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. ...

BLVCKAudio's Ecstasy has been updated to version 1.1.0. Changelog: Two new models: Titanium and Phantom Added 'Tone' section for shaping your sound before or after saturation. Added adjustable frequency selection section for saturating lows, mids or highs. Demos have also been reset and demo time has now been set to 21 days. Read More

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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). ...

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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. ...

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). ...

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 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. ...

Media Overkill (MOK) has announced the free upgrade to its wavetable synth plugin, Miniraze, bringing it to version 1.5. The update adds more waveforms, matching the full library available in the flagship Waverazor synth plugin. Miniraze 1.5 also introduces two new formant filters and 390 sounds, including new patches from synthesists Dash Glitch, Alex Reid, Xenos Soundworks, and Ross Totino. ...

Daniel Gergely has updated Emergence to v1.0.4. The update adds 25 new factory presets and introduces an improved preset browser with tagging, favorites, and search. Factory presets are now installed automatically. The update is free for existing users of the 1.0 version (The older, free version of Emergence is not affected by this update). ...

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its winter fundraising raffle featuring a custom-built Eurorack modular synthesizer valued at $24,000. The system is housed in a handcrafted 15U (126 hp) walnut cabinet by Asheville woodcraftsman Chris Perryman (Gold Splinter) and includes 50 Eurorack modules and 11 controllers, all donated from 52 companies. ...

Muse Group has announced the release of MuseScore Studio version 4.6.4, which introduces the new Online Sounds feature. This update integrates Cantai's AI vocal library to provide real-time sung playback of typed lyrics, allowing composers to audition and refine vocal lines during the notation process. ...

Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Synchron Duality Strings (ostinato), the sixth installment in their Duality Strings series. The collection is designed for creating string ostinatos and features two string ensembles recorded simultaneously in separate rooms at Vienna Synchron Stage. ...