194dB Audio has released VoxRelief Lite and updated the recently released Auralume Saturator Lite to v1.0.1. Both plugins are free and available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats. VoxRelief Lite VoxRelief Lite is a vocal plugin that reduces boxiness and harshness to help vocals sit naturally in the mix with minimal effort. ...

Harpist Emily Hopkins has released Chippo, a free VST3 and AU instrument plugin for macOS and Windows. Chippo is a really simple way to get started making some chiptune inspired music. Set the parameters to your liking, and you can even play along with another instrument – a synth, a harp perhaps – as Chippo chips and chirps. Chippo is purposefully simple. ...

Garuc Audio has announced the release of MacHead: At Garuc Audio, our mission is to develop the highest caliber digital audio tools for the world's most demanding music creators. Our approach combines advanced algorithms with a deep understanding of studio workflows to create plugins distinguished by three fundamental pillars: Pristine Sound, Efficiency and Performance, and Intuitive Design. ...

Yossi Barel has announced the release of Nexora, a new plugin that features a multi-track glitch FX grid for rhythmic slicing, stutters, repeats, reverses and creative modulation. Build patterns on a step grid and stack effects per track from a library of 20 effects, from filtering and modulation to time/pitch and creative destruction. ...

Cotorro Audio has announced the release of RIPUL-1 Analog Saturator as a VST3 plugin for Windows. Following on the heels of the RIPUL-1 standalone, you can now get the same powerful distortion tool right inside your DAW. Features: RIPUL ('ripple'): Responsive, Inverted, Partial, Unsymmetrical, & Lumped. Tube-like saturation (input gain) between 0 dB and 20 dB. ...

Peter Semiletov has updated Drumlabooh, the free VST3/LV2 drum machine for Linux and Windows, to version 12.1.0. Key changes: Added MIDI mapping support for Hydrogen drum kits. Fixed MIDI mapping support for SFZ. MIDI note numbers for slots are now shown as tooltips. Automatic fallback to Auto-mapping mode if no mapping is defined in Kit mode (previously silent). ...

AngelicVibes has announced the release of Heartbreaker Synth, a free software synth for macOS and Windows built for emotional, ambient, and melodic stuff rather than generic EDM bangers. Heartbreaker comes with 128 presets out of the box. ...

JSplash Apps has released an update for Guitar Wiz, the all-in-one guitar companion app for iOS and macOS. The new update is focused on improving accessibility - making guitar tuning more inclusive for visually impaired musicians. In this release, the guitar tuning experience has been redesigned with accessibility at its core. ...

Rast Sound has released World Vocals 5, the new instrument plugin featuring 11 vocal libraries (21 performers, 5 continents) and running on Rast Sound's own dual-layer engine. Key features: 3 new libraries: Cambodian, Sephardic, Xperiments. Dual layers with Blend & Morph. BPM Sync and Length Lock. 15 Transforms. SSR, AAR, Cloud randomization. Drag & drop sample import. ...

Convex Audio has released Atrium for macOS with support from macOS version 10.13 onwards with both AU and VST3 versions of Atrium available for Apple Silicon as well as Intel processors. This is in addition to the pre-existing Windows support. ...

HoRNet Plugins has released TapeLite, a streamlined tape saturation plugin, as a free Christmas gift to the audio community. TapeLite is a simplified version of HoRNet's flagship Tape MK2, offering authentic analog tape warmth with an intuitive, no-nonsense interface. TapeLite focuses on the core tape saturation experience without overwhelming users with options. ...

Igor Vasiliev has updated ExoSphere - Endless Ambient Drift App for iOS and macOS to version 1.2. 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. ...

PSPaudioware has announced the release of PSP stereoAnalyser2, a free, advanced stereo metering plug-in designed to give you clear insight into your stereo image during recording, mixing, and mastering. ...

brand0 has updated the free modulation plugin gooper to v1.1.0. It's definitely long overdue but I managed to address the biggest issues the plugin was facing by implementing some serious GUI+CPU efficiency enhancements. (If gooper was stressing your computer, give it another shot.). ...

k2get has announced the release of Chord Dock, a chord track-style MIDI plug-in that lets you write, organize, and visualize chord progressions directly on a timeline — ideal for DAWs that don't include a built-in chord track. Chord Dock is available in two versions: Lite (Free): core workflow + essential chords. ...

Whitepeak Creative has announced the launch of VocalForge, a comprehensive all in one vocal processing plugin. VocalForge combines 9 processing modules into one streamlined plugin, eliminating the need for multiple separate plugins in your vocal chain. ...

apulSoft has updated Opalize to v1.1.0. Changes: Improved phase match mode: Harmonics are now phase-locked to the source using a natural phase configuration. Setting a band to full bandwidth fully bypasses filtering. Increased UI contrast. Fixed mouse precision issues with the band borders. Fixed VST3 compatibility with Digital Performer. Read More

Shattered Glass Audio has announced the release of Phoenix LT, a free, compact, version of the Phoenix 2 plug-in. At the heart of Phoenix LT is the same circuit simulation engine found in SGA's flagship products Phoenix 2 and Eclipse. Just like its big brother Phoenix 2, Phoenix LT delivers uncompromising sound quality and flexibility while being light on your CPU. ...

EastWest Sounds has released a major new update for the Hollywood Orchestra series, bringing powerful new features to Hollywood Strings, Brass, Orchestral Woodwinds, Orchestral Percussion, Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Harp. ...

TOURAGE DSP has updated croquesolid, the acoustic-drum processor plugin, to v1.1. What's new: Reworked user interface, now with 2 selectable skins: Graphite Red (new, modern, bold & vibrant). Muted Blue (1.0 skin, optimised for dim lighting and late-night work). Improved equaliser: Improved 'scan' process, more robust over wider dynamic range, better handling of low-level input. ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of four new Single Packs for its Synchron Special Brass collection, further expanding the palette of characterful brass instruments recorded in the large Stage A of Vienna Synchron Stage. ...

Overloud has announced the release of AIR or 'Amp In Room.' This new feature is included in the latest version of THU, Overloud's flagship guitar amp simulation suite. ...

Fracture Sounds has announced the release of Blueprint: Dream Zither, the 25th instalment in their free Blueprint series. Dream Zither is a small, harp-like instrument recorded in close stereo and mapped across a four-octave range. The library also includes an additional Atmosphere Layer for textural enhancement, as well as the Glissando Controller, first seen in Compendium: Eldenvale. ...

Behringer has announced the release of the UB-1 MICRO, a monophonic analog synthesizer designed for portability. The unit is built around the 3396 and 3397 analog chip designs, which were historically utilized in the Oberheim Matrix-6 and Matrix-1000 synthesizers. ...