194dB Audio has released VoxRelief Lite and updated the recently released Auralume Saturator Lite to v1.0.1. Both plugins are free and available for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats. VoxRelief Lite VoxRelief Lite is a vocal plugin that reduces boxiness and harshness to help vocals sit naturally in the mix with minimal effort. ...   KVR Audio

Harpist Emily Hopkins has released Chippo, a free VST3 and AU instrument plugin for macOS and Windows. Chippo is a really simple way to get started making some chiptune inspired music. Set the parameters to your liking, and you can even play along with another instrument – a synth, a harp perhaps – as Chippo chips and chirps. Chippo is purposefully simple. ...   KVR Audio

Garuc Audio has announced the release of MacHead: At Garuc Audio, our mission is to develop the highest caliber digital audio tools for the world's most demanding music creators. Our approach combines advanced algorithms with a deep understanding of studio workflows to create plugins distinguished by three fundamental pillars: Pristine Sound, Efficiency and Performance, and Intuitive Design. ...   KVR Audio

Yossi Barel has announced the release of Nexora, a new plugin that features a multi-track glitch FX grid for rhythmic slicing, stutters, repeats, reverses and creative modulation. Build patterns on a step grid and stack effects per track from a library of 20 effects, from filtering and modulation to time/pitch and creative destruction. ...   KVR Audio

Cotorro Audio has announced the release of RIPUL-1 Analog Saturator as a VST3 plugin for Windows. Following on the heels of the RIPUL-1 standalone, you can now get the same powerful distortion tool right inside your DAW. Features: RIPUL ('ripple'): Responsive, Inverted, Partial, Unsymmetrical, & Lumped. Tube-like saturation (input gain) between 0 dB and 20 dB. ...   KVR Audio

Peter Semiletov has updated Drumlabooh, the free VST3/LV2 drum machine for Linux and Windows, to version 12.1.0. Key changes: Added MIDI mapping support for Hydrogen drum kits. Fixed MIDI mapping support for SFZ. MIDI note numbers for slots are now shown as tooltips. Automatic fallback to Auto-mapping mode if no mapping is defined in Kit mode (previously silent). ...   KVR Audio

AngelicVibes has announced the release of Heartbreaker Synth, a free software synth for macOS and Windows built for emotional, ambient, and melodic stuff rather than generic EDM bangers. Heartbreaker comes with 128 presets out of the box. ...   KVR Audio

JSplash Apps has released an update for Guitar Wiz, the all-in-one guitar companion app for iOS and macOS. The new update is focused on improving accessibility - making guitar tuning more inclusive for visually impaired musicians. In this release, the guitar tuning experience has been redesigned with accessibility at its core. ...   KVR Audio

Rast Sound has released World Vocals 5, the new instrument plugin featuring 11 vocal libraries (21 performers, 5 continents) and running on Rast Sound's own dual-layer engine. Key features: 3 new libraries: Cambodian, Sephardic, Xperiments. Dual layers with Blend & Morph. BPM Sync and Length Lock. 15 Transforms. SSR, AAR, Cloud randomization. Drag & drop sample import. ...   KVR Audio

Convex Audio has released Atrium for macOS with support from macOS version 10.13 onwards with both AU and VST3 versions of Atrium available for Apple Silicon as well as Intel processors. This is in addition to the pre-existing Windows support. ...   KVR Audio