Macworld According to 9to5Google, the latest developer test built (Canary) of Android includes a new feature that should make it easier to switch between iPhone and Android devices. The corresponding feature on iPhones should roll out in a coming iOS 26 update. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes have been announced, and Apple TV is well represented with 14 nominations. Puribus and Severance led the way for Apple, with multiple nominations in multiple categories. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Much talk in Silicon Valley lately has focused on the timing of Apple boss Tim Cook’s retirement. At the age of 65, and having publicly discussed his departure as far back as 2021, he isn’t going to be presenting keynote videos forever. But while the CEO insists he isn’t leaving just yet, it’s striking how many other senior Apple executives are. ...   Mac Central

MusicDevelopments has updated RapidComposer to v6.0.4. This release focuses on improving stability, reliability, and workflow smoothness based on recent user feedback. What's new in v6.0.4: More reliable Undo/Redo: Several issues were fixed, including rare cases where phrases could disappear during undo operations. Undo history handling is now rock-solid. ...   KVR Audio

Timedomain has announced the release of ACE Studio 2.0, an application for AI-powered vocal synthesis and instrument generation. The update focuses on expanding the available content library and improving production workflow, featuring additional AI Voice Models, new language support, expanded AI Instruments, and new Generative Kits, alongside workflow enhancements and seamless DAW ...   KVR Audio

Vexon Audio has announced the release of Poly Shimmer, a multi-layer shimmer reverb designed for creators seeking evolving, harmonic ambience and cinematic sound textures. PolyShimmer features four independent shimmer layers, each tunable up to ±24 semitones, allowing users to build musical intervals or full four-note chords directly inside the effect. ...   KVR Audio

NUSofting has updated for Mac, AU and VST3, Universal Binary 2, SixZero Space, the multi-reverb plug-in. SixZero Space aims to combine, in a single unit, the essential studio processing of the 1960s. Features include: Gain stage with limiter and saturation. High-pass filter and high-frequency boost. Spring and plate reverb, mixable. Room ambience. Full Stereo processing. ...   KVR Audio

UnitedPlugins has announced the release of OrbitronCore, a streamlined modulation multi-effect plugin developed by JMG Sound. Designed as a focused iteration of the full Orbitron plugin, it provides a selected set of modulation algorithms for adding movement and character to audio sources. ...   KVR Audio

Prominy has announced V-METAL 2, the next generation of the original V-METAL (from 2011). Captured from an ESP Alexi Blacky with EMG humbuckers, the Kontakt library includes over 22 GB / 47,000+ samples. Key new features: Redesigned interface. Built-in amp sims & effects (250+ presets). Advanced polyphonic control (Strum/Arpeggio Key, String Skip, Forced Hammer-On/Pull-Off). ...   KVR Audio

The dust has settled. The "Cyber Week" banners have finally disappeared from your inbox, and your bank account is slowly recovering from the trauma. ...   KVR Audio

Rast Sound has updated Transformer to version 1.5. The resonator effect now includes two new modes and expanded LFO capabilities. New in v1.5: Mode D (Muted/Pluck) — tight, controlled resonance for drums and percussion. Mode E (Shimmer/Ambient) — detuned strings and extended decay for atmospheric textures. LFO presets for quick modulation setups. LFO micro-randomiser. ...   KVR Audio

discoDSP has updated OB-Xd synth to version 3.14. OB-Xd 3.14 introduces polyphonic unison mode - a major enhancement allowing multiple notes to be played simultaneously with stacked voices per note, unlocking more evolving chords and complex textures. What's New: Polyphonic Unison: Previously, unison forced monophonic behavior (one note at a time). ...   KVR Audio

FX-Mechanics recently released version 0.1 of RhyGa, a simple yet versatile rhythmic gate effect for your DAW. RhyGa allows the user to create tempo-synced patterns by modulating the volume of an incoming audio signal. ...   KVR Audio

KVR Show Report: SF Music Expo 2025 SF Music Expo was founded in 2014 by Loic Maestracci to bring together local Bay Area music creators for education and networking. Originally held at The Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District and later moved to SAE Expression College. ...   KVR Audio