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IK Multimedia has announced the release of T-RackS 6 Prism Reverb, describing it as: An effects module that's more than just another shimmer reverb. A playground for sonic exploration, Prism Reverb was developed for sound designers, producers, and guitarists to push beyond 'beautiful washes,' allowing them to shape infinite, evolving textures with depth and creative freedom. ...

atkAudio has announced the release of atkSpeechLimiter, a free speech-limiter audio plugin. atkSpeechLimiter helps maintaining consistent audio peak levels or can optionally function as a de-esser. Although atkSpeechLimiter can work on different kinds of materials, it's been designed for human voice. ...

Oracle Sound has updated Ritual Amp Loader to v1.1.1. Changes: V1.1.1 - Apple Silicon Now Supported. V1.1.0 - Calibration Input Support added. Read More

Sound Magic has released CineGrand2, a plugin that features two pianos for scoring, and updated its free Piano One to v1.0. CineGrand2 CineGrand2 is a lightweight virtual instrument at just around 700MB, yet thanks to advanced modeling technology, it delivers a level of detail comparable to massive 54GB sample libraries. ...

MeterPlugs has announced the release of Dynameter 2, a major new version of the plugin that helps you discover and tune the dynamics and density of your audio. New features in version 2 include: New display modes: Stereo, Mid / Side and Multiband. Peak Aware display: See if your dynamics are limited due to clipping or if your audio is naturally less dynamic. ...

Ploytec and Intelligent Sounds & Music have released the Apple Silicon version of the mastering harmonic processor Mango. Mango creates luscious sounds in an extraordinary musical manner. The fruity valve or tape like 'decadent dessert' is supposed to take your audio material to another level. It's described to 'add the perfect amount of ear candy' to your sound. ...

Nembrini Audio has released Range 120 Guitar Amplifier Plugin. Delivering vintage British amp character with modern routing, cabinet flexibility, and studio-grade effects. Modeled after the iconic Orange OR120 amplifier from the early '70s, Nembrini Audio Range 120 captures its raw power, bold clean tones, and thick, saturated overdrive that shaped the sound of classic and hard rock. ...

VGTrumpet has released VG Bright Jazz Trio - Trombone, Saxophone, Trumpet Virtual Instrument as a VST / AU plugin, and standalone application. Features Three vibrant sound sets featuring Trombone, Alto Saxophone, and Trumpet samples. It works with Windows and Mac as a standalone and will run as a plugin in all major DAWs (Cubase, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, FL Studio etc. ...

Pssst Instruments has released PREPARIST: Piano Percussion, the second instrument from their Prepared Piano Series. This time, we've focused on percussion created from our prepared vintage Gustav Rösler piano. Yes, it's the same instrument we used to record our Avant-Gardist: Tonally Prepared Cinematic Piano. ...

Plugin Alliance and Brainworx has announced the release of bx_pulsar, a new creative delay plugin. The company describes it as a versatile tool designed for producers and musicians looking for a wide range of delay styles with an immediate workflow. ...

Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Alloy, a new sample-based synthesizer and the first instrument in their new Evolve series. The instrument is dedicated to capturing the sonic essence of metal, designed for creating sounds like resonant pads, shining bells, gritty basses, bright plucks, and energetic leads. ...

Marco Allegretti, the developer behind 23DSP, has released two audio plugins aimed at enhancing stereo mixes with a combination of compression, saturation, and tonal shaping: XY-FAT (free) and XY-FAT Pro (paid). Both plugins are designed around a simple yet effective signal path that includes envelope-followed compression, peak EQ filtering, and soft saturation. ...

Dreamtonics has updated Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro to v2.1.1. Synthesizer V Studio has long supported scripting to allow users to automate tasks and extend functionality. This release significantly expands those capabilities, bringing them up-to-date with features introduced in version 2. ...

Pentacom has released ChordBloom, a free plugin designed to make playing and exploring chords effortless. ChordBloom uses the lower octave (C2 to B2) as switches to select chord types, while pressing keys from C3 upward plays full chords based on the selected root note. This setup lets you trigger rich chord voicings with simple keystrokes. ...

SoundGhost has announced the release of Ekko, a cassette-inspired delay plugin that blends lo-fi charm with unpredictable sonic movement. Ekko - Scrambled Cassette Delay Plugin From warm, saturated echoes to warped, chaotic reflections, Ekko brings a nostalgic texture combined with modern sound design. But Ekko is more than a traditional delay. ...

Exp DSP has released Exp Filtertable for macOS. CLAP/VST3/AUv2 formats are available, and while it was previously only available for Windows, you can now use it on macOS as well. Exp Filtertable is like a filter version of a wavetable providing complex filtering that is difficult to achieve with conventional methods. ...

quietformat has released MELTONE, a software synthesizer for macOS and Windows, available in VST3, Audio Unit, and standalone formats. MELTONE - Dual-Oscillator Analog Synth MELTONE is a virtual analog synthesizer featuring two detunable oscillators with phase shaping, a smooth resonant low-pass filter, three envelopes, two LFOs, and support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE). ...

Today, 2B Played Music announced the release of BandShaper 2, a mastering-grade spectral shaping tool 'for producers who demand more from their sound'. With high-resolution spectral sculpting, true analog-style saturation, and per-band stereo field control, BandShaper 2 unlocks clarity, depth, and character that go beyond classic EQ. ...

Barcode Industries has released AXIS Oblivion Mutes, a Kontakt instrument for creating cinematic rhythms and pulses. Oblivion Mutes offers an intimate tonal palette, focusing on palm-muted strings and dampened bell tones sourced from the flagship library, AXIS Oblivion. ...

Native Instruments has updated Massive X to v1.6.0. The latest update delivers a clean interface, pro-level presets, and playful tools like the Morpher and Animator to spark ideas in seconds. Changes in Massive X v1.6.0: Added: Play View page with Side Pane Browser, Morpher and Animator. MX Player Library with 60 new presets. View switching buttons (Play/Edit/Browse). ...

Safari Pedals has released Falcon Air EQ, a new plugin designed for 'sculpting high-end clarity with smoothness and style'. Whether you're mixing pop vocals, trap snares, or cinematic soundtracks—Falcon Air EQ delivers pristine shimmer and tames harshness like a pro. Falcon gives you that expensive-sounding top end—sparkly and defined without the bite. ...

UK-based label and creative studio Tukan Dance has announced the release of its debut audio plugin: Rocket Flanger, a streamlined, tempo-driven flanger effect with a bold twist — it pushes all the way to 512 BPM. Designed by Eternal Self (whose productions have landed on Street Tracks, Electronic Groove and more), Rocket Flanger is built for speed, simplicity, and creativity. ...

Musician and documentarian Alex Ball has released another fantastic deep dive into synthesizer history with his video, 'MonoCulture: The Story of the Bass Station.' The film expertly charts the journey of the iconic monosynth that found its way onto countless records. ...

Dystopian Waves has released Celium, a Max for Live granular instrument designed for detailed sound manipulation. It features a dual-buffer engine with Live and Freeze modes, each supporting two audio sources. Users can blend between sources using crossfading, inter-grain transitions (where a grain starts in one source and ends in another), and per-source probability. ...

Orcas Audio has announced Mac compatibility for all its VST plug-ins: Our first three VST plug-ins are now available for Mac users in addition to Windows. The complete suite, featuring Undertow, Quad Cascade, and Whirlpool, is now compatible with all major DAWs on both platforms in the VST3 format. ...

Niu plusplus has updated MidiPhrase to v2.0.26. Fixes: [Important] Fixed the issue of DAW and MIDIPhrase playback synchronization. (Note: Due to the characteristics of different operating systems and DAWs, some DAWs support bidirectional sync playback with MIDIPhrase, while others may only support one-way sync triggered from the DAW). ...

accSone has announced a free update to crusher-X 11.30. crusher-X 11.3 provides a new UI 'Stealth Mode'. Professionals requesting an UI mode that supports high UI element contrast and removes color distraction to concentrate on the essentials of their productions. accSone also delivers on a customer request regarding a Default Program export. ...

Bjt2 has updated the free Crescendo plugin to version 1.0.167 with various enhancements and bug fixes. Changes in 1.0.167 from 1.0.166: Bug fix: infinite loop in parser if there is not a last empty line. Compiled with the latest Visual Studio (17.14.9) and SDK (10.0.26100.4188). Additional info can be found in the KVR Forum here, here and here. Read More

sonicLAB has released an update for the Oceanic app, the WaveBot and WaveCC plugins and released the Oceanic app on the iPad. What is new: Oceanic app: Now the Oceanic can control the Oceanic bundle plugins WaveBot, WaveCC and FlangerBot from a remote computer or on the iPad in your local area network. All you need is to type in the IP address of the target computer running the plugins. ...

Rapid Flow has announced a new partnership with Bitwig, a collaboration aimed at helping artists streamline their creative process within Bitwig Studio. Rapid Flow's founder, Erik Heirman, has been involved with the Bitwig community for years, initially as their German Sales Representative and now as an ambassador. ...

DamyFx has released Mr Flanger, a VST3 plugin for Windows. They say: Mr Flanger is a classic, warm modulation effect that creates a distinctive 'flying' or 'jet-like' sound by mixing the original signal with a delayed, time-modulated copy of it. Price: Free. Read More

W. A. Production has released Ignition, a MultiFX plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: Introducing IGNITION, the single-page FX toolkit crafted to add instant heat and sizzling spice to your tracks. We've teamed up with the biggest names in dance music to bring their secret signature FX chains to your DAW. ...

APU Software has announced the release of APU TrueGain, a gain compensation plugin and standalone application supporting ISO 226 and Fletcher-Munson equal-loudness contours, and updated APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer, APU Loudness Limiter, and APU Loudness Contour to version 4.2.0. ...

Orchestral Tools has announced the release of James Newton Howard Piano. An elemental scoring tool, James Newton Howard Piano captures the evocative aura of an iconic Hollywood composer's personal grand piano: A Steinway Model D. ...

Ohm Force has updated Ohmicide[S] to v1.0.1. New Features: Scalable interface - choose between 100%, 150%, and 200% to make the interface larger when you need more visibility on high-resolution displays. Fixes: Refined knob and slider behavior - more precise control. Enhanced Cubase compatibility and performance. ...

DirektDSP has released Chasm, a new diffusion delay plugin developed in collaboration with Korzana, designed for producers and sound designers seeking to create blurry, smeared soundscapes and enhance stereo width. Inspired by one of Korzana's personal FX chains, Chasm combines the effects of 7 different plugins into 1. Chasm is also open sourced on GitHub under the AGPLv3 License. ...

Acustica Audio has released Mahogany, a plugin suite inspired by the rich character of analog filter circuits—particularly those found in vintage 4-pole designs—and reimagined to meet the needs of modern music production. It delivers classic tone and saturation with digital precision, all within an intuitive and flexible interface. ...