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Mixwave has released the Quad Eight MM-310 plugin for macOS and Windows. A legend in American recording history, the MM-310 defined the Quad Eight sound — warm, wide, and effortlessly musical. From motion picture stages to hit records, its discrete, transformer-balanced circuitry remains sought after for its unmistakable presence and tone. ...

JoEunsoo has updated Transient Pepper to v1.0.4. Changes: Support AAX plugin format. Add Output Gain Meter dBFS guide. Changed Graph and Meter display range (0 to -60 dBFS). Improved Graph and Meter behavior. Other improved stability. Transient Pepper is free until November 2025. Read More

Scaler Music has released Scaler Detector, a key and chord detection plugin (VST/AU/AAX) and standalone app for Mac and PC. Scaler Detector is free to owners of Scaler 3 and otherwise available for the regular price of $9. The plugin detects both audio and MIDI information, through both direct input and via drag and drop. ...

Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.170 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.170 from 1.0.169: Bugfixes on SILTH. Updates and clarifications in the user manual. Added UIMOD option for configuring the antialiasing of the UI. Updates and clarifications on the user manual. Compiled with the latest Visual Studio (17.14.18) and SDK (10.0.26100.6584). ...

Sonuscore has announced the release of LUX Orchestral Strings, a new string library for film composers aiming to capture the massive, warm sound of a classic Hollywood-style scoring session. The company recorded a 70-piece symphonic ensemble on a grand scoring stage to deliver an authentic cinematic presence. ...

Synapse Audio has released Proxima, a new plug-in that aims to bring the iconic warmth and character of a vintage analog synthesizer to your DAW. Powered by advanced circuit modeling, every nuance of the original hardware - from its rich oscillators to its lush filters and saturating amplifier - has been faithfully recreated. ...

Babylonwaves has released Art Conductor 11.9, a collection of articulation-switching presets for Logic, Cubase, Dorico, Digital Performer, Studio One, and Cakewalk. It supports all major sample libraries. Art Conductor simplifies the use of orchestra sample libraries by eliminating the need for multiple tracks to access various playing techniques. ...

Spectrasonics has released Omnisphere 3, a significant update to its flagship synthesizer instrument. This new version introduces a host of new features, including an expanded sound library, new synthesis capabilities, a major effects overhaul with a dedicated FX rack plugin, and vastly expanded hardware integration. ...

Analog Obsession has released MidBoss, a mid-frequency targeted saturator and sweetener plugin with 6 different types. Analog Obsession says that while it mostly saturates mid-frequencies, it will shape high-end or low-end response according to selected type. Features: Type: 6 different types for different sounds. Drive: It will shape and saturate signal. ...

FuturBeats has announced the release of its new plugin, by the same name, an AI-assisted tool aimed at producers of Trap, Hip Hop, and R&B. Available in VST, AU, and Standalone formats, the plugin is designed to provide quick inspiration by delivering 'stacks' of eight curated loops directly into a user's DAW or desktop. ...

Stefano Daino has announced that version 6.1.1 of DSP-Quattro, an application for Audio File Editing, Audio CD-ROM Mastering and DDP Import/Export, Plug-ins Hosting and Batch Processing for macOS, is now available. New features since 6.0: DSP-Quattro is now fully compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe. ...

quietformat has announced the release of Transient Control, a transient shaper designed to balance attack and sustain with a musical and minimalist design. Best of all, it's available as a free VST plugin. At the heart of the plugin is a single main knob. Turning it to the right brings out the sustain of a sound while smoothing its initial attack. ...

Noisebud has released 360, a free full-range phase rotator designed for mixing engineers who want to mess or fix phase problems — or shape the stereo image — using only phase rotation. Unlike traditional all-pass based designs that affect only a narrow frequency range, 360 rotates the entire signal equally across all frequencies. ...

Sound Dust has released Seeker, a looping/wavetable/sample scanning device with dynamic play head control that they claim works like a 'sonic microscope'. Seeker is a sample exploration device designed to dive deep into the core DNA of sounds, revealing textures and tones no-one knew were lurking in there. ...

Ina GRM has announced the release of Atelier, a modular environment for creative sound manipulation and generative synthesis, designed to encourage an exploratory approach to music making, and inviting you to play it like an instrument. Eight simple but powerful modules, a completely novel polyadic modulation engine, unbounded multichannel processing... and much more. ...

This is a reminder to all that the final round of voting for the KVR Readers' Choice Awards is open now. This is your last opportunity to champion the software and hardware that have defined your year in music production. ...

Singular Sound is now shipping BeatBuddy 2, a drum machine delivered in a stompbox format, engineered to provide musicians—from solo performers and singer-songwriters to full bands—with the responsive, human-feel percussion of a professional live drummer. ...

Sound Particles has announced the release of GrainDust, a powerful granular synthesizer with 4 fully independent granular layers, giving you the freedom to create rich and evolving textures. Every grain can move, shift, and breathe, creating results that feel alive and truly three-dimensional. ...

Initial Audio has announced the release of SlowMo 2, an advanced half-time effect plugin for Windows and macOS designed to slow down your mixes, instruments, vocals, and effect channels by up to 50% (or more) in real-time. ...

EastWest has updated Opus to v1.6.0 and released a major new update for Hollywood Strings 2. Hollywood Strings 2 This free update for all Hollywood Strings 2 owners and ComposerCloud subscribers is all about giving you more control, flexibility, and instant playability. ...

BLVCKAudio has updated the neural saturator plugin Ecstasy to v1.0.2 for Windows VST3. Changes in Ecstasy v1.0.2 4 new models: Obsidian Supernova Vulcan Chromium Stability improvements. Minor tweaks and adjustments. Demos have also been reset, uninstall Ecstasy (with its uninstaller) and download the new installer to try it again if you had previously tried it. Read More

Sound Dust has released Seeker, a looping/wavetable/sample scanning device with dynamic play head control that they claim works like a 'sonic microscope'. Seeker is a sample exploration device designed to dive deep into the core DNA of sounds, revealing textures and tones no-one knew were lurking in there. ...

Native Instruments has announced the release of Odes, the third entry in its Evolution series, following the releases of Lores and Fables. Designed to add tension and enhance narrative expression through rhythm and layered motion, Odes is a cinematic instrument intended for creating dynamic and emotional stories through sound. ...

UVI has announced the release of Falcon 2026, the next evolution of their flagship hybrid instrument. This update expands Falcon's core experience with new oscillators, effects, modulators, and global usability improvements across the interface. ...

Barcode Industries has released AXIS Oblivion: Scorched Earth, a Kontakt Instrument for creating aggressive rhythms and distorted pulses. Paul, Lead Designer at Barcode Industries, explains: Scorched Earth cranks up the heat with high-octane rhythms and industrial textures that cut through mixes with a jagged edge. ...

ZAK Sound has released Asteroid, a new virtual instrument for the Raizes Player designed to explore futuristic tones, drones, and pads. Asteroid combines layered wavetables, modulation, and dynamic motion to create sounds suited for cinematic, ambient, and experimental compositions. Its palette ranges from deep cosmic drones to shimmering pads and synth keys. ...

u-he has released Uhbik 2.0, a significant and free update to its suite of effect plug-ins. This version introduces a complete visual overhaul, a powerful new modulation system, and adds a brand-new Compressor to the collection. The update, available for Windows, Mac, and Linux users, is a complimentary download for all existing Uhbik license holders. ...

A.O.M. has updated their plugins to version 1.18.7. Improvements: [Windows] Actual rendering frame rate became more stable. Bug Fixes: [macOS] Fixed a bug that caused the background of text fields to become transparent in some environments. This bug was introduced in version 1.18.0. [macOS] Fixed a bug that caused memory consumption to gradually increase while a plug-in window was open. ...

Today, 2B Played Music announced the release of Saturium, a dual-engine harmonic saturation plugin that merges analog warmth with digital precision - giving producers and mastering engineers total control over tone, depth, and harmonic energy. Unlike conventional saturation tools, Saturium is built around two distinct harmonic engines working in parallel: Tube and Flux. ...

W. A. Production has released InstaComposer 3, a MIDI plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: Instacomposer 3 is the ultimate upgrade to your creative workflow. Built on the rock-solid foundation of one of our most popular plugins, this powerful and intuitive tool is your magical musical muse. ...

BBE Sound has released updates for the Sonic Sweet and Stomp Board plugins for macOS and Windows. Sonic Sweet Version 4.7.1 ChangeLog This version now requires macOS 11 minimum. [Mac only] Rewritten uninstaller. Metering precision and smoothness improvements. Stability improvements. Various UI fixes & improvements. Real-time authorization status update between multiple instances. ...

Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of three new virtual piano instruments. The highlight is the Studio Concert D 1887, a detailed sampling of a rare, historic Steinway grand. It is joined by two new streamlined collections, Bösendorfer Imperial Essentials and Yamaha CFX Essentials. ...

Spectrasonics has announced a major upgrade to their flagship and visionary virtual instrument. Omnisphere 3 brings many different types of synthesis together into one amazing-sounding instrument that will spark a lifetime of exploration. ...