Stagecraft Software has announced version 9 for their vintage-style synth, Addiction Synth. Version 9 changes: Generally better performance. Improved presets. More parameter mods. A variety of bug fixes. You can now use ADSR and envelope follower automations to dynamically move parameters—like the filter frequency or mod wheel—for more creative flexibility. ...

Davsiynth has released a free update to Ripple Delay that brings significant additions to the audio engine and interface. Additions New Features: Distortion engine with per-tap distortion parameters. Mixing engine with expanded compressor and new ducking feature. New RLMS visualizer for spatial audio analysis. ...

Excite Audio has announced the release of Evolve Elastic, their bold new sample-based synthesizer that morphs sound into unexpected forms, inspired by the playful, artificial and unpredictable character of elastic. ...

Reflex Acoustics has released the Reflexive EQ plugin, which offers four dynamic EQ bell curves capable of taming or ducking selected frequencies via a workflow optimized for speed. They say: When we say that this plugin works fast, we mean a couple of different things. ...

Ample Sound has released Ample Guitar WF (AGWF), a jazz hollow-body guitar sampled from a Gretsch Vintage 1959 White Falcon. AGWF includes two separate sample libraries: Finger and Pick: Finger — warm and mellow, ideal for jazz or blues fingerstyle. Pick — bright and vintage-sounding, ideal for '60s–'70s retro rock. ...

Roland has announced the availability of the PCM Synth Collection, a bundle delivering software recreations of two hardware sound modules and ten expansion boards. This collection aggregates instruments that utilize Roland's PCM synthesis architecture, covering sounds originally produced in the 1990s through the 2000s. ...

W. A. Production has released Delay Rings, a delay plugin for macOS and Windows. They say: WA Production's Delay Rings is a brand new dynamic delay engine, designed to put sound in constant, rhythmic orbit around your audience. This is way beyond a standard ping-pong effect; it's a dual-channel FX suite that weaves two independent delays into complex, swirling patterns. ...

Crocus Soundware has released Motiif: Expedition Brass for Kontakt, a sample library featuring trumpet, trombone and euphonium. They say: The core of this library is our polyrhythms engine, which leverages Kontakt's Time Machine Pro feature and allows the user to generate endlessly evolving, tempo-synced musical motifs by layering MIDI notes. ...

Stagecraft Software has announced version 9 for their vintage-style synth, Addiction Synth. Version 9 changes: Generally better performance. Improved presets. More parameter mods. A variety of bug fixes. You can now use ADSR and envelope follower automations to dynamically move parameters—like the filter frequency or mod wheel—for more creative flexibility. ...

discoDSP has updated Bliss to version 3.5.1 which features 8x oversampled effects, enhanced macro management, improved octave display, refined UI, and comprehensive improvements to SFZ support and stability. This update is free for existing Bliss 2.x, 3.x customers and available now in AAX, AU, VST2, VST3, and standalone formats for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Bliss Sampler v3.5. ...

Adam Szabo has announced the release of Airwave, a new synth VST plugin for Windows. Airwave brings the essence of a truly iconic synthesizer into a modern production environment. Its synthesis architecture has been meticulously recreated and modeled to capture the depth and nuance of the original instrument. ...

Managing the operational overhead of a modern project studio has become increasingly complex. Between DAW update plans, sample credits, distribution fees, and individual software licenses, the cumulative cost of a standard "pro-sumer" workflow can rival professional studio budgets. KVR Create, launched in partnership with LANDR, was developed to address this fragmentation. ...

Initial Audio has updated SourceLab to version 1.2.8. This update focuses on Loop Slicer improvements and bug fixes. New Features include: Send slices as MIDI to a sequencer in Loop Slicer mode. Also drag and drop the MIDI to the DAW. Added support for loading Initial Slice loops into a Source layer and sample. Only the loop and slice positions are extracted from the Slice presets. ...

Luftrum has announced the release of Twilight II for Omnisphere 2 which marks a final chapter in their Omnisphere 2 series. This sequel delivers 300 new patches purpose-built for modern scoring and crafted with a strong emphasis on tempo-driven design. Although created in Omnisphere 2.8, the set is fully compatible with Omnisphere 3 as well. Price: $59. YouTube.com/watch?v=yrh6njBkRoY Read More

apulSoft has announced the release of Opalize, a new audio plugin designed to add 2nd–5th harmonics anywhere in the frequency range - regardless of input level - without introducing harsh distortion. It's ideal for enhancing bass, adding punch to drums, and helping synths cut through a mix. The plugin is based on a novel way of generating harmonics, created by Swiss mixer Joachim Budweiser. ...

Song Athletics has announced the release of Inside-Out Piano for Kontakt Player. The invention of pianist and composer, Sarah Nicolls, Inside-Out Piano is a re-shaped Érard grand with the soundboard turned upright, allowing the strings to be exposed and performed with. ...

Fracture Sounds has released Compendium: Eldenvale, an expansive toolkit of fantasy-themed instruments for Kontakt that 'invites composers into a world of wandering knights, hidden forests, and secret taverns, where every instrument tells a story'. ...

Sound Magic has released updates for CineGrand2, Piano One and EZVox. CineGrand2 v2.5 CineGrand2 v2.5 is a major upgrade that provides a new piano sound, improved functions and bug fix. Changes: Upgraded Cinema Blue Data, provide better HD Velocity Layer Performance. Re-designed Release Algorithm, provide detailed release change under different duration, velocity and pedal behavior. ...

FSK Audio has released Bark24 | Dyn, a comprehensive 24-band dynamics processor developed in collaboration with Mark Jeffery, the original software engineer behind Pro Tools. Following the launch of ModPlay, FSK Audio has continued its focus on tools designed to simplify complex audio processes. ...

Shattered Glass Audio has released updates for Phoenix 2, Eclipse, and Kompresor. Phoenix 2 is updated to version 1.3.1. This version brings: UX improvements. Peak input and output meters. Minor performance enhancements and bug fixes. Eclipse is updated to version 1.1.2. This version brings: You can now select an active element from the list of options. ...

Eftilo has released version 1.1.0 of Stambecco, a Rhythmic Spectral Tremolo plugin for macOS and Windows. This update introduces improvements developed during the creation of Cratere, Eftilo's most recent plugin, including a new anti-aliasing technique and other refinements for a cleaner and more user-friendly experience. What's new in v1.1.0: Improved anti-aliasing. Minor UI adjustments. ...

Sonarworks has announced the release of SoundID Reference Virtual Monitoring PRO, the latest addition to their SoundID Reference family. This new system aims to provide ultra-realistic and accurate monitoring for music creators. ...

The paradox of choice is rarely more paralyzing than during the annual retail convergence known as Black Friday. For the audio professional, this period often represents a dangerous intersection of desire and necessity, where the line between a critical studio upgrade and a "nice-to-have" tax write-off blurs significantly. ...

Cognitone has updated Synfire, its music prototyping studio, to new major version 3.0. Feature Enhancements: Streamlined user interface that's easier to understand and navigate. Tracks & Clips: Record and edit an arrangement in the form of tracks similar to a DAW. New commands to consolidate and simplify arrangements. Snippets: More slots, bigger grids, new playback modes. ...

Antelope Audio has announced the release of the Zenith 2, an entry-level, bus-powered USB-C audio interface. Designed to bring the company's signature professional conversion and preamp technology to musicians, producers, podcasters, and streamers in smaller studio or mobile setups, the Zenith 2 is its most affordable interface yet. ...