Omnisphere 3, the latest release from Spectrasonics is here. It’s hard to believe that this amazing virtual instrument could be improved, but it has. This version isn’t your usual incremental update. It’s a serious rebuild of the engine, sound architecture, and workflow. ...

Electro-Harmonix has announced the release of the Big Muff Pi 2 dual op-amp fuzz pedal, a circuit based on a design by original Big Muff creator Bob Myer that was never previously manufactured. The schematic for this unreleased circuit, labeled 'BIG MUFF USING (2 DUAL OP AMPS),' was uncovered by EHX enthusiasts Josh Scott of JHS Pedals and Daniel Danger while researching the company's history. ...

2Rule has released TugMoveEffect, a free/donationware VST3/AU audio effect plugin for macOS and Windows that brings 2D positioning to audio effects processing. TugMoveEffect Core Concept: Place multiple effects instances on a 2D workspace and control their influence through distance-based mixing. ...

Blue Cat Audio has updated Remote Control to v3.2, a major yet free upgrade for its virtual MIDI control surface software that can control multiple plug-ins or MIDI devices from a single user interface. At the same time, Blue Cat Audio has launched its end of year promotions, with up to 50% off audio plug-ins and applications until December 31st. ...

discoDSP has updated Discovery Pro to version 8.11 which introduces JP-8080 Super 7 Supersaw oscillator, comprehensive real-time visualization with oscilloscope display, advanced gate sequencer with note retrigger, Voice Note panning mode, enhanced arpeggiator timing, and performance optimization through VPAK Assets Pack system. ...

Aqeel Aadam Sound has announced the release of Outgrowth, a new sample-based instrument developed in collaboration with electronic musician BlankFor.ms (Tyler Gilmore). ...

Fanan Team has released Playlisted 2, a media playlist player designed to bridge the gap between music production and live performance. This plugin transforms a DAW channel into a media player capable of handling audio and video playlists directly within a user's session. Playlisted 2 enables users to load lists of media files and play them back through the DAW's audio engine. ...

Audioblast has announced the release of DrumBlaster, a Drum Sampler featuring more than 4000 drum samples and 200 presets grouped by style: House, Techno, Hardcore, Drum and Bass, Breakbeat, Trap, Dub and Disco Funk 80. Add-on samples and presets will come in the future to add more styles and variations. You can add your own samples and sample banks for randomizing samples. ...

Devicemeister has released Stepic 1.6, an update to its step and modulation sequencer for Windows and macOS. The update applies to both the VST3/Audio Unit and Max for Live versions, which share the same feature set and is free for existing users. Changes: New: Lane Clock – Allows individual lanes to run at independent rates, decoupled from the master clock. ...

Igor Vasiliev has updated ExoSphere - Endless Ambient Drift App for iOS and macOS to version 1.1. They say: ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere. ...

TBProAudio has released TBPAClip, a new dynamics processor designed to handle clipping and saturation duties for mixing and mastering applications. TBPAClip is designed from scratch for modern clip and saturation tasks, used either with individual track, bus or master track. ...

Fanan Team has released Playlisted 2, a media playlist player designed to bridge the gap between music production and live performance. This plugin transforms a DAW channel into a media player capable of handling audio and video playlists directly within a user's session. Playlisted 2 enables users to load lists of media files and play them back through the DAW's audio engine. ...

MeldaProduction has announced the release of version 17.07 of its plugin suite. This update introduces MMicSim, a new microphone simulation plugin, and marks the official release of the phase alignment tool, MTrackAlign. MMicSim MMicSim is designed to convert the signal from an existing microphone into the sonic profile of over 100 vintage, modern, and studio-standard models. ...

u-he releases Zebralette 3.0 alongside the first public beta of Zebra 3. Zebralette 3 This core piece of Zebra 3 tech (see below) has been officially released as freeware. A beta version has been available for a good while already, but the new release is significantly less CPU-intensive. ...

Sampleson has announced the release of Funkastic, the company's first A.I.-powered generative plugin. Funkastic is an A.I. model trained with funky grooves. It's mainly designed to generate Clavi-style parts, but also works for electric pianos, organs or even bass lines. Unlike 'auto-composer' tools or A.I. ...

NextMIDI has announced the release of Divisimate Core, a plugin aimed at orchestrating with virtual instruments. As a mid-tier entry into the series of products designed for spreading notes across different virtual instruments in real time, Divisimate Core aims at a workflow that is more modular. ...

Arturia has announced the release of the MiniFuse 2 OTG, a compact audio interface designed to integrate mobile devices into studio and streaming workflows. Building on the MiniFuse platform, this new model introduces specific connectivity options for smartphones and tablets, catering to content creators, streamers, and musicians requiring portable routing solutions. ...

Hit'n'Mix has announced the release of RipX DAW 8, with a minor 8.0.1 update now available. RipX is the AI DAW that goes beyond stem separation—giving you full control over every note, harmonic, and sound. Remix the impossible, isolate hidden elements, and push your music into new creative territory. RipX DAW v8.0. ...

Roland recently released Galaxias v1.8, a major update that 'launches your creative experience into a new dimension'. This release introduces: Zenology GX: A fully native synth environment with next-gen performance. Earth Electric Piano Integration: Expanding your sonic universe. Immersive Mode: Re-engineered for deep focus and DAW integration. ...

Modartt has announced the release of Syngular, an instrument pack for Pianoteq, describing it as 'a creative playground with imaginary timbres and organic expressivity', along with a version 9.1.0 update for Pianoteq. Syngular Syngular transforms Pianoteq's physical modelling engine, originally designed to emulate real acoustic instruments, into a powerful laboratory for sound creation. ...

Artists in DSP today announced the release of Euclyd, a unique multitap delay plugin built on the principles of Euclidean rhythm. Euclyd transforms delay from a simple echo effect into a creative tool for shaping rhythmic space and geometric motion. We built Euclyd because we believe plugins should inspire. ...

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of VST Live 3, an update to its dedicated live performance system. This version introduces real-time video processing capabilities, a new monitor mixer, improved DMX integration, and additional virtual instruments. ...

sonible has announced the release of smart:comp 3, a major update to its intelligent compressor plug-in. This latest version introduces a semantic approach to compression control, aiming to bridge the gap between technical parameters and musical intention through new visualization and workflow tools. ...

Rhodes Music has announced the release of two new limited edition models from their Custom Shop: the MK8 'Glacial' and MK8 'Monolith'. Hand-built in Leeds, UK, these pianos feature distinct cosmetic treatments applied to the standard MK8 architecture. Both models are built to order and available exclusively during a one-month window closing on January 9, 2026. ...

Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the release of SpringVerb, an algorithmic reverb plugin designed to emulate the physical characteristics of classic spring reverb hardware. SpringVerb is the latest addition to the SSL 'Verb' collection, which also includes PlateVerb and GateVerb. ...

Strymon has released the Fairfax Class A Output Stage pedal: Fairfax isn't just another gain pedal — it's a different approach to pedal overdrive altogether. Inspired by a little known tube device from the '60s that powered a number of classic rock anthems, we're using it to kick off a new line of fully analog pedals called Series A, which we plan on using as an outlet for our analog ...

Native Instruments has announced the release of Absynth 6, a major update to the company's long-standing semi-modular synthesizer. Developed in partnership with original creator Brian Clevinger, the new version modernizes the instrument's architecture with an AI-powered browsing system, full MPE integration, and expanded multichannel capabilities. ...

Ocean Swift has announced the release of Tyrian Tine, a free Kontakt NKS instrument for generating randomized bell and chime tones. Its asymmetric dual-layer engine pairs a wavetable oscillator - with purposeful instability, morphing, and controlled randomization - with a sample oscillator curated from bells, kalimbas, music boxes, and other metallic oddities. ...

The Audio Firm has announced the release of Furnace, a three-way saturation processor with mid-side processing that delivers the authentic sound of tape, transformers or tube saturation in a single plugin, taken directly from real iconic gear and modelled with The Audio Firm's custom real-time neural networks. ...

AURA Plugins has announced the Clavia Nord 3 Editor & Librarian for Clavia Nord Lead 3 / Clavia Nord Rack 3 synthesizers and TC Electronic M-One Editor & Librarian for TC Electronic M-One / M-One XL Dual Effects Processors. ...

MathAudio has updated its Room EQ plug-in to v3.0.0. New in Room EQ v3.0.0: Supports automatic scaling for 4k monitors. Supports manual window resizing (drag the bottom right corner of the window). Supports CLAP. ...