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. ...

The FLUX team has announced the release of MiRA 25.04, the first update since the product introduction in January this year. This new release is packed with enhancements designed to elevate your user experience and to refine and improve existing features. The MiRA 25. ...

Soundtoys has announced the release of SpaceBlender, an experimental reverb plugin designed to create unusual and imaginative spatial effects. Inspired by the techniques of ambient music pioneers, including layered tape loops and delays, SpaceBlender focuses on generating evolving and organic spatial textures. ...

discoDSP has announced three major updates to their product lineup. HighLife 2.3 brings significant engine improvements, OB-Xd 3.8 enhances user experience with UI refinements, and Discovery Pro 8.6 delivers powerful performance optimizations. YouTube.com/watch?v=LW6XIuefQTk HighLife 2.3 Sound & Engine Improvements Replaced Hermite with B-Spline interpolation for superior sound quality. ...

Plugin Alliance and ADPTR Audio has announced the release of Utopia, a spectral reverb plugin developed in collaboration with Geraint Luff of Signalsmith Audio. Described as a spectral reverb that shapes space, time, and texture, Utopia aims to move beyond conventional convolution reverbs to create evolving and cinematic soundscapes. ...

Plugin Alliance and Brainworx have announced the release of the Hum Audio Devices LAAL Limiter plugin, an emulation of the hardware unit by HUM Audio Devices. The LAAL (Look Ahead Analog Limiter) is based on a discrete circuit featuring an analog look-ahead delay line. ...

Expressive E has released a free 2.1 update for their flagship MPE synth Osmose and teased further upcoming features for 2025. Standalone users will enjoy 80 analog presets + 2 new built-in FXs directly on Osmose. ...

Aurora DSP has announced the release of Laboga Diamond Sound Suite, a new plugin that includes two amp sims modeled after boutique, point-to-point hand-wired amplifiers from the respected Polish brand Laboga. Each amp brings its own flavor—covering everything from mid-heavy classic drive to tight, modern distortion. ...

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of Vienna MuseSounds Editions, tailor-made sample libraries for the free notation software, MuseScore Studio. Created in close collaboration with the MuseSounds team, these editions are designed to offer musicians, composers, and educators authentic and expressive playback – right from their sheet music. ...

Soundiron has announced the release of Hopkin Instrumentarium Chordophones, a collection of experimental stringed instruments built for the Kontakt 8 Player: Chordophones is a fascinating collection of 10 experimental stringed instruments from the mind of master instrument inventor Bart Hopkin. ...

Zynaptiq has announced Intensity 2 with an Early Access program. Intensity 2 A massive update, Intensity 2 doubles down on the classic's core features and workflow, adding new features and improvements across the board, including new algorithms with low CPU use and near-zero latency, support for up to 16 channels for immersive workflows, more Bias Curve presets, mid/side processing options, ...

Ueberschall released a new addition to their ever-growing catalogue of loop packs for the Elastik player: Electric Sitar. Here is what they say about it: The Electric Sitar is a very special instrument with a distinctive and exotic sound. It hints at the instrument's Indian origins. But it has a more contemporary edge in its electric form. ...

Waldorf has announced the release of the Blofeld synthesizer for iPads along with a minor update for the macOS and Windows plugins. Following the success of the macOS and Windows plug-in versions, we have ported the software to iPadOS so that you can play this wonderful instrument both via the touchscreen and in AUv3 hosts such as Apple's Logic for iPad, Steinberg's Cubasis 3 or AUM. ...

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Dorico 6, the latest generation of its composition and music notation software for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS. Dorico 6 introduces significant new features aimed at enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of producing professional-quality scores and parts. ...

IK Multimedia has announced the release of Total Studio 5 MAX and the new TONEX Signature Collections Volume 1. This suite offers a comprehensive collection of IK's effects processors, virtual instruments, and guitar tone software. Total Studio 5 MAX Total Studio 5 MAX includes the full Pianoverse instrument, the T-RackS 6 mixing and mastering workstation, and ARC 4 room correction. ...

Full Bucket Music has released Fury-68, a software instrument for Windows (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AAX) and macOS (VST2/VST3/CLAP/AU/AAX) simulating the KORG Poly-61 polyphonic synthesizer from 1982. It is written in native C++ code for high performance and low CPU consumption. Features: Close simulation of the original hardware. Extended polyphony and Unison mode. Increased parameter resolution. ...

Eventide has expanded the capabilities of its H90 Harmonizer multi-effects pedal with the introduction of Harmonizer+, a new suite of vocal algorithms. Derived from the company's flagship H9000 processor, these algorithms bring advanced vocal processing previously only available in Eventide's top-of-the-line hardware to the H90 platform. ...

Toontrack announced the release of the Kaleidoscope EZmix Pack, a new expansion for EZmix 3 featuring effect chains for guitars, synths, drums, bass and more, all with various amounts of saturation, lo-fi-esque noise, pitch, distortion, LFOs as well as ambience effects like heavily treated reverbs and delays. ...

Audient announces ORIA Control V1.2 software, a major update expanding the remote control options of the award-winning immersive audio interface and monitor controller. New and existing ORIA customers can now use Elgato Stream Deck and Avid EUCON to control their units, in addition to iPad Control. Audient is committed to continuously improving the user experience. ...

JSplash Apps has announced the release of GtrWiz, a new iPhone app designed to be an essential practice and songwriting companion for guitarists of all skill levels. ...

Spitfire Audio (including LABS) has been acquired by Splice. Splice has become a cornerstone of modern music production and is home to the industry's highest-quality royalty-free sample catalogue, where one million sounds are downloaded every day by a global community of over 10 million music producers and creators. ...

Audible Genius has updated Primer, its software synthesizer, to version 2.0.019 and announced that it is now available for free on Mac and Windows (The iPad version has already been free for some time). The latest update also introduces the new Famous Sounds Preset Library, providing users with access to recreations of iconic synth patches from well-known songs. ...

The Bob Moog Foundation has announced its fundraising raffle for a brand new Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D synthesizer, serial number GLMD-0233. The limited edition synth was hand-built in Asheville, NC, and is one of 500 released by Moog Music on March 20, 2025. It comes with several exclusive items, including a certificate of authenticity signed by Geddy Lee. ...

MeldaProduction has announced the release of MMatcher saying: We are incredibly excited to announce the official release of MMatcher. For months, we've poured our hearts and minds into creating what we believe is the ultimate spectrum-matching tool, and we can't wait for you to experience its power firsthand. ...

The 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards are now open, inviting creators worldwide to showcase their groundbreaking MIDI-based innovations. Established in 2021, this annual event is a collaboration between The MIDI Association, Music Hackspace, and NAMM, aiming to spotlight advancements in MIDI 1.0 and 2.0 technologies that enhance musical creativity. ...

Press Play has released Wave Breaker v2.0, a major update to the limiter plug-in for macOS and Windows. Version 2.0 introduces two new limiter models: PeakMaster Pro is designed for mastering and and other high-quality limiting tasks, offering low distortion even at high gain reduction levels. ...

Norwegian sample library developer Wrongtools has announced the release of Overvoltage, describing it as a characterful Kontakt instrument built from vintage transistor organs and shaped by an arsenal of eccentric analog gear. More than just another organ library, Overvoltage is a creative statement — a wild, living sound library intentionally designed to go beyond what you've heard before. ...