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2026-11-15 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-11-15

PREDROP: a one-button build-up engine

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A Windows VST3 plugin for producers and DJs that turns playing audio into a beat-locked build-up, controlled with one automation lane.

Landing page captured for the 2026-11-15 issue.
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Producers and DJs building beat-synced transitions
Worth noticing
The page specifies four modes, seven rise effects, five ramp curves, and automation across one to 32 bars.

Field notes

The feature list gives the build-up several controls beyond its one-button pitch: four modes, seven rise effects, five ramp curves, and an automatic blackout. The installation section says setup involves copying one folder and rescanning plugins in the DAW. The checkout shown on the page is explicitly a no-payment demo; live purchases are described as being handled by Polar, with the download and licence available through its customer area.

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