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Audioblast has announced the release of DrumBlaster, a Drum Sampler featuring more than 4000 drum samples and 200 presets grouped by style: House, Techno, Hardcore, Drum and Bass, Breakbeat, Trap, Dub and Disco Funk 80. Add-on samples and presets will come in the future to add more styles and variations. You can add your own samples and sample banks for randomizing samples. ...   KVR Audio

Devicemeister has released Stepic 1.6, an update to its step and modulation sequencer for Windows and macOS. The update applies to both the VST3/Audio Unit and Max for Live versions, which share the same feature set and is free for existing users. Changes: New: Lane Clock – Allows individual lanes to run at independent rates, decoupled from the master clock. ...   KVR Audio

Igor Vasiliev has updated ExoSphere - Endless Ambient Drift App for iOS and macOS to version 1.1. They say: ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere. ...   KVR Audio

TBProAudio has released TBPAClip, a new dynamics processor designed to handle clipping and saturation duties for mixing and mastering applications. TBPAClip is designed from scratch for modern clip and saturation tasks, used either with individual track, bus or master track. ...   KVR Audio

Fanan Team has released Playlisted 2, a media playlist player designed to bridge the gap between music production and live performance. This plugin transforms a DAW channel into a media player capable of handling audio and video playlists directly within a user's session. Playlisted 2 enables users to load lists of media files and play them back through the DAW's audio engine. ...   KVR Audio

MeldaProduction has announced the release of version 17.07 of its plugin suite. This update introduces MMicSim, a new microphone simulation plugin, and marks the official release of the phase alignment tool, MTrackAlign. MMicSim MMicSim is designed to convert the signal from an existing microphone into the sonic profile of over 100 vintage, modern, and studio-standard models. ...   KVR Audio

u-he releases Zebralette 3.0 alongside the first public beta of Zebra 3. Zebralette 3 This core piece of Zebra 3 tech (see below) has been officially released as freeware. A beta version has been available for a good while already, but the new release is significantly less CPU-intensive. ...   KVR Audio

Sampleson has announced the release of Funkastic, the company's first A.I.-powered generative plugin. Funkastic is an A.I. model trained with funky grooves. It's mainly designed to generate Clavi-style parts, but also works for electric pianos, organs or even bass lines. Unlike 'auto-composer' tools or A.I. ...   KVR Audio

NextMIDI has announced the release of Divisimate Core, a plugin aimed at orchestrating with virtual instruments. As a mid-tier entry into the series of products designed for spreading notes across different virtual instruments in real time, Divisimate Core aims at a workflow that is more modular. ...   KVR Audio

Arturia has announced the release of the MiniFuse 2 OTG, a compact audio interface designed to integrate mobile devices into studio and streaming workflows. Building on the MiniFuse platform, this new model introduces specific connectivity options for smartphones and tablets, catering to content creators, streamers, and musicians requiring portable routing solutions. ...   KVR Audio

Hit'n'Mix has announced the release of RipX DAW 8, with a minor 8.0.1 update now available. RipX is the AI DAW that goes beyond stem separation—giving you full control over every note, harmonic, and sound. Remix the impossible, isolate hidden elements, and push your music into new creative territory. RipX DAW v8.0. ...   KVR Audio

Roland recently released Galaxias v1.8, a major update that 'launches your creative experience into a new dimension'. This release introduces: Zenology GX: A fully native synth environment with next-gen performance. Earth Electric Piano Integration: Expanding your sonic universe. Immersive Mode: Re-engineered for deep focus and DAW integration. ...   KVR Audio

Modartt has announced the release of Syngular, an instrument pack for Pianoteq, describing it as 'a creative playground with imaginary timbres and organic expressivity', along with a version 9.1.0 update for Pianoteq. Syngular Syngular transforms Pianoteq's physical modelling engine, originally designed to emulate real acoustic instruments, into a powerful laboratory for sound creation. ...   KVR Audio

Artists in DSP today announced the release of Euclyd, a unique multitap delay plugin built on the principles of Euclidean rhythm. Euclyd transforms delay from a simple echo effect into a creative tool for shaping rhythmic space and geometric motion. We built Euclyd because we believe plugins should inspire. ...   KVR Audio

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of VST Live 3, an update to its dedicated live performance system. This version introduces real-time video processing capabilities, a new monitor mixer, improved DMX integration, and additional virtual instruments. ...   KVR Audio

sonible has announced the release of smart:comp 3, a major update to its intelligent compressor plug-in. This latest version introduces a semantic approach to compression control, aiming to bridge the gap between technical parameters and musical intention through new visualization and workflow tools. ...   KVR Audio

Rhodes Music has announced the release of two new limited edition models from their Custom Shop: the MK8 'Glacial' and MK8 'Monolith'. Hand-built in Leeds, UK, these pianos feature distinct cosmetic treatments applied to the standard MK8 architecture. Both models are built to order and available exclusively during a one-month window closing on January 9, 2026. ...   KVR Audio

Solid State Logic (SSL) has announced the release of SpringVerb, an algorithmic reverb plugin designed to emulate the physical characteristics of classic spring reverb hardware. SpringVerb is the latest addition to the SSL 'Verb' collection, which also includes PlateVerb and GateVerb. ...   KVR Audio

Strymon has released the Fairfax Class A Output Stage pedal: Fairfax isn't just another gain pedal — it's a different approach to pedal overdrive altogether. Inspired by a little known tube device from the '60s that powered a number of classic rock anthems, we're using it to kick off a new line of fully analog pedals called Series A, which we plan on using as an outlet for our analog ...   KVR Audio