Audio Press Outlets: Where to Pitch Your Plugin or Sample Library
These are the audio-software press outlets worth pitching for a plugin, soundset, or sample-library launch — organized into four launch stages, from free day-one news submissions to paid amplification. Each entry links to that outlet's public submission or contact page.
Pitch in stages: free news sites and submission forms first (Stage 1), editorial magazines and story pitches next (Stage 2), reviewers and YouTubers with an NFR key (Stage 3), then paid marketplaces and sponsored coverage once you have momentum (Stage 4).
KVR Audio News site
Free dev account: post news + product DB yourself. Keep copy factual — they strip hyperbole. Flag exclusives.
Visit submission / contact page →Rekkerd.org News site
One-person blog, 100+ posts/mo. Invites product announcements and news tips directly.
Visit submission / contact page →Audio Plugin Guy News site
Dedicated new-release form. Not sponsored; writers pick what they cover.
Visit submission / contact page →Plugin Deals (APG) Deals site
Submit intro pricing, sales, and freebies.
Visit submission / contact page →Synth Anatomy News site
Free news tips accepted; paid 'support' fee for items not editorially selected.
Visit submission / contact page →Bedroom Producers Blog News site
Strongest fit for free / freemium plugins. Founder Tomislav reads every email.
Visit submission / contact page →Sonicstate News + video
Also feeds Sonic TALK podcast + YouTube.
Visit submission / contact page →MusicRadar Magazine
Press releases 'for editorial consideration.' Reviews fully independent.
Visit submission / contact page →MusicTech Magazine
Press desk for NME Networks.
Visit submission / contact page →Gearnews News site
Pitch a story angle — they explicitly won't run 'soulless industry press releases.'
Visit submission / contact page →Sound on Sound Magazine
Pro recording focus, print + online. Best for serious studio tools.
Visit submission / contact page →Ask.Audio News site
Publishes developer press releases frequently, often near-verbatim.
Visit submission / contact page →Attack Magazine Magazine
Electronic/dance focus. Route PR to the MAGAZINE form.
Visit submission / contact page →Production Expert Site + YT + podcast
Published review policy: accepts NFR software, reviews stay impartial. 80k+ newsletter subs.
Visit submission / contact page →Reid Stefan YouTube
Mixing + plugin reviews.
Visit submission / contact page →In The Mix YouTube
Mixing/mastering + plugin reviews. Also a plugin developer.
Visit submission / contact page →Benn Jordan YouTube
Audio-science deep dives. Route through management.
Visit submission / contact page →Venus Theory YouTube
Sound design + synths. Invites developer collabs.
Visit submission / contact page →White Sea Studio YouTube
Plugin + 'snake oil' reviews, mixing/mastering.
Visit submission / contact page →ADSR Sounds YT + retailer
Deals, tutorials, reviews — operates commercially.
Visit submission / contact page →Music Production Podcast Podcast
Brian Funk interviews plugin developers. Offer founder as guest.
Visit submission / contact page →The Mastering Show Podcast
Ian Shepherd; mastering/loudness. Carries plugin sponsors.
Visit submission / contact page →Plugin Boutique Marketplace
Getting listed drives news attention.
Visit submission / contact page →Synth Anatomy — paid Sponsored
Publishing 'support' fee.
Visit submission / contact page →Production Expert — partner Sponsored
Sponsored tutorials / 'Posted by' content.
Visit submission / contact page →EIN Presswire Newswire
SEO / backlink presence.
Visit submission / contact page →Stop guessing what each outlet wants
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