Deskew Technologies today announced the release of Gig Performer Essentials, an entry-level, budget-friendly edition of its live performance plugin host. Designed for musicians who want to spend less time configuring and more time performing, Gig Performer Essentials aims to deliver the flexibility of the full version in a more focused, streamlined package. ...

Sonuscore has announced the release of The Orchestra Complete 4, the most powerful version of its orchestral flagship for film, trailer, and game compositions to date. At the same time, Forces of Fury is released as a new expansion for modern action, trailer, and cinematic music. The library combines intense strings with powerful percussion and instantly playable presets. ...

Rast Sound has released version 1.2 of Soren, their AI-powered mastering app. The update brings improvements across export options, performance, usability, and expanded smart references: New export formats: WAV 44.1kHz/48kHz (16-bit & 24-bit), MP3 (320kbps & 256kbps). Advanced controls: 3 True Peak options & Stereo width adjustment. ...

discoDSP has updated OB-Xd to v3.10 introducing a refined preset search architecture with improved functionality and an intelligent dynamic pan system featuring new randomization modes. Enhanced macOS integration ensures seamless workflow. Performance improvements include Apple Silicon optimizations and AVX2 vector processing for accelerated mathematical operations on Intel and AMD systems. ...

Idolumic has released a major update of their app Songs (iPad, iPhone, and Mac). The latest version adds support for multitrack audio interfaces and expanded routing options when performing live with backing tracks. SongS is a feature rich chord sheet editor and setlist manager. ...

23DSP has released 1-Bundle, a collection of five one-knob audio plugins designed to offer a compact and efficient toolkit for mixing, production, and sound design. Each plugin focuses on a single task — compression, chorus, reverb, loudness enhancement, or maximization — and handles multiple parameters internally via a streamlined interface. ...

OSC Audio has released version 1.2 for pocketOscilloscope, bringing a bunch of bug fixes, optimizations, and new features. What's new in v1.2: Added official iOS 18 compatibility. Added AAX (Mac/PC) compatibility. New Full-screen view for a bigger view once you've dialed in the controls. New X/Y Mode for a volts-versus-time display to a volts-versus-volts display (Using both channels). ...

OSC Audio has released version 1.2 for pocketOscilloscope, bringing a bunch of bug fixes, optimizations, and new features. What's new in v1.2: Added official iOS 18 compatibility. Added AAX (Mac/PC) compatibility. New Full-screen view for a bigger view once you've dialed in the controls. New X/Y Mode for a volts-versus-time display to a volts-versus-volts display (Using both channels). ...

Rig:Sonics has released version 2.1.0 of Level Meter 2, its compact and intuitive level and loudness meter. This update is free for all existing users and brings several enhancements for a smoother user experience. New features: Option to show or hide the bevel. Bug fixes & improvements: Improved compatibility with high-DPI displays. Fixed GUI scaling issues on high-DPI monitors. ...

Audio Hertz has released VHS, a creative effect plugin that authentically captures the nostalgic sound of consumer videotape playback. Developed in collaboration with audiosingularity, VHS combines detailed neural modeling with modern workflow features, giving producers an easy way to add everything from subtle tape warmth to gritty, saturated lo-fi textures. ...

SoundBetter has released Sidechain Effect, a multi-effect plugin that enables you to trigger a variety of effects with a sidechain input. Think Billie Eilish's Xanny where the bass rattles the vocals, but with 13 different hand-picked effects you can mix and match to taste. Fast-pan vocals when the bass plays. Trigger delay and reverb throws. Distort and bandpass with every drum hit. ...

Robotic Bean has updated Portatron to v1.5, a free update for all users that adds Auto Fade, 'your new secret weapon for hands-on mixing': With Auto Fade switched on, moving one channel's Level automatically nudges the others in the opposite direction. Want to spotlight a chord while the rest gracefully step back? Just grab the fader—no need for octopus arms or automation lanes. ...

Waldorf is celebrating the summer season with a promotion on the Microwave 1 Plug-in along with a newly released skin depicting the rare 1994 'Mean Green Machine', a 99-unit limited edition of the hardware. The Microwave 1 Plug-in has also been updated with the 'Mutator' patch randomizer feature. ...

Acon Digital has released Verberate Immersive 2.3, a significant update to its reverb plugin for spatial and immersive audio. With the addition of 9.1.6 channel layout support, Verberate Immersive now meets the most advanced Dolby Atmos configurations used in modern music production, film mixing, and game audio design. ...

Reactorcore has announced a new free tool called Whisper Batch Transcriber, bringing professional-grade speech-to-text capabilities to Windows users without requiring internet connectivity or subscription fees. The tool leverages OpenAI's Whisper AI technology to automatically convert audio files into clean, formatted text documents. ...

Wavelet Audio has announced the release of Runa: Elder Scoring Strings, a new instrument for Kontakt Player. Here's what they say: RUNA is designed to easily add a distinctive and rich strings to your mix, helping it stand out with its unique sound and features. It fits well in many genres from cinematic and trailer music to horror and folk. ...

Image Line has announced the release of FL Studio 2025 with new features like Dynamic Mixer Tracks, Loop Starter, and per-clip audio editing. FL Studio 2025 Main Features & Updates Loop Starter: Instant, genre-based loops for generating ideas. Dynamic Mixer Tracks: Add or remove Mixer Tracks, with support for up to 500 tracks. ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of the fourth instalment in the Synchron Solo Strings series, Synchron Solo Violin 2. VSL says this expressive virtual instrument perfectly complements its sibling, Synchron Solo Violin 1, capturing the unique tonal character and musical identity of the second violin. ...

Ueberschall has released a new construction kit title for their ever-growing catalog of Elastik loop packs: Retro Future. Here is what they say about it: Retro Future provides a contemporary sound with a twist of 80s cool. The loop pack mixes a perfect blend of beats, live recorded electric bass, guitar and piano, with just the right amount of synth sounds. ...

Ultimate MIDI Plugin has announced the upcoming release of UPhrase, a VST plugin for Windows that creates chord progressions by generating custom phrase patterns directly within the built-in sequencer. UPhrase is scheduled for release on July 24th and can be pre-ordered for $49 (Reg. $59). Main Features: Custom voicing/strum pattern based on the chord grid. ...

PSPaudioware has updated PSP X-Dither, a high-quality mastering dithering and noise shaping processor, to v1.1.0. It's now available at a special introductory price of $19.99. PSP X-Dither is designed to handle a wide range of scenarios where dithering or noise shaping is essential to preserve the integrity of your mix, whether applied to a full master, group bus, or individual track. ...

Best Service has announced that Eduardo Tarilonte's NADA is now available for Engine Player. NADA isn't just another sound library – it's Eduardo Tarilonte's most heartfelt creation to date. With over 440 inspiring sounds, it takes you on a journey into deep, spiritual soundscapes: strings, exotic flutes, percussions, pianos, singing bowls, overtone vocals, and a heavenly solo voice. ...

Ocean Swift has released Myth Rhythm, a percussion and avant-garde fx machine for the free Kontakt Player. Myth Rhythm combines modulation, effects, and avant-garde sound design in a seamless, NKS2-integrated multi-cell percussion and sound FX instrument. Myth Rhythm features 16 individual cells, each capable of holding one of over 4,800 included samples or a user-loaded sample. ...

Ohm Force has announced the release of Ohmicide[S], saying: 18 years after what was seen by many as the best distortion plugin ever made, ohmicide[S] is still a multiband distortion/dynamic monster but now it also has modulation everywhere, a snazzy routing allowing for serial and parallel processing at all times while always preserving the low end, a handy fun and self documented user ...

Soundiron has announced the release of Panacea, a collection that brings together eight of their most inspiring tuned percussion libraries—a journey across the musical spectrum of steel tongue drums, handpans, kalimbas, and ancient slit drums. ...

UVI has released Percussion Factory 2, a complete percussion playground, available now with special intro pricing. A complete percussion playground, Percussion Factory 2 gives you an expressive 8-part engine designed to create everything from detailed world ensembles to modern electronic kits, driving grooves, abstract ambient textures, and beyond. ...

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Contour, APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer, and APU Loudness Limiter to version 4.1.6. Changes for version 4.1.6 include: Fix potential crash with certain block sizes (contour). Reduce latency for minimum phase and some linear phase contours (contour). Tidy up visualizer auto-zoom on contours (contour). ...

Forever 89 has released a major update to Visco, transforming their sample-modeling drum machine into a flexible synth. The update is now available at no additional cost to existing users, and for a limited time, new users can obtain Visco at a reduced price. Meld, blend, and play anything Visco is built around a unique set of tools for blending and shaping sound. With version 2. ...

The public beta of the free KVR Studio Manager application for macOS and Windows has been updated to 0.3.0.0 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 v0.3.0.0 (Public Beta): Kontakt Library Support (Kontakt Player *.nicnt) Added a 'Don't ask again' option to the 'Leaving KVR website' dialog. ...

Audiomodern has updated Soundbox to v1.1.0, a significant update to its flagship sample engine, alongside the launch of Opacity, a premium cinematic guitar instrument designed for modern composers and sound designers. Opacity – Cinematic Guitars, Reimagined for Soundbox A new chapter to Audiomodern's acclaimed guitar content. ...