KVR Audio

Chris Hein, a name associated with detailed sampling since the early days of computer music and the Commodore C-64, brings decades of experience to the virtual instrument landscape. His work has often focused on faithfully reproducing real instruments digitally. OCTA is one of his latest efforts. ...

Cableguys have released v1.1 of Snapback, 'the instant drum layering effect'. This update introduces a new Reverse button, enabling users to quickly convert imported samples into custom snapbacks: short snippets of reversed audio triggered just before each drum hit, designed to add subtle groove or impact. ...

Artists in DSP has announced the release of Killa Gorilla, a free experimental feedback plugin that turns sonic limitations into creative opportunities. Whether you're performing live with microphones and speakers or working within your DAW, Killa Gorilla gives you hands-on control over feedback, transforming it into a playable instrument. ...

Sonic Academy has announced Vela, a new reverb plugin based on a new reverb technology that, according to Sonic Academy, is designed for versatility, capable of creating everything from ultra-realistic spaces to expansive soundscapes. The plugin features a fully customizable early reflection system combined with a node-based late reflection engine. ...

Black Rooster Audio has announced the official release of v3.0.0 across its entire plugin catalog, marking the successful completion of a major framework migration. With this milestone, full VST3 support is now available for all Black Rooster Audio plugins, further modernizing their lineup and preparing for next-gen plugin standards. ...

KV331 Audio has announced the release of SynthMaster v3.2 with new features and critical bug fixes. New Features Added support for Plugin Boutique Ltd.'s 'Rent To Own' system, so that SynthMaster 3 can now be purchased by making monthly payments, as low as $4.12/month during KV331 Audio's Spring Sale through April. ...

Sonic Academy has announced Vela, a new reverb plugin based on a new reverb technology that, according to Sonic Academy, is designed for versatility, capable of creating everything from ultra-realistic spaces to expansive soundscapes. The plugin features a fully customizable early reflection system combined with a node-based late reflection engine. ...

Authentic Soundware has the released Space Age Vibraphone, a sample library for the full version of Kontakt that is designed to capture the sound of a mid-century studio vibraphone. The vibraphone is one of the essential colors from the palette of the mid-century studio orchestra. ...

AudioThing has updated Wurly, a vintage electric piano plugin, to v1.2. Wurly is a plugin inspired by the famous reed electric pianos from the 60s and 70s. Changes in v1.2: Added: Effect Section (Overdrive, Phaser, Flanger, Spring Reverb). Added: New presets. Added: macOS Sequoia Support. Improved: CPU and memory usage. Fixed: Bypass causing note loop. Pricing: $69 (desktop) and $19. ...

Ocean Swift has updated their Porphyra Hybrid synthesizer for Kontakt 8 to version 1.2. The update is available for free for all Porphyra Hybrid customers and bring lots of new additions, like new filters, wavetables and presets. New features: Added: Monark filter lowpass and bandpass flavors. Added: 85 New wavetables. Added: 107 additional snapshots by Fernando Abreu. ...

AudioKit Pro & Brian Funk have released King Of VHS: VCR Synth, a standalone app and AUv3 plugin for iOS that features vintage synths recorded with a VCR to VHS tape, then resampled. It includes over 380+ custom presets to get you started. Features: Over 160+Multi-Sampled PCM Instruments Total – Thousands of high-quality VCR/VHS recorded samples. ...

Imaginando has announced the release of GRFX – Granular Effects, a new audio plugin designed to radically transform sound through granulation. Here's what they say: GRFX takes granular processing to new creative heights—offering a flexible, expressive, and highly playable environment for sound design, experimentation, and exploration. ...

Ueberschall has released a new loop pack for their Elastik player: Soul Club Vol. 2. Here is what they say about this construction kit library: Soul Club Vol. 2 brings you a set of laid-back construction kits with a warm retro sound. The loop pack captures the best of Soul music with the high fidelity of modern production techniques. ...

Cinematique Instruments has released Nordic Noir, a collection of dystopian, suspenseful, and dark sounds for Kontakt designed to easily create suitable textures and atmospheres to evoke dark and spooky emotions. Nordic Noir is no ordinary horror or suspense kit. It's a living, breathing soundscape of dread. It doesn't whisper. It growls. It doesn't follow rules. It shatters them. ...

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of version 2.1.1 of Multicomp Plus MK2, an update that enhances compatibility and stability for the versatile analog-style compressor plugin. Multicomp Plus MK2 is a dynamics processor offering five classic compressor models — VCA, OPTO, FET, Console4K, and VCA160 — along with an expander based on the VCA model. ...

Describing it as 'equal parts workhorse and abstract creative tool', Audio Damage has released Circa, a six track multi-layer looping environment that can do most of the things your popular floor pedal looper can while also paying homage to the serendipitous world of ambient looping. ...

FeelYourSound has released version 2.5.0 of its MIDI sequencer and effect plug-in ChordPotion (VST + AU). ChordPotion is a composition and performance tool. It can turn any chord progression into new riffs and melodies within seconds. New in ChordPotion 2.5.0: New 'Actions..' item in Pattern View: 'Shuffle note values'. New 'Actions..' item in Pattern View: 'Shuffle octaves'. New 'Actions.. ...

Fuse Audio Labs has released OCELOT Upmixer, a stereo upmixing plug-in for macOS and Windows in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in formats. Fuse Audio Labs say: The OCELOT Upmixer is all about bringing a natural sense of width and depth to mono sources without sacrificing phase integrity. ...

Sound Dust has announced the release of Wurlitzer Toolkit, a new library for Native Instruments Kontakt made by recording a classic Wurlitzer 200 in very un-classic ways. ...

Bom Shanka Machines has announced the release of electrypnoseSync. For users of Cubase (or other DAWs without native Ableton Link support), this niche utility plugin allows for partial Link support by sending the Link protocol from your DAW of choice; other Link enabled software can then be synchronised to it. ...

FSK Audio has announced the launch of ModPlay, a powerful MIDI LFO plug-in that transforms modulation into a fast, expressive, and musical experience. Designed for speed and playability, ModPlay allows musicians and producers to control other plug-ins and devices with a flexible, repeating signal. ...

Toontrack announced the release of the Modern Retro EZX, a new expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 featuring three mid-1900s kits, ideal for anything from acoustic pop to soul, R&B and any pocket-style beats. ...

Phrasebox 2 Venomode has announced the upcoming release of Phrasebox 2, and have released a third and final beta version for all existing users. Phrasebox 2 completely overhauls the editing experience, allowing for more complex phrase design. This beta adds new generation modes, improved editor controls and fixes some playback issues. ...

Mathew Lane has announced the release of TiAMO, a one-of-a-kind multiband dynamics plugin with 3 separate sidechains. Each band features powerful sidechain trigger mixing for organic and alive dynamics. From classic three band compression, over de-essing to musical pumping, advanced groove creation and more. All with great sounding TiCo based analog compressor models. ...