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Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced Acoustifier, a new plug-in developed to transform acoustic guitar D.I. signals. The plug-in is designed to make a dry, direct-input track sound as if it were captured in a studio environment using a dual-microphone setup. The core of the plug-in is its simulation engine. ...

Eftilo has released version 1.1.0 of Scirocco, a Distorting Chorus/Vibrato plugin for macOS and Windows. This update introduces improvements developed during the creation of Cratere, Eftilo's most recent plugin, including a new anti-aliasing technique and other refinements for a cleaner and more user-friendly experience. What's new in v1.1.0: Improved anti-aliasing. Minor UI adjustments. ...

Full Bucket Music has released Fury-800 version 2.5.0 for Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and Mac (VST2/VST3/AU/CLAP/AAX). The new version improves authenticity in Poly-800 mode. Changes since v2.4.4: Reworked Poly-800 Mode (for details see manual). MIDI CC2 (Breath Controller) can be selected for MG-to-VCF control. Price: Free. Read More

Antares Audio Technologies has announced the release of an innovative new plugin, Metamorph, alongside the launch of their Black Friday 'Early Bird' sale. Metamorph: Voice Transformation in Your DAW Metamorph is an AI vocal transformation plugin that 'enables artists to transcend the creative limitations of their natural voice'. ...

Audio Imperia has released Glade - The Unearthed Orchestra, a new free Kontakt Instrument for the free Kontakt Player. Glade is a fully featured, professionally recorded instrument available free of charge to composers who want to start writing music today. It fuses world color with symphonic craft into a playable toolkit for expression. ...

FeelYourSound has released version 4.0.0 of the electronic song-writing solution Sundog Song Studio. Sundog is a standalone composition software for Windows and macOS that connects to any DAW via MIDI. With Sundog it is possible to develop new chord progressions, melodies, bass lines, and arpeggios within minutes. All songs can be exported as standard MIDI files. ...

MolecularBytes has released AtomicTransientMicro, a transient processor that gives producers precise control over the attack and sustain of any sound — from drums and percussion to guitars, pianos, and full mixes. Based on the core technology of AtomicTransient, the new plugin brings the same musical precision in a more compact and accessible form. ...

Bremmers Audio Design have released MultitrackStudio 11.3. The user interface, help and pdf manual are now available in German and Dutch, in addition to English. Changes: User interface and help can be 'auf Deutsch' (in German) or 'in het Nederlands' (in Dutch). The language can be selected in the Preferences window. The pdf manual is available in German and Dutch too. ...

New Sonic Arts has updated Nuance, a creative sampler instrument, to version 2.6.003. Improvements: Added master pitch and volume parameters. Added master output meter. In-place parameter values shown on hover/during edit. New Group Bar in instrument mode. MIDI sources tab for input monitoring and drag-drop assignment. Choke and Cycle groups now per-zone. ...

VB-Audio has updated Matrix to version 1.0.2.2. VB-Audio Matrix is a universal real-time audio router for Windows, designed to connect multiple audio devices, applications, and network streams together, providing full control over audio routing channel by channel. ...

Universal Audio has announced the release of Ocean Way Studios Deluxe, a powerful new version of the Ocean Way Studios UAD plug?in that places tracks inside the legendary rooms, reverb chambers, and analog gear that defined some of the greatest recordings in history. ...

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Cubase 15, the latest major update to its music production software. The new version is available in three tiers: Pro, Artist, and Elements, each receiving a range of new features and workflow improvements. ...

Produce RnB has released Signature V5, revamped, replenished and reimagined to give users 'immersive sounds for R&B and hip hop'. The plugin has been simplified to provide streamlined controls for a quick and efficient workflow. Version 5 introduces new 'sound alter' knobs. These help you quickly morph sounds and turn them into something unique and useful via 4 different controls. ...

MOTU has announced the release of the 10pre audio interface, a new rack-mountable unit that focuses on high channel count and flexible, modern connectivity, including Thunderbolt 4 and AVB networking. The interface is designed for studio environments requiring a significant number of high-quality microphone preamps and advanced routing capabilities. ...

ivoschi has released MidiBro, a MIDI file browser and management tool for macOS and Windows with VST3/AU plugin for DAW integration. Features include: Three-panel interface (Folders | Files | Preview) with fast search. Visual thumbnail preview. Smart Collections with filters (key, tempo, rating, instrument type). 5-star rating system. Drag n Drop into DAW. AI-powered MIDI variations. ...

Toontrack has announced the release of The Drum Factory SDX, an expansion for Superior Drummer 3 recorded by award-winning producer/engineer/mixer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down) at La Fabrique studios in France. This marks another milestone title in Toontrack's collection of SDXs. ...

Algoriffix has updated Transkr V2, the audio-to-MIDI converter, to version 2.9 adding quantization to provide beat-aligned timings of events and markers in converted MIDI files. Version 2.9 includes a few more extras, the most important of which is the quantization of MIDI note events and key changes. ...

Heritage Audio has announced the release of a plugin version of the HA-81A EQ. The HA-81A EQ preamp and equaliser is one of Heritage Audio's best sellers, and for good reason. ...

Rhodes Music has announced the release of the Rhodes Vari-Amp plug-in, a collection of six classic Rhodes preamps paired with eight amplifier and microphone models, designed for keyboardists, guitarists, producers, and instrumentalists seeking warmth, soul, and authentic analogue colour. Rhodes Vari-Amp marks a bold new chapter in our sonic adventures. ...

Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 is the latest evolution of their acclaimed compact controller and sequencer. Both the original Keystep and Keystep Pro were, and still are, wildly popular controllers used in studios everywhere as a hub to power hardware via their CV I/O, and innovative sequencing options. ...

TAQS.IM has announced the release of SOLO v4.0, describing it as 'a massive update that takes your synth experience to the next level with new sound design possibilities, refined performance, and a sleek modern interface'. SOLO 4. ...

McDSP has announced the release of the new FutzVerb AAX/AU/VST3 plug-in for both macOS and Windows along with news that all McDSP v7 plug-ins now support machine based licensing - McDSP users can choose between iLok, iLok Cloud, and machine based licensing options, for both perpetual licenses and subscriptions. McDSP v7 plug-ins will continue to have two activations per license. ...

We're excited to announce that, in partnership with LANDR, we are launching a comprehensive music production subscription bundle called KVR Create. This new service aggregates a diverse creative toolkit, bringing together over 45 VST plugins, a massive library of royalty-free samples, advanced mastering services, and global music distribution capabilities, all under a single monthly or yearly ...

Lese has announced the release of Smear, a multistage spectral processing plugin for macOS and Windows: We have made quite a few spectral effects in our time, but many of them weren't fleshed out enough to be a single plugin. ...

Bunker Samples has released Iremia Swells Collection for Kontakt, a comprehensive set of organic solo violin, viola and cello swells. These swells are mini performances, crescendoing to a medium intensity over a set length, before fading back down to nothing over the same length. They are designed to add a sense of humanity and intimacy to any kind of music, and are great at chordal playing. ...

Tracktion Software has announced the release of Collective 2 for macOS, Windows and Linux. Imagine you're standing in your studio, the air electric with possibility. You hit a note, and it breathes life into your space. That's the moment we live for — and with Collective 2, those moments are yours to create. Collective 2 is your gateway to premium sound without the premium price tag. ...

Behringer has announced the SDS-3, a 4-channel analog drum synthesizer. The unit is described as an authentic reproduction of the original Simmons SDS-3 circuitry from the 1970s, updated with modern connectivity options. The SDS-3 is designed for hands-on, real-time control, featuring 57 knobs and switches. ...

Smaolab has released Akira-Lead, a new plugin that aims to produce overdriven and distorted sounds typical of electrified guitars and basses. Akira-Lead combines an amp simulation with a nasty low pass filter and tone-shaping functions. You can also access 2 PRE/POST bands equalizer effect. ...

W. A. Production has updated InstaComposer 3 to v3.0.1. Changes: Added an option to merge all tracks into a single MIDI track during export. Improved loop generation: notes are now generated strictly within the effective loop boundaries. Enhanced structure of exported MIDI files for better compatibility. Fixed a bug affecting MIDI drag functionality. ...

Song Athletics has released Alchemia, a sample library for Kontakt Player exploring the tension between form and disintegration through layered, unstable textures that evolve across electroacoustic realms. Extended techniques for cello, saxophone, voice, guitars, and synthesizers dissolve and transform through experimental processing techniques, creating a constantly shifting soundscape. ...

Pontaku Audio has updated Chronoform, its 'varispeed' processor plugin, to version 1.2.0. This major update introduces a new mode to control the playback speed in semitones (st), in addition to the conventional rate (x), significantly improving workflows focused on pitch. ...

apulSoft has updated apQualizr2 to v2.7.6. Changes: C, L, R, M, S keys now switch the stereo processing mode of the selected bands. Improved compatibility with utf8/utf16 text encodings for.txt file import. BUGFIX: Clicks when attaching cable to LFO amp mod. BUGFIX: LFO clicks on specific configs on Windows. BUGFIX: Crash when exporting audio in Bitwig if automated parameters. ...

Niu plusplus has updated MidiPhrase to version 2.1.1. New Features: 1 Track Functions: S – Insert or delete track notes. M – Mute or unmute track notes (supports quick operations; see the shortcuts below). ...

We're pleased to announce the winners of the KVR Readers' Choice Awards 2025 as KVR readers reward developers for work well done. These awards are intended to represent the preferences and opinions of the musicians, producers, and enthusiasts who use and appreciate various software tools for music production and sound design. ...

Aberrant DSP has released Cataclysm, a distortion and analog-inspired multi-effect plugin. Cataclysm is a signal destruction machine from a paranoid time. Inspired by malfunctioning test equipment, illegal wiretaps, and classic analog hardware, Cataclysm brings chaotic circuitry into the digital age. Features: Central Drive module with in-depth waveshaping, gating, and tone controls. ...

discoDSP has announced the release of Vertigo 5, a major update featuring doubled operator count, enhanced sound design tools, comprehensive audio import capabilities, and a completely redesigned interface. Vertigo is a powerful additive synthesizer offering precise control over harmonic content with advanced FFT re-synthesis, micro-tuning support, and professional sound design capabilities. ...

rncbc.org has announced the Halloween'25 release of Qtractor version 1.5.9, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this release: Main menu and toolbar Edit/Select Mode/Clip, Range, Rectangle and Automation actions are now self-toggled when triggered. Slightly better positioning and centering when just clicking but not dragging the main and MIDI editor thumb-views around. ...

The Very Loud Indeed Co. has announced the release of Shift II: Hybrid Scoring Transitions for Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.8+ sampler. They say: Like its predecessor, it allows you to bridge different sections of a music piece seamlessly and it covers multiple genres, from tense drama to frenetic action to bone-chilling horror. ...