to create new beats, fills and loops to compliment the existing material. Simply load them up into your sampler of choice and create an infinite number of new beats and phrases. Dry/Wet Loops: For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem, add your own effects. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Product Details:

• ACIDized WAV Files
• Apple Loops/AIFF Files
• Loops Synced To BPM
• 44.1kHz/24-Bit
• PC/Mac Compatible
• Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)

For more details visit the Producerloops website via the link.

Voxengo is happy to release version 3.2 of its Polysquasher plugin. Polysquasher is a mastering compressor plugin for professional music and sound production applications, available in AAX, AudioUnit, VST, and VST3 plugin formats, for macOS and Windows computers. The changes version 3.2 implements:

• Added the preset list sorting function to the preset manager.
• Redesigned the knob image.
• Extended the "Color Editor" with color modifiers.
• Added the "Gray Blue" and "Navy" color schemes.
• Reimplemented waveform graph display.
• Fixed a minor output time shift at 8X oversampling in VST/VST3 version.
• Windows: implemented a higher-precision user interface update timer, for smoother Graph display.
• Improved readability of the condensed font.
• Added macOS Catalina compatibility.
• Voxengo Polysquasher 3.2 Screenshot

Polysquasher was designed with a main goal: to be transparent. Transparent compression action is a cornerstone for any mastering compressor. Transparency of audio signal processing is necessary to preserve all existing elements in the mix, while compression itself is necessary to make the mix sound uniform to other mixes (tracks) and to make it sound more solid and “glued”. Polysquasher achieves its goal by using a unique compression algorithm which requires a small number of parameters – basically threshold and ratio only – making this compressor a joy to use. More advanced settings are hidden in the “compressor mode editor” panel where you can create your own compressor modes that can be easily recalled later. Polysquasher is best used as a finishing compressor inserted in the chain before the final mastering limiter. Polysquasher also features real-time gain reduction and waveform graphs. Full multi-channel operation is supported. Polysquasher features:

• Transparent compression sound
• Real-time gain reduction graph
• 6 built-in compressor modes
• Compressor mode editor
• Stereo and multi-channel processing
• Internal channel routing
• Channel grouping
• Mid/side processing
• Up to 8x oversampling
• 64-bit floating point processing
• Preset manager
• Undo/redo history
• A/B comparisons
• Contextual hint messages
• All sample rates support
• 22 ms compensated processing latency
• Retina and HighDPI support

Polysquasher is available for purchase on-line for USD 89.95. Demo version of Voxengo Polysquasher and other pro audio plugins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site via the link.

'Essence of Analogue Vol 3: Ambient Odyssey' continues this new and expansive series that was recorded and processed exclusively using analogue synths and outboard. This installment takes you on an ethereal adventure through a retrospective 70s/80s landscape defined by otherwordly soundscapes, textures, pads and more. This pack is the third installment in our 'Essence of Analogue' series, which was recorded and processed exclusively using analogue synths and outboard. It contains 40 minutes of beautiful music broken down into its constituent elements. Equipment Used (for Series): Analogue Synthesizers: Moog Voyager, DSI Prophet 6, DSI Poly Evolver, Novation Peak and SH-101 Analogue Outboard: SSL G Series Stereo Compressor, Empirical Labs Distressor, Pultec EQ The producer has laid it all on the line in this expertly crafted collection that's loyal to the essence of retro ambient. Everything was recorded and sourced from the analogue domain to keep all of this content as warm, silky and smooth as possible. Nestled inside you'll find the mosty gorgeous evolving analogue synths, arps and pads. MIDI Files Included: Like so many other Producer Loops products, MIDI files are included for all musical parts, allowing you to seamlessly mix your favourite synths and samplers with the sounds contained in the pack. Advantages of MIDI: While the supplied ACID/Apple Loops content is extremely flexible and powerful, MIDI has the added benefit of allowing you to go to extremes of pitch and tempo beyond which the loops were originally recorded, with no time stretching or pitch shifting artefacts. Furthermore, you can make tweaks to the riffs so they fit perfectly into your existing mixes. Royalty-Free: All of the loops in this product are 100% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Product Details:

• ACIDized WAV Files
• Apple Loops/AIFF Files
• MIDI Loops
• REX2 Loops
• Reason ReFill
• Ableton Live Pack 8.1.3+
• Loops Synced To BPM
• 44.1kHz/24-Bit
• PC/Mac Compatible
• Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)

For more information please visit the Producerloops website via the link

'Cinematic Underscore FX Vol 3' is the third part in a compelling collection of foley, impacts, risers, soundbeds and subs. Featuring exquisite sound design, these samples are perfect for bringing tension and a sense of the foreboding to your productions. Although the samples were originally designed for us in Cinematic music, they will work equally well in dark electronic music such as Techno, Trance and Psytrance. These samples are ready to simply drag and drop straight into your compositions, with minimal time required to get that quintessential underscore sound. However, FX files are also provided, each providing a twist to the original sample it is based upon, and offering users more variety and inspiration. Royalty-Free: Every loop in this product is 100% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, you can use this pack in your commercial releases without having to pay any hidden costs. Please check the licence agreement for full terms and conditions. Specifications:

• ACIDized WAV Files
• AIFF Files
• Loops sync to BPM
• 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
• PC/Mac Compatible
• Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)

For more information follow the link to the Producerloops website.

Mixing Pop Music is a video series course that contains 24 videos spanned across 5 hours and encompasses all the processes required to mix and produce a commercial friendly pop mix. Bursting with advanced industry techniques, tips and tricks, exercises and practical guides this course offers a tantalising series for recording artistes, engineers, hobbyists and producers. The best way to explain how to mix a pop song is to actually mix a pop song, from start to finish! Process specific video tutorials are great but not tremendously helpful when it comes to explaining how to mix a specific genre from the viewpoint of the producer. This is better covered by a start to finish process with the tutor providing little bits of wisdom here and there, explaining correct workflow practices, pitfalls to avoid, and so on. The personal mix approach of the producer provides a useful insight into how professional producers approach a mix project and this is the icing on the technical cake so to speak. Eddie has made sure to explain not only the processes covered within the course but also his thinking and approach to mixing for a complex genre. To fully master this subject a modicum of theory is necessary and Eddie Bazil has made sure to provide the necessary grounding in all areas of mixing pop music. However, nothing quite compares to the hands-on approach of learning and this has been endorsed with countless before and after audio examples with guides on what to use and when and how to use them. The Mixing Pop Music video course is currently offered with a 60% discount, as an intro offer, and costs just £14.99 instead of the RRP of £38.99

'Dennyiah: Pop & Soul Vocals' by Producer Loops is an inspiring array of all the vocal samples you'll need to make your next Billboard 100 banger. These chart- worthy vocal phrases from the powerful and dynamic Dennyiah, will polish off your next Pop or Soul track with professional grade quality. Dennyiah (Denisa Gajarska) is a Slovak singer based in Kosice city. Her vocals resemble the modern breed of soul divas (Adele, Amy Winehouse, etc). The ability to fuse musical cultures like pop, blues, jazz and soul with a trace of something very central European, is what makes Dennyiah so special. Dry/Wet Loops: For users looking to simply drag and drop, the 'wet' files contain all of the effects processing heard in the audio demos. But for producers looking to create their own effects mix, 'dry' loops are also included. Don't like the wet loops? No problem; add your own effects. Royalty-Free: All of the samples in this product are 100% Royalty-Free (including the vocal loops), so once purchased, you can use these loops in your commercial releases without having to pay any master costs. Specifications:

• ACIDized WAV Files
• Apple Loops/AIFF Files
• Loops sync to BPM
• 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
• PC/Mac Compatible

For more information checkout the Producer Loops website via the link

Voxengo OldSkoolVerb version 2.6 update is now available for download. OldSkoolVerb is a freeware algorithmic reverberation plugin for professional music production applications, available in AAX, AudioUnit, VST, and VST3 plugin formats, for macOS and Windows computers. List of changes in version 2.6:

• Added the preset list sorting function to the preset manager.
• Redesigned the knob image.
• Extended the "Color Editor" with color modifiers.
• Added the "Gray Blue" and "Navy" color schemes.
• Improved visual quality at different visual interface scales.
• Windows: implemented (switchable) higher-precision user interface update timer, for smoother display.
• Added macOS Catalina compatibility.
• Voxengo OldSkoolVerb 2.6 Screenshot

This plugin implements a kind of “classic” stereo reverb algorithm which is technically simple yet optimal. It also produces a very clear spatial image that blends well with the mix. OldSkoolVerb features:

• Plate, room and hall reverbs
• 5 reverb modes
• Reverb mode editor
• Stereo processing
• Preset manager
• Undo/redo history
• A/B comparisons
• Contextual hint messages
• All sample rates support
• Zero processing latency
• User interface color schemes
• Resizable user interface
• Retina and HighDPI support

Voxengo OldSkoolVerb and other pro audio plug-ins can be downloaded at the Voxengo web site via the link.

'Classic Melodic Trance Vol 2' from Jan Franklin is an energetic collection of five huge construction kits. It features expertly-mixed drum loops, synths, pads, melodies and FX in both wet and dry formats ready for you to drop into your next trance hit. Jan produced most of these melodies between 1996 and 2001 so 'authenticity' is guaranteed. Each of the 5 construction kits contains alll of the loops and samples you hear in the demo; separate loops, MIDI loops and some one-shots thrown in for good measure. All samples are tempo and key-tagged, meaning they'll slot right into your arrangement. Other Work: Jan Franklin is available for label releases. Click here to contact him. Royalty-Free: All of the loops and samples contained in this pack are 100% Royalty-Free, so once purchased, these loops can be used in commercially-released records without having to pay any hidden costs. Specification & Available Formats:

• ACIDized WAV Files
• Apple Loops/AIFF Files
• REX2 Loops
• Reason ReFill
• Ableton Live Pack 8.1.3+
• MIDI Loops
• Loops sync to BPM
• 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
• PC/Mac Compatible
• Royalty-Free (No Exceptions)

Check it out via the link.