AudioThing has released B00GA, a studio and live instrument made in collaboration with Hainbach, designed to create experimental rhythms and tonal textures. Inspired by a rare piece of lab equipment, the Hewlett-Packard Word Generator 8006A, it offers a different way to sequence clicks, pulses, and noise. ...

BlauKraut Engineering has updated Charlatan, the free synth plugin for Windows and Linux, to v3.3.2. Changes: Added 'Constant' modulation source. Persist MSEG/XForm editor grid settings. Support mouse wheel adjustment in Osc harmonics editor. Support zoom via mouse wheel in MSEG editor. BUGFIX: Silence Delay/Reverb FX left-over signal after re-enabling. Minor improvements and fixes. Read More

Atrium's User Interface Convex Audio has announced the release of Atrium, an 'acoustic space simulation' VST3 Plugin for Windows. Convex Audio says Atrium is not simply another reverb; it is an acoustic space simulation. With Atrium, you don't just set the decay time or use ominous parameters to adjust the sound. Instead, you create the room. ...

Audio Brewers has introduced ab Encoder MS, a tool designed to streamline the conversion of MS and Double MS recordings into First-Order Ambisonics (1OA). The plugin encodes Mid-Side (MS) and Double Mid-Side (DMS) signals directly into Ambisonics, eliminating the need for intermediate stereo decoding and preserving the spatial characteristics of the original recording. ...

Venomode has released Mesa and Mesa Lite, clipper plugins for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Mesa Mesa is a multi-mode clipper plugin which offers multiple ways to control peaks and increase loudness. The 3 clipping modes and 2 enhancers can be used for everything from simple peak taming, to adding weight and volume to tracks. ...

Soniccouture has announced the latest in their Polarity series of instruments exploring granular synthesis with different artists and sound designers. Polarity | Modular is a dual-layer granular engine loaded with 250 custom waveforms crafted by UK synthesis and DIN label boss Ian Boddy, utilizing his extensive collection of modular gear, including a Roland System 100M, Serge Modular, Buchla ...

Bela D Media has released Vocal Tools Poetic for Kontakt. In response to a recent YouTube poll where users expressed a desire for another lyrical vocal product following the launch of Vocal Tools Spoken, Bela D Media has issued the following statement: We are happy to introduce Vocal Tools Poetic. ...

Algoriffix has updated Transkr V2, the audio-to-MIDI converter, to version 2.9.2 adding chord matching and in-app purchases to its rich set of features. Version 2.9.2 allows you to enter custom chords and have them automatically matched and time-aligned with the audio. ...

discoDSP has announced Bliss 3.5, a major update to its sampling workstation, delivering enhanced workflow capabilities, performance improvements, and cross-platform refinements. Macro Presets System The new macro preset system transforms workflow efficiency with comprehensive save/load functionality for all 8 macro configurations. ...

MuTools has updated MuLab App & Plugin to 10.1.19. Highlights: Improved Plugin Support & Plugin Manager. Improved Audio Sequences. Demo version now allows saving. Many more enhancements, see all detail here: MuLab Change Log. Read More

Audiofier has released four new Micron libraries for Kontakt priced at $29 each. MICRON SynthTV (XY Loops) MICRON SynthTV features retro-inspired synth loops and textures designed for television scoring — talk shows, series, and modern broadcast cues. Classic analog tone meets cinematic rhythm. ...

UJAM has announced the release of three new Usynths: Vortex, Webcore, and Dust. These additions to its Usynth series are designed to capture distinct facets of today's electronic music landscape, drawing inspiration from modern Trance, Hyperpop, and Lo-Fi aesthetics. ...

Cableguys have released version 3.6.1 of ShaperBox, the KVR Readers' Choice Award-winning rhythmic multi-effect that was recently expanded with the new PitchShaper. They have also released version 1.1.1 of Snapback, 'the instant drum layering effect'. Changes in ShaperBox 3.6.1: Improved: PitchShaper's Formant Link, Density and Grain Size are now available as automation parameters. ...

zplane has announced a major update to its real-time polyphonic pitch-shifting plugin, Elastique Pitch, which focuses on interface and UX improvements. Elastique Pitch Version 2.5 introduces a completely redesigned graphical interface, expanded multichannel support, and a refined workflow for faster, more intuitive control. All powered by the latest evolution of zplane's Elastique technology. ...

23DSP has released two new audio effects, 1-Wobble and 1-Air, expanding the 1-Knob plugin series. Each plugin follows the same design concept — a single control that adjusts multiple internal parameters to deliver musically responsive results with minimal setup. ...

Audija has updated KickDrum to v2.7. New Features: Analyze algorithm rebuilt from the ground up (see YouTube video below): Pitch curve and gain envelope smoothing controls. Wavetable max Waves option. Bezier Curves now preserve shape when adding or removing a point. EQ now has preserve symmetry option (on by default, except for presets prior to this). ...

Valhalla DSP has announced the release of ValhallaFutureVerb, a new new reverb/echo plugin for macOS and Windows: VallhallaFutureVerb is the product of 8 years of research and development. Our goal was to create reverb algorithms that have a natural, transparent sound, without the metallic artifacts of prior digital algorithmic designs. ...

Universal Audio has announced the release of UAFX 2.0, a complimentary software update for its dual-footswitch effects pedals and amp emulators. This new software release aims to provide guitarists with deeper control, greater flexibility, and more comprehensive integration into existing rigs, particularly those that rely on control changes. {PRODUCT-HEADER-31691-lion68superleadamppedal}. ...

Noisebud has released BaseGlove v1.60, an update to their plugin designed to bring back punch, movement, and physical weight in the low end while mastering, especially in mixes where compression and limiting have flattened the bass. Instead of boosting lows, BaseGlove reshapes how the bass energy behaves and interacts, helping kick drums and basslines feel solid and alive again. New in v1. ...

Roland has announced Zenology GX, the latest evolution of its ZEN-Core Synthesis System designed for DAWs. This is the same engine used in Roland's flagship hardware instruments like the Fantom and Jupiter-X. This new version features a redesigned interface, a speed-optimized engine, and integrates seamlessly into Galaxias (version 1.8 or later). ...

Jungle Audio has announced the release of Duke, a lo-fi multi-effect inspired by the warmth and imperfections of tape, vinyl and dusty digital samplers. A simple set of controls drives a complex DSP engine under the hood. Duke adds instant character to any source with saturated textures, dynamic noise layers, and musical modulations. ...

Quiet Art has released LoudnessGracious, an amalgamation of their WaveRider and Defaulter plugins, designed to deliver smooth, accurate loudness control in an offline workflow. Key Features: True Peak Limiter for compliance and signal protection. Independent ratios for soft and loud ranges. Loudness analysis per clip. Threshold control to skip quiet clips. ...

Toontrack has announced the release of the Infinity Grid EZX, a new expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 designed to capture the signature sound of Jay Postones, the drummer for the progressive metal band TesseracT. ...

Tritik has updated its spectrogram plugin Visu to v1.2.0. Changes: Added Mel, Bark, and ERB frequency scales. Added option to display a piano keyboard on the frequency ruler. Added Auto Pause mode (pauses display according to the DAW playhead). Middle note now adapts to the DAW's C3/C4 convention. Improved Scrolling smoothness. ...