NEWS
808ORADE UPGRADED TO v2.0
March 12, 2026
Better sound, better look
808ORADE has been updated and re-released. To detail the updates, we'll refer to the README that comes with the plugin:
"So for v2.0, we made a couple
changes that might seem kind of like nothing-burgers, but they're really, *REALLY* not. First off, we expanded the final master chain polish on the sample generator. We added a Waves' R-Bass inspired sub harmonics enhancement stage, an Output Thermal inspired saturation unit, and a Native Instruments Supercharger XT final compressor (ours works more like a limiter) as the final cherry on top. These are back-end only features, so while the user can't adjust their controls, they are there, making decisions under the hood for YOU. These 3 new phases in the chain are programmed to know what to do with certain 808 sounds. They make that choice so you don't have to. They were made for the task of polishing 808 samples *ONLY*, and they do a fantastic job at it.
Along with all of that, we re-designed parts of the UI, and the plugin itself will now automatically load the 808 you exported last into the sampler should you change the plugin to "PLAY" mode, and it will stay in whatever mode you were last in so that reloading projects is no longer a bit of a pain in the ass. Now, the 808 loads and works right away without having to open the plugin every single time you re-open the project.
We may update 808orade even further, but for now we're very happy with the results we are getting with it. We hope you are too!"
V2.0 IS ON ON SALE NOW!
BANG+BOOM v2.0
March 12, 2026
Better plugins + TONS of new features
Yes, you read that correctly. BANG has officially been upgraded to a
new version! For this version, we gutted and completely rewrote large portions of the code that creates melodies and mixtures. Now, both engines do their job 10000x better. We are very excited for people try it.
In the MORE BANG window, we've added a MELODY STYLE drop-down box, where you can select from one of 4 different melody styles: STANDARD, CLASSIC, HOOK, and MODERN. Each has it's own unique flavor and does different things. Also, you can now use two different keys/scales to create melodies, chord progressions, AND mixtures. Just look for the toggle button that says DUAL SCALE in the MORE BANG window and choose a second scale, and regenerate!
In addition to the DUAL SCALE mode,
the CHORDS engine also has new chords in both categories of the ADVANCED HARMONY window. You can now add 6TH CHORDS,
ADD CHORDS, DIM7 CHORDS (NON DIATONIC), and AUGMENTED CHORDS (NON-DIATONIC). The ADVANCED CHORDS section also sees some new chord types, like AUGMENTED 6TH CHORDS (ALL TYPES), SECONDARY LEADING TONE CHORDS, SECONDARY SUB-DOMINANTS, and COMMON TONE DIMINISHED CHORDS!
Also new to this version is the MUTATOR tool in the MORE BANG window. No matter what engine you are using, MUTATOR can either A) keep the rhythm and change the melody/chords, or B) keep the melody/chords and change the rhythm!
Along with all of this, probably the single most important new tools in the MORE BANG window are the MODE COLOR tool, the EARWORMER tool + it's associated MELODY RANGE tool.
These tools are based off of TONS of research we did here at Sounds Dope. We took this research and used it to create a formula for modern rap melodies that this tool follows strictly. It may seem very simple, but it is very powerful. Unfortunately, none of these new tools will be available in the LITE version of BANG, aside from the new MELODY STYLE drop-down menu. We also gave the plugin itself a much needed upgrade in the visual department. Now, the plugin looks SO much better and more like we originally intended.
BOOM has ALSO been upgraded! We decided to go back and completely rewrite and rework parts of the code for the BASS engine and the DRUMS engine in particular. Both were not doing their job well AT ALL. Now, both work MUCH better and give the user much more usable results for every style of music we intended to give the user results for.
There are also 3 new tools in the MORE BOOM window: GLITCHSWITCH, HOLY ROLLIE, and REPEATER. On top of this, we made EVERY tool in the MORE BOOM window better at what it does! Don't sleep on that window if you're working on DRUMS!
We especially did a lot of work making the more complex time signatures and additive meters give the user better results. This took a LOT of work but we feel it has been more than worth it. We hope anyone that tries this program gets something useful out of it! If you notice anything that isn't working properly please let us know. This plugin has a lot of moving parts, so we may not notice everything at first. But we will eventually, and it WILL get fixed.
Upgrades for both plugins include the LITE versions! If you have purchased the full ULTD versions, OR downloaded the LITE versions, please visit our store as we offer 100% FREE UPGRADES FOR LIFE on ALL SOFTWARE, even LITE versions!
BOTH ARE NOW ON ON SALE!
