Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of SpectraLayers 12, the latest version of its spectral audio editing software. This update introduces a host of new tools and enhancements, significantly advancing its unmixing and speech processing capabilities for music, post-production, sound design, and restoration. A major focus of SpectraLayers 12 is on unmixing. ...

Kuassa has released TiLQ Equalizer, a free dual-shelving spectral balance equalizer plugin designed to help producers and engineers quickly balance tone across the spectrum. With just one Tilt knob, users can brighten or darken their sound while maintaining spectral balance around a central frequency. Key Features: Smooth HPF and LPF for precise tone sculpting. ...

Tone2 has announced that BiFilter 2.5 is now available as freeware. After nearly 20 years BiFilter has become vintage and even though it's no longer profitable to remain a commercial product, we feel that more people should deserve an opportunity to enjoy this plugin. That's why we decided to release one last update and turn BiFilter2 into freeware. ...

Orcas Audio has launched with three VST3 effect plugins for Windows. The company is offering its 'Whirlpool' tempo-synced filter modulation effect as a free download to introduce the audio production community to its product line. ...

The synthesizer world was unsurprisingly abuzz when Moog, under its new parent company inMusic, announced the Messenger. Unveiled at Superbooth '25, this 25-key analog monosynth is the first synth developed entirely under the inMusic brand (The Muse was in production before the merger); the public response was seemingly mixed initially with many citing it was too much of a departure from ...

Waldorf has introduced the iOS version of its Streichfett string synthesizer, bringing the sound of classic String Synthesizers to a mobile platform. Based on the same dual sound engine as the Streichfett hardware and plug-in version, the app reproduces the tonal characteristics associated with string machines widely used in 1970s and 1980s film music. ...

Six String Audio has released update 1.4 for Ultimate Rock Guitar and Ultimate Rock Guitar Free featuring improvements and fixes. Update 1.4 Improved: glissandi for chords. Now you can also combine 'Glissandi Up & down 1 & 2' with chords as well. Closes the gap and fixes dropouts. We fixed the fretboard monitor in terms of glissandi with chords as well. ...

Native Instruments has updated Kontakt to v8.5.0. Overall Changes: Added: Scroll to focused instrument in Default View. Fixed Crash when loading a recently saved new Bank. Fixed Crash on ignoring missing samples when loading an Instrument. Fixed Crash on Drag and Drop of a Multi in Kontakt AU in Digital Performer. ...

discoDSP has announced the release of multiple updates to their synthesizer lineup, delivering advanced preset search capabilities, massive performance optimizations, and critical stability improvements. OB-Xd 3. ...

Korg has announced the launch of the B2+ and B2+SP, the latest additions to its line of digital pianos. Designed to deliver the rich, expressive sound and responsive touch of an acoustic piano, the B2+ series combines authentic performance with enhanced modern features, making it ideal for beginners, hobbyists and returning players alike. ...

Kiive Audio has updated M5133 Mastering EQ to v1.1 giving it a facelift and a feature boost. It's on offer for $79 to celebrate. New in M5133 Mastering EQ v1.1: Full GUI redesign for faster, clearer control. New Kiive Top Menu—access presets, settings, and updates in one spot. I/O relative linking so your stereo bands move together perfectly. ...

D16 Group has announced the release of Pulsatec, an Analog Passive Equalizer plug-in. Pulsatec - Analog Passive Equalizer Pulsatec is a plugin modeled after classic passive equalizer units. It is designed to deliver the tonal coloration associated with vintage analog gear. ...

Produce-RnB has announced the release of Soul Keys, a curated instrument designed to inspire producers of Neo-Soul, R&B, Smooth Jazz, and related genres. Soul Keys delivers a set of layered keyboard sounds that aim to fill the sonic spectrum with warmth, depth, and musicality. ...

Samba Godschynski has updated Werckmeister, the open source MIDI compiler, to version 1.4.5. This new release includes: Chord Change Events. Conduction Fade Values. Minor bug fixes and improvements. Price: Free. YouTube/jJeUW72IcH4 Read More

Korg has updated KORG Gadget 3 for Mac/PC, adding the 'OSAKA' drum gadget. There are also new sound libraries from KORG Module: 'Space Western', 'Future Synths', 'Shoulder Pads', ' OASYS Piano', 'Timberveil Chord', and 'Wild Kits'. KORG Gadget 3 for Mac v3.1.6 New Features Added the OSAKA gadget. Added KORG Module sound library 'Wild Kits' to the OSAKA gadget. ...

Fracture Sounds has released their latest free Blueprint: Textural Viola instrument for Kontakt Player. This is the third in a mini series of instruments which started with Textural Violin performed by composer and Trails collaborator Alexander Parsons. ...

Numerical Audio has released Mr LoFi - Instant Vintage Vibes for iPad. Mr Lo-Fi features a single-knob interface that allows users to quickly apply classic lo-fi textures to their audio. The plugin offers four playback modes—Cassette, VHS, Vinyl, and Vintage Digital—each emulating the sonic qualities of classic audio formats. ...

Woodman's Immaculate Maple Syrup Studio has updated WoodSynth to v4.1 for macOS and iOS. WoodSynth is a multi-layer, MPE, MIDI V2, versatile synthesizer. Changes in WoodSynth v4.1: Added MIDI Clock support (MIDI V2 and MIDI V1): BPM setting can track the MIDI clock. MIDI RT play/stop command can start/stop the sequencer (and/or the metronome). ...

Gooey has announced the release of The Freq, a 'buttery frequency shifter, which transposes frequencies with ease'. The Freq comes with two well-defined controls, Freq and Mix. As a special thanks for the ongoing support, during the first week of launch Gooey is offering The Freq for free (its normal price will be $6.99). Read More

Soundtheory has announced the release of a new edition of Kraftur called Kraftur Focus, as well as an upgrade to the original Kraftur with new features. Kraftur Focus was developed in response to users who have asked for phase compensation. ...

Excite Audio has released Bloom KSHMR, a new instrument in collaboration with producer and sound designer KSHMR, saying: Step into a world where tradition meets innovation with Bloom KSHMR. ...

Ueberschall has released Slide Guitar 2, a new addition to their ever-growing catalogue of loop packs for the free Elastik player. Here is what they say about it: Slide Guitar 2 gives you the distinctive sound of the electric guitar. ...

STL Tones has released version 3.0 of ControlHub, the all-in-one mixing plugin. ControlHub 3 is a complete redesign from the ground up to deliver a faster, more intuitive, and dramatically more powerful mixing experience. Changes: Overhauled Plugin UI and UX. New Preset Browser. New Module Layout. New Module Navigation. Redesigned Graphic EQ. Global Search Function. New Limiter Window View. ...