GSi has released Genuine Sounds Vol. II - Gemini Edition, a new sample-based virtual instrument featuring a collection of sampled instruments coming from the GSP-01 sample player engine from the GSi Gemini hardware module. ...

IK Multimedia has released new content for all TONEX users. The latest TONEX Factory Content v2 expands the creative arsenal with a brand-new collection of Tone Models captured at the highest quality and presets optimized for live performance. TONEX Tone Models are unique captures of rigs dialed into a specific sweet spot. ...

Audioblast has updated the drum machine plugin MininnDrum to v1.2.0 with some fixes and CLAP support for macOS, Windows and Linux. Changes: Added: multi output (16 stereo aux outputs). Added: CLAP version. Added: custom MIDI assign saved in session/state/preset. Fixed: bug on custom sample if stereo + antialiasing. Fixed: MIDI clear assign not working on VST2. ...

Ample Sound has released Ample Bass v4, featuring 8 upgraded bass instruments: ABP, ABJ, ABJF, ABY, ABTR6, AMR, ABU, and ABA. New Features in Ample Bass v4: Riffer 4: A MIDI editor tailored for plucked string instruments. ...

Luftrum has announced the release of Twilight for Omnisphere 2 featuring 300 cinematic presets for Omnisphere 2. Of the 300 presets, 100 are suspenseful pulses, sequences and arpeggios, making Twilight a toolkit for all things rhythmic and BPM-driven. Price: $59 with 20% discount for Luftrum newsletter subscribers. YouTube.com/watch?v=bchJfI99We0 Read More

Sound Magic has released Violin One, a physical modeling violin, as a free VST3 instrument plugin for Windows. A Mac version will come out later. Sound Magic Says. Violin One combines physical modeling with behavior modeling. This results in a smaller footprint and excellent playability. A standout feature of Violin One is its support for MIDI 2. ...

THEPHONOLOOP has released themkI - an exploration of a 70s classic. themkI is a deeply sampled, expressive instrument and a playground of evolving textures, all housed in a sound engine built for discovery and experimentation. Intro Price: €112.49 until the end of April (Reg. €149.99). Read More

Noisebud has updated Bear to v2.50, a new version of the bass enhancement plugin designed to add harmonic content and subtle stereo depth to the low end of a mix. Bear is not a compressor or EQ, but a bass texture processor that enhances the perception of low frequencies by introducing carefully crafted overtones. ...

Native Instruments has announced the release of Scene: Nightshade, the latest addition to their Scene series of virtual instruments. Scene: Nightshade is designed for creating immersive horror and moody soundtracks. It features a combination of deep strings, vocal pads, plucks, and synth textures. ...

Loopcloud has been updated to version 7.5, featuring updates designed to make music production workflow faster, more intuitive, and more inspiring. Loopcloud is an all inclusive sample library, music production tool, and library management system. Library management has been improved, giving more control over how sounds are organised and accessed. ...

Sugar Bytes has released Dialekt, an 8-Track Groovebox for macOS and Windows. Dialekt is designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. The 8-Track Groovebox offers various synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. ...

iZotope has released Equinox, a new surround and immersive reverb plugin built on the reverb engines from Exponential Audio's Stratus and Symphony, bringing both hyper-realistic and creative reverb sounds into a single plugin. Craft immersive depth, life, and clarity with Equinox, a premium reverb plugin for post and music production. ...

Alesis has announced the release of the Strata Club electronic drum kit, the latest addition to their Strata family. The Strata Club is designed to provide professional-quality sound and an authentic playing experience in a compact format suitable for smaller spaces. ...

Wavelet Audio has announced the release of Edda, a new instrument for Kontakt Player. Here's what they say: EDDA is a library of Nordic tagelharpa strings and epic shamanic percussion that authentically captures the raw, organic atmosphere of Nordic musical traditions. ...

Universal Audio has introduced UAD Woodrow '55 Instrument Amplifier, a UAD plug?in designed give you the authentic tone of the American tweed guitar amp that shaped the sound of rock 'n' roll, blues, and soul music. ...

Psytrance Plugins has released Axtro Project, a set of three new plugins for macOS (AU/VST3) and Windows (VST2/VST3): Axtro-FM Axtro-FM is an FM synth with 5 oscillators and 11 algorithms, featuring a note sequencer/piano roll and 8 master effects. The plugin includes 512 presets divided in various banks. Price: $60. Axtro-DS-08 Axtro-DS-08 is a drum machine that uses. ...

Algoriffix has released an update of its free voice-to-MIDI product, Pitch Perfekt. In the new version, the note tracking has undergone a revision and a critical bug related to note muting and thread synchronization has been fixed. In addition, the key is now shown together with its relative key. Pitch Perfekt can be downloaded here or at www.algoriffix.com Read More

UJAM has released Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM, a cinematic guitar textures instrument plugin for adding guitar-driven soundspheres to your music. Virtual Guitarist CINEDREAM makes it dead easy to create ambient guitar textures for any musical situation. A perfect tool for building moody backdrops, evolving pads, and emotional underscore. Based on real guitar, shaped by sound design. ...

Applied Acoustics Systems has released the Low End Theory 2 sound pack for the Ultra Analog VA-3 and AAS Player plug-ins in collaboration with producer, sound engineer, and YouTuber Sean Divine. Low End Theory 2 Renowned producer, sound engineer, and YouTuber Sean Divine presents Low End Theory 2, the next installment in the fan-favorite sound pack series for Ultra Analog VA-3. ...

Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 6.4. Lane Improvements A lane can now be thought of as an instance of a Group module because that's exactly what it is. Lanes can now be toggled off or renamed just like other modules. Lanes were redesigned to be more compact. ...

Two Notes Audio Engineering has updated Genome to v1.8.0. New Component Additions: The Rampage TSM-Ai Amplifier Component has been added to GENOME's premium / optional Component arsenal. The SnakeBite50 TSM-Ai Amplifier Component has been added to GENOME's premium / optional Component arsenal. ...

u-he has released Blue Flamingo for Repro-5. Here's what they say: Spring has arrived in Berlin, bringing with it a burst of vibrant colours to lift even the chilliest of moods. With that same sense of renewal, we're excited to unveil a brand-new soundset for Repro-5 from KYHON — the creative mind behind some of our more unconventional collections. ...

Toontrack has released the Modern Pop Piano EKX, a new expansion for EZkeys 2 featuring a carefully sampled vintage upright piano blended with layers of synths and effects. ...

Harrison Audio has announced the release of Mixbus 11, the latest version of its digital audio workstation software. Mixbus 11 is a fully featured music production suite that builds on Harrison's 50-year legacy of producing the world's finest recording consoles, bringing Harrison's legendary analog-console-inspired sound and workflow into a user-friendly digital audio workstation environment. ...

Plugin Alliance has released Cut Classic High Flyer, a new plugin that 'captures the swirling, hypnotic soundscapes of 70s phasers, infused with the warmth of analog style preamps, retro 8-bit sampling, and cutting-edge modern textures'. ...

Boz Digital Labs has announced the release of El Clapo 2, which fuses El Clapo, Das Boot, and Le Snappet into one plugin — completely rebuilt for 'lightning-fast workflow, upgraded sonics, and next-level control over the most lifelike claps, stomps, and snaps in the game'. New in El Clapo version 2.0 3 becomes 1: claps, stomps, and snaps in a single, seamless interface. ...

n-Track Software has announced the release of n-Track Studio for Linux. Record, edit, and mix audio, MIDI, and step sequencer tracks. Use 35+ built-in effects including VocalTune, Dynamic EQ, Lookahead Limiter, Vocal Harmonizer, and more. More features: Split full songs into stems with AI MixSplit. Over 15GB of royalty-free loops and 400+ instruments, or build your own in the n-Track Sampler. ...

discoDSP has updated Bliss to v2.9, featuring MTS-ESP microtuning support, a new Key Mapper view, expanded SFZ compatibility, and improvements to the Sample Editor with enhanced UI/UX design and performance optimizations. New in Bliss v2.9 Key Mapper View: Introduced a visual Key Mapper grid within the Sample Editor for intuitive zone management. ...

Chris Hein, a name associated with detailed sampling since the early days of computer music and the Commodore C-64, brings decades of experience to the virtual instrument landscape. His work has often focused on faithfully reproducing real instruments digitally. OCTA is one of his latest efforts. ...

Cableguys have released v1.1 of Snapback, 'the instant drum layering effect'. This update introduces a new Reverse button, enabling users to quickly convert imported samples into custom snapbacks: short snippets of reversed audio triggered just before each drum hit, designed to add subtle groove or impact. ...

Artists in DSP has announced the release of Killa Gorilla, a free experimental feedback plugin that turns sonic limitations into creative opportunities. Whether you're performing live with microphones and speakers or working within your DAW, Killa Gorilla gives you hands-on control over feedback, transforming it into a playable instrument. ...

Sonic Academy has announced Vela, a new reverb plugin based on a new reverb technology that, according to Sonic Academy, is designed for versatility, capable of creating everything from ultra-realistic spaces to expansive soundscapes. The plugin features a fully customizable early reflection system combined with a node-based late reflection engine. ...

Black Rooster Audio has announced the official release of v3.0.0 across its entire plugin catalog, marking the successful completion of a major framework migration. With this milestone, full VST3 support is now available for all Black Rooster Audio plugins, further modernizing their lineup and preparing for next-gen plugin standards. ...

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster v3.2 with new features and critical bug fixes. New Features Added support for Plugin Boutique Ltd.'s 'Rent To Own' system, so that SynthMaster 3 can now be purchased by making monthly payments, as low as $4.12/month during KV331 Audio's Spring Sale through April. ...