Macworld It’s a strange thing to consider novel in 2025, but Apple has finally put its complete App Store on the web. You can search and browse the App Store for all of Apple’s platforms, in their entirety. Just select the platform in the upper left: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision, Watch, or Apple TV. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It’s been over a year since Apple Intelligence arrived, and now we’ve gone nearly a year without any major enhancements. But according to a new report, 2025 2026 will be the year of Apple Intelligence! Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter doesn’t break any major news on the AI front, but it does have some interesting tidbits about Apple’s roadmap for the next year. ...   Mac Central

Macworld About three weeks ago, we got word that Apple was changing the name of its Apple TV+ streaming service to Apple TV. However, the announcement was followed by inconsistent implementation; for example, the app in recent xOS 26 releases was renamed Apple TV, but Apple TV+ references are still present within the service. And Apple still airs commercials that say Apple TV+. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Having launched new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods at a dedicated press event in September, and then new MacBooks, iPads, and an M5 version of the Vision Pro via press release in October, Apple may be finished with its product release plans for 2025. But then again, it may not. ...   Mac Central

We're excited to announce that, in partnership with LANDR, we are launching a comprehensive music production subscription bundle called KVR Create. This new service aggregates a diverse creative toolkit, bringing together over 45 VST plugins, a massive library of royalty-free samples, advanced mastering services, and global music distribution capabilities, all under a single monthly or yearly ...   KVR Audio

Lese has announced the release of Smear, a multistage spectral processing plugin for macOS and Windows: We have made quite a few spectral effects in our time, but many of them weren't fleshed out enough to be a single plugin. ...   KVR Audio

Bunker Samples has released Iremia Swells Collection for Kontakt full, a comprehensive set of organic solo violin, viola and cello swells. These swells are mini performances, crescendoing to a medium intensity over a set length, before fading back down to nothing over the same length. ...   KVR Audio

Tracktion Software has announced the release of Collective 2 for macOS, Windows and Linux. Imagine you're standing in your studio, the air electric with possibility. You hit a note, and it breathes life into your space. That's the moment we live for — and with Collective 2, those moments are yours to create. Collective 2 is your gateway to premium sound without the premium price tag. ...   KVR Audio

Behringer has announced the SDS-3, a 4-channel analog drum synthesizer. The unit is described as an authentic reproduction of the original Simmons SDS-3 circuitry from the 1970s, updated with modern connectivity options. The SDS-3 is designed for hands-on, real-time control, featuring 57 knobs and switches. ...   KVR Audio

Smaolab has released Akira-Lead, a new plugin that aims to produce overdriven and distorted sounds typical of electrified guitars and basses. Akira-Lead combines an amp simulation with a nasty low pass filter and tone-shaping functions. You can also access 2 PRE/POST bands equalizer effect. ...   KVR Audio

W. A. Production has updated InstaComposer 3 to v3.0.1. Changes: Added an option to merge all tracks into a single MIDI track during export. Improved loop generation: notes are now generated strictly within the effective loop boundaries. Enhanced structure of exported MIDI files for better compatibility. Fixed a bug affecting MIDI drag functionality. ...   KVR Audio

Song Athletics has released Alchemia, a sample library for Kontakt Player exploring the tension between form and disintegration through layered, unstable textures that evolve across electroacoustic realms. Extended techniques for cello, saxophone, voice, guitars, and synthesizers dissolve and transform through experimental processing techniques, creating a constantly shifting soundscape. ...   KVR Audio

Pontaku Audio has updated Chronoform, its 'varispeed' processor plugin, to version 1.2.0. This major update introduces a new mode to control the playback speed in semitones (st), in addition to the conventional rate (x), significantly improving workflows focused on pitch. ...   KVR Audio

apulSoft has updated apQualizr2 to v2.7.6. Changes: C, L, R, M, S keys now switch the stereo processing mode of the selected bands. Improved compatibility with utf8/utf16 text encodings for.txt file import. BUGFIX: Clicks when attaching cable to LFO amp mod. BUGFIX: LFO clicks on specific configs on Windows. BUGFIX: Crash when exporting audio in Bitwig if automated parameters. ...   KVR Audio

Niu plusplus has updated MidiPhrase to version 2.1.1. New Features: 1 Track Functions: S – Insert or delete track notes. M – Mute or unmute track notes (supports quick operations; see the shortcuts below). ...   KVR Audio

We're pleased to announce the winners of the KVR Readers' Choice Awards 2025 as KVR readers reward developers for work well done. These awards are intended to represent the preferences and opinions of the musicians, producers, and enthusiasts who use and appreciate various software tools for music production and sound design. ...   KVR Audio

Aberrant DSP has released Cataclysm, a distortion and analog-inspired multi-effect plugin. Cataclysm is a signal destruction machine from a paranoid time. Inspired by malfunctioning test equipment, illegal wiretaps, and classic analog hardware, Cataclysm brings chaotic circuitry into the digital age. Features: Central Drive module with in-depth waveshaping, gating, and tone controls. ...   KVR Audio

discoDSP has announced the release of Vertigo 5, a major update featuring doubled operator count, enhanced sound design tools, comprehensive audio import capabilities, and a completely redesigned interface. Vertigo is a powerful additive synthesizer offering precise control over harmonic content with advanced FFT re-synthesis, micro-tuning support, and professional sound design capabilities. ...   KVR Audio

rncbc.org has announced the Halloween'25 release of Qtractor version 1.5.9, for GNU/Linux. Changes for this release: Main menu and toolbar Edit/Select Mode/Clip, Range, Rectangle and Automation actions are now self-toggled when triggered. Slightly better positioning and centering when just clicking but not dragging the main and MIDI editor thumb-views around. ...   KVR Audio

The Very Loud Indeed Co. has announced the release of Shift II: Hybrid Scoring Transitions for Native Instruments' Kontakt 6.8+ sampler. They say: Like its predecessor, it allows you to bridge different sections of a music piece seamlessly and it covers multiple genres, from tense drama to frenetic action to bone-chilling horror. ...   KVR Audio