Reason Studios has released Arpeggio Lab for Reason. It's described as a new creative tool built not just to generate patterns, but to generate ideas. At its core, Arpeggio Lab splits your chord into two roles: 'Anchor' and 'Movement'. 'Anchor' locks in the rhythm while 'Movement' fills in the gaps with anything from clean melodic runs to dense, glitched-out melodies. ...

Bogren Digital has announced the release of the Ampknob BDM Bundle, a plugin bundle based on iconic gold-plated British amps through the ages. The bundle features three plugins, each capturing the essence of a distinctive era of British tone. The Ampknob BDM Bundle is the new standard for classic and modern British rock and metal tones. ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Studio Bösendorfer Imperial, a sample-based virtual instrument, meticulously captured in the controlled acoustic environment of the company's renowned second studio, the Silent Stage. Originally released as the 'VI Vienna Imperial', it has long been praised for its exceptional sound and musical responsiveness. ...

iZotope has released Velvet, a dual-path vocal-mixing plugin for taming sibilance and shaping tonal content born from legendary RX tech. Velvet automatically splits incoming audio into Sibilance and Tonal channels for individual processing with intuitive, dynamic controls. Main features Intelligent De-essing: Dynamically de-esses only the sibilance in your vocal. ...

1010music has announced the release of Bento, described as a 'portable sampling production lab for DAWless music production and performance'. Intended as a centerpiece for desktop or mobile setups, Bento allows users to create, perform, and control external gear without a computer. ...

Noisebud has updated Skyline, a spectral stereo tool for mastering and mixing engineers who want precise stereo control without compromising mono compatibility, to version 3.01. Skyline splits the audio into three adjustable bands and gives you control over each band's stereo width, balance (pan), and ambiance (spread). ...

GForce has updated Oberheim OB-X to v1.5. The update includes: Improved browser with expanded search and audition. GUI adjusted for better contrast. Two-way support for the SoundForce SFC-OB controller. Bug fixes. The update is free for all registered Oberheim OB-X customers. Log-in to download from your account on the GForce website. ...

Frap Tools, known for their Eurorack and 500-series modules, has announced its entry into the high-end keyboard synthesizer market with Magnolia, an '8-Voice Analog Thru-zero Fm Synthesizer'. Magnolia is designed to offer sounds associated with 'West Coast' modular synthesis through a classic keyboard interface, while also being capable of traditional subtractive synthesis. ...

Polyend has announced the release of Synth Firmware 1.3, a significant update that includes a new synth engine called DWA. Also announced is Mess, a new multi-effect pedal combining a powerful multi-track step sequencer with a wide range of effects. Polyend Synth Firmware 1.3 Firmware 1. ...

Black Noise Modular has announced its new Eclipse Stereo Analog Morphing Oscillator Eurorack module, which will be showcased at Superbooth 25. Developed over three years, Eclipse aims to combine the characteristics of vintage analog oscillators with modern features for creating complex sounds. ...

u-he is presenting the current status of several ongoing development projects nearing release at Superbooth 2025. Updates include progress on Zebra 3. Development since the NAMM preview has focused on UI refinements, polishing modules, and adding missing components. u-he aims for feature completion within approximately two months, with a target for a public beta or final release in 2025. ...

Toontrack has announced the release of the Acoustic Songwriter EZX, a new expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 featuring a broad selection of kits recorded by multi-award-winning producer/engineer/mixer Dave O'Donnell (James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer) at the Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. ...

Strymon has released a plugin version of their Cloudburst ambient reverb pedal. The plugin aims to faithfully recreate the hardware's unique reverb algorithm, which is inspired by classic studio rack units, while adding the flexibility and convenience of a plugin format. ...

Sonora Cinematic has announced the release of Nocturne Electric Piano, a Kontakt Player library that delivers the soulful warmth and cinematic vibe of a true vintage gem and marks the second title in the developer's affordable Select series. ...

Slate Digital has unveiled the next generation of its microphone modeling ecosystem with the launch of the ML-1A microphone, the Virtual Microphone System plugin, and the Radio France Signature mic pack with 10 exclusive vintage models. ...

Bitwig will be at Superbooth, May 8-10, 2025: We're excited to return to Bitwig's hometown trade show, Superbooth. This year it takes place from May 8-10, 2025 at Berlin's FEZ-Center, and our booth is located outside, at tent Z105. ...

Blue Cat Audio has released a free update for Blue Cat's Plug'n Script, its audio and MIDI scripting software that can be programmed to create your own effects or virtual instruments. With this new version, it is possible to export audio and MIDI scripts as an independent standalone application, in addition to the existing plug-in formats (AAX, VST, VST3 and Audio Unit). ...

Eventide has announced the release of Articulate, a new plug-in from Newfangled Audio that offers a fresh, intuitive approach to dynamics control. Articulate - Next-Gen Dynamics Envelope Shaping Plug-in Articulate uses advanced envelope detection to split incoming audio into four core components: Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release. ...

Nikolozi has updated Mela, a modular AUv3 plug-in for iOS and macOS, to version 6.5. Digital Delay Module The module has been redesigned and now includes the Delay Path sublane. Since the sublane provides full flexibility for processing the delayed signal, the built-in 1-pole low-pass and high-pass filters are no longer necessary and have been removed. ...

Q-Audio has updated T-Rumble, the Windows techno rumble generator VST plugin, to version 1.2 with fixes and improvements. Changes: Bigger GUI size. Improved GUI. Fixed a problem with the delay effect's digital screen buttons. Improved sound. Solved a problem of compatibility with the Reason DAW. Simplified schematic. Improved CPU usage and plugin's Responsiveness. ...

MyAudioFactory has announced the release of ProAudioDeclipper version 1.7.0. This update introduces expanded licensing options and performance improvements. Expanded Licensing Options ProAudioDeclipper v1.7.0 now offers a wider range of licensing options. ...

Techivation has announced the release of AI-Compressor, a new plug-in in their AI series designed to simplify compression and provide transparent dynamic control. AI-Compressor allows users to set their desired amount of gain reduction directly, without the need to adjust traditional parameters such as threshold, ratio, or makeup gain. ...

Gooey has updated Apotheca to version 1.1.3, which now offers automatable beat-synced latching. Apotheca now includes a frequency shifter, latching, and all the original Apotheca features. Price: $129 - Currently on sale for $59.99. Version 1.1.3 is a free upgrade for licensed users. Read More

CARP Audio has announced a new update to APM Live, their real-time automatic pitch mod-wheel plugin. The version 1.5.0 release brings a set of crucial algorithm improvements that sharpen the precision and sound quality of the plugin, especially under heavy modulation. ...

Heritage Audio has announced the availability of the native-only HA 240 Gold Foil Verb, a unique plug-in based on a hardware echo plate reverb unit. The plug-in is modeled after an original hardware unit that was used extensively by company CEO Peter Rodríguez. ...

SlapAsSound has announced the release of VoXoV Vol.05, the fifth plugin in their expanding VoXoV series. Each volume introduces a distinct set of vocal textures and samples, offering producers a new palette of creative options for layering, sound design, and ambient composition. ...

Produce-RNB has introduced TEMPO², a drum plugin that combines AI with real-time producer input. Designed to streamline the beat-making process, TEMPO² generates unique 8-bar drum patterns that evolve with each interaction, offering 'endless rhythmic inspiration in seconds'. ...

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer and APU Loudness Limiter to version 3.6.6. Changes for version 3.6.6 include: Support axis lines w/out axis itself enabled. Switch default theme to APU Cyan. Don't change dynamics/range type when load preset ranges disabled (compressor/optimizer). ...

Kuassa has announced the release of NAM Loader, a brand-new module for their modular guitar platform Amplifikation 360. This module is powered by the open-source Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) project and brings deep learning-based guitar tone modeling directly into the Amplifikation 360 ecosystem. ...

Best Service has announced the release of Ethno World 7 for Kontakt and Kontakt Player: The world-renowned world music sound archive is back: featuring hundreds of instruments and voices from all continents, produced by Marcel Barsotti & Andreas Hofner. Available as a Complete version or individually – ideal for film scoring, sound design, and creative music production. ...

W. A. Production has released MixBoss, a channel strip plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: Mixng is an art — but it's easy to lose your way in a sea of plugins, tweaks, and second-guessing. That's where Mixboss comes in: the ultimate weapon for sculpting a cohesive, professional-sounding track before you even touch an individual fader. ...

EastWest has announced the release of Ancient Kingdom, describing it as 'a portal to uncharted sonic realms for composers and producers seeking to transcend the ordinary'. Crafted by Doug Rogers and Nick Phoenix, Ancient Kingdom harnesses the haunting, rare wind instruments of Saulius Petreikis. ...

The public beta of the free KVR Studio Manager application for macOS and Windows has been updated to 0.2.2.0. You can download directly from www.kvraudio.com/kvr-studio-manager or if you launch KSM it'll offer the download automatically. Changes in KSM v0.2.2. ...

XLN Audio has released Modern Heavy ADpak, an expansion drum kit for Addictive Drums 2. Equally perfect for thunderous, hard-hitting drums in the vein of Sepultura, Mastodon, and High on Fire, or gargantuan hi-fi drum blasts in the vein of Gojira, Tool, and Meshuggah, the Modern Heavy ADpak packs the punch and attack you need. Features: The ultimate toolbox for any style of heavy music. ...

Algoriffix has released an update of its free voice-to-MIDI product, Pitch Perfekt. The new version comes with a pitch bend feature, which allows you to control the 'pitch wheel' on a virtual instrument with your voice in real time. You could already see how far off your intonation was from A440, but now you can use that deviation to control other plug-ins, or — to perfect your vibrato. ...

Sound Magic has released Supreme Drums One Synth, featuring hybrid modeling drums kits as a free VST3 instrument plugin for Windows. A Mac version will come out later. Sound Magic says: Supreme Drums One Synth is a free hybrid modeling drum kits featuring synthesized drums sound in classic analogue synthesizer such as TR-808, MS-20, Minimoog and others. ...