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Image Line has announced the release of FL Studio 2025 with new features like Dynamic Mixer Tracks, Loop Starter, and per-clip audio editing. FL Studio 2025 Main Features & Updates Loop Starter: Instant, genre-based loops for generating ideas. Dynamic Mixer Tracks: Add or remove Mixer Tracks, with support for up to 500 tracks. ...   KVR Audio

The Vienna Symphonic Library has announced the release of the fourth instalment in the Synchron Solo Strings series, Synchron Solo Violin 2. VSL says this expressive virtual instrument perfectly complements its sibling, Synchron Solo Violin 1, capturing the unique tonal character and musical identity of the second violin. ...   KVR Audio

Ueberschall has released a new construction kit title for their ever-growing catalog of Elastik loop packs: Retro Future. Here is what they say about it: Retro Future provides a contemporary sound with a twist of 80s cool. The loop pack mixes a perfect blend of beats, live recorded electric bass, guitar and piano, with just the right amount of synth sounds. ...   KVR Audio

Ultimate MIDI Plugin has announced the upcoming release of UPhrase, a VST plugin for Windows that creates chord progressions by generating custom phrase patterns directly within the built-in sequencer. UPhrase is scheduled for release on July 24th and can be pre-ordered for $49 (Reg. $59). Main Features: Custom voicing/strum pattern based on the chord grid. ...   KVR Audio

PSPaudioware has updated PSP X-Dither, a high-quality mastering dithering and noise shaping processor, to v1.1.0. It's now available at a special introductory price of $19.99. PSP X-Dither is designed to handle a wide range of scenarios where dithering or noise shaping is essential to preserve the integrity of your mix, whether applied to a full master, group bus, or individual track. ...   KVR Audio

Best Service has announced that Eduardo Tarilonte's NADA is now available for Engine Player. NADA isn't just another sound library – it's Eduardo Tarilonte's most heartfelt creation to date. With over 440 inspiring sounds, it takes you on a journey into deep, spiritual soundscapes: strings, exotic flutes, percussions, pianos, singing bowls, overtone vocals, and a heavenly solo voice. ...   KVR Audio

Ohm Force has announced the release of Ohmicide[S], saying: 18 years after what was seen by many as the best distortion plugin ever made, ohmicide[S] is still a multiband distortion/dynamic monster but now it also has modulation everywhere, a snazzy routing allowing for serial and parallel processing at all times while always preserving the low end, a handy fun and self documented user ...   KVR Audio

Soundiron has announced the release of Panacea, a collection that brings together eight of their most inspiring tuned percussion libraries—a journey across the musical spectrum of steel tongue drums, handpans, kalimbas, and ancient slit drums. ...   KVR Audio

UVI has released Percussion Factory 2, a complete percussion playground, available now with special intro pricing. A complete percussion playground, Percussion Factory 2 gives you an expressive 8-part engine designed to create everything from detailed world ensembles to modern electronic kits, driving grooves, abstract ambient textures, and beyond. ...   KVR Audio

APU Software has updated APU Loudness Contour, APU Loudness Meter, APU Loudness Compressor, APU Dynamics Optimizer, and APU Loudness Limiter to version 4.1.6. Changes for version 4.1.6 include: Fix potential crash with certain block sizes (contour). Reduce latency for minimum phase and some linear phase contours (contour). Tidy up visualizer auto-zoom on contours (contour). ...   KVR Audio

Forever 89 has released a major update to Visco, transforming their sample-modeling drum machine into a flexible synth. The update is now available at no additional cost to existing users, and for a limited time, new users can obtain Visco at a reduced price. Meld, blend, and play anything Visco is built around a unique set of tools for blending and shaping sound. With version 2. ...   KVR Audio

The public beta of the free KVR Studio Manager application for macOS and Windows has been updated to 0.3.0.0 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 v0.3.0.0 (Public Beta): Kontakt Library Support (Kontakt Player *.nicnt) Added a 'Don't ask again' option to the 'Leaving KVR website' dialog. ...   KVR Audio

Audiomodern has updated Soundbox to v1.1.0, a significant update to its flagship sample engine, alongside the launch of Opacity, a premium cinematic guitar instrument designed for modern composers and sound designers. Opacity – Cinematic Guitars, Reimagined for Soundbox A new chapter to Audiomodern's acclaimed guitar content. ...   KVR Audio

Blue Cat Audio has released Blue Cat's Miaow Wah, a new 'augmented' Wah pedal simulation plug-in, as well as Axiom 2.2, an update for their flagship multi-effects processor for guitar and bass. ...   KVR Audio

HOFA-Plugins has introduced HOFA SYSTEM Ducker, a new plugin designed to duck effects such as delay and reverb precisely when needed and is also ideal for seamlessly ducking background music behind voiceovers. HOFA SYSTEM Ducker offers exceptional flexibility, featuring extensive adjustment ranges for Attack, Hold, Release, and Lookahead parameters. ...   KVR Audio

FKFX Audio has released OF2 (Obvious Filter 2), the successor to the original Obvious Filter plugin. A free version, OF2 Lite, is also available on the FKFX Audio website. Key New Features in OF2: Retime Module: Real-time reverse, groove and time manipulation. Freeze Zone: Allows sample-precision shape freezing for creative sculpting. Chaos Autopilot: Automatic morph modulation engine. ...   KVR Audio

The Renoise team have announced that Renoise v3.5 and Redux v1.4 are now available. So we've finally arrived at Renoise 3.5, by far the most substantial update since 3.0. Not just when it comes to the power of the new features, but also the sheer number of upgrades and improvements. ...   KVR Audio

MusicDevelopments has released version 5.5.5 of RapidComposer, a maintenance update with important fixes and a few powerful improvements that enhance both compatibility and musical creativity. New in RapidComposer v5.5.5: Receive MIDI Machine Control: RapidComposer can now be controlled from external MIDI devices or DAWs. Set the SMPTE timecode frame rate when sending MIDI Machine Control. ...   KVR Audio

Bremmers Audio Design has released version 5.2 of MultitrackStudio for iPad. New in version 5.2: MIDI In Device supports the MIDI 1.0 High Resolution Velocity Prefix (CC88) for note-on velocities, so MIDI 1.0 note velocities can be 14 bit. MIDI Keyboard Mapper: mapping poly aftertouch or channel aftertouch to (per note) controllers or pitchbend works better. ...   KVR Audio

BEATSURFING has updated CHEat code, the multi-effects plugin, to v1.2.1. New Features: Wider UI for new macro modulation modes. Macro Modulation: Modulate each macro with an envelope follower (7 sources) or an LFO (5 shapes). Full DAW Automation: All module parameters can now be automated from the hosting DAW. Module Info on Hover: See module descriptions when hovering over their animations. ...   KVR Audio

iPhone, iPad / Tools / Tuners: Sleek, efficient, and responsive, TuneWave is the no-nonsense utility that lets you tune your instrument quickly and easily. TuneWave puts everything you need front and center for optimal visibility and glanceable feedback. It can transpose if you’re using an...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / Effects: This app is a music player that can process the following effects in real time. Pitch shift (-1 ~ +1 octave) 31 band equalizer (required In-App Purchase) AUv3 (Audio Unit v3) effects If you play a musical instrument or sing a song, this app should be...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Instruments / Multi-Instruments: The best sounds, available to everyone. Announcing a new high-quality mobile sound module app for iOS! • Achieved the #1 position*on the App Store* in the Top Paid Music App category USA, UK, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Canada and much more!...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Portable Studio / MultiTracks: Auria - Mobile Music Production. Redefined. 'This is the first mobile mixing (AND recording AND post production) app that I've ever used that is truly professional. Just Wow!' - David Kahne (Grammy winning producer/engineer for Paul McCartney, Tony...   440Software

iPhone, iPad / Education / Games, Ear Trainig: Challenge your musical skill with Interval by determining which chord was played. For each puzzle, three chords are played with the musical notation displayed for the first two. The third chord will be one of four choices displayed - choose your...   440Software